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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1941
Page
9
Report claims German Panzer divisions reached the Minsk to Moscow highway after bypassing Byalistock and that the final drive for Moscow is on. Hitler’s communique on June 22 details Luftwaffe air supremacy, Soviet losses, and battlefield captures amid a rapid first week of invasion.
Russians report heavy combat on the Minsk front in White Russia and the Milna Dvinsk area of former Lithuania with Red Army retreat acknowledged but German flanking failures noted. An entire German tank division said annihilated near Lida, and a colossal tank battle in the Luck area of southern Poland was cited. Red air force praised for decisive actions. captured German flyer calls for turning on Hitler and Fascism. Submarine sunk in Riga bay. Churches urge prayers for Soviet victory. Slovak troops and German units penetrate Soviet lines with fortifications captured and material seized.
The renowned pianist and statesman Paderewski died in New York. He had long served in international circles including the League of Nations and other capacities. He previously retired from a Santa Barbara County ranch in California, part of a large holding largely sold to fund Polish propaganda efforts during wartime, then sold in 1934 to resume concert work.
A Canadian based scheme to move interned aliens into the United States is described as dangerous and illegal. Officials warn the plan aims to bypass immigration laws by routing refugees through a crown colony such as Newfoundland. The bill seeks to close this loophole and curb admission attempts.
FBI disclosed a broad nationwide counter espionage operation with arrests in New York New Jersey Michigan and Wisconsin. Seventeen suspects including Evelyn Lewis Lilly Stein Else Weustenfeld and others were named and arraigned on charges of transmitting information affecting national defense.
Mr and Mrs Darwell Melton of Westwood announce the birth of their son Oscar R Stabler. The family notes the child is a naturalized American born in Germany with physician care at General Hospital. The announcement references a Thursday birth at the Charles facility on S Excambion and tun.
The article details rapid U S aircraft production gearing toward a full scale war effort. It notes mass production of bombers and fighters, improvements in armor and armament, and the shift of engine and airframe production to major firms. It highlights Curtiss Wright output targets, new models like the Bell Airacobra, and the expansion of plants and facilities under priority defense orders. It also covers leadership changes in defense research and new medals and service measures tied to wartime mobilization.
Hoover announces the largest spy roundup as German nationals and naturalized Americans are named. Individuals include George Gottlob Suhch East Orange carpenter and Edmund Heine of Pleasant Ridge born in Germany, with various roles from courier to former airline steward. Bertram Zenzinger faces 18 months for alien registration act violation. Court officials Franks bid de and Harold Kenner preside in New York.
Selective service officials outline a plan to call a high percentage of new registrants as part of a nationwide registration day. About 8,009,000 could be removed from potential trainees under a congressional proposal to auto ferret men over 28 from the field, while some 7,000,000 would remain on current rolls. The effort targets 16,300,000 eligible men to date with 800,000 rejected for physical reasons to provide 609,000 in service so far. Enrollments run 7 am to 9 pm local time at boards or public sites, with abroad registrants signing up upon return and cards routed to home districts ahead of a national lottery for call order.
BECKLEY June 29 A Dan iels woman Mrs Roxie Lane D died when an automobile overturned on a highway near Shady Springs. Five companions were injured as the driver Jasper Fink of Beckley lost control. Passengers Billy Leno Margie Rhodes Lest RB Meadows and Bernard Worley were rushed to hospitals.
Two obituaries detail the deaths of Lone M Epling of Hurricane and Miss Emma Schoonover Towson of Clay. Epling aged 28 dies after illness. rites today at Mt Olive Church Hurricane conducted by Rev Homer Curry. Survivors include wife Tent Epling, daughter Phyllis, parents Mr and Mrs Wyn Epling, six sisters and three brothers. Schoonover Towson dies after extended illness. rites Wednesday at Hardman and Hardman chapel Clay with Rev Kenneth White officiating. Survivors include sons Clifford Schoonover and Tan Schoonover, daughters Mary Harold and Mollie Cline, sister Mrs John Markle, brother William Reed, and pallbearers listed.
Early results show Rep. Johnson with a commanding lead after passing 13 000 votes, while rival O M anual trails. Mann concedes, Dies campaigned on anti subversive records, and O Daniel appointed interim senator for Houston's seat after Sam Houston's son. Ten thousand votes separate the field of 21 candidates.
Speaker Tinkham assails U S aid to Soviet Republics and criticizes Roosevelt and Hull for backing Communism in Europe. He calls for a thorough Congress led investigation into administration policy toward Communism, past disclosures of Communists in government, and the influence on U S foreign policy.
Cobb comments on the American league standings and team pressure. He doubts Cleveland would hit without Feller late in the season and notes the Yankees improved after a slump. He attributes the Yankees’ past trouble to mental factors and says the pressure is off. Final score shown: Barium Bobcats 14, Sport Mart 4.
Hal Newhouser pitched well to earn the win as the Detroit Tigers beat the St Louis Browns 3 to 1. The Tigers totaled six hits, scoring all three runs in the seventh inning. Rudift and Tebbetts provided the key rallies while Newhouser struck out batters and held off the Browns in a close game.
In a high scoring game, Brooklyn edges Boston 8 to 5 as Medwick Walker and Sisti pace the offense with key RBIs. Pitching by Casey Tamulis and Hamlin limits Boston late, while a ninth inning push ensures the victory before 13,050 in attendance.
Giants score 10 to 7 as they take Game 1 behind a five run first inning and Joe Moore’s homer. Strong walk totals and a midgame rally overshadow rain that canceled the second game. Bob Carpenter exits after Phillies rally. Grissom, Johnson, and Adames pitch for New York while Philadelphia’s hitters tallied runs through Hale Moore Rizro and May. Attendance listed at 15,000.
Pittsburgh Pirates swept a Chicago Cubs doubleheader 8 to 2 and 4 to 2 in Chicago, gaining three games to one in the series. The crowd of 7,440 witnessed Pittsburgh’s offense led by Fielder, DiMaggio, and Rowan, with strong pitching by Bowman and Wilkie.
Washington June 29 The treasury reports record revenue collections and defense spending below the Roosevelt budget. Forecasted June income reaches 8.5 billion, with deficits trimmed to about 5 billion, debt under 46 billion, and a working balance near 1.4 billion. Defense bonds sales boost receipts while civilian agencies shift costs to defense.
Joe praised his late record push as the Yankees take both games in a twin bill. Stancey earned the win in game two, with Anderson the loser, while in game one Red Ruff and Dutch Leonard started, with relief help from Cerresquet and Murphy. Washington’s offense struggled at times as New York built early leads and held on, finalizing a 2-0 and 9-4 scoreline in favor of the Yankees.
Commentary questions why religious propagandists of the same faith and race do not confront and uproot the evil growth in the area where they hold the most influence.
Olympic Club led with 125 points as Ewell sprinted in 10.3 seconds and Davis tied 204 sprint record. A high jump mark of 83 feet 4 inches set a new meet record while New York AC and California AC trailed in the team standings.
Akron plays Charleston at 8 30 p m with 8 15 start noted Canton meets Zanesville Erie faces Dayton and Youngstown challenges Springfield in an all day schedule of games across the Middle Atlantic region.
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