Grassy Meadows Man Succumbs to Stroke at 74
Grassy Meadows resident Jasper Lee Duncan aged 74 died at 1 15 PM Friday at his daughter Ruth Hollands home in Green Sulphur Springs after a stroke. Born in Green Sulphur, he belonged to the Baptist church. Funeral services will be held Sunday at his Grassy Meadows home at 2 PM with burial in McElheny Cemetery. Surviving are brother Charles Duncan of Huntington two daughters Ruth Holland Green Sulphur Springs and Betty Sims East Rainelle and a son Wyatt Duncan Talcott.
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Register
Hinton
Jasper Lee Duncan
Grassy Meadows
Ruth Holland
Green Sulphur Springs
Green Sulphur
Baptist Church
Duncan
McElheny
Charles Duncan
Huntington
Betty Simms
East Rainelte
Wyatt Duncan
Talcott
Wounded Hinton Soldier Is Moved
Private Nathan Bennett, treated at Hinton hospital for an accidental foot wound, has been moved to Ashford General hospital in White Sulphur Springs. Also noted are Mrs. Frank Moten’s return after major surgery in Clifton Forge Va and other local admissions and discharges.
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Hinton
Nathan Bennett
Hinton Hospital
Ashford General Hospital
White Sulphur Springs
Frank Moten
Clifton Forge
Edgar Bailey
Mickey McClung
Eva Scott
J. R McClung
Baby
Alderson
Mae Patterson
Vale
Only five voters added to lists for city election
HINTON Only five voters were added to the registration lists for the city election on May 11 during weekly ward sittings for registering voters and correcting lists. One voter in the seventh ward changed from democratic to republican. In the sixth ward three republicans and one democrat were added, and in the eleventh ward one democrat was registered.
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Register
Hinton
Government takes over 3400 coal mines to win war
President designates Ickes to operate bituminous coal mines and distribution for the United States government. He vows full use of power, including army if needed, to restore production and supply coal for war effort. Managers of affected properties instructed to act as government officers and regionalize operations. Aims to avoid military action by keeping mines productive.
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United States
Jekes
Washington
Tam
Tieid
Ickes
United States Army
President Roosevelt orders mining halt and takeover
As coal strikes widen, President Roosevelt moves to seize and run mines in the national interest. Officials say troops could be used if needed to restore production while the government holds possession of coal fields and directs workers to return to duty for war effort. Labor leaders dispute troops as last resort, seeking settlement through the War Labor Board.
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Green
White House
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Armed Forces
Lewis
United Mine Workers
War Labor Board
W.L.B
W.lb
Ickes
United States
Army
Navy
Mississippi
Secretary of the Interior
Bureau of Mines
Bituminous Coal Division
Poonaw
Regional managers named for coal regions stations
After a meeting regional managers were assigned to field offices across coal producing regions. Appointees include Don Gingery Altoona PA Al lyn K Rennick Pittsburgh Dan F B Cronin Fairmont WV Frank J Dingell Cleveland Ewell J Lytton Bluefield WV Harvey L Wells Ashland KY J G Fitzpatrick Chicago William P Stein Indianapolis Ross C Smith Birmingham AL Ernest N Ahlfeldt Kansas City MO Harold Knott Denver CO.
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Don Gingery
Altoona
Allyn K. Rennick
Pittsburgh
Dan FB. Cronin
Fairmont
W. Va
Frank J. Dingell
Cleveland
Ewell J. Lytton
Bluefield
Harvey L. Wells
Ashland
J. G. Fitzpatrick
Chicago
William P Stein
Indianapolis
Ross C. Smith
Birmingham
Ala
Ernest N. Ahlfeldt
Kansas City
Harold Knott
Denver
Colo
Most Virginia Miners Out Await Orders
US miners in Southwest Virginia largely halted work as United Mine Workers awaited word from UMW President Jol Lewis on whether to return Monday. Officials in Virginia coal regions reported scattered quiet, with maintenance crews active and some non union miners willing to work only under a new or extended contract.
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Associated Press
Norton
Southswest
Virginia
United Mine Workers
U.alw
Jol L. Lewis
Virginia ‘Coal Operators Association
Nseal
UML
New York
Wise County
Lewis
Wise
Tazewell County
Jewel Ridge
Ulmas Royal
Buchanan County
Russell and Dickenson
Buchanan
Domnion
Dante and
Clinchey
Clinchfield Mining Corporation
Bond Sales May Total 50 Million
West Virginians backed the second war loan drive as totals near 50 million. Fifth Federal Reserve Bank figures show West Virginia at 83,474,293.24 in sales, likely placing the state among top contributors. The original 29 million quota was exceeded, with coal mining areas now contributing, under executive orders and wartime wage rules. Production must continue and wage adjustments, if any, will be retroactive.
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Charleston
War Labor Board
Coal miners urged to support government in wartime drive
Prominent operator M Snyder argues for unity and court action over coal shortages, saying miners with wartime loyalties will not halt production. District officials in New York declined comment as many miners offered guarded views. Some operators expect a Monday return to work, while others fear continued government control postwar. President Roosevelt to address coal crisis tonight.
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Mount Hope
C.C. 8
Smoke Fess Coal Company
Soapers Coal Division
Easters Gas and Fuel Associates
Hitler
Hirohita
Coortey
Snyder
George Titler
Nick Ajello
District 29
pUalted Mine Workers of America
New York
J Ausonce
H. S. Philpott
Harry Gibson
Mto
Lin
H. Morris
Insamer
Gauley Mountain Coal Company
Austed
Wore Tor
Sam
Showchosen
R. J. Burmeister
Raleigh Coal and Coke Company
Hohl
Tyne
Olivers
Loral
Cas R
Tuvis
Tains
Covel
Wyco
Wyomecou
Roosevelt
D. Francis of
Huntington
Island Greek Coal Company
Funeral services set for Jesse Cale in Staunton Virginia
Funeral services for Jesse Kurt Cale 49 of Amigo and Kingston are scheduled in Staunton Virginia at 10 30 Monday morning at Major Martin Manch home with committal in Rose Cemetery. A World War I veteran and former store manager at Kingston he recently moved his family to Amizo Coal work. He died Friday morning of a heart attack. He is survived by widow Beatrice Snow Cale two sisters and a brother in law Mes Haly ord McGinnis and Mrs Blanche Nutter and Mrs Mar tin G Maneh. His nephew was one of the fliers who bombed Tokyo.
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Jesse Kurt Cale
Amigo
Kingston
Staunton
Virginia
Martin Manch
Horn Rose
Fin
Amizo Coal Company
Widen
Clay County
Awe
Masonic Lodge
Covington
Johny Fy
Bla Cale
Beatrice Snow Cale
Mr. T. Snow
Kingstons
Mes. Haly
Ord McGinnis
Becktoy
Blanche Nutter
Washington, D. C
Martin G. Maneh
Wirisania
Tokyo
Coal unions brace as Roosevelt order looms in Ohio
Five leaders from Windsor and Cleveland raise concerns over Roosevelt’s wage and fair orders. The Ohio Coal Association touts 50 percent of state production backing Secretary Lekes. USW District 50 telegrams pledge support if Roosevelt joins, while miners fear totalitarian overreach as talks of possible troops surface. Local operators expect a Monday restart as fear turns to cautious optimism.
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Fas Windsor
Uvees
Cleveland
Ohio Coal Association
Lekes
Myr. Roosevelt
Pacifico
Cincinnati
United Constructtion Workers
District 50
USW
Ethc
Roosevelt
Proba
Lewis
USM LW
America
George FE
Rice
U.clw
Alen
de Conpage
Mir
British Night Bombing Hits Western Germany Amid Heavy Losses
The RAF reports widespread targets across Western Germany with emphasis on rural communities near Hesse and Resen. While six bombers were shot down, British raids total 10 000 tons of bombs in April across Germany and occupied territories. Since January, bomber losses rose to 74, 168, 264 in successive months as the offensive continues into spring 1943.
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Resen
Rube
RAK
Krupp
Ure
Berlin
Germany
Hssen
RAP
Ston
London
Aega
Italy
RAF
Miller Services Set For Monday
The body of Blanche Floyd Miller 26 of Berkley is expected to arrive from Baltimore this morning after dying there Thursday of a heart attack. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park after a 2 PM Monday service at First Baptist Church with Rev. Bart J. Chase officiating. She is survived by husband William Miller, three children, and her parents H B Floyd, H Leonard Floyd, and Re Floyd along with siblings and other relatives.
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Berkles
Baltimore
Caffee Funeral
Roeming
Thomas and
Pessie Baldwin Fhovel
South
Kanpewha Street
Ofelock
First Baptist Church
Bart J
Chase
Anc
Sunset Memorial Park
R Berkley
H. B. Floyd
Beelley
H Leonard Floyd
Hopemont
Re Floyd
Beckley
Howe Sisters
Mes
FP Callasway
Loft Beckley
W. IL Flemng
Mabscatt
Coast Guard Sinks U Boat Off Carolina Coast
The cutter Icarus depth charged and then fired on a German U boat off the Carolinas, sinking it and taking 34 crew members prisoner including the commanding officer. Prisoners were brought to Charleston, S C, and held in U S custody.
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Associated Press
Carolina
Navy
Charleston
S. C
United States
Government to Decide on Taking Over Operating Mines
A spokesman for the administration said a decision on taking over mines still operating is not expected before Monday. The President's order directs Secretary to act for mines producing 40,000 tons or more daily where strikes or threats exist. Individual mine status will be reviewed, with several in various states currently running under temporary management agreements.
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Washington
Solid Fiefd
Jekes
Imu
Hoe
Towa
West Virginia superintendents meet to discuss wartime education funding
A two day session of the West Virginia association of school superintendents convened to discuss the financial forces shaping wartime education. State Superintendent W. W. Trent and executives Ro oF Marston and Thay Ro. Baldwin spoke as about 60 senior officials and assistants attended.
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Associated Press
West Virginia Association of School Superintendents
W. W. Trent
Marston
State Education Associator
Thay Ro. Baldwin
West Virginia University
Train wreck delays traffic on main line near Clarksburg
A derailment between Clarksburg and Gratton disrupted Baltimore and Ohio railroad traffic today. Officials report several cars damaged and trains held, with crews inspecting the track and arranging temporary stops as repairs begin.
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Clarksburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Ocean
Gratton
Forest Fire Still Raging in Southern Maryland
Southern Maryland’s worst forest fire rages into the night as soldiers sailors and local crews fight back fires to control a four day blaze. More than 500 acres of timberland south of St Mary’s have burned and at least three homes are destroyed with many others threatened.
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Associated Press
Leonardtown
Maryland
St. Mary's
Calvert County
48 Hour Steel Week Ordered By McNutt Authority
The war manpower chief McNutt issued an order to guarantee a full 48 hour work week for 525,006 steel workers by July 4. Current average is about 41.5 hours weekly. Mills may hire more workers only with official approval.
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Washington
McNutt
Faw
WLM. C
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