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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1944
Page
3
New RCA laboratories device uses a vacuum sealed three glass column radio oven to dry penicillin at temperatures not above 50 F. It replaces a dry ice method, reduces costs, and aims for faster production. the unit stands seven and a half feet tall and occupies a modest office-sized floor area.
Charleston lad Pfc Alfred B Boyles 20, a ventriloquist known as Edgar Bergen’s stand in India, entertains GI pals in the China Burma India theatre. He performed with his dummy Wily Willie, after serving in North Africa and at a West Virginia college, and plans to continue after the war in Tokyo. He is the son of Mr and Mrs C Boyles of 405 Columbia Ave.
Chicago notes mock the D. C. convention as a vice presidential rumor mill. The writer foresees a New York governor on the first ballot and derides the idea of a native son securing the nomination, comparing figures to a revolving parade of governors and a silver ball in a shooting gallery. He toys with fate and forecasts a broader scramble at the national gathering.
New York June 26 Browder Barle Browder was appointed editor in chief of the Daily Worker and the Worker papers reflecting Communist Party policies. Benjamin Davis publisher said Browder had previously served in 1931 and the post had been vacant in recent years.
Mickey Rooney the 22 year old film star recently inducted has arrived at Fort Riley to begin training with a horse cavalry unit public relations officer announced today.
Commissioner Dennis F. Dunlavy will preside over suspension hearings on violations of food and gasoline rationing regulations tomorrow at 10 a m. in the city council chambers.
South African Premier Field Marshal Jan Christiaan Smuts has visited various sectors of the Italian front it was disclosed today. Dallas police report a terrified future for Officer J W Finley after a 4 year old suspect warned him of coming retaliation.
The West Virginia Servicemen's club in Washington invites sons brothers husbands or fathers in or near Washington to send names and addresses so they may attend meetings. Open to veterans of prior wars now in civilian work in the area. Club formed May 21 1943 to help state servicemen mingle and share fellowship each month. With the next meeting on July 10, regular gatherings occur on the first Monday at 7 at the Mayflower hotel led by Maj Wade H Ballard of Welch.
A mountain in LA PAZ Lower California is said to have vanished after a subterranean river was revealed as the cause. June 26 reports describe the mystery and the ensuing inquiry into the region’s geological activity.
Tee's club plans guest speakers for summer events with war correspondent Larry Allen eyed for July 10 in Charleston. Rear Adm. Thomas L. Gatch spoke at a recent gathering though attendance has risen from 19 to over 100. The active membership includes three generals and one admiral plus other high ranking officials. Secretary to Rep Ellis, Charles N. Ford, and Arlington contact Dadisman coordinate attendance. They welcome news of West Virginia servicemen in Washington.
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