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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1943
Page
1
June 10 dispatch reports Italy’s third war anniversary marked by intensified Allied pressure. Pantelleria under heavy bombardment with a surrender demand issued and no reply, signaling possible invasion of the island while Rome radio claims garrison orders resist.
Charleston June 10 A West Virginia operator was willing to sign a contract with the United Mine Workers on the basis of a reported agreement between the union and Pennsylvania owners. Other spokesmen denounced the pact as inflationary. Washington reported that central Pennsylvania producers association agreed to a 1.30 portal to portal settlement. D W Martin of Wyatt Coal in Kanawha said he was ready to sign but another operator insisted the controversy was far from settled. Southern West Virginia management spokesmen believed the southern association would refuse such settlement and would again take the issue to the War Labor Board. Others said they would accept any terms approved by See STATE'S COAL Page 2
The Grafton Sentinel invites Mrs Merle E Fauley of 724 West Main Street to attend tonight's presentation of Henry Aldrich Gets Glamour starring Jimmy Lydon at the Strand or West of Tombstone featuring Russell Hayden, Jay C. Stem, and Dale and Darnell in a separate showing.
HAMLIN June 10 Police report a 10 year old boy James Adkins accidentally shot and killed his 7 year old brother Debert Adkins at their farm home near Hager The boy fired at a hog with a small bore rifle as the animal killed chickens before the accident
Washington dispatch reports a broad anti strike bill moving from a joint committee to the House as a challenge to labor actions disrupting wartime production. It would authorize the president to seize mines or plants with strikes or threats and would create a War Labor Board with subpoena powers to settle disputes across war industries.
Allied Forces in North Africa say they intensify pressure on Axis holdouts in the Mediterranean outposts with new air strikes on Pantelleria and Sicily. A British commando raid on Pantelleria met light coastal resistance, then withdrew with minor casualties, per headquarters and Malta reports.
Benny Woodall former fight trainer testifies in Jack Dempsey divorce case that he and Mrs Dempsey shared only a casual friendship and kiss on departure or arrival, denying sleeping in her bed or being alone in a New York hotel room. He recalls a Los Angeles raid where he says he drank beer and slept on a sofa as detectives entered.
President Roosevelt will participate in a radio ceremony at 5 p m EWT today announcing the Greek government will receive an anti submarine patrol boat from the Navy under a lend lease arrangement The craft, of the same type previously transferred to Norway and the Netherlands, will be received on behalf of Greece by Gines P Diamantopoulis at the ceremony.
Huntington June 10 delegates from West Virginia Christian Endeavor union hear Dr. Bernard Clausen declare fearlessness as the prime need and stress the question of when not if for world decency as state officers are elected and a 300-delegate parade opens the convention’s third day.
The War Today notes Allied invasion preparations are under way across Pantelleria and Europe with heavy bombardment preceding any land assault. It cautions against expecting quick big wins, given amphibious risks and the need for meticulous planning before major invasions.
The Navy urges use of V-Mail for letters to sailors overseas to cut danger and delays. Officials describe V-Mail as economical and patriotic, noting its plane delivery from V-Mail centers and its lighter weight compared with regular mail.
Draft-age fathers face a roughly 17 in 100 chance of induction before next year with odds likely lower if casualties demand more replacements. Farmers with children are likely deferred. overall outlook depends on manpower needs through Aug 1.
West Virginia, the nation’s top bituminous coal producer, may match or surpass its 1942 output. Through January to April 1943 miners dug 52,352,032 tons, up from 50,361,416 tons in the same period 1942, with total 1942 production at 156,752,599 tons. Early 1943 saw April output higher than January or February, though the May 1 contract deadline stoppages shaved about 27,900 tons from April’s 13,671,421. State mines chief Iesse Redyard cautioned that daily losses accumulate and noted rising fatalities and injuries as demand climbs and older workers fill former roles.
In Huntington a two year old girl, Linda Louisa Brown, fell into a backyard fish pond and was rescued by two youths, Donald Deaton aged 15, Layton Dawson aged 16, and nurse Miss Gertrude Herndon. They revived the child before firefighters arrived.
Moscow reports intensified air battles as German and Soviet air forces clash along the Don river valley near Rostov and Volkhov front. Don Basin fighting follows raids on Leningrad area with substantial aircraft losses on both sides, as Russian bombing claims indicate 150 to 160 German planes destroyed.
A Pennsylvania coal operators group and United Mine Workers reached a separate peace in the deadlocked wage conference. The pact, covering 65,000 workers, calls for a $1.30 daily raise for underground travel time, while John L Lewis had sought $2. The move adds confusion to bargaining and cites political and financial interference with large coal producers.
Oshkosh dispatch reports a birch and maple plywood plant in northern Wisconsin and upper Michigan producing parts for British heavy bombers. The article notes a PlushwoodInc plant announcing a new plywood product for postwar uses, including propellers and other components for war planes.
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