30 Jan 1942
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1942
Page
1
Chamber of Commerce secretary W. R. Fugitt announced that a recent drive for new members drew a much stronger response, boosting membership by about ten percent. Former members renewed readily, described as the best accepted drive yet, with eight committees under E. D. Armstrong canvassing the town.
The War Department brief notes light fighting on the Batan peninsula with fresh Japanese troops moving behind lines signaling a renewed large scale offensive. General MacArthur sends a birthday message to the president as Quezon vows to keep fighting alongside the United States until victory.
Boyd Wiley 26 of Naoma and Irene Cantley 18 of Dry Creek applied for a license today. Yesterday Elmer Harrath 19 of Skelton and Mildred Woosley 18 of Stotesbury also sought permits. Cecil Pryor 20 of McAlpin and Madaline Jackson 17 of Raleigh, Negroes, requested licenses.
Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce chairman Jack Nuckols said residents in Killarney Lillybrook McCreery and nearby communities requested trucks to collect waste paper. Tomorrow’s city drive would be the Jaycees last due to tie shortages limiting truck access. Boy Scouts Troop 65 and the Junior High School Boy Guards will assist in collecting from homes and offices to reach about 76 dollars, aiming for a 200 dollar Red Cross war relief total.
Berlin broadcasts report German U boats off the U S and Canada have sunk 43 ships totaling 302000 tons since war began with the United States. An additional 13 ships totaling 74000 tons were added to prior totals. The communiqué cites submarine commander Lieut Kalk as distinguished in these attacks.
Axis forces swept around Bengasi forcing a second British withdrawal in less than a year, with two strong columns and tanks pressing Indian defenders. British patrols later pushed Axis patrols back in the Mius area as Rommel’s force moved from the south, while Italian reports claimed prisoners and reoccupation of Bengasi.
County officials warn buyers at the Deseret 1940 sheriff sale that March 1 is the deed and survey deadline. Clerk Harry Anderson notes the old 18 month limit may be superseded by new law setting March 1 of the second year after the sale, about 15 months. He urges all delinquent land purchasers to act before March 1 to secure deeds by filing survey reports with the county clerk.
Light to moderate rain forecast across the area tonight with temperatures inching higher. Strongest showers expected in the evening, with cooler pockets after midnight. Local residents urged to carry umbrellas and monitor advisories.
The navy warned that enemy submarines operate off the East Coast as far south as Florida despite countermeasures sinking or damaging at least 20 Axis submarines. The report notes the sinking of Francis and Powell and suggests Germany may keep more than twenty U boats off the coast to pressure naval defenses.
Japanese forces pressed within 18 miles of Singapore as 90,000 troops moved toward the island stronghold. British and Dutch units reported heavy fighting across the Malay Peninsula and Borneo, with Balik Papan and Kuchai among the key contested areas. The barrage threatened the Singapore naval base while Japanese advances extended toward Johore Bahru and the Johore Strait.
Berlin speech marks ninth anniversary of his rise to power as Adolf Hitler denounces Roosevelt and Churchill and accuses Woodrow Wilson of causing Germany's harm. He portrays Germany as defending against old foes, condemns pacifism, and cites past defeats to justify a renewed struggle with Allied powers.
Jurors cleared for the week as Judge Clay S. Crouse updates the docket. Gertrude Puckett pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the Bee Dove case and received 12 months in jail plus one year probation due to her age and several children. Eva Britton also pled guilty to unlawful wounding, sentenced to two to five years and two years probation. Other cases were continued or reassigned, including a maiming charge settlement and a transfer of a 16 year old defendant to juvenile court. Prosecutor Ragland reported Sidney Younger, a Negro accused in a fatal East Gulf gun battle, involved in the morning session.
Civilian registration for emergency local defense duties continues in 55 communities with volunteers signing up today and tomorrow. Montreal asks for 150 more cards after 250 received, Marfork seeks forms in Beckley, and 46 registered by 11 30 am at the Memorial Building. A Danzig and a Queens town volunteer joined efforts, while a Whitby registrar queried the duration of service. The card lists about 30 emergency tasks, each registrant to check at least three.
Two divorce suits were placed on record by the law firm Ashworth and Sanders. Plaintiffs are Marjorie Mullen vs J Munsey Mullen of Eccles and India L Broyles vs David Carson Broyles.
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