Abolition of West Virginia Publicity Commission debated
The editorial discusses mixed views on abolishing the state publicity commission led by Bruce Crawford. It notes the panel publicizes state assets but often covers political administration, suggesting a reform rather than a complete end to the commission and urging removal of partisan bias while preserving its promotional function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Publicity Commission
House of Delegates
Senate
House
Bruce Crawford
Bluefield
Southwest Virginia
West Virginia
Publicity Commission
Department of Public Assistance
Grandview
Greenbrier
WANTED: 1 000 PLANES in China aid push
Madame Chiang Kai Shek urged urgent Allied air support from Washington. Soong suggested China could drive Japan out with less than 1 000 Allied planes based in China, while Burma supply routes would need reopening to sustain a large air force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiang Kai-Shek
Washington
Chungking
Japan
China
Soong
Europe
Burma
Wavell and Allies Aim at Burma and Japan by Air
The article discusses Allied plans to strike Burma to secure oil and ease transpor tation, with General Wavell leading from India and American help. It argues that a 1 000 mile air range from central China could threaten Japanese routes to Indo China and the Philippines, potentially reaching parts of Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
Wavell
India
China
China Sea
Worthy activity highlights Raleigh County Girl Scouts
The paper celebrates Miss Dorothy Mugler and the Raleigh County Girl Scout Council. It notes 12 troops with four forming, six in the city and others in Rhodell Lester Stolesbury Sophia Slab Fork and Glen Morgan. It praises recruiting 40 women and declares scouting teaches democratic values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Dorothy Mugler
Girl Scout
Connell
Lester
Raleigh
Rhodell
Stolesbury
Sophia
Slab Fork
Glen Morgan
Miss Mugler
Giris
Girl Scouts
Bquili Ly
Welles Links Postwar Aims to Freedom from Want
Under secretary Sumner Welles says the United States will press for a United Nations conference on postwar aims before the war ends, proposing that discussions be framed under Freedom from Want. He argues peace in the Americas stems from being free from want and that solving Europe’s physical needs could end wars in one stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Welles
United States
Europe
Grow Your Own Rations Beckley Area 1943 Call
In a Beckley column dated February 28 1943 the writer urges county wide action to grow food amid wartime shortages. He cites sugar corn farmers and soldiers overseas to justify home gardening and proposes a civic campaign with a garden round-up and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Raleigh County
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
County Civilian Defense Council
Farm Bureau
Board of Education
Women at War Plant Find Comfort in Counselling
A Cleveland Alcoa war plant hires women counsellors for each department to support female workers facing long shifts and family strain. The counselors know each worker by name, provide emotional support, and guide on legal aid and resources, aiming to reduce absenteeism and boost productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
George Zielke
Cleveland
Nere
Aluminum Company of America
Alcoa
Widehy
Alena
Fey
Were
Nnne
North Africa letters reveal Navy pilots and local Army moves
Lieutenant George Joseph of Beckley describes life in North Africa during WWII. The piece recounts his training, language work with Arabs, travel notes, hotel costs, and market life, plus a long list of local men reassigned to various Army units and postings. It also notes Sgt. Frank W. Bartlett earning the Oak Leaf Cluster for aerial gallantry and lists his and Ed Bartlett’s service details.
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North Africa
George Joseph
Beckley
Joseph
States
Moses Joseph
Edwards Street
Army
Air Corps Technical School
Chanute Field
Illinois
Army Air Corps Replacement Center
Kelly Field
Texas
Mather Field
Sacramento
California
Shady George Joseph Spring High School
Beckley College
Tom Joseph
Glenn Martin
Baltimore
Maryland
Africa
Italy
America
North
Equator
Frank W. Bartlett
Cecil T. Bartlett
Whitesville
Ed Bartlett
Bartlett
England
United States Air Force
Seth High School
Airy Corps
Frank Bartt Boone County
Erdploye
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Air Corps
Miracle on the cliff ship mission romance
Mary and Dan reunite after a long ordeal in a hidden loft as they dodge enemy agents. Carmencita’s coded songs and a piano of danger drive a plan to escape and reveal a wartime spy scheme. Standing Bear hints at a dangerous night while law and rescue loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Mary
Carmencita
Lloyd
Germany
George
Standing Bear
Sherman
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Richmond
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Fayette
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Kentucky
Air Force Command
Signal
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Wiayd Meadows
East Beckley
James B. Kincer
Crab Orchard
Cecil J. Lawson
44Th Infantry Division
Fort Lewis
James W. Davis
Deavill, Meadows
Fireco
RTC
Fort McClellan
Ala
Bama
Gordon Asbury
Pettus
Clifford E. Hawley
Tony Milano
William FE. Peters
Oswald
Samuel D.thompson
Robert W. Zemerick
Sprague
Army Air Force
St. Petersburg
Jack D. Bonds
James R. Hunter
Hazy
Calvin C. Lilly
Wickham
Francis E. Neal
Edward M. Scruggs
Clear Creek
Walter Shrewsbury
Winding Gulf
Dorsey L. Stover
Skelton
Engineer Rtc
Fort Belvoir
Virginia
Robert L. Cree
Daniel Fugate
Cranberry
Clifford L. Williams
Pemberton
44Th Infantry
Clarence E. Coleman
Colcord
Quentin R. Hall
Clarence Hancock
William A. Norman
Prosperity
Paul L. Simms
Austed
Clyde Smith
Edwight
Clyde C. Smith
William O. Smith
Blue Jay
Ralph B. Carbo
Frederick F. Welch
Ansted
Chris Fotes
Keith H. Hountz
RTIC
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Missouri
Arthur E. Baldwin
Stotesbury
Harry A. Campbell
Charlie L. Gilbert
McAlpin
Theodore R. Green
Mike Medley
East Gulf
Columbus Moore
Bernard R. Winston
Fort Ben Harrison
Indiana
Floyd J. Clark, Jr
Tams
Milton Caldwell
Pacific
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