Beckley Banks Hold $16.9 Million in Deposits
Beckley’s three banks report deposits of $16,886,297.27 as of June 30 in reports to state banking officials or the national comptroller. Of the total, $10,588,985.41 is on demand, with $4,297,311.86 in time deposits. Total deposits across the banks reach $22,415,918.08, including $5,529,690 from government, states, sub divisions, and other banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
State Banking Commission
Comptroller
U. S
Raleigh board reviews staff changes after drowning incident
The board discussed staffing additions since last year with Eloise Fitzgerald and Miss Wickline named as new hires. Parents of a Raleigh elementary pupil who drowned urged dismissal of Principal Martin Austin for negligence. A committee was formed to study the case while leaves for armed forces teachers were extended for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashworth
Eloise Fitzgerald
Miss Wickline
Fourney
G. E. Booker
Raleigh
New River
McCreery
Martin Austin
J. B. Elliott
Austin
Ashworth, Elliott
G. Peresoy
Wootrow Wilson High School
James B. Deek
Sophia Elementary School
Bryson
No Charge For Tornado Victim Aid In West Virginia
The West Virginia tornado relief sets no charges for medical care in Clarksburg as Harrison County doctors waive fees for more than 150 injuries. The disaster killed 100 and injured 400, with relief officials saying patients will not pay for current or future care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
West Virginia
Harrison County
Charles F. Lively
State Medical Aviation
Clarksburg
Shinnston
Lively
Massacre Reports Describe Village Burned and Hostages Executed
An account details German troops firing on corpses, trampling infants, and burning a village. Red Cross access found few survivors. A CBS broadcast from New York reported patriots killed four Germans, then 50 hostages executed as the village was destroyed. Funeral services were held in Limoges cathedral June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Greece
New York
C.B.S
Limoges
Pate
War Update: B-29 Raids and Japanese Losses Across Bonins
American air attacks report heavy Japanese losses in the Bonin Islands with 108 destroyed and 136 damaged, plus 32 planes smashed and 96 damaged on Chichi Jima and Naha Jima. B-29s strike into Japan proper and into Chinese centers as Chinese forces lift a siege in Mengyang and push Japanese troops back in Hunan.
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Nippon
Tokyo
Av Navy Supplementary Com. Munique
Chichi Jima
Naha Jima
Bonins
Two
Jima
China
Japan
Mengyang
Himedon
Hunan
WV University Board Action Sparks Legal Challenge
West Virginia University faces a declaratory judgment suit led by Lawall challenging the August board rules. The suit claims a bare majority acted without due process to discharge him and seeks to halt removal and preserve academic tenure, with alumni and students rallying for university reform and improved programs.
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Charles C. Wise
Charleston
Lawall
Juty 2
Ite
PL Davis
College of Engineering
Wo WL. Horlge
Biter
Thea
Neely
Wantington
Parkersburg
Clarksburg
Lehman
Fairmont
Wanawha
West Virginia
Wise
An- Sus
University Board Ag A Corporation
FL Ray Yoke
John HW. Hoffman
Morgantown
Virginie Brenan
Wheeling
Mies Elizabeth Lanelle Arce
Welch
Fred 2B. Dem
Fred M. McIntosh, Jr
Spencer and Co
Britain to Send Steel to U S In War Supply Move
Britains plan to import 10,000 tons of steel monthly from Bogland was disclosed along with a warning that U S steel output must rise immediately to back Allied forces. The War Production Board cited 500,000 tons monthly ingot losses from labor shortages, while Gen Somervell and Vice Admiral Robinson urged steps at a steel industry committee meeting. Batt of CPRB noted Britain seeks new steel plate sources for tanks trucks and troop carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Europe
War Production Board
Brehon Somervell
Army Service Forces
S. M. Robinson
Navy
Steel Industry Advisory Committee
Britain
William L. Batt
U.S
Combined Production and Resources Board
C.P.R.B
Allied Forces Push Through Italy Ahead of Florence
Front lines advance across Tuscany with French near Poggibonsi and Colle Di Val D'Elsa, British closing on Arezzo, Indian troops entering Umbertide and Carpini, while Polish forces clear Osimo near Ancona in a wide Adriatic push.
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Volterra
Livorno
Colle di Val D'Elsa
Poggibonsi
Florence
Arezzo
Tiber Valley
Umberside
Montone
Carpini
Osimo
Ancona
German withdrawal and panic mark Nazi front line updates
The dispatch notes German retreats on multiple fronts, evacuations of civilians from Poland and East Prussia, refugee camps in Germany, and worries from Russian commanders over Balkan losses. It cites the death of Gen Eduard Dietl and says a crash may have sabotaged his papers. Goebbels warns of a doomed long war if resistance fails.
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Erack
Wisti
Vistula
Poland
East Prussia
Ease Fern
Germany
Italy
Balkans
Eduard Dietl
Finland
Reich High Command
Dietl
Hitler
Austria
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Faculty Warn of Radical Action If Needed
A warning to faculty members that decisive action may be taken by any board if warranted. The message emphasizes efficiency and loyalty among staff in facing potential measures.
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Lion
Russians Break German Lines Near Wilno and Kaunas
The report details a Soviet breakthrough into Wilno streets placing forces within six miles of German Prussia and about 165 miles from the Baltic. It notes Baranowicze as a fortified German center and lists three German generals captured east of Minsk, with remnants of nine divisions trapped as of June 23.
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Russia
Stalin
Baranowicze
White Russia
Bialystox
Brest- Litovsk
Wilno
Prusia
Baltic
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Kaunas
Minsk
Hoffmeister
Steinkeller
Hirtz
War toll and retreat talk loom over ruined cathedral city
The article notes a ruined cathedral city once housing 54 000 people and reports German high command discussions about withdrawing from Norway and the Balkans to reinforce a three front war. Dispatches claim a small German unit halted surrendering Allied journalists on the front as prisoners are marched away.
Moexsana Diaper Powder Promoted for Rash Relief
Advert says Moexsana soothes diaper rash and prevents irritation by sprinkling after each change. Describes cooling effect, relief from burning and itching, and notes a 40 year history. Claims large supply costs little and mentions Get Mezgana.
Sympathy Strike Spreads Likely Over Weekend at Russell Shops
Union leaders at Russell C and O shops warned that sympathy actions could spread to other Chesapeake and Ohio points unless a deal is reached over the weekend. They demanded dismissal of four foremen amid alleged mistreatment, while C and O management denied handling grievances through proper channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Chesapeake and Ohio
Thomas Sinnott
Russell C. & O. Crafts Federation
Paul Mayse
Shops
Peach Creek
W. Va
Sinnott
Mayse
A. T. Lowmaster
C. B. Hitch
P. Mayse
International Association of Machinists
B. M. Jewell
Railway Employee’ Department
American Federation of Labor
Chicago
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Louisville & Nashville
Jellico
Tenn
Ballard
Edward R. Murrow
London
Ned Calmer
George Fielding Eliot
Hohne van Nce
Starrin
Dp. M
Vieks
Ralph Withrow
Sharon Kay
Raleigh General Hospital
Withrow
Louise Bivens
Piney View
Sergeant Withrow
Camp Forrest
Tennessee
L. W. Withrow
Bailey Avenue
America
Adolf Hiller
Norway
Ped
Moscow
Iad
Ani
Plo
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Oxfords
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