Tetlow demands old district system restored in coal union
Washington reports Percy Tetlow leads a commission to undo the 1933 reorganization by restoring District 28 to split the northern West Virginia coal field from the south. Van Bittner risks half his West Virginia district membership as the plan awaits policy board ratification at Atlantic City.
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Two Planes Crash Near Charleston Airport Killing Student
Charleston reports two training planes crashed near Institute last night, killing student Ewing Whiteman, 26, of Clarksburg as his craft struck a power line while his companion Paul McGuire, 24, of Philadelphia, survived with shock and minor injuries after landing in the Kanawha river near Nitro.
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Theatre invite for MISS JEAN YOUNG to By Night showings
The Grafton Sentinel invites MISS JEAN YOUNG of Parkview to attend tonight's screenings of By Night at the Strand or Sullivan's Langford at the Dixie with Nancy.
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House group presses bill on dependents pay
Washington June 3 The house military committee pressed for passage of a bill providing financial allowances for families of fighting men and supplementary government payments. Chairman May said he hoped for approval by nightfall and that service men with dependents would allot part of their pay to dependents. The measure also allows for a $20 monthly deduction from the pay of lower paid service members.
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This Should Teach Mr. Ammons About Tempers
Denver reports a zoo incident where a bear attacked keeper Bruce Ammons after he forgot a food treat. Teddy the three year old bear bit his left hand and ripped a trouser leg in City Park Zoo cages.
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Indiana Pool Goes Dry as Brass Fixtures Are Stolen
New Castle residents flocked to the city pool on June 3 but found it dry, after brass plumbing fixtures worth 135 dollars were stolen during winter. The incident prompted concern over property crime and local safety.
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Kilgore Sees Common Plane Use After War
Kilgore of West Virginia told a Rotary Club in Bangor on June 3 that airplanes will move into mass production for peaceful uses after the war. He predicted widespread civilian air travel and described war aircraft as "implements of destruction" destined for happiness in peacetime.
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Duke Edward Faces Trouble in Nassau Riots
In Nassau Bahamas on June 3, rioting linked to low wages shut the colony’s commerce. Two rioters died, gunfire wounded others, and police and troops were deployed. A curfew 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. was imposed as officials seek order while censorship limited outside news.
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Nazis Kill Czech Prisoners in Retaliation Death Toll Rises
London reports that 21 Czechs were executed by German forces for aiding or supporting the Heydrich shooting. The latest deaths bring the total to 132 since Heydrich was shot a week earlier, including 23 women, with charges of harboring hostile agents or praising the attack.
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German agent urged to meet Bridges and Lewis
Los Angeles dispatch reports Dr. Hans Helmut Gros, a Minneapolis born German agent, confessed in court to spying for Germany. He said Reich leaders ordered him to contact CIO head John L. Lewis and labor leader Harry Bridges to gauge their views and possibly harness them for German interests. He claimed to be tasked with coordinating with Japanese intelligence on the west coast.
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Harry Bridges
Pacific Coast
Germany
Cinnamon bear ignores whistle and stops train
In Divide Colorado on June 3 a large cinnamon bear wandered along Midland Terminal tracks in Ute Pass canyon, paying no attention to Engineer J W Logan’s whistle warnings. Logan brakes to halt within yards of the bear, which then calmly ambled into the timber. The engineer remarked the bear’s indifference with stunned humor.
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Australia weighs importing war workers and tools
CANBERRA, June 3. Munitions Minister J. M. Makin said Australia is considering importing machine tools and skilled workers from the United States to boost war supply output and reduce shipping strain.
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British seize strong point 30 miles west of Libyan front
Cairo June 3 British troops moved to occupy Rotunda Segnali an axis supply base about 30 miles west of main British positions in the Libyan desert The move signals a shift to offense as fighting continues for a second week Axis forces hold gaps in the British mine field in another sector The war bulletin notes British air superiority and gains amid a costly axis offensive with critical terrain battles shaping the campaign
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U S Ships in Convoy Help Murmansk Run
United States ships joined a large convoy that fought through heavy German attacks to Murmansk last week, supported by Russian and British vessels. The convoy carried tanks and aircraft to Soviet armies amid days of naval and air strikes by u boats and torpedo planes.
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United States
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Studebaker Hatches Plan To Hire Youth For Farm Work
United States Education Commissioner John W Studebaker proposed recruiting thousands of high school youths to ease farm labor shortages. He suggested work experience could count toward diploma requirements and urged school officials to inform youths that their services are urgently needed in the war effort. Page STUDEBAKER
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Second Front Unnecessary Says Air Experts
Enthusiastic American airmen praise Britain's bombing of Cologne and Essen as proof that aerial warfare can cripple Germany without a land invasion. They argue strategic bombing could relieve pressure on the Russian front and destroy key industrial centers like Essen gun works and Cologne metal plants.
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Federal Auto Use Tax Probably Will Remain
The $5-a-year Federal use tax on automobiles appears fixed for the duration as motorists grumbled earlier. Senators reportedly see no repeal chance, with a full $5 fee due July 1 expected to raise at least $150 million despite tire shortages and gasoline rationing in the East. Car owners bought stamps last February at $2.09, valid until July 1.
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Axis Vassals Draw U S IRB War Declarations
The House, with no dissent, moves to declare war on Romania Bulgaria and Hungary per Roosevelt's recommendation. McCormack plans noon action. three separate roll calls likely. Rankin remains the lone prior dissent, while others await votes.
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Famous Type Designer Works On Final Face
Los Angeles June 3 Frederic William Goudy a famed typographical artist noted for 113 type faces over more than three decades says he is working on his last design He will receive an honorary degree from the University of California at Los Angeles and plans to name it Goudy 30 signaling the end of his career
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Who Ever Said It Pays To Aid Friend in Need
SEATTLE June 3 Daniel McDonald aided a friend who had stumbled in a quick grab, a momentary rescue noted amid a busy day. The incident highlights the risky aid efforts ordinary people make in public spaces.
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Daniel McDonald
British Raid Again Strikes Essen and Ruhr Docks
British air squadrons blasted Essen and other Ruhr targets last night amid heavy smoke and haze. The raid, though large, was described as not rivaling Monday night’s scale. 14 bombers were missing. RAF daylight operations continued across the Dover Strait with fighters and bombers.
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Republicans Score Again Across West Virginia Cities
Voter turnout was very low in 21 West Virginia municipalities with only about a third or fewer casting ballots. In Morgantown, 2,804 of 11,000 registered voters voted for Mayor Ray Swindler and for a Republican sweep of council seats except one. G. J. Swiger will be the lone Democrat on the new city board.
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