Underground resistance in Balkans grows against Nazis
Cairo reports rising opposition activity in Axis satellites Romania and Bulgaria. Underground leaders in collab with the USSR are increasingly vocal, with Bulgaria showing renewed Mother Russia sentiment and Baron von Killinger warning against anti-German elements.
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Stephen Barber
Cairo
Europe
Rumania
Bulgaria
Russia
Romania
Baron Manfred von Killinger
Bucharest
Bee
Sicily bombed again during night by Allied air
Allied statements from North Africa report Mosquito aircraft attacked railway lines bridges and military huts in Sicily and southern Italy while major bomber raids were weather halted. Malta based sorties targeted Termini Imerese and other targets as Axis defenses suffered additional losses.
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Noland Norguard
North Africa
Sicily
Italy
Valletta
Termi-Imerese
Wage dispute in coal mining stalls as WLB mulls pay
Washington June 17 The War Labor Board debated a vote on portal to portal pay in the soft coal wage dispute. United Mine Workers threaten a nationwide shutdown next Monday if demands are unmet. UMW policy committee discussed district conventions to shift responsibility from President John J Lewis. Lewis set a travel time minimum of 1.30 a day. The WLB undecided with possible awards up to 80 cents a day or none, potentially sending the case to court under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Washington
War Labor Board
WLB
United Mine Workers
UMW
John J. Lewis
Lewis
Theatre Invitation for Frances J Proudfoot Tonight
The Grafton Sentinel invites Frances J Proudfoot of 448 Walnut Street to tonight's Strand presentation of Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch starring Fay Bainter Hugh Herbert Carolyn Lee and Vera Vague. Also offered are Junior Army with Freddie Batholomew and The Leather Burners with Bill Boyd and Jay Kirby at the Strand.
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Grafton Sentinel
Frances J. Proudfoot
Walnut Street
Mrs. Wiggs
Fay Bainter
Hugh Herbert
Carolyn Lee
Vera Vague
Strand
Freddie Batholomew
Bill Boyd
Jay Kirby
Wheeling Editor Approved for State Athletic Board
Charleston June 17 The appointment of Thomas O'Brien Flynn editor of the Wheeling Intelligencer as a member of the state athletic commission was announced by Governor Weely Flynn succeeds Douglas Freutel telegraph editor of the Huntington Advertiser whose term expires July 1
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Charleston
Thomas O'Brien Flynn
Wheeling Intelligencer
State Athletic Commisson
Weely
Flynn
Douglas Freutel
Hunting- Son Advertiser
Postwar plan to be drafted by committee
Washington June 17. Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Connally predicts his panel will draft its own postwar resolution, while supporting Fulbright’s plan for US participation to preserve peace. He calls the Fulbright measure cryptic yet says any House action will be reviewed with eight other proposals before the Senate subcommittee.
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Washington
Connally
D.-Tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Rep
Fulbright
D.-Ark
House
United States
Senate
Organization of
The
United Nations
Bloom
D.-N
Foreign Affairs Committee
Howe
Congress
Packers Look for Result of New Rollback
Chicago June 17 Packers and commission dealers watched the impact of the governments subsidy payments tied to the planned rollback in retail meat prices. The payments to be made monthly apply to cattle calves hogs and pigs and sheep and lambs slaughtered from June 7. Initial estimates suggest the subsidies may not fully offset the 10 percent cut in consumer prices and uncertainty over terms slowed activity at major stock yards. Charles Rice president of the Chicago livestock exchange commented on the situation.
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Chicago
Charles Rice
Chicago Livestock
Packers
Red Cross Nurses Safe Arrival In England Reported
Alexandria veterans of relief note: 72 more Red Cross workers landed in England, confirming their safety. The Eastern Area headquarters announced the crew’s arrival and mentioned William Stock, a field accountant formerly with national offices in Washington, had reached North Africa.
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Alexandria
England
Red Cross
William Stock
Washington
North Africa
OPA Warns Intensified Efforts On Speed Laws
Charleston reports the West Virginia Office of Price Administration will intensify enforcement of the 35 mph highway limit after May violations topped 300. District director Carl M Frasure cited suspensions ranging from one week to two months and the loss of coupons for A book holders. Violations rose from eight in January to 310 in May.
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Charleston
State Office of Price Administration
West Virginia
OPA
Carl M. Frasure
Prasure
Dean Shurtleff Speaks Before Funeral Heads
CLARKSBURG WV June 17 President N Howard Rogger of Keyser opened the West Virginia Funeral Directors association 49th annual convention with an opening address. Maynard C Weller national association executive secretary spoke in the afternoon. Officers were elected and installed. Dean Oliver Shurtleff of Rarmont State College is to be the principal dinner speaker at the banquet tonight.
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N. Howard Rogger
Keyser
West Virginia Funeral Directors Association
Maynard C. Weller
National Association
Oliver Shurtleff
Ratrmont State College
McNutt Denied Salary Increase By House Vote
Washington report states War Manpower Chief Paul V. McNutt will not receive a raise above 12 000 a year. The House sustained objections by Rep Taber to raising McNutt’s pay to 15 008, arguing it would break the War Labor Board wage freeze despite other war agency heads earning higher figures.
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Washington
Paul V. McNutt
House
Rep
Taber
Appropriations Committee
McNutt
War Labor Board
Debate begins on funds for government agencies
Washington June 17. A battle over 1944 appropriations for the Office of War Information and the Office of Price Administration shaped up in the House as debate opened on a 2.939 billion dollar omnibus bill funding 18 war agencies. Republicans signaled possible deep cuts, risking a lengthy fight that could delay summer recess. The House sent to the Senate a 1.068 billion dollar labor department package after denying a 3 thousand dollar raise for Manpower Commissioner McNutt, and cut 500 thousand from the National Labor Relations Board. See DEBATE BEGINS Page 5.
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OWT
Office of Price Administration
OPA
House
Congress
Senate
Labor Department
Federal Security Agency
War Manpower Commission
Paul V. McNutt
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
Aris
Harvard's Bushy Hart Dies at 88 After Half Century at Harvard
Harvard mourns Dr. Albert Bushnell Hart historian and world events forecaster who inspired generations with his teaching in government. The emeritus professor died yesterday at 88 after retiring in 1926 while remaining at Widener Library. He authored about 250 books.
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Mass
Harvard University
Albert Bushnell Hart
George Washington
Harvard Yard
Harvard
Department of Government
Widener Library
Harvards
Turkey shifts stance as War Today notes Balkan blow
Max Hill writes that Turkey has chosen the United Nations as its ally, signaling a major shift for Ankara. Premier Sukru Saracoglu’s warm terms with America Britain and Russia contrast with tepid remarks on Germany, a move seen as a strategic strike at Hitler. The change threatens Hitler’s oil lifeline via Romania and fuels UN war effort in the near east, with Romania reportedly sending peace feelers through a neutral diplomat. See THE WAR TODAY Page 6.
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Hitler
Europe
Balkans
Sukru Saracoglu
America
Britain
Russia
Germany
Franz Vor Papen
Ankara
India
Near East
Romania
Italy
Berlin
State Road Tractors Proposed for Farm Replanting Help
Huntington W V Jan 7 Cabell county agriculture agent W D Click said he would ask the State Road Commission to rent its tractors to farmers needing to overcome planting delays. He noted many farmers lack equipment to replant in time to avert crop shortages.
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Huntington
Stine
W. D.click
Cabell County
State Road Commission
Click
Fifth aerial foray during new defense
London reports heavy RAF raids on Cologne and Rhineland targets last night as part of ongoing aerial offensive against Germany. Fourteen bombers and one fighter were missing, with Hurricanes and Typhoons striking a three-ship enemy convoy off the Netherlands, damaging all vessels and likely sinking one. No RAF losses were reported.
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Cologne
Rhineland
Germany
Air Ministry
RAF
Holland
Belgium
Netherlands
Oberhausen
Essen
Ruhr
Opponents of Bibsidy Payments Readied for Floor Fight
Washington dispatch reports opponents of subsidy payments to cushion price drops plan a congressional clash over restricting or banning use of government funds. Senate Banking members seek a ceiling on subsidies while Finance Chairman George questions the program as inflationary and risky to production. Acting Chair Bankhead says a substitute anti subsidy bill will be drafted next week as Congress weighs meat price offset plans. Page 5
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John H. Wiggins
Washington
Senate Banking Committee
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Bankhead
D.ala
Congress
I Gine
Ohio
Despite Raids Japs Rebuild Pacific Bases
Allied reconnaissance photos show Japan continuing base construction at Lakunai Ra baul and Wewak amid raids. In Ra baul Lakunai airfields faced heavy damage but repair activity was noted after the latest raid. Wewak on the New Guinea coast recorded 74 tons of bombs in four raids from May 28 to June 4 with fires and rebuilding observed.
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Rabaul
New Britain
Wewak
New Guinea
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Lakunai Field
Lakunal
Port Moresby
Bougainville Island
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