Red Army takes initiative near Smolensk in costly relief attacks
Berlin reports Soviet counter offensive aimed at rescuing trapped Russian troops east of Smolensk has begun seizing the initiative but is described as futile and costly by the high command. German dispatches place Nazi units within about 130 miles of Moscow in a broad deep battle zone from Mogilev to Vyazma, as plans for a wider action unfold.
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Neely to Address West Virginia Labor Leaders
Governor M M Neely spoke in Bluefield to the West Virginia Industrial Union Council urging labor backing. CIO officials praised his stance as fair deal for labor. Delegates prepared to elect officers while bids from Clarksburg Parkersburg Logan Beckley Huntington and Wheeling were announced for the convention.
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Grafton notices Charles Holden invites cinema patrons
The Grafton Sentinel invites Charles H. Holden of 101 Washington Street to attend tonight’s Strand Theatre showing Wild Man of Borea and the Dixie Theatre’s One Night In Lisbon, the last performance tonight.
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Dixie Theatre
Stubborn Women Autoists Stage Sit Down Marathon
In Winston-Salem two women drivers fought for a single parking spot in a two hour stand off. Onlookers offered advice and refreshments while spectators collected enough to cover one fine. Both received tickets, but another person won the space.
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Winston-Salem
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FDR asks Congress to empower price and rent ceilings
President Roosevelt urged Congress to grant authority to set price and rent ceilings to curb inflation he warned would undermine defense efforts. He asked for power to purchase materials to stabilize prices and to curb installment credit excesses while counting on voluntary labor cooperation to avoid wage spikes.
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Hopkins Goes to Red Capital in Moscow Visit
Harry Hopkins, head of the U S lend lease program, arrived by plane in Moscow from London on a surprise visit to discuss Red Army needs in the war against Nazi Germany. He was accompanied by Brig Gen Joseph T McNarney and Lieut John R Alison, with talks likely to run parallel to discussions in Washington with Soviet officials Golikov and Repin.
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Mistake Lettering On Plates For Exposition
Charleston news reports a Cleveland automatic electric fountain firm misdated West Virginia license plates for an exposition ad. The inscription Exp. 6 30 42 prompted an offer to supply and install pools and water fountains on the exhibition area, stated by W C Handlan of the state agriculture department.
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Bombing Deepens U S Tension Over Tutuila Incident
U S gunboat Tutuila at Chongking suffered superficial damage as a Japanese bomb fell nearby. The U S embassy residence was damaged in the raid, but no American casualties were reported aboard the Tutuila. Washington lodged immediate representations to Japan over the attack.
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Try to Amend Long Duty Bill Bulletin
Washington July 30 The House Military Committee approved legislation to retain selectees National Guardsmen reserve officers and enlisted personnel for training beyond one year by a 15 to 7 vote identical to the Senate panel except for allowing the president to order guardsmen to serve more than one 12 month period Chairman May Democrat Ky said he would seek a special status before the Rules Committee Friday The rival plan would bar indefinite service during the current emergency limiting the measure to National Guardsmen and reserves in one version
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Rules Committee
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Regular Army
Officers Tie in Soldier Quiz at VAMP ROBINSON Canteen
In VAMP ROBINSON Arkansas on July 30 soldiers from the 110th Nebraska regiment gathered for an Army quiz contest at the canteen. Forty two soldiers lined up as officers presented prizes of free drinks. The event ended in a tie and left officers still suspicious about the results.
Naval Patrol Aids Britain In Atlantic Battle
Senator George of Georgia said U S naval patrols to Iceland helped Britain gain the upper hand in the Battle of the Atlantic. He noted optimistic Russian resistance to the German offensive and cited American intervention as valuable. President Roosevelt had ordered steps to protect approaches between Iceland and the United States. Churchill said American intervention moved the battle progressively.
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House of Commons
Strikes Break Across Cities End in Several Locals
The Associated Press reports stop pages ended in Baton Rouge Louisiana at Gulf State Utility and at Bendix New Jersey while 2,700 AFL construction workers at St Louis halted work on an 89 million dollar munition plant. The nationwide 8000 member AFL electrical workers strike in New York City enters a second day with effects felt at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
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National Defense Mediation Board
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Kids of 1941 Clamor For Dive Bombers and Panzer Units
Pittsburgh dispatch reports toy manufacturers note rising demand for war games as children show interest in Stukas Spitfires panzer divisions Garand rifles U boats and Red Cross ambulances ahead of Christmas. Officials say no wild clamor yet but a definite rise in interest is seen.
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United States Seizes Nineteen Japanese Fishing Vessels In China
Reports from north China say American and British firms in Japan occupied areas are barred from doing business except in Peiping and Tientsin. Japan freezes assets in Japan itself while properties in Shantung fall under protective custody. Among affected are Texas and Socony oil companies as patrols and local guards secure properties. Foreign businessmen await further actions amid Nanking's lack of foreign holdings and a broad ban on business for Chinese and Japanese throughout occupied areas.
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Charleston Bakers Keep Bread Prices Unchanged
Charleston bakers announce bread prices would stay the same in the area. Governor Neely praises the move and urges other retailers to avoid sharp price increases during the national emergency. Orren L. Jones predicts a possible one cent per loaf rise statewide.
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West Virginia Bakers Association
Coal output climbs in Appalachian fields for week ended July 19
Williamson Coal Operators association reports West Virginia and Kentucky fields including Williamson Logan Kanawha Big Sandy and Hazard produced 1,426,250 tons for the week ended July 19, up from 1,030,790 tons a year earlier.
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Kentucky
Eden Issues Japan Warning in Commons Speech
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden warned in the House of Commons that only time would show if Japan would honor commitments to French Indo China sovereignty. He urged Japan to reconsider its policy, saying Britain regrets the strained relations while noting Britain’s aim to avert a Japanese occupation of southern Indo China air and naval bases.
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House of Commons
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Great Britain
Eden
State Auditor's Wife Denied Annulment Appeal
Kanawha county circuit court annulment of Mrs Laura Mae Sims marriage to State Auditor Edgar B Sims was denied by the state supreme court yesterday The couple wed January 7 1939 in Philadelphia and the annulment was handed down June 4 Texas Sims third marriage and the fourth for Mrs Sims
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Laura Mae Sims
Kanawha County
Edgar B. Sims
State Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Texas
Sims
Espionage Hint Tied to Spring Ship Seizures in Hawaii
The Treasury department disclosed that 19 Japanese fishing boats seized in Hawaiian waters this spring faced false registry charges. Officials say ships may have been used for espionage, noting no suspicious gear was found on the vessels, though other sources claim they carried radio and photographic equipment during investigation.
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Hawaiian
Treasury Department
Parkerburg Steel Men Choose CIO For Agent
Parkersburg July 30 contract talks loom as 500 workers back SWOC in an NLRB election at Ames Baldwin Wyoming plant. About 900 employed, not all eligible to vote, 265 opposed. SWOC sought the ballot with a claim of 98 percent sign-up.
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Parkersburg
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
CIO
Ames- Baldwin-Wyoming Company
SWOC
National Labor Relations Board
W. C. Turner
Welcome You to Come and Hear Sermons by Chester Grey
A brief notice inviting readers to attend plain gospel sermons by preacher Chester Grey from Cameron, West Virginia. The item promotes a religious gathering and highlights the speaker’s name and origin.
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Chester Grey
Cameron, W. Va
Germans Struggle to Hold Ground in Russian Drive
Moscow reports say Red Army claims 107 German infantry men killed near Smolensk with tank spearheads driven back, as Soviet forces attack along the front. Moscow asserts big German drives toward Leningrad Moscow and Flev stalled. heavy fighting reported near Nevel and other points as Soviet counter moves strain German lines.
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Bull Mobile
Lozovaky
Heat Wave Fades as Atlantic Air Masses Clash
Two air masses from the Atlantic coast and from North and Minnesota moved toward each other, ending a severe heat spell that caused deaths by heat and drowning. Violent storms arrived last night as relief neared.
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Surreal Double Feature at Opera 4 Howl Theatre
The program lists two surreal films at the Pal of the Pecos and Double Cross venues, both currently running at Opera 4 Howl theatre. The listings suggest an experimental cinema focus with a playful, noir tone.
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Howl
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