Four Jap Ships Sunk In Pacific Toll By U S Navy
The United States reports a heavy Pacific toll against Japan with 74 combatant and non combatant vessels sunk since Dec 10 and 33 more damaged, as U boats press Atlantic raids. In Washington officials say three more submarines likely sunk and four damaged. Navy Secretary Knox notes 15 combatant and 38 non combatant ships sunk, with further vessels believed sunk or damaged.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Pacific
Atlantic
Army
Navy
United Nations
Canada
Caribbean
U. S
Knox
Churchill
United Ef Nations
Japan
Boy's Suit Against Doctor Opens in Circuit Court
Leon Meade, a bicycle rider, sues Dr. E N Dupuy for damages after a collision last August near Route 1921 cut off Bailey Avenue. Attorney Robert J. Ashworth leads the case with testimony from Marjorie Cole and Trooper C A Thompson. An accompanying court order grants a divorce to Buford Wood from Francis Wood.
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Leon Meade
E. N. Dupuy
Young Meade
Robert J. Ashworth
Dupuy
Marjorie Cole
Meade
C. A. Thompson
Buford Wood
Francis Wood
Here's The Score Against Jap Fleet
Washington reports from December 10 list 74 ships sunk 7 probably sunk and 33 damaged in air and sea attacks against Japanese vessels. The tally reflects ongoing Allied operations with multiple services marking losses and hits.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army and Navy
Relax Rules on Purchases of New Cars
The deadline to file for delivery of new passenger cars bought before January 1 has been extended to March 2. The bulletin loosens eligibility, allowing an agent to apply, proof by order book or order form dated before January 1, and requires a manufacturer statement. It also allows transfers for military orders and notes chiropractors require licenses while osteopaths with certain licenses may obtain certificates.
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J A. Farley
Tire Rationing Board
Armd Forces
Armed Forces
Selective Service Board
Farley
Owever
Bicycles Declared Essential for Civilian Transport
Washington price administrator Leon Henderson classified bicycles as essential for civilian transportation and asked manufacturers not to raise prices above January 15 levels. He proposed a war inspired victory bicycle with a single model for men and women, using minimal critical materials, and called for price proposals to be submitted for approval.
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Associated Press
Washington
Leon Henderson
Henderson
West Virginia Night Weather Update
The forecast notes continued moderately cold conditions across West Virginia with occasional light snow in the north and light to moderate snow in the south tonight. Stronger snowfall is unlikely with no significant accumulations expected.
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West Virginia
North Portion
South Portion
Russians may close pincers on invaders
Moscow reports a tightening ring around the 16th German army amid Soviet offensives on the Staraya Rus in a bid to annihilate encircled troops. Berlin says 14,000 Russians killed with many wounded in four weeks near Lake Ilmen. czar front reports 3,000 German dead in 10 days.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Staraya—ftussa
Red Star
Leningrad
Stockholm
London
Staraya Russa
Lake Ilmen
Berlin
Kalinin
Grygory K. Zhukov
Moscow-Smolensk
Bely
Dorogobuzh
Rzhev- Vyazma
Tax Deputy Here Next Week
Haven F Allen deputy state tax commissioner will pinch hit in this county to assist taxpayers with 1941 state income tax returns. He will be in the county courtroom on March 5 6 and 7 with a state office representative to aid in filing both federal and state 1940 returns.
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Haven F. Allen
Wyoming
Fayette
Nicholas
H. B
Meadows
Allen
Plans for 1942 state park season meetings set
Jackson's Mill custodians, park rangers to finalize plans for the 1942 season at a March 25 meeting. The program is arranged by C. E. Dill with speakers including R. A. Walker, South Carolina conservation director.
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Jackson's Mill
C. E. Dill
Commission
R. A. Walker
South Carolina
Last photo of General MacArthur before Philippines invasion
A closeup of General Douglas MacArthur, believed to be the final portrait taken before the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, shows the indomitable fighting man admired by his country as he stands at ease.
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Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
Licenses Still Not Available for Mine Foremen
County explosives licensing agent Clerk Anderson said license blanks for mine foremen issuing explosives to miners would arrive soon. He wired Washington for more blanks and telephoned to confirm the order, aiming for the March 1 deadline. The blanks were being mailed and should reach here today or tomorrow.
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Anderson
Washington
Deck Mitchem Probation Granted in Pett y Larceny Case
Deck Mitchem of Harper was placed on probation for one year by Judge Clay S. Crouse after a petty larceny conviction heard Monday before Magistrate G. O. Mills.
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Deck Mitchem
Harper
G. O. Mills
Clay S. Crouse
Dutch strike at Japanese Sumatra base near Oosthavan
Dutch East Indies forces bombed storage yards near Oosthavan Sumatra and started fires The raid on Palembang targeted oil stores and refineries Indian press reported combats with aircraft losses on both sides Fighters and bombers were shot down in actions over Soerabaja West Java bases and Celebes efforts continued with heavy fighting in Celebes battles.
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Associated Press
Batavia
Dutch East Indies
Oosthavan
Sumatra
The
Indies High Command
Java
Palembang
Aneta
Soerabaja
West Java
Tokyo
United Nations
Tin Island
Oasthawan
Sunda Strait
Telok Betong
Bandoeng
Indies Army
Celebes
American Forces Triumph in East
Associated Press reports American forces scored key triumphs in the Philippines and Java. Secretary Stimson praised Allied defense as heavy losses to Japan rose, warned of danger to U S coastal cities from suspected enemy raids over Los Angeles. Wavell, injured, received aid while MacArthur advised caution on a visit to Bataan. Burma’s siege intensified with Rangoon aflame and Sittang river line holding under heavy pressure.
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Roger D. Greene
Associated Press
Philippines
Java
Stimson
United Nations
Los Angeles
Navy
Frank Knox
Wavell
Singapore
Bataan
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
British Burn Rangoon as Japs Push Toward New York
Japanese air and ground operations threaten Rangoon as British forces destroy key installations to delay the enemy. Smoke from fires drifts over Rangoon while defenses around the Sittang River hold with heavy casualties reported. Reports also note air raid shelters in Calcutta and heavy Japanese bombing of Bassein, with limited official information from Rangoon zone.
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Associated Press
New York
Rangoon
All-India Radio
R.A.F
C.B.S
Mandalay
Burma
Sittang
Gulf of Martaban
Salween
Bilin
Thailand
Chiengmai
Chiengrai
London
Shan States
B.B.C
Calcutta
India
Bassein
Surprise assault shifts MacArthur forces in Philippines
Washington reports a surprise thrust by General Douglas MacArthur’s troops in Bataan forced the Japanese back several kilometers on the Philippine peninsula. Local actions continue with American and Philippine guerilla operations harassing enemy positions across central and northern Luzon while Mindanao sees desultory patrols and reinforcement by Japanese marines. The war department urged reporters to interpret the reversal as a strategic shift rather than a major offensive.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Douglas MacArthur
Philippine Bataan
Luzon
Mindanao
Bataan
Philippine Theater
MacArthur
Suspension of the 40 Hour Week and Overtime Urged in Congress
In Washington, lawmakers press for suspension of the 40-hour week and time-and-a-half overtime to boost war production. Rep. Smith urges 17 laws be halted. 17,000 workers in 250 plants on Washington's Birthday cited as example. Senate voices include calls to remove Secretary Perkins for alleged incompetence and for a national labor policy. Other figures push labor to concede wartime sacrifices, including overtime and the closed shop.
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Congress
Associated
Washington
Smith
D.-Va
House
San Pedro
Calif
C.I.C.A.F.L
Frances Perkins
van Nuys
D.-Ind
Bradfords Sell Dry Creek Land
W. T. and Rebecca Jane Bradford transferred two acres on Dry Creek in Marsh Fork District to Joseph Bradford by the county's new deed. Deeds recorded yesterday include Lilly Land Co selling lots 191 192 193 in Prosperity for 1635 dollars. Massie and Massie sold two Beaver area lots. multiple transfers noted across Beckley Shady Spring and Slab Fork districts.
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W. T
Rebecca Jane Bradford
Dry Creek
Marsh Fork
Joseph Bradford
The
Lilly Land Company
V. T
Ada Mae Lilly
R. F
Delila Martin
O. D
Oma Akers
Robert L
Esther Martin
R. F. Martin
Raleigh County
FE. F
Portia Cooper
George M
Elizabeth Harvey
Bowling
Beckley
Essie Mae
James Lilly
Charles
Brook Halllot
Beaver Heights
T. E
Ida M. Harris
Ruby Belle Harris
Omer L. Acord
Arnett
Herbert H. Keene
Gussie Keene Pryor
Charlotte Keene Rucker
McCreery Court
J. H. and
Macy FE
Massie
O. J. Massie
Beaver
Shady Spring
Six Couples Apply for Marriage Licenses in County Clerk Records
Six couples have filed for marriage licenses per county clerk records today. The entries include James Evra Shrewsbury aged 28 and Alma Hope Via aged 23 of Beckley. George Lawrence Ballard 34 and Nannie Sue Lovell 24 of Beckley. Willis Snyder 19 and Anna Lee Graham 16 of Cram Orchard. Estel Pearl Clark 42 and Margaret Geneva Cook 18 of Flat Top. Oliver Blackstock 19 and Anna May Johnson 18 of Sprague Ne groes. Pearl Johnson 21 and Daisy Lee McKinney 18 of Beckley Ne.
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James Evra Shrewsbury
Alma Hope Via
Beckley
George Lawrence Ballard
Nannie Sue Lovell
Willis Snyder
Anna Lee Graham
Cram Orchard
Estel Pearl Clark
Camp Creek
Margaret Geneva Cook
Flat Top
Oliver Blackstock
Anna May Johnson
Sprague Negroes
Pearl Johnson
Daisy Lee McKinney
Beckley Negroes
Commons to Debate Rule of India
L S Amery announced in the House of Commons that a debate will be held soon on Indian self government and Chinese Indian collaboration. He spoke after several questioners pressed the government for a statement on Indian policy.
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London
House of Commons
L S. Amery
India
Commons
Army Gets Seven New Recruits
Private Roland Banks Jr local recruiter said seven men will enlist at the army reception center with three leaving today for final enlistment in the army. Yesterday nine youths enlisted in the navy through the local recruiting station and completed training at Norfolk. Sergeant Rudolf Linek, commanding the local army office, spent today in White Sulphur to secure more recruits.
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Roland Banks, Jr
George William Kearnes
Clifftop
George Adam Hunt
Winona
Cornelius Andrew Humphrey
Landisburg
Arlie Elver Goins
Backus
Jess Willard Osburn
Lawton
Steve Joseph Paylas
Cranberry
Carter Otis Lilly
John
Prudence
Parris Island
Clayton Douglas Perkins
Mullens
Navy
Norfolk Training Station
Randolph F. Cook
Marvin Patrick Conner
Coal City
William John Coleman
Fayetteville
Cecil York
Glen Daniel
James Henderson York
Eugene Louis Trent
Tauroy
Peter Kimball Lovell
Henry
Rudolf Linek
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U.S. Navy
Nippon
Reds
Gen
Japanese
East
U.S
Archibald P. Wavell
Southwest
Imperial
Mindanao Island
Byrd
Perkins
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