09 Feb 1943
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1943
Page
1
A fire at Evansville State Hospital for the Insane destroyed the main building, allowing about 1,200 inmates to escape under guard. No deaths reported as inmates fled in night attire, many in strait jackets, while guards and volunteers mobilized. origin undetermined and damage estimated in the thousands.
Aboard the U S submarine Wahoo at a Pacific base on February 8 the crew displayed a broom on the periscope and a pennant of eight Japanese flags to signify a complete wipeout of a Japanese convoy north of central New Guinea. One torpedoed transport carried an estimated 1 500 to 6 000 troops bound for Wewak.
Charleston February 9 The delinquent lands of a county were removed from the state auditor’s books and referred back for sale as the supreme court set February 16 to hear arguments from a 1941 act creating the system. The court granted a writ of mandamus aimed at forcing Circuit Judge Jake Fisher to set a sale date for forfeited lands in Clay county after he refused the deputy commissioner’s application alleging unconstitutionality of certain act provisions.
Members of the house ways and means committee pressed for a precise administration statement on the 1942 tax abatement. They criticized vague remarks from Randolph Paul and Harold D. Smith and noted that a pay-as-you-go shift would require an adjustment. Page reference indicates continuation on page 4.
The Grafton Sentinel invites MRS E E SMITH of 307 Beech Street to attend tonight's showing of Wake Island at the Dixie theatre. Strand offers Yankee Doodle Dandy, but theatre passes do not apply to this road show.
Washington report notes the Dies committee polls 14 000 pages of official proceedings as it seeks a two year extension to continue investigating un American activities. Chairman Martin Dies predicts overwhelming House support with few votes against the bid, asserting the panel’s war time stance against Soviet Russia.
Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons he would soon make a statement on the war situation, including a reference to creating a United Nations war council. He had just returned from North Africa and the Middle East and appeared briefly during question period to applause and cheers.
West Virginia draft boards are weighing farmer eligibility as Selective Service Director Carleton C. Pierce reports few farmers called. Most calls will be single men to meet February quotas, with fewer married men selected than in other states. The February quota is expected to be higher than last month’s record-low total.
Lebanon Pennsylvania February 9 Alice Miller is said to be the first casualty of the OPA bread ruling after slicing bread. She received hospital treatment for lacerations to her thumb and index finger while using a bread knife.
A strong German patrol probing positions southwest of Tunis was captured to a man by U S forces. In a swift sweep across the Goubellat plain, an American outfit took back one German officer and 17 men with all their weapons.
A brief air raid alarm in London was followed by a German patrol attempting to observe American positions by day and return at night. One American was wounded in the incident, with an infantry unit sent out to locate the patrol after the all clear sounded.
Huntington Feb 9 400 Army aviation cadets to arrive Feb 28 with 100 housed on campus and 300 in a hotel. Cadets will receive flight training at Huntington Ironton Chesapeake airport and attend Marshall classes. College operations to continue without interruption.
Sirens wailed as a small group of German planes used cloud cover to approach the coast and London. They attacked southeast coast locales and machine gunned a crowded London bound passenger train nearing a tunnel. No injuries reported as the train sped into the tunnel.
The Dormont school district asks American Surety Company of New York to repay 80629.62 as bondsman for the late Robert S. Golden, former Dormont tax collector. The claim covers uncollected sums from 1923 to 1937. Golden died in July 1939.
Russian troops seized Kursk at the top of the Soviet southern front and drive encirclement toward Kharkov and Rostov as Moscow reports. Kharkov had been in German hands since October 1941, a key rail base on the Moscow Crimea line, with Kursk a major rail hub until its fall. The winter 1941-42 offensive failed to reclaim them, setting the stage for the 1942 German summer push and eventual Stalingrad disaster.
Parkersburg workers returned to their jobs after the War Labor Board in Washington requested resumption of operations at the Ames Baldwin Wyoming plant. Union officials met with company representatives to discuss grievances that caused a one day walkout, with another case pending board action contingent on the stoppage ending.
James F. Byrnes will deliver an important address on the war against inflation. The talk is set from 10 to 10:30 p m eastern war time and will be broadcast over the Columbia Broadcasting system from Washington.
The Holt committee of the house of delegates studying state spending ordered telegram tolls and telephone toll records impounded for 1942. Delegate Rush D Holt said utilities had begun to comply and the records would reach the panel within the week for month by month comparison to detect any unusual expenditures.
Pearl Harbor February 6 Commander William L. Calhoun presented 44 officers and men with awards including 14 Navy crosses 25 Silver Stars and three Distinguished Flying Crosses. Recipients spanned submarines and patrol wings with Warder named among the honored for gallantry in the Pacific battle effort. See FRED WARDER Page 7
In interviews across one day, the shoe rationing order drew varied reactions. Most say they will manage, though many walk more than in peacetime. Parents of large families and young women worry about rapid wear and ration limits, while local boards may issue extra certificates for need. Infants’ books may be reused, but hard-soled shoes for toddlers become rationed as they grow.
PITTSBURGH February 9 The Office of Price Administration plans to close public schools during the registration period and the distribution of new rationing books starting February 22. Officials advised the city board of public education and the Allegheny Conference that further sessions will occur later this week before a final decision is made.
Federal rubber administrator William M. Jeffers said the synthetic rubber program is moving ahead smoothly and no need to enlarge the 17 state no pleasure driving region. He cited upcoming Kobuta plant at Koppers and predicted production will hit stride next year. Sir Gerald Campbell accompanied him to factories in the Pittsburgh area.
British and German heavy guns exchanged blasts in the Dover region for about half an hour. The barrage began around 5 40 am and was the first use of the long range Channel guns this year. Observers indicated the firing suggested a convoy was passing through the strait.
Washington reports a rationed resumption of shoe sales after a one-day freeze. Price Administrator Prentiss Brown urged conservation and noted about 50 million pairs idle. Individuals may purchase three pairs per year, with Stamp No 17 valid for one pair until June 15.
Secretary of the Navy Knox told reporters that all enemy resistance on Guadalcanal appears to have ceased though a few Japanese groups may remain. He said the six month campaign ends with American forces within striking distance of key Japanese bases, while Berlin reports claimed Japanese withdrawal and Buna evacuation.
Washington February 9 Herbert Hoover proposed balancing wartime effort to deliver a knockout blow to Germany in 1944 rather than rushing in 1943. Senator Pepper of Florida challenged the idea while Senator Vandenberg of Michigan defended Hoover saying time favors the Allies. Pepper argued against Hoover's stance on pace and exhaustion in the war effort.
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