Daylight Saving Is OK'd By The Associated Press
President Roosevelt signed the daylight saving bill making clocks move forward one hour at 2 a.m. February 9 for interstate and federal use. The measure, set to end six months after the war, aims to boost efficiency in wartime production and save about 500,000 kilowatt hours yearly. Stephen Early noted uniform nationwide observance was required by Congress.
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Associated Pr
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Stephen Early
Office of Production Management
William S. Knudsen
Early
Enemys tanker left flaming near Jolo in the Philippines
Washington The War Department reported American bombers sank a Japanese cruiser and struck a large tanker 100 miles off Jolo in the Southern Philippines leaving it in flames. Three enemy planes were shot down as Japan renewed attacks on MacArthur's forces on Batan peninsula Luzon. Mindanao fighting near Davao was reported. Submarine activity in the Atlantic was noted but kept quiet by the navy. Tankers remain a focus in Axis shipping and oil transport.
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Associated P. Washington
War Department
Jolo
Philippines
Douglas MacArthur
Batan
Luzon
Department
Mindanao
MacArthur
Davao
Sulu
North Borneo
Navy
Atlantic
Army
Beckley
Philippine
East
Argentines Await Day to Decide at Pan Am Conference
At Rio de Janeiro the Pan American conference pressed toward a solid anti Axis front. Argentina delayed, asking for another 24 hours while Brazil warned of cutting ties with the Axis. Mexican and other leaders noted Axis influence and hinted Argentina may seek a compromise on diplomat restraints.
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Associated Press
Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Oswaldo Aranha
Getulio Varigas
Aranha
America
Ezequiel Padilla
Mexico
Colombia
Venezuela
Argentina
Americas
Deadline passes for conservation forms and lime orders
Chief Clerk A R Williams of the Farm Bureau said the deadline to sign forms for the conservation program and to place lime or phosphate orders has passed. No new orders can be taken unless a farm practice plan is filed by the applicant.
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A. R. Williams
Farm Bureau
Oil Stores Burn in Sacramento Fire
A spectacular blaze in Sacramento caused about 200000 dollars in damage to two oil storage yards and nearby property. Fifteen people were injured, four seriously, including eight firemen.
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Associated Press
Sacramento
Calif
Japs Press Singapore Defenders Hard as Bombers Raid the City
Japanese patrols and landing parties press the Singapore defense along a 30 mile west coast belt and reach toward the island. Air raids described as indiscriminate pound the fortress city while Australians rush to the front. Inland fighting persists near Segamat as sea borne landings are repelled and Japanese casualties mount in nearby hospitals.
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Singapore
Associated Press
Muar River
Batu Pahat
Endau
Johore Strait
London
Malaya
Churchill Seeks Confidence on Pacific War
London Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons he shares fears about Pacific operations but has growing confidence in eventual victory there. He announced a three day debate on the war, offered a vote of confidence if needed, and noted success in fending off a move to force discussion on Singapore defense. Churchill spoke hoarsely but was cheered on entry.
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Associated Press
London
Churchill
House of Commons
Pacific
Sab Sma
Wlington
Ottawa
Malaya
Edgar Granville
Singapore
Granville
Far East
Head injuries sent Negro to Beckley Hospital
Louis Radford a Hinton Negro was admitted with injuries to head chest and legs after an automobile accident. Also admitted were Mrs. Robert Tate Edwight Negress Robert Williamson Negro of Price Hill Phillip White Raleigh Negro Mrs Edward Wade Glen Rogers Negress Arthur Jones Edwight Negress and Mrs Dock Terry Negress of Wickham.
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Louis Radford
Hinton
Beckley Hospital
Robert Tate
Robert Williamson
Price Hill
Phillip White
Raleigh
Edward Wade
Glen Rogers
Arthur Jones
Edwight
Dock Terry
Wickham
Tanker hit by torpedo reaches port at New Port News
The 8206 ton Malay was attacked off the North Carolina coast by a lurking Axis submarine in pre-dawn darkness. The tanker kept afloat after a torpedo hit amidships and shell strikes to the bridge as crew of 34 fought to steer clear. An officer was killed by shell splinters. the sub withdrew after a two hour attack.
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Associated Press
Newport News
North Carolina
Qadea
Allan Jackson
Adams J. Hay
Cook
Burlington
N. Y
Stop Light Law To be Enforced Near Oakwood Avenue
Mabscott police will strictly enforce the stop light law at the Oakwood Avenue underpass near the Beckley Mabscott city limits after several accidents. Chief Trenton Stover urged motorists to cooperate to reduce crashes at the traffic bottleneck.
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Oakwood Avenue
Beckley
Mabscott
Trenton Stover
Soviet Red Army Breaks German Lines Near Moscow and Lama
Soviet dispatches report the Red Army smashed the German winter line at two points, crossed the Lama River northwest of Moscow, and intercepted the Warsaw highway southwest of the capital. The Army Information Bureau tallies 1,300 German deaths and notes a Soviet guerrilla force killed 200 Germans. Izvestia claims three divisions were crushed on the Lama front as heavy artillery and a Cossack assault widened a gap. Mosalsk and Mazhaisk corridors remain contested as Russians press along key highways out of Moscow.
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Associated Press
Kuibyshev
Russia
Red Army
Lama River
Moscow
Warsaw
Soviet
Izvestia
Lama
Volokolamsk
Latoshino
Moscow - Smolensk - Minsk
Mozhaisk
Red Star
Moscow-Bobruisk- Warsaw
Mosalsk
Mazhaisk
Sixteenth Son Born to Joneses of Peterstown
In Narrows Virginia a nine pound baby boy was born at 1 15 am to Mr and Mrs Grover Jones of Peters town now Peters town W Va The Joneses known for a 1939 World's Fair publicity with Franklin D Roosevelt and 13 brothers add a new son The father 50 a teacher in Giles County and mother 41 a former pupil Dr M C Newton Narrows VA officiated the birth Mother and child reported doing well. father resumed teaching duties.
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Associated Press
Joneses
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones
Giles County
Jones
M. C. Newton
Narrows
Gasoline Price Frozen in November Level Warning
Washington dispatch reports Price Administrator Leon Henderson told retail gasoline dealers that prices must stay at or below the November 7 level or face a price ceiling. The general letter to producers refiners and marketers clarifies price questions and lists products pegged at the November 7 level while retail outlets should stay substantially at or below that level to avoid formal ceiling action.
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Associated Press
Washington
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Red Cross Donations Grow in Raleigh County Campaign
The Raleigh County Red Cross War Relief drive raised its total to 2,569.18 after yesterday’s contributions. Donors include G. F. Stover with 10 dollars. McAlpin Ladies Aid Society. Mrs. George Johnston, treasurer, 25 dollars. McAlpin Sunday School. Dr. George Johnston, treasurer, 25 dollars. Raleigh General Hospital Nurses Alumni, 5 dollars. and the Community of Naomi, 16.67.
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Raleigh County
Red Cross War Relief
G. F. Stover
McAlpin Ladies Aid Society
George Johnston
McAlpin
Raleigh General Hospital
Naomi
Vets Leaders to Meet in Charleston on Defense Guard
Defense Coordinator Carl G Bachmann announced that ex service men leaders from the state were invited to a Charleston session in the House of Delegates chambers Friday to form an advisory committee aiding in creating a local volunteer defense guard. Attendees include current and past American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled Veterans and Spanish American War Veterans leaders. Governor Neely asked for military knowledgeable participants to help establish the guard authorized by the 1941 legislature. The guard will act locally and units are not to serve outside their areas.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Carl G. Bachmann
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
House of Delegates
Bachmann
Neely
Army
Five Couples Apply For Marriage Licenses In County Clerk Office
The county clerk reports five couples applying for marriage licenses. Russell William Adkins aged 18 from Abraham weds Ethelene Naoma Plumsey 18 of Pear. Millard Taylor 22 with Mary Belle Cook 16 of Arnett. Charlie Anderson 27 from Beaver wed Glenna Faith Painter 20 of Grandview. Thomas Hubbard 21 weds Margaret Bradley 17 of Raleigh. Norvel Davis Todd 22 weds Aetha Macie Plumley 17 of Abraham.
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Russell William Adkins
Abraham
Ethelene Naoma Plumsey
Pear
Millard Taylor
Mary Belle Cook
Arnett
Charlies Anderson
Beaver
Glenna Faith Painter
Grandview
Thomas Howard Hubbard
Margaret Bradley
Raleigh
Norvel Davis ‘Todd
Aetha Macie Plumley
Lynn blaze rips through five story rooming house
Flames raced from basement to roof of Melvin Hall in Lynn Massachusetts leaving 14 dead and 21 in hospitals with eight still missing. Firefighters battled embers as tenants crowded ledges and some jumped to the ground. Neighbors described a wall of fire as alarms summoned crews from nearby cities.
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Associated Press
Lynn
Mass
Melvin Hall
Raleigh County Plans 20 New Precincts Under Redistricting
County Clerk Harry Anderson reports Raleigh County will gain about 20 new precincts under a state redistricting act. He urges a bipartisan committee with an engineer to set boundaries, cites notice rules, and notes April 1 registration start and February 4 registrar appointments. Municipalities should partner with the county on aligned precinct lines.
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Raleigh
Harry Anderson
Anderson
Mitchie
Secretary of State
Defense Stamps Used For Pay In Oak Hill
Oak Hill merchants display door posters signaling partial salaries paid in defense stamps. A local committee led by Mayor C. R. Hill canvasses merchants and civic clubs to make Oak Hill Fayette County's second 100 percent town in the county bond and stamp drive. Carl B. Vickers, the county head, is to receive the report within days.
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Register
Oak Hill
C. R. Hill
Oak Hill Fayette County
Paign
I Carl B. Vickers
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Leslie Howard Jones
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William Gillespie
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William Day
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