Coal Contract Talks Cast As Farcical by Chiefs
Washington reports that on the first day of summer June 9 operators and United Mine Workers leaders called wage talks farcical. John L. Lewis urged 600000 miners to keep working until a War Labor Board ruling averts a possible coal strike. Edward R. Burke backed the view the talks were a farcical procedure, vowing a board decision was needed.
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Edward R. Burke
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Argentina pledges closer ties with sister republics
Buenos Aires June 9 The new Argentine government led by Pedro Ramiro pledges closer cooperation with American republics through acts and words lifting martial law after the coup that overthrew Ramon S Castillo. It says relations will be governed by actions and words and maintains neutrality while an autonomous state policy is upheld. Observers in Montevideo foresee possible shift away from the Axis and hint Ramiro may seek elections in the near term as Rawson’s provisional government resigns after one day.
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Montevideo
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General food prices rollback seen by OPA critics
Washington June 9 Congress critics of a food price rollback say a general price decline for most foods is likely with more subsidy payments expected to offset lower returns. The Office of Price Administration plans to apply the rollback to fresh vegetables, butter, meats, and coffee. Senators Taft and others argue subsidies should be limited and paid only for government purchases and transportation, warning subsidies could rise with further food price cuts.
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Office of Price Administration
Taft
Ohio
Theatre invite for Henry Aldrich Gets Glamour at Strand Strand
The Grafton Sentinel invites Patty McDarg to tonight’s Strand presentation Henry Aldrich Gets Glamour starring Sean Lydon and Charles Smith, with Reveille With Beverly featuring Ann Miller as a resource. The piece notes tanking orchestras set the Disle theatre.
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Grafton Sentinel
Patty McDargh
Henry Aldrich
Sean ‘Lydon
Charles Smith
Strand
Inflation Gap Prompts Fresh Tax Talk In Washington
Washington June 9 A Senate finance committee chairman said Congress will draft a new tax bill once President Roosevelt offers suggestions. The pay as you go plan with 20 percent withholding starts July 1 but may be insufficient to close the inflationary gap. Higher excise taxes on cigars tobacco and whiskey could be enacted promptly. income tax hikes unlikely before next year.
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George 1D
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Congress
Roosevelt
Coneres
Treasury
George
Charleston Couple Indicted in Landlord Theft Case
In Huntington on June 9 a Charleston couple identified as W. and Rachel Timberlake were indicted by the Cabell common pleas grand jury for allegedly stealing 350 dollars from their landlord to drop a threatened charge of contributing to the delinquency of their 13 year old daughter. Fourteen other indictments were returned by the jury.
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Charleston
Cabell Common Pleas Grand Jury
Rachel Timberlake
Zoot Suit Craze Razzed by Navy Men in LA
Los Angeles story notes Zoot suit fad caused by Hollywood fashion influence and Harlem origins. The piece cites theories from researchers about coat styles, peg-top trousers, wide hats, and watch chains, with local shops offering outfits from 1.95 to 80 dollars and noting the contrasting scrutiny amid service-members clashes.
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Los Angeles
Hollywood Film Studio
Glark Gable
Harlem
C. E. Group Opens Confab In Annual Affair Today
The 49th annual West Virginia Christian Endeavor convention opens with Rev. Orval M. Young of Broadway Christian church Lexington Ky urging greater courage to follow Bible teachings. About 350 delegates attend the three day meeting, welcomed by Dr. Daniel A. Poling of Philadelphia, president of the World Christian Endeavor union.
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Orval M. Young
Broadway Christian Church
Lexington
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Daniel A. Poling
Philadelphia
World Christian Endeavor Union
Daniel K. Poling
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Allied Liberators raid Waigpoe and Timor in broad daylight
Allied air power strikes extended range missions from Darwin as Liberators bomb Waigpoe harbor on Svemba island in the Lesser Sunda group, targeting a 5,000 ton cargo ship amid heavy anti aircraft fire. May 29 raids also hit Waingpoe Lombok and attacks on Dili Koepang Babo and Kavieng were reported with a small convoy observed.
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Belington Boy Included In Italian Prisoner List
Washington June 9 Eight West Virginia soldiers have been captured by the Italians and Interned at an undisclosed camp The list includes PFC Ernest W Belcher of Edwight T 5 Jess Compton Delbarton Pvt John P Heidelmeier Jr Clarksburg Pvt Howard C Hooper Lumberport Sgt Earl W Huddleston of Kimberly Pvt Don L Moran Belington Pvt Pye Charles V Polen brother of Mrs Goldie M Ringer Sistersville.
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Ethel Belcher
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Jess Compton
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Delbarton
John P. Heidelmeier, Jr
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Clarksburg
Howard C. Hooper
Caroline Hooper
Lumberport
Earl W. Huddleston
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Don L. Moran
Alvin Moran
Pye
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Goldie M. Ringer
Sistersville
Auto Use Tax Stamps to Go On Sale June 10
Collector of Internal Revenue F. Roy Yoke announced auto use tax stamps of five dollars will be issued on Thursday June 10 at all post offices and IRS offices. The stamps cover the fiscal year starting July 1 1943 and must be purchased before that date. Each stamp is serially numbered gum on the face with back entries for make model series Apex and state license number. To reduce loss or theft owners are advised to dampen the windshield rather than the stamp adhesive when affixing.
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Internal Revenue
F. Roy Yoke
Yoke
Churchill Reports Allies Break Submarine Threat
The War Today notes Churchill's speech praising Allied progress against U-boats. May was the best month for anti submarine warfare, with U boat kills surpassing output and cargo ship losses narrowing. A stronger Anglo American fleet supports planned operations and a potential speeding of United Nations efforts.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Churchill
House of Commons
United Nations
Hitler
Italians Reject Allied Demand For Surrender
Axis broadcasts from Rome report the stubborn Italian garrison at Pantelleria refused or ignored Allied surrender demands. The broadcast noted that usually such terms would be met with an immediate amphibious assault if ignored, though it did not specify whether a direct threat accompanied the demands.
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Cap Bon
Auto Stamps On Sale In West Virginia Offices
Federal auto use tax stamps priced at five dollars went on sale today in all West Virginia post offices and IRS collector offices. F Roy Yoke, Internal Revenue Collector, advised purchasers must buy before July 1 to replace stamps expiring at the end of the fiscal year.
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Parkersburg
West Virginia
Internal Revenue
F. Roy Yoke
Yoke
Give and Take Compromise in Strike Curb Proposals
House and Senate conferees reached a give and take compromise on a bill to curb strikes. House members backed ending a 30 day cooling off period and secret ballot demands in return for Senate support on union registration financial disclosures and campaign contribution prohibitions. The measure includes penalties for anyone who disrupts government seized plants and grants the president key powers.
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Washington
House
Rep. Short
R.-Mo
Connally
D.-Tex
Axis Warned by Roosevelt on Use of Gas
President Roosevelt warned that Allied forces could face gas warfare in Europe. He cited growing reports of Axis prep and pledged full retaliation if gas is used. The chemical warfare service said protective devices are developed and readiness remains high.
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Douglas B. Cornell
Washington
Europe
Chemical Warfare Service
Asia
United Nations
United States
Maj
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Postwar vow to strengthen US naval power at academy
Secretary Knox told about 760 midshipmen at the Naval Academy graduation that the United States will not scrap its fleet after the war. He said shipyards will produce thousands of landing barges and that this year's fleet tonnage will rise two thirds, with ships built daily. He urged cadets to pursue naval careers and warned against past disarmament errors.
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U.S. Naval Academy
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