Argentina President Castillo resigns to military junta power
President Ramon Castillo surrenders after brief defiance and retreats to Buenos Aires aboard the minesweeper Drummond. General Arturo Rawson assumes control under martial law as ministers face arrest and inquiry. In Montevideo and La Plata, cabinet members depart or return amid military surveillance and calls for public order. Meanwhile Morris Harvey College suspends all intercollegiate athletics for the duration of the war due to scheduling, fitness, and transport concerns.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Ramon Castillo
Argentina
Arturo Rawson
Axis
Miguel Cilaciali
Rawson
la Plata
Castille
Drummond
Rio de la Plata
Enrique Ruiz Guinazu
Rio de Janeiro
Castillo
Ruiz Guinazu
Justice
Cull Morris Harvey Jermo Rothe
Plaza de Mayo
Government House
Rax Fon
Calaciati
Navy
Mario Fincati
Uruguay
Montevideo
Salto
Puerto R Belgrano
Charleston
W. H. Walker
Leonard Riggleman
Morris Harvey College
Riggleman
Clear Creek Boy Reported Wounded
The War Department listed five additional West Virginians wounded in the Middle East. They are Pvt. Raymond R. Burgess of Kistler, Pvt. Hubert Keeten of Blue Creek, PFC Richard L. Smith of Route 2 West Union, Sgt. Ernest La. Taylor of Williamson, and Pvt. John E. Toney of Clear Creek.
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Washington
War Department
West
John E. Toney
Nora M. Toney
Clear Creek
Wrecked Army Bomber Sighted as Search Continues
A civilian air patrol pilot reported a crashed four engined plane in the mountains east of Austin Nevada with four fires burning in line suggesting survivors. The pilot saw one body near the wreck and a search party heads toward the scene at about 8000 feet amid rugged terrain.
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Associated
Proas
Austin
Nev
George Hammond
Lander County
Here
Hammond
Attorneys List Names and Associations on Page Five
A long scanned roster shows attorneys grouped by regions and firms. It lists numerous names such as Fowler Ritchie, DeBerry Roane, DePue Grover, Hedges Summers, Carr Eagle Haythe Kirk McNeer, plus Tyler Tyler Robinson Warder and Warder. Other entries include Upshur Young Waugh Stickert Jennings Grofion Casto Griffin Heble Moats Moore Shedan Smith Summers Brown.
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Upshur
A. C. Young
John H. Waugh
Thomas L. Stickert, Jr
J. D. Jennings
Wood
Walter T Grofion
Dorr Casto
Donald Griffin
Forbes R. Heble
Benjamin Moats
Richeard C. Moore
Joseph J. Shedan
A. Beauchamp Smith
Fred L. “Summers, Jr
William C. Brown
Miners to Return to Work Under New Agreement Terms
John J. Lewis's Washington headquarters outlined a June 20 end date for the new pact. Blizzard reported policy committee staffers were mobilizing mass meetings to explain the situation and push resumption of coal production on Roosevelt's designated day. George J. Titler urged District 29 miners to return Monday, with line-wide messaging to follow the policy committee. Across the state, calls for an orderly pit return grew as assemblies were set for Cedar Grove, Smithers, Eskdale, Welch, Logan, Williamson, Whitesville, and Madison.
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Blizzard
Washington
Policy Committee
Roosevelt
George J. Titler
Distriet 29
Beckley
Prts
Tiller
U.M.W. Rank and
International Policy Committee
Cedar Grove
Smithers
Eskdale Tither
McDowell Count
Welch
Logan
Williamson
Whitesville
Madison
Miners Face New Equipment Costs Across Districts
Titler outlined required miner gear and costs under an order affecting District 2 and District 1 miners in Pennsylvania and nearby areas. He noted sets costing 24 to 35 dollars, plus 7 401 dollars for oxygen masks at some companies, with coal firms bearing own expenditure for certain safety items. Miners must still supply hard toe shoes and hats.
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Hoppers
New River
Pennsylvania
Harlan County
Kentucky
Titler
German Trains Smashed by Soviet Planes
Long range Russian aircraft hit a concentration of German trains at Bryansk and Karachev after a 420 plane assault on Orel. The Moscow radio said the fires and explosions resulted from direct hits, with German forces moving equipment back to prevent further losses.
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Associated Press
London
Bryansk
Karaghev
Orel
Moscow Radio
Karachev
Bry
Ansk
Coal Board Faces Miners Strike Fallout In War Effort
The coal board’s jurisdiction is challenged while miners and operators clash over a back-to-work order. Presidents of unions demand bargaining while leaders insist on wartime production protections. A June 20 deadline looms as discussions continue amid protests and formal statements from both sides.
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Connaily-Smith
Lewis
Ezraj van Horn
Charles O'Neill
Northern
Cumm. W
Roosevelt
National Polices Committee
National Policy Committee
John O'Leary
Secroeta
Thomas Kereneds
USALW
Jocney Committee
United Mine Work
United Mine
Workers of America
I Board
David Ashworth Elected Raleigh Bar Association President
David D. Ashworth of Beckley was chosen as president of the Raleigh County Bar Association at its annual meeting and banquet at the Swan cafe. Other officers include Floyd M. Sayre as vice president, Harry L. McCreery as secretary, and Verne I. Scott reelected treasurer. George W. Williams, retiring president, presided and W. A. Thornhill Jr. was named to head a committee to study unauthorized practice of law.
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David D. Ashworth
Beckley
Raleigh County Bar Association
Swan Cafe
Floyd M. Sayre
Harry L. , McCreery
Verne i Scott
George W. Williams
W. A. Thornhill, Jr
Ned H. Ragland
Carl C. Sanders
Winton Riffe
James K. Edmundson
W. HM. McGinnis
Clay 5. Crouse
D. Ashworth
W. A.thornhill
Ben H. Ashworth
J. W. Maxwell
Verne Scott
George L. Ballard
Harry L. McCreery
J. Q. Hutchinson
Milking Machines Now Being Urged
Morgantown reports a wartime shift at West Virginia University where more milking machines are used by dairymen to replace workers who have left for war. George Hyatt notes one man can milk two cows by machine, but washing and sterilizing require extra time. He says the speed advantage for herds of ten or more cows outweighs this, and emphasizes milking quickly to boost production.
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Associated Press
Morgantown
West Virginia
Extension Service
West Virginia University
Thore
George Hyatt
Shenango Furnace shuts one of its 23 Pennsylvania mills
H M Wilson vice president of Shenango Furnace announces the shutdown of a furnace in the Monongahela valley mills. He says restoration may take three to four days if coal is available, and notes peace with United Mine Workers has extended to June 20. He fears any new crisis would be disastrous for steel making and stock levels.
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Mills
Pennsylvania
Monongahela Valley
H. M. Wilson
Shenango Furnace Company
Wilson
United Mine Workers
German war industry claims updated production gains
Speer told workers production of heavy anti aircraft guns rose 31 percent and aircraft output in 1942 was several times above 1941, insisting armament plants resist air pressure. Gueedhels noted Luftwaffe attacks on England are increasing as British shutdowns grow, signaling a widening German retaliation.
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Speer
Ial
Gueedhels
England
Labor tangle looms over wartime mine bargaining
Capitol aides anticipate quick push for anti strike laws as talks between unions and mine operators stall over portal pay. House passes amended penalties for strikes at government facilities while a key committee works to reconcile Senate and House versions. Union seeks a $2 daily raise, now pared to $1.50, with operators split on a counter offer of 0 to 1 dollar.
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Capitol
House
Senate
W.L.B
Uneion
Books Printed More Widely With Lighter Paper and Denser Text
WPR reports publishing volume rising as printers cut paper weight margins and line spacing. Improved efficiency allows more titles per run while maintaining readability and preserving production speeds.
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WPR
News Makes Market Bullish
New York reports a bullish tone as stocks close the week at its highest levels since late 1949. Motors and steels lead a swing higher with gains from fractions to over a point. Peace issues stay popular while some war-related stocks edge up. closers return amid Argentine coup context, coal labor truce, milk inflation, and idle funds seeking profitable investment.
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Ee Kstoviated
New York
Motors and Steels
Asi
Community notices and obituaries excerpt
Death notices and personal items from a small town paper list deaths of Ethel Cheatwood and Edward Newsome, funeral plans, and local church services. Also notes on lodge meetings, dance event at Dew Drop Inn, revival services, and residents visiting relatives with brief travel mentions. Names include Ross Harris, Carey Nemo, Henry Dubois, and Slim Holly, among others.
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O Uda
Fleming Greene
Boise
Idaho
Henry Greene
Ruth’ West Greene
Cora Claytor
Pauline Boyce
Pittsburgh
Juanita Wright
Ross Harris
Ethel Cheatwood
Edward Newsome
Fistell Pemberton
Slim Holly
Glen White
Carey Nemo
First Baptist Church
Glen Rogers
W. Williams
B. T. U. Chorus
Logans
Summerlee
Dew Drop Inn
Ury
W. Va
Rometta Green
Gabriel Johnson
Cranberry News
the Missionary Society
Henry Dubois
Beckley
Deacons’ Club
Kermit Roosevelt Dies in Alaska at 43
Major Kermit Roosevelt son of President Theodore Roosevelt has died in Alaska at age 43 on June 4. The War Department released scant details noting he had been on duty in Alaska for months and that no single service branch assignment was given. Roosevelt previously served with the British army in World War I before joining the U.S. Army. He was active as a banker, engineer, author, and noted explorer.
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Associated Press
Washington
Kermit Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Alaska
War Department
Department
Roosevelt
Army
United States
U.S
West Virginian Hero in Aerial Dogfight
Ridgeley West Virginia Sergeant James A Harrison and Staff Sergeant Harry E Privett of Indiana fought a daylight raid over German submarine pens. Despite severe damage to their B 17 Willis chain of events Harrison kept firing and crawled to feed ammo while Privett poured 100 rounds into an enemy fighter before collapsing.
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Associated Press
Washington
James A. Harrison
Ridgeley
W. Va
War Department
English Channel
England
Serat
Mravison
Harry E. Priveett
Memere
Ind
Sunner
Harrison
FDR Aims To Boost Social Security Contributions
President Roosevelt urged higher social security contributions to curb inflation while signing a local bill adjusting the District of Columbia compensation act. He noted the measure lightly reduces contributions for many employees and called for broader postwar security reforms to absorb excess purchasing power. He reiterated support for increasing contributions across social security.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
District of Columbia
Legislature Praised For Tax Cuts And Budget Controls
Charleston reports the 1948 legislature received praise from the state chamber of commerce at its eighth annual convention for curbing taxes and economies. A resolution urged stricter labor union controls and projected $1.25 million in annual employer savings from 1943 unemployment amendments. George E. Sokolsky warned against government by fiat, while Paul G. Hoffman cited fiscal discipline and contingency-budget elimination as key gains, noting relief from costly expenditures and a promise of no return to “Old Sweet.”
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Associated Press
Charleston
State Chamber of Commerce
Aera
Social Security Committee
George E. Sokolsky
Paul G. Hoffman
Studebaker Corporation
Committee For Economic Development
Sokolsky
United States
Chamber
West Virginia
Committee On
Ahada
Old Sweet Springs
Charleston flier Kibbed by crash near Silver Hill
Aviation Cadet Jesse F. Rowe and Gilbert M. Jones both died in a plane crash during a navigation flight near Silver Hill Alabama. Rowe was the son of Inez M. Rowe of New Orleans and Jones was the son of Patrick Jones of South Charleston West Virginia. Both men were attached to Barin field, an auxiliary base of the Pensacola Naval Air Training Center.
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Barinfield
Public Service Commission to Hear Cases in Clarksburg
The est Virginia Public Service commission will hold hearings at the Harrison county courthouse in Clarksburg Monday and Tuesday with Chairman E. B. Pennybacker presiding. Secretary M. Wright Jr. said about 35 percent of hearings are common and contract carrier cases on the docket as the commission directs meetings to centralized sites to aid applicants and conserve wartime transport.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Virginia Public Service Commission
Harrison County
Clarksburg
B. Pennybacker
Commission
Loday
M. &. Wright, Jr
Japanese Counterattack Turned Back North of Suihsien
Report from the Hupeh front says a Japanese counterattack north of Suihsien was repelled. Suihsien lies about 100 miles northwest of Hankow and the Japanese advance on the northern arc of the front in Hupeh was halted.
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Hupeh
Suihsien
Hankow
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