United Keeps Gas Flowing Amid Labor Mediation
United Fuel Gas Co kept a steady gas supply as Governor Meadows met with CIO West Virginia official Easton and labor mediator Sattler in a three hour session. Police protected key valves while negotiations continued and the company offered a reward for identifying tampering actors at valves on the Tennessee Gas line feeding its Kentucky system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadows
Easton
Coulter
Suils
Charles J. F. Sattler
CIG
Sattler
CIG Oil
Internation!l
United Fuel Management
Tueson
William Wonsettler
United Fuel
Tennessee Gas End Transmission Co
Texas
Kentucky
Harry A. Wallace, Jr
Here
Huntington
Wallace
Tennes
Alderson Sues Former Official Over 1940 Tax Fee
West Virginia case filed in Kanawha court alleges Tax Department official Ferrell and R. E. Hays accepted a 3000 fee to obtain release from 6338 in income tax due by Gertrude Krippendorf, a non resident, for 1925 to 1938. Ferrell served in income tax division and later worked as tax consultant in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Alderson
Siit
Hush R. Ferrell
Fnemer
R. BE. Hays
Parkersburg
Ferrell
Tax Departments
Income Tax Division
Charleston
Internal Revere
Parkersburo
Alderson
Kanawha County
Hays
Gertrude Cravie Krippendorf
West Virginia
Ferreal
Willy Willis recollection on memory and repetition
The speaker reflects on lapses and repeated attempts to recall a memory. He describes entering a difficult situation and choosing to try again despite forgetting key details, expressing a cycle of effort and loss.
OPA Rejects Italian Peace Policy Amid Protests
OPA plans to maintain cost absorption policy, rejecting price rises by manufacturers while retailers absorb costs. Delegations of merchants labeled the policy inequitable and demand changes, with Bowles promising study and a decision soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Washington
Sepi
Curny
Imocomomic
Jimsound
Truman
Chester Bowles
Nui
Gas Line Break Halts Summers Street Work
A power shovel damaged two natural gas lines on Summers Street causing a halt in operations. City Engineer Harry L. Campbell said United Fuel Gas Co. would not line repair while a labor strike of about 1,000 CID employees continued. Haynes Construction Co. shifted equipment to the opposite curb as crews assess the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suramere Sr
Merterdiss
Harry L. Campbell
Strut United Fuel Gas Co
Haynes Construction Co
South Charleston
Amtshaje
House Votes to End Wartime Daylight Saving
The House voted unanimously to end wartime daylight saving time with clocks set to standard time at 2 a.m. on Sunday September 30. The Senate is expected to finalize the action. the resolution requires no presidential approval. No one supported wartime timings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Washington
Senate Ie
Senate
Wiiler House
Truman Announces Ten Appointments
Washington reports President Truman announced ten appointments at a rapid news conference. Included were former Attorney General Francis Biddle and federal circuit nominee Parker of Charlotte, Indiana. Also named was Neil Delton of Louisville to lead the Office of War Information, succeeding David. Bennett Champ Clark of Missouri was nominated for associate justice of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. The nominations followed portfolios and reassignments across federal offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Louisville
Office of War Information
Rirmer Davis
Ignation
Senate
Bennett Champ Claris
U. S. Court of Appeals
Iesistings
Columbia
Clark
Gasoline Price Ceiling Reduced Across Regions
A new price reduction policy lowers gasoline and kerosene prices in multiple districts including West Virginia and Washington. Effective September 1, the ceiling lowers per gallon costs, with the district of Colombia and nearby areas affected. Details on specific price drops and implementation are provided by the central office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West Viequnla
Columina
West, Virginia
Soldier earns Medal of Honor for World War II heroics
Rockford Michigan native Sgt John Bjagren earns the Congressional Medal of Honor for gallantry in the Philippines in May 1945 and Okinawa. He killed 41 Japanese, disabled nine pillboxes, rescued a wounded comrade, and exposed himself to heavy fire despite injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Bia Ory
John Bjagren
Rockford
Mich
Philippines
Hoy
Shen
Okinawa
Senators Press Army on Rapid Discharges for Six Million Men
Undersecretary Patterson told the Senate Armed Services Committee that the Army will speed up separations to return six million men to civilian life by July 1. He said about 300,000 are discharged monthly, and promised to raise to 600,000 a month if needed, amid questions on the draft and discharge system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Insi
Patterson
Ale Military Affairs Committee
Imal
Thomas
D-Cinh
Torys von Peady
United States
Johnson
Arcuy
Sen. Stewart
Unitedses
Truman Warns Japan Policy Will Be Stern Not Gentle
President Truman declared at a news conference that U S occupation policy in Japan will be strict to win Allied backing. He said Australia should be patient as occupation plans develop and that Japanese officials in Korea may be removed from posts as security allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Japan
United States
U. S
Australia
Douglas MacArthur
Ko ‘Yea
Kerry
Tulevo
Aue
John Re Todge
Ge United
Gusi
Korea
Britain Seeks Three Billion Dollar Loan Amid Debt Talks
The report outlines Britain seeking a three billion dollar loan from the United States as part of postwar economic talks. Key figures including Lord Keynes discuss options for U.S. financial aid versus economic isolationism, with the Anglo American conference opening to address Britain’s debt and recovery needs.
Ordnance Plant Guard Injured in Pittsburgh Area Dispute
An ordnance plant guard was injured at the South Charleston facility amid a labor dispute. Reports say guard Boyd Bakr, 47, suffered a severe head injury near a plant entrance Tuesday midnight. Clinton Golden, CIO United Steelworkers international representative, wired Pittsburgh officers to end the dispute as unions claim management inaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiarleshon
Baker
Clinton Golden
CIO
United Steel Workes
Pittsburgh
Leca
Meany Denounces CIO Factions Aiding Hitler in London Speech
AFL leader William Green Meany charged English CIO factions with aiding Hitler during a speech in London. He argued labor fronts backed by Soviet and government-controlled unions deny workers' freedoms and called for recognition of democratic principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL
Meany
CIO
Hitler
Britis Trades Union
Kat Rand
Ang Pabotige
Aariva
Garaniny
Russia
APL
Hhe New World Labor Organization
Cla
Canada
So-Calladt
Hai Ie
Conference of Labor
London
Tokyo Rose speaks on broadcasts during treason trial
In a tainted transcript Tokyo Rose describes her wartime radio appeals to U S troops in the Pacific. She denies urging surrender but admits promoting anti American messages while detailing her move from the United States to Japan and early life in Los Angeles and Yokohama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo Rose
Tokyo
Tom
Asawarihy
Japan
Citi
Univ California
Los Angeles
United States
Yokohama
Itia
Mmother Wenited
Anel Dinele
Beart Harbor
Omy
Nur
Amerianek
Papen
Baad
Werlley
Railroati
McDowell Jurist Condemns Perjury Across County
Judge Card denounces perjury by witnesses jurors and lawyers in McDowell county saying false swearing ruins court proceedings. He warned that violators will face contempt actions and cited a recent case where a defendant was fined and jailed suspendingly for false testimony amid a tense courtroom atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Welch
Lavant
Card
Vlung
Titi
Major Networks Hit by Nationwide Strike Sidelining Broadcasts
Washington reports say engineers tied to the National Association of Broadcast Technicians walked out, halting NBC and ABC schedules. About 158 NBC stations and 99 ABC outlets were affected as talks with NABET stalled and union headquarters confirmed the strike spread nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Navan
Amerlcon
Vie pranni@ions
Washington Union
Japs Surrender At Singapore In Foggy Announce
Report from Singapore dated September 12 indicates Allied leaders prepared to press harsh terms on Japan's southern armies. General Moumbatien urged surrender and warned against obstinacy or non cooperation while promising firm measures against any Japanese defiance. Notes mention Lt. Gen. Itagaki in place of ailing Marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Louis Moumbatien
Japan
Envass
Souheast Asia Supreme
Onyied
Wud
Seishiro Itagaki
Tth
Marshal County
Miami Navy bomber crashes after takeoff kills 14 aboard
A Navy bomber from the Miami naval air station explodes in flames after takeoff, killing 14 crew members including J Roche and C M Barnes. The plane lost control when its No 3 engine failed and embers spread, triggering a fall from about 500 feet as spectators watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MTAMT
Miami Haral
Staliat
Wired J. Roche
Mass
Aparber
Phine
C. M. Barnes
Queens Village
N.Y
Naval Air Station
Miami
Yanks Hunt War Criminals as Allied Commander Cracks Down
Tokyo dispatch reports Gen. MacArthur's campaign to erase Japanese militarism includes arrest of Adm. Shimada and surrender by Gen. Sugiyama who died by suicide. MacArthur orders dissolution of the Black Dragon society and swift action against its leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
CINS
Pearl Harbor
Hirohito
Douglas MacArthur
Shigerrou Shimada
Hideo
Pearl Warrier
MacArthur
Inter
Sugiyama
Tojo
Black Dragon Society
Tial
Daipan
North China Expeditionary Force
England
France
Sunaiyama
Adm
Shinada
MaLieeh Krause
Weeniyatoe
Japan
Tojo Raller
Serger
Shimada
Krause Hyourigo
Dmellizeiee
Krause
Pihis
Mila
Black Dragons
Gen. MacArthur
Black Market Rackets Tied to Major Diversions
U S Attorney announced a ring of about ten hundred to six hundred wholesalers and retailers, with five gangs blamed for diverting goods worth about one million dollars into Mexican markets. A loophole in OPA regulations allegedly allowed blank check procurement, leading to forgery and substantial losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mexas
U.S
Jon Flx
MecGahey
Robert Mitchell Sais
OPA
Freed School Teacher Recalls Japanese Prison Ordeal
Mrs. Ida B Jones, a former Freed School teacher, described three years in Japanese captivity after being seized with her husband Charles Jones during an Allied air raid. She spoke of beatings, hiding, and the couple’s separation as 2,000 Japanese troops overran a camp, with details of injuries and a march to Yokohama before escape or release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Triplett
St. Paul
Mint
Coors
Trac
Vairfield
Cab
Shipan
Ula B. Jones
Charles
Ing
Nippon
Japan
Ridinman
Jones
Strick
Sneaid
Jean Kind
Transpans
Yokohama
Also Mentioned on This Page
United
Willie Willis
Robert Quillen
Minahielaier
Sig
Barr
Raveighr Beemehtis
Ernest Ravin
James ¥. Byroes
Boreigi
Georges Blautt
Molalost
Wang Shibechion
Balko
Romellas Mungary
Finland
Thaly OU
Rasi
Byrnes
Tras
Voraty
Summers St
CMH
Okibawa
Son
Stewart
Moniwihile
Philbin
Emmy
M’arthur
Mikado
Julia Hpotal
MawArhia
Siren
Melipie
Stles
Soren
Sti
Britain
Brilin
Earlie
Ald Iz
Great Britain
Kaynes
Dienes
Toh
Wa Tovuri
Clark Lee
Lowrie
Vokya Rost
Del
Allied Commander Orders
Dragons
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!