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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1944
Page
9
Captain and Mrs. Edward Pollanick were honored by the Women's auxiliary with a pounding at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Farmer. The couple received many gifts. A dual union service was held at the Presbyterian and Pentecostal Holiness churches tonight at eight o'clock.
The article discusses General Montgomery pressuring into rugged terrain to reduce enemy gains by about a third while facing Rommel. It credits Montgomery’s timely strike at El Alamein as decisive, yet notes criticism for slow action in the advance after the initial breakthrough.
Eisenhower stated that the French Fighting Inside France is a combatant force, commanded by Gen. Joseph Pierre Koenig and forming part of the Allied expeditionary force. Estimates place their numbers as high as 500,000.
A. H. Cooper of the War Production Board warns Charleston Clarksburg and Huntington area residents that a building permit does not authorize home construction. New rules allow insulation of existing buildings with storm windows doors pipe covering and weather stripping and masonry veneer without WPB approval. Cooper asks homeowners and business associations to cooperate with the WPB regulations.
Chinese forces tighten siege lines around Tengchung in southwest China and seize key positions near Lungling to threaten the Burma road stronghold. The Japanese counterattacked from Tengchung as fighting continued, while Lingling area reports place near a mile from the front. About 100 Japanese killed in the Lingling area as Chinese troops close in on multiple fronts.
Readable notices describe multiple church rallies in East Gulf and nearby towns including an Negro Activities Club event at Tabernacle Baptist Church. Rev. H Hunt and Rev. Robinson slated services, plus a New Covenant program at St Johns and a Masons installation. Community notices invite public attendance and outline participants.
O. A. Phillips elected president of the Sophia chamber of commerce for the current fiscal year. J. H. Smith named vice president and O. G. Richardson secretary treasurer with W. J. Lavell as sergeant at arms. A membership drive starts July 26 led by a committee including R. H. Hanson W. J. McElrath Smith and Phillips. Officers assume duty July 27 at the first general meeting.
German radio claimed a major Russian offensive between Luck and Tarnopol extending the front to over 700 miles. Berlin described it as a curtain raiser to shift strength south, while Russian tanks and infantry reportedly moved forward amid German claims of destroying 127 tanks and sealing dents in their line. Lwow lies under 30 miles west of Tarnopol.
The plenary session must still accept today's action, but this step is regarded as a mere formality.
Allied air forces hit the Ploesti oil complex in Romania with 750 U S heavy bombers. Weather limited operations over Western Europe until late. Ninth Air Force strafed German troops near St Lo while Cherisy and Bruex railway yards were bombed. No enemy losses reported. RAF losses none.
Dr and Mrs Marion Steele of Moundsville visit Dr and Mrs B W Steele in town. More than 1 800 fats and oils are known not counting petroleum and essential oils used in perfumes.
The piece discusses limits on enforcing Japans violations regarding prisoners and sanctions in Europe and Asia. It notes Nazi treatment in occupied France and general reliance on military necessity while outlining mines booby traps and poison gas questions. It mentions Eisenhowers challenge to Maquis status and Allied stance on gas retaliation.
Charleston reports a 3.7 percent rise in resident hunting and fishing licenses for the year ending June 30, with 169,634 licenses issued, up from 163,569. Revenue from all licenses totaled 379,807.40, as director Jack Shipman notes continued outdoor interest despite wartime duties and predicts heavy postwar demand on resources.
Judge Clarence W. Meadows Democratic nominee for governor and campaign manager Joe L. Smith pledge a streamlined state convention at Charleston High School on July 24. They describe it as brief and to the point to reflect war conditions and democracy in the state. Tourism licenses show growth while nonresident licenses rise. Notable expected participants include Governor Neely and Senator Kilgore.
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