Japanese air power grows in Burma and China theater
The Associated Press reports informed sources say Japan concentrates 500 planes in Burma and 300 in China with new arrivals at Canton and Hankow. Aimed at tightening the cordon around free China, emphasis is on Chekiang Kiangsi fronts and the railway loop. Chinese informants note Kwantung forces restored to 33 divisions in Manchukuo, hinting at potential Siberian strike.
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Associated Press
Chungking
Russian
Siberia
China
Burma
Canton
Hankow
Chekiang and
Kiangsi
Chekiang-Kiangsi
Russia
Cone
Manchukuo
Asia
Kwantung Army
Southwest Pacific
Midway
Aleutian Islands
Man Dies in Mine Shootout Over Home Dispute
Trial testimony outlines a fatal shooting involving John Lewis as Payne and Lewis clashed over a home matter at a mine. Witnesses describe threats, a knife in hand, and multiple injuries to the slain man. Investigators report no weapon found. defense argues self defense and protection of home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Powell
Lewis
Payne
Wesley Freeman
E. E. Jones
E. T. Hawkins
New River Company
John Lewis
Ragland and Thornhill
Sparacino
Beckley Blackout Delayed by Civil Defense Panel
The Raleigh County civilian defense council postponed Beckley’s trial blackout to early August after an executive committee meeting in the Memorial Building. Chairman E. H. Shriver said state officials had requested a practice blackout around June 26, but preparations were deemed insufficient.
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Beckley
Raleigh County Civilian Defense Council
Memorial Building
E. H. Shriver
4500 Pounds Of Rubber Collected At Five Stations
A total of 4,500 pounds of scrap rubber were collected yesterday at five service stations supplied by Elk Refining Company. J. W. Preston, manager, announced today. Half of the total, 2,312 pounds, was turned in at Sweeney's Service Station in Beaver, which led the collection. The other four stations were Cochran's, Grover Pack's, Lewis Terminal, and C. M. Doss's.
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Elk Refining Company
J. W. Preston
Sweeney
Beaver
Cochran
Grover Pack
Lewis
C. M. Doss
Daughter of Former Governor is Dead
Miss Grace Ralston White 59 daughter of former Governor Albert B White died today at her Parkersburg home Former Governor White died last year She is survived by her mother a twin sister Mrs Harry Hiteshew another sister Mrs W H Wolf and a brother Ward White Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Mrs Hiteshew s
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Associated Press
Parkersburg
Grace Ralston White
Albert B. White
White
Miss White
Harry Hiteshew
W. H. Wolf
Ward White
Hiteshew
Admiral Stimson details Midway confusion and data gaps
Stimson describes the Midway battle where hundreds of airmen from rival forces fired at the same targets without coordination. He notes clear weather aided a general outcome picture, yet observers struggled to identify which ships were hit. He spent days reviewing Army and Navy reports, still unsure of exact hits or unit details. He also notes poor information on Aleutian fighting and asserts Navy and War Department challenges remain.
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Midway
Army
Navy
Aleutians
War Department
Eight Enlist For the Navy
Naval Recruiter Anthony announced eight new enlistments today and yesterday. The men were accepted at the local recruiting station and will be sent to Charleston for examination and final acceptance. Enlistees are Lacy Franklin Cole of Sophia, Harry Samuel Anderson of Mullens, Raymond Gilbert of Hinton, John Robert Riley of Kopperston, Bill Edgar McGuire of Oceana, Paul Vincent Brabb of Hinton, Albert Joseph Foder of Minden, and John Earl Ellison of Ghent.
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Anthony
Locm
Charleston
Lacy Franklin Cole
Sophia
Harry Samuel Anderson
Mullens
Raymond Gilbert
Hinton
John Robert Riley
Kopperston
Bill Edgar McGuire
Oceana
Paul Vincent Brabb
Albert Joseph Foder
Minden
John Earl Ellison
Ghent
Hall Wins First Public Office in Present House of Delegates
Hall of Harper Road, a longtime insurance businessman, serves his first term in the current House of Delegates. Born in Raleigh County about 40 years ago, he studied at Concord, Marshall, and West Virginia University, earning a master’s degree and teaching 13 years. He has worked in insurance since 1935 and belongs to the First Baptist Church, Chamber of Commerce, Young Democratic Club, Farm Bureau, Odd Fellows, and Elks.
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Tarium Employe
Hall
Harper Road
House of Delegates
Judiciary
Taxation and Finance
Mines and Mining
Raleigh County
Concord, Marshall and
West Virginia University
First Baptist Church
the Chamber of Commerce
Young Democratic Club
Farm Bureau, Odd Fellows and Elks
Men Sought For Civil Service Purchasing Jobs In Pittsburgh
The U S Civil Service Commission seeks men with experience in purchasing and handling mechanical equipment or household appliances, or industrial shop experience, for inspection roles in the Pittsburgh Ordnance District. Salaries start at 120 dollars monthly, rising to 135 or 150 with one to two years of inspection experience. Details from R F Caffee at the Beckley Post Office. The North Carolina Indian population of 22,690 is the east of the Mississippi. Remains of Exeter’s Roman wall still exist.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Pittsburgh
North Carolina
Mississippi
Exeter
England
Best Judgment Amid Conflicting Data Phrase
The remark says our best judgment stems from a mass of conflicting data and signals the difficulty of reaching a clear conclusion. It reflects uncertainty in interpretation and emphasizes weighing many sources to form an assessment.
Tank assault tally and German losses reported
A military communique states 15 enemy tanks destroyed and nearly 1,500 German officers and men eliminated. An additional 32 tanks were piled up along central and northern fronts, with 14 elsewhere and 700 Germans reported slain behind enemy lines.
Value of Sugar Stamp Increased and延期
The office of price administration announces higher value stamps for sugar. Stamp 5 and 6 now worth two pounds each and cover four weeks. Stamp 4 remains a pound but expires June 27. Stamp 5 usable until July 26 and Stamp 6 until August 22. Grocers will handle fewer stamps under the plan.
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Associated Press
Washington
Office of Price Administration
Congressman Joe L Smith Improves After Illness
Congressman Joe L Smith is improving rapidly after a week's illness in Washington. He was taken to the National Navy Medical Center about a week ago and was reported very ill earlier in the week. He is now greatly improved.
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Joe L. Smith
Washington
National Navy Medical Center
George W Cook Dies in Stickney Mine
George Washington Cook age 59 died Wednesday morning from a heart attack at the Colcord Coal Company mine in Stickney. A bachelor, he lived with his brother J. S. Cook in Stickney. Surviving are three sisters Mrs I J Green of Elk Horn, Mrs A J Wyatt of Capper, and Mrs (text cut).
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Register
Whitesville
George Washington Cook
J. S. Cook
Beckley
Colcord Coal Company
Stickney
I. J. Green
Flk Horn
A. J. Wyatt
Cappers
Return plans hinge on hospital discharge for local resident
A local resident outlines hopes to return home when medical discharge from the hospital is possible. The statement emphasizes ongoing recovery and intent to resume daily life as soon as health permits.
Mullens to Hold Sadie Hawkins Dance
The Sub-Deb Club of Mullens sponsors a Sadie Hawkins Day dance on June 19 at 8 pm in the club house. Boys wear overalls and girls wear gingham dresses as comic strip characters. Admission is 35 cents and the public is invited to attend.
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Register
Mullens
Sadie Hawkins
Funeral Services For J S Cook In Rock View Cemetery
J S Cook of Beckley and his brother Walter Cook of Stickney will have funeral services at the family cemetery in Rock View Wyoming County Friday at two o'clock in the afternoon. Rev E S Hill of the Baptist church will officiate. Burial follows in the family cemetery. The body will be taken to Walter Cook's Stickney home Thursday evening by Valley Mortuary and remain there until the funeral Friday.
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J. S. Cook
Beckley
Walter Cook
Stickney
Rock View
Wyoming County
E. S. Hill
The
Baptist Church
Valley Mortuary
Radio claims of British fleet losses offset by Gibraltar return
The German radio amplified claims of British naval damage in the Mediterranean, citing a Madrid dispatch that 22 British warships exited Gibraltar last Thursday, and asserting 18 vessels with casualties limped back to the base yesterday.
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Mediterranean
D.N.E
Madrid
Gibraltar
Berlin
Yester
Four ships lost as returning craft report damage
The broadcast stated that four ships were lost, with returning craft including the battleship Malaya, aircraft carriers Eagle and Argus, and a sinking cruiser. The Eagle was also reported damaged, signaling significant naval damage.
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Malaya
Eagle
Argus
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Stimson
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Hful
George W. Cook
Penney’s
Femwess
Penney
Lyric Theatre
Day
Nature
Doan
Idney
Fabvictory
Fonrec
Rasvon
Penney's
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