Bismarck Sunk as Crete Battle Hinges in Balance
Churchill told Parliament that the German battleship Bismarck had been sunk in the North Atlantic while the Crete action continued with two British cruisers and four destroyers lost. He reported reinforcements for General Freyberg and thousands of Nazi troops drowned during landings. The eight‑inch cruiser Prince Eugen was expected to be intercepted.
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London
Churchill
House of Commons
North Atlantic
Crete
E.G. Freyberg
Gonsort Cruser
Prince Eugen
Commons
Neville Chamberlain
Munich
Adolf Hitler
Nazis Sink 14 Merchantmen in Atlantic Waters
Berlin reports fourteen heavily laden enemy merchant ships totaling 77 600 tons sunk by German submarines west of Africa. Informed sources say sinkings occurred in recent days. One 3000-ton British tanker was sunk near the Orkney Islands yesterday and another 4000-ton vessel was destroyed somewhere in the North Atlantic. It was not disclosed if all were in a single convoy or separate operations.
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Berlin
Africa
High Command
Orkney Islands
North Atlantic
Theatre Ticket Present This Cloping for Ad mission to the Strand
The Grafton Sentinel invites George F. Trader of 1201 West Main Street to attend tonight's showing of The Great Dictator starring Charlie Chaplin at the Strand theatre or High to featuring Humphrey Boy at the Dixie theatre. Identification may be required.
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Strand
Dixie
The
Grafton Sentinel
George F. Trader
West Main Street
the Great Dictator
Charlie Chaplin
Strand Theatre
Humphrey Boy
Dixie Theatre
Repentant Thief Sends Money For Stolen Goods
Joseph Cohen of Huntington reports receiving an unsigned letter with seven dollars enclosed for several pairs of overalls stolen from his store during the 1937 flood. The sender expresses remorse and asks forgiveness, and Cohen says he forgives and appreciates the gesture.
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Huntington
Joseph Cohen
Cohen
State Court Grants Firm Another Trial
West Virginia high court reverses an $85,000 verdict against Godfrey L. Cabot Inc. in a Roane County pipeline case and awards a new trial. Ligon and Ligon claimed ridge construction was required by the 1937 contract, while the firm argued straight line methods. The ruling centers on contract interpretation and cost responsibility.
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Charleston
Godfrey L. Cabot, Inc
State Supreme Court
West Virginia
Ligon
Roane County
Godfrey L.gabot
Jo L. Kenna
Oil and Gas Company
State Court Page 2 Producers Sold At Less Before Minimum Prices
Washington May 27 The coal industry report shows bituminous producers sold coal at the mine for about five cents per ton less than production costs in the nine months before minimum prices took effect. The average mine price was 1.8464 dollars per ton versus a production cost of 1.902 dollars. Figures on the impact of minimum prices and marketing rules since October 1 are being compiled.
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Washington
Williamson Murderer Faces 5 to 18 Years Term
Williamson, May 27. Charlie Bowen, 19, convicted of second degree murder for killing Roy Kirkpatrick in Nolan last January 16. Bowen claimed self defense and defense of family honor after Kirkpatrick allegedly slurred Bowen's 15 year old sister. A Mingo County circuit court jury returned the verdict yesterday and Bowen faced a probable prison term today of five to 18 years in the penitentiary.
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Williamson
Charlie Bowen
Roy Kirkpatrick
Mingo County
Kirkpatrick
Bowen
Nolan
Green to Testify On Shipyard Strike Before Senate Group
President William Green of the AFL was summoned to testify before a Senate committee investigating the West Coast shipyard strike. Labor difficulties persisted at Packard Motor Car in Detroit and at North American Aviation in Inglewood, with threats to strike accompanying each issue. The committee, led by Senator Truman, seeks a shipyard settlement.
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Associated Press
William Green
AFL
Senate
Packard Motor Car Company
Detroit
North American Aviation, Inc
Inglewood
Calif
Green
Truman
D.-Mo
Catholic Diocese Names New Officers in Wheeling
In Wheeling on May 217 bishop appoints Rev. William J. Lee of Wheeling as vicar general and Rev. F. J. Schwertz of Power as chancellor of the Wheeling Catholic diocese, succeeding the late Monsignor Edward E. Weber. The diocese covers most of West Virginia.
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Wheeling
William J. Lee
F. J. Schwertz
Power
Edward E. Weber
John J. Swint
Lee
Schwertz
West Virginia
Police Superintendent Plans Staff Changes
Elkins May 27 Col John W Bosworth state police superintendent said Captain George Skeen of Company B Charleston is moved to command Company C headquartered at Elkins. Bosworth flying to Martinsburg to address Elkins high school graduates with his father Dr John L Bosworth aboard. He noted Lt J H Fillinger of Company B assigned to criminal investigation division and Lt Charles W Ray placed in command of Company B with a near future promotion to captain.
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Elkins
John W. Bosworth
George Skeen
Charleston
Bosworth
Martinslburg
Bitkins
John L. Bosworth
Randolph County
J. H. Fillinger
Criminal Investigation
Department
Charles W. Ray
Ray
First Lady Roosevelt speaks to Moorefield graduates
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt closes a two day West Virginia visit at Moorefield High School with a warning that graduation will be responsible for preserving democracy. She tells 38 seniors the country must remain a democracy for the world to admire and sustain.
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Moorefield
Franklin D. Roosevelt
West Virginia
Moorefield High School
America
Hold Martinsburg Man For Firing On Officer
Harold Riggs of Shanghai Berkeley County is held for federal grand jury action on a charge of firing a shotgun at Henry B Hook an investigator for the federal alcohol tax unit during a search for a still in Martinsburg area No one was injured and Riggs was ordered transferred to Marion County Jail with bond set at 2500 dollars
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Martinsburg
U. S
H. M. Homer
Harold Riggs
Shanghai
Berkeley County
Henry B. Hook
Wheeling
Hook
Riggs
Marion County
World awaits fireside chat by Roosevelt at lengthened address
President Roosevelt asks Congress for 3.419 billion dollars for more airplanes split as 2.79 billion for the Army and 529 million for the Navy. Stephen Early says the fireside chat will run 15 minutes longer tonight and hints the national policy will be clearly stated by Wednesday morning.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Stephen Early
Early
Capitol Hill
Ray
Army
Navy
Kentucky State Officer Rebukes Gov Johnson
Attorney General Hubert Meredith urges Governor Johnson to rely more on other state officials for policy aid. He says Johnson has sent many legal matters to Clifford E. Smith, a Frankfort attorney and adviser, while cabinet members report no voice in administration. Johnson calls Meredith claims mistaken as to matters submitted to Smith. Meredith cites rift over his refusal to be a yes man.
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Frankfort
Hubert Meredith
Johnson
Clifford E. Smith
Meredith
Smith
135 Selectees Receive Physical Examinations
Army physicians began exams for 135 selective service registrants from West Virginia Ohio and Kentucky to complete May district quota. Inductees will be sent to Fort Knox Kentucky for training and assignment.
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Huntington
West Virginia
Ohio
Kentucky
Fort Knox
Enlisted Men Find Clean Weekends at Recreation Centers
In New Orleans on May 27 an Army official said enlisted men prefer clean fun via new recreation centers over dives and honky tonks. Colonel Kemper Williams, morale branch chief, noted camps offer self check in and out like a hotel, providing weekend relaxation after a week of training.
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New Orleans
United States Army
X. Kemper
Judge Gets Jackpot After Fine Is Paid
Judge John W Baumunk fined carnival manager Thomas J Smith $25 and costs on his guilty plea to possessing 10 slot machines and ordered their destruction. When opened nickels poured out to five cents over the total. The judge kept the jackpot.
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Brazil
Ind
John W. Baumunk
Thomas J. Smith
Coast Guard rescues 39 survivors of torpedoed ship
The cutter General Greene picked up 39 survivors in the Atlantic after a merchant ship was torpedoed. Officials would not reveal the ship’s name, exact location, or nationality. Survivors said two lifeboats contained 39 people and three other lifeboats with about 0 men remained unaccounted for as the General Greene continued the search.
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Washington
Coast Guard
General Greene
Atlantic
Registration Day Set for July for All Eligible Men
Washington May 27 President Roosevelt ordered the second selective service registration to began July 1 for millions of young men who turned 21 since last October 16 and are now eligible for possible military service All unregistered male citizens and aliens who have reached their birthday on or before July 1 must register The enrollment will be handled by about 6 500 selective service units nationwide using the same lottery system as the first registration last October when 16 500 000 men aged 21 through 35 signed up
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Washington
Roosevelt
National Defense
Sinking of Bismarck ends three day sea chase
The German 35,000 ton battleship Bismarck was sunk after a three day pursuit by British forces about 400 miles west of Brest. A Catalina aircraft and subsequent warships disabled Hood and engaged the Bismarck in a brutal Atlantic encounter. The battle ended with the Bismarck going down at 11 a.m. BST as radio messages signaled defiance. Reports also note heavy German losses in Crete.
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Associated Press
Germany
Bismarck
North Atlantic
Brest
France
Hood
Britain
Royal Navy
Greenland
Cairo
Crete
Hitler
Catalina
London
French renew pledge to non surrender fleet and colonies
Washington officials received a written assurance from France that its fleet and colonies would not be surrendered to Germany or any other power. Ambassador Gaston Henry-Haye delivered a note to Sumner Welles outlining guarantees drafted under Vichy instructions to ease French German collaboration concerns.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Gaston Henry-Haye
Sumner Welles
New Compensation Board Members Take Up Duties
Mrs. Virginia E. Brennan of Wheeling and Mrs. Mae Rogers of Clarksburg were sworn as new members of the advisory council of the state unemployment compensation department. Only routine matters were considered at the bi monthly meeting.
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Charleston
Virginia E. Brennan
Wheeling
Mae Rogers
Clarksburg
State Unemployment Compensation Department
Wheeling Woman Appointed to State Board of Education
Mrs. Julian G. Hearne Sr., wife of a Wheeling industrialist, will take office July 1 as the third appointee of Governor Neely to the state board of education. She will succeed Dan N. Mohler of Charleston, whose term expires June 30. Both are Republicans. Other Neely appointments included Raymond Brewster of Huntington and Mrs. Thelma Louden of Pairmont.
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Charleston
Julian G. Hearne, Sr
Wheeling
Neely
State Board of Education
Dan N. Mohler
Raymond Brewster
Huntington
Thelma Louden
Pairmont
Supreme Court Upholds Randolph Court Verdict
Charleston May 27 The state supreme court refused to release Dorcas M. Jones of Elkins from paying an $800 note she allegedly forged to shield her property from debt sales. It upheld Randolph county circuit court rulings denying her suit against J M Coberly, who held the note as collateral for a loan to the late Albert Warner. The court also affirmed releasing Estin R. Teter from liability in the death of Wilbur B. Cooper on US 1 route 33 January 27, 1940.
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Charleston
State Supreme Court
Dorcas M. Jones
Elkins
Randolph County
J. M. Coberly
Albert Warner
Estin R. Teter
Wilbur B. Cooper
Nation's Lithographers Open 36th Annual Convention
White Sulphur Springs May 27 Approximately 300 members of the Lithographers' National Association gathered for the three day opening of their 36th annual convention. H C McCook chief of information for the priorities division spoke early on production problems and defense role while Lieut Col Russell M Herrington of Fort Belvoir was slated to lead a discussion on war maps.
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National Defense
H. C. McCook
Office of Production Management
National Association
Russell M. Herrington
Fort Belvoir
Northern Ireland to avoid conscription extension
London reports authoritative sources say conscription will not be extended to Northern Ireland. Lord Glentoran, Northern Ireland minister of agriculture and government whip, stated Ulster would assist war efforts in all possible ways and support equal sacrifice across classes.
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London
Northern Ireland
Glentoran
House of Lords
Churchill
Ulster
Back Street at Opera House with Sullavan and Boyer
Tonight the Opera House presents Back Street starring Margaret Sullavan and Charles Boyer. The classic romance screen drama draws audiences for a late show.
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Sey
Back Street
Margaret Sullaven
Charles Boyer
Opera House
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Supreme Court
Joseph Louis Horne
Treasury
Daniel W. Bell
Horne
U. S. Coast Guard Academy
New London
Senate Group
Packard
Mrs. Roosevelt
WORLD
F.D.R
U.S. Sea
Gov. Johnson
Fuehrer
Randolph Court
Nation’s Lithographers
Windspe
Kathryn L. O'Brien
Wilford Street
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