16 Jan 1942
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1942
Page
1
Washington reports the navy confirmed a merchant vessel was sunk yesterday off the south coast in a continuing conflict with naval losses. The Associated Press noted the incident as part of ongoing maritime hostilities.
The navy said an allied merchant vessel was attacked in New York waters, confirming a submarine action previously released by the Coast Guard at Quogue Long Island. Survivors were reportedly being brought in, but their whereabouts are unknown. The ship’s name and type were not disclosed amid a communications delay in Washington.
Prosecution witnesses describe the night of the shooting of Policeman J R Gautier by Lawrence Edward Ward as defense lawyers question liquor use and party plans. Testimony details a car ride to Glen White and visits to two houses, with cross examinations repeating prior statements and sparring between lawyers. Continued on Page 4.
Donations continue in the Red Cross war relief drive with Gulf Smokeless Coal Company workers adding 115 to their 371.50 total. Other contributors include Barger Roofing Company, Beckley Machine and Electric, Garnet Gravely, and many individuals. Junior Red Cross reports 2167 members in seven county high schools and 14,380 in 407 elementary rooms, with 14.40 raised for the Service Fund and ongoing projects such as sweaters and beanies for veterans.
Charleston West Virginia Supreme Court justice Thomas H. S. Curd in Welch today upheld the State Board of Public Works in fixing 75,325,000 as the taxable value of the Norfolk and Western Railroad properties in the state. The board, led by Governor Neely, raised 1941 railroad assessments by about 38,000,000, with the Norfolk and Western figure up from 65,000,000 in 1940 to 75,325,000 in 1941.
The navy releases seek an unlimited number of graduate registered unmarried female nurses aged 22 to 40 for the naval reserve corps with wartime obligation. Earl Willis of Prosperity is enlisting in Charleston. Recruiter Rudolf Linek says men may enlist for parachute troops with age 20 to 30, weight under 185 pounds and 20 to 40 vision. Army Air Corps loosens age to 18 to 26, accepts married applicants with self supporting wives, and will reassign trainees who wash out. Ground duty commissions open for engineering, communications, meteorology and armament. Bryant Davis of Sangar and Henry Arthur Gill of Summerlee apply for Marine Corps enlistment.
Major Hubert Stark, inspector for the state board of aeronautics, said only about ten of West Virginia's 22 flying fields will stay open with full-time guards under the new regulations. The likely operable sites include Glendale near Wheeling, Parkersburg, Morgantown, Huntington, Charleston, Clarksburg, Princeton, Beckley, White Sulphur Springs and the Charleston seaplane base. The remaining fields may not afford 24-hour guard coverage.
Beckley post office will begin selling federal automobile tax stamps tomorrow at the stamp window. Postmaster J. T. Hollandsworth Jr. urges buyers to bring vehicle registration cards for motor number, make, design, and other details. Stamps cost 2.09 per vehicle and must be displayed until July 1 when a new 5 stamp is required. All post offices are authorized to sell stamps, with Beckley receiving 3,000 stamps from Charleston to supply about 20 Southern West Virginia counties.
West Virginia Auditor Edgar B Sims was summoned to federal court in Charleston following an indictment alleging fraud in Fidelity Insurance Association contract sales. A removal order to Michigan was sought, with several state officials and judges present as potential witnesses during the session.
President Roosevelt, a lifelong baseball fan, writes to commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis urging wartime continuation of professional baseball. He argues fewer unemployed and longer working hours justify recreation, favors more night games, and says players meeting military or naval qualifications should serve without question.
First aid instructions for adults will begin at the Rhodell school Monday at 7 p m with Earl Halsey principal of the East Gulf school as instructor. Members of the adult citizenship class taught at Rhodell by Mrs. Cecil Staton under the WPA education and recreation program are urged to enroll in the first aid class, but others are invited.
A Rome radio report said the Japanese fleet was in action off the Batan peninsula where General Douglas MacArthur’s forces hold a heroic line. A War Department bulletin cited aggressive infiltration by Japanese shock troops along the peninsula and ongoing fighting.
The Mingo Four-H Club of Teel School met to discuss aiding the defense effort. The meeting opened with patriotic songs and the Four-H pledge, followed by health rules, readings, solos, duets, and a closing talk by County Four-H Director Elva Souk.
Sophia in Raleigh County stacks $100 toward civilian defense. The council plans a county wide registration and tire rationing office costing about $1,000, with funding sought from state and federal sources. Chamber of Commerce pledges full cooperation and schedules a mass meeting to educate Sophians on Civilian Defense and crisis seriousness.
Bronzed jungle-trained Australian troops hacked through Japanese tanks and infantry in their first Malay campaign engagement. British HQ reported heavy Japanese casualties and six tanks destroyed. In Malay West Coast actions British forces claimed 14 Japanese tanks and ten armored cars eliminated. Singapore communique noted the Japanese advance checked, aided by a bridge demolition and jungle artillery. Japanese bombers struck Amboina and Medan as Allied air forces surged to counter the invasion.
The third consultative meeting of foreign ministers in Rio de Janeiro pressed to sever ties with the Axis. Argentina hesitates to join a full anti Axis front while Cuba Mexico Venezuela and Colombia press for unified action. Acting President Castillo denied noncooperation and said Argentina seeks effective collaboration machinery. United States officials urge a hemispheric break to isolate Axis influence.
A 17 year old boy was bonded, three younger youths remain in juvenile custody after arrest on breaking and entering charges. Griff Jarrell 17 released on bond. Arley Phelps 16 jailed in default of 500 bond. Jarrell held for grand jury. Phelps by magistrate. Additional youths jailed on driving without license and related offenses with fines and costs.
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