Possible Japanese moves in war theater after Burma and Philippines
Washington experts assess Japan's next moves as the war grinds into a sixth month. Potential targets include China, Russia, Australia, Hawaii or Alaska, and India coast areas, with heavy blows expected before Allied tide turns.
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Washington
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Philippines
China
United Nations
Pacific
Australia
Russia
Hawaii
Alaska
India
Tokyo
Britain
Germany
Wainwright Refuses Escape On Corregidor Rock
In Australia, Maj William Bradford recalls the siege of Corregidor and General Jonathan M Wainwright. Wainwright refused to leave, saying he would stay with his men to the end. His stance embodies the grit of the rock and the defense against massed Japanese bombardment.
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San Antonio
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Bids to open on limestone for West Virginia program
Bids will be opened May 28 on limestone for use in the 1943 Agricultural Adjustment Administration program in West Virginia. State A A A Chairman H S Vandervort said cooperators will use about 500000 tons of ground limestone next year, up from 325000 tons in the 1942 program year ending June 30.
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Associated Press
Morgantown
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
West Virginia
State
A.A.A
H. S. Vandervort
North European coast faces growing danger of air attacks
The text discusses potential for increased air operations and the possibility of a second land front. It notes authorities anticipate commando activity might rise in intensity until the entire north European coast remains under constant threat of devastating air strikes.
Law study on mine safety set for Charleston meeting
Charleston May 25 legislative interim committee will consider proposed child welfare and coal mine safety statutes at the Charleston meeting. Senate President Byron Randolph of Clarksburg, co chairman, says plans will be formulated for summer work.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Legislative
State Senate
Byron Randolph
Clarksburg
Randolph
WPA workers may repair USC books
Mrs. T. C. Moorefield heads the WPA book binding project offering to repair books donated to the local Victory Book Drive. Mayor A. K. Minter, chair, with the Business and Professional Woman's Club, leads a drive to collect books for the armed forces. The drive ends May 10 with books sent to national headquarters. Centers are scattered countywide for donations.
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T. C. Moorefield
W.P.A
A. K. Minter
Minter
Woman’s Club
Many Drunks Lose Driver Licenses in April
West Virginia state road commission reports 445 licenses revoked or suspended in April. This compares with 360 in March, bringing four month total to 1711. Drunken driving led to 205 license losses and nine cases tied to criminal activity in vehicle operation.
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Associated Press
Charleston
West Virginia
State Road Commission
Rheumatism Rates Spark Health Estimate
It is estimated that one out of every 1,000 persons in the United States suffers from rheumatism and allied diseases, underscoring the ongoing health challenge facing the population.
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Ut.s
Cause of Oil Blast Sought
Maintenance crews cleared 20 oil cars after a Baltimore and Ohio derailment and fire in Tollgate West Virginia destroyed several buildings and an overhead bridge. No injuries were reported as flames burned for hours, deterring traffic on U S Route 50 while officials assessed damages and rerouted vehicles.
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Associated Press
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
West Virginia
State Road Commission
Tollgate
Pennsboro
Clarksburg
Salem
West Union
St. Louis
Washington
Continental shelf from Newfoundland to Florida deepens abruptly
The undersea continental shelf extends from Newfoundland to Florida. It slows its slope gradually toward the edge and then drops off abruptly into a depth of about 1:50 fathoms.
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Newfoundland
Florida
Miner's Friend Relief Story From West Virginia Wife
Mrs. Ollie Wright of Stanaford West Virginia shares a testimonial praising Miner's Friend for relief from constipation digestion gas and heartburn. She reports improved appetite energy and fewer headaches dizzy spells and back pains after using the product and notes a 70 cent test size availability at Cohen's Drug Beckley and many stores in the region.
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Cohen's Drug
Beckley
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