New commuting distance ruling may reach nationwide
Employers in Washington DC Virginia Maryland West Virginia and North Carolina cannot hire workers living beyond normal commuting distance without U S Employment Service approval. The order by Leo R Werts warns shifts between essential and non essential industries require a release. Exemptions include governments domestic workers small firms and casual employment under thirteen days.
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Associated Press
Washington
District of Columbia
U.S. Employment Service
Leo R. Werts
War Manpower Commission
Region No. 4
Virginia
Maryland
West Virginia
North Carolina
Hampton Roads- Norfolk
Weils
Washington, D. C
Unprecedented USAAF Bombing Runs Hit Three Targets
Thus far no American plane has been shot down despite repeated German attempts. Three major targets were struck today, bringing the three day total to at least eight as USAAF carries out bold operations.
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USAAF
Warfront sighted after air and naval bombardment
As the war began the area appeared knocked out by a series of 100-bomber raids and a naval bombardment. Pilots reported no enemy aircraft visible in the area.
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Beckley community notes list residents and visitors including Gowen Field air base service member with the 43rd bombing squadron in Boise Idaho and numerous relatives and friends traveling to Cincinnati Hanover Pennsylvan ia New Orleans Washington D C and Chicago for visits and duties.
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Creek
Friends
Beckley
43Rd
Gowen Field
Boise
Idaho
First Baptist Budget Progress Reported Amid Cooperation
First Baptist adopted a $130000 budget for the year starting May 1. Beckley Baptists hold a $35000 budget with a goal to cut building debt by $12000 from a $250000 house, leaving $30000. The church reports all bills paid and a strong treasury. Rev Earl L Grose, pastor, also WV Baptist convention president, praised the records and cooperative missionary work.
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Beckley Baptists
First Baptist Church
Earl L. Grose
West Virginia Baptist Convention
Large FBI draft evasion sweep nets 638 arrests
The FBI led a nationwide crackdown on draft violators with 638 arrests in a single day, the largest in U.S. history. Major seizures occurred in New York City and 19 other cities as Hoover announced the wave of inductions and investigations continuing across the country.
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Associated Press
Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Justice Department
New York City
San Francisco
Detroit
Baltimore
Los Angeles
Birmingham
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Chicago
Bostion
Newark
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Charlotte
N. C
Jackson
State Prepares Final Public Utility Checks
Public utility taxes for 1942 totaling 10.8 million dollars were prepared for distribution by West Virginia state authorities. The state auditor’s office cited 14,196.95 dollars collected above the 10,816,372 dollar disbursement and detailed allocations to the state general fund, sinking fund, counties, and towns. Hearings for 1943 assessments were scheduled by the Board of Public Works beginning June 1, with tentative valuations mailed to 470 utilities. The distribution breakdown covered numerous county allocations and city shares.
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Associated Press
Charleston
State Auditor's Office
Harry C. Deisher
Wility
West Virginia
Desisher
Board of Public Works
State Tax Department
State General Fund
State
Barbour
Berkeley
Boone
Braxton
Brooke S
Cabell
Calhoun
Clay
Doddridge
Fayette
Gilmer
Greenbrier
Grant
Hampshire
Hancock
Hardy
Harrison
Jackson
Jefferson
Kanawha
Lewis
Lincoln
Logan
Marion
Marshall
Mason
Mercer
Mineral
Mingo
Monongalia
Morgan
McDowell
Monroe
Nicholas
Ohio
Pendleton
Pleasants
Preston
Pocahontas
Putnam
Raleigh
Randolph
Ritchie
Roane
Gummers
Taylor
Tucker
Tyler
Upshur
Wayne
Webster
Welzel
Wirt
Wood
Senate approves Rump plan amid fierce party clash
The senate voted 49 to 30 to pass the Rump plan after Republicans and a few Democrats defeated five amendments. Rep Disney calls it a boost for inflation while Rep Carlson says the plan likely advances, with a conference or direct passage possible. A house showdown looms Tuesday as party chiefs rally members.
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Senate
Rep
Disney
Okla
House
Carlson
R.kan
Egeria Soldier Reported Injured in North Africa
Private Boyd M. Walker of Egeria is listed as slightly wounded in action in North Africa. The telegram from Adjutant General Ulio states he was wounded on April 24. He is son of German Walker and the late Mrs. Walker and has two brothers also serving in the army.
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Boyd M. Walker
United States Army
German Walker
Soot Fire at James Street Home Extinguished with No Damage
Beckley Fire Department responded to a blaze at the James Street residence of Steve Savino caused by burning soot in the chimney. The fire was extinguished immediately with no damage reported. Fire chief IW Widensall provided the report.
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Beckley Fire Department
Steve Savino
James Street
Hoon
IW. H. Widensall
Interior fund disbursements to West Virginia towns listed
Checks totaling 186.94 and 43 261.95 were mailed to multiple West Virginia towns including Huntington Charleston Wheeling Beckley Clarksburg Fairmont Morfantown Welch Elkins Grafton Parkersburg and others with varying amounts such as Huntington 37 224.18 and Clarksburg 312 153.29.
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Wyoming
Huntington
Clarksburg
Charleston
Fairmont
Morfantown
Welch
Wheeling
Beckley
Elkins
Grafton
Parkersburg
Stock Market Ends Week With Modest Recovery Despite Skepticism
The Associated Press reports a tentative stock market rebound on the week as investors weighed British war notes and potential tax hikes. The AP average rose slightly, while overall volume fell from the prior week. Armament shares slipped, while Santa Fe, U S Steel, and Westinghouse showed gains. Bonds moved variably as rails rebounded from Friday’s declines. The AP carrier average closed up 0.2 points at 76.0.
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Associated Prose
New York
Wall ‘Street
Association
Panhandle Prodticing & Refining
Filmatkote
Dresser Mfg
Santa Fe
Great Northern
U. S. Steel
Western Union
American Telephone
American & Foreign Power
Pacific Tin
Chrysler
Douglas Aircraft
Westinghouse
Seaboard Air Line
Loew's
Associated Press
U. S
Priday
Scouts To Lead Final Parent-Teacher Meet
Scouts from the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts will run the program for the upcoming Parent-Teacher Association meeting set for next Wednesday at eight o clock. The change in meeting night is noted. Girl Scouts plan songs and features while Boy Scouts contribute a special program. Seaman Henry Meads, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Meads of Alderson, arrived on Tuesday for a short furlough and will return to duty next Tuesday.
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Merister
Eccles
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts of
Fecles
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Boy Scouts
Henry Meads
Register
Alderson
Seaman Meads
Annual Coal Mining Course To Be Held Starting June 7
The six week course at Beckley Junior High opens June 7 under D. J. Meklroy of the Morganstown School of Mines. Classes run mornings to evenings with possible schedule changes. The program aims to certify mine foremen and fire bosses and promote safe, efficient mining.
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Beckley
D. J. Meklroy
School of Mines
Morgan
Uese
Mcklray
West Virginia Department of Mines
West Virginia
Labor row over coal wage scales in 1940s strike debates
The piece traces fixed differentials from 1933 to 1943 for Northern and Southern bituminous fields, noting scales from 4.80 and 4.20 to 7.00 a day. It cites UMWA leader Lewis blaming stagnation since 1920, compares earnings with steel and metal workers, and describes wartime tension with Roosevelt and war labor board involvement.
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Pennsylvania
Tennessee
NRA
North
South
Ohio
Milinois
Bureau of Other Statistics
Bureau
Lewis
Roosevelt
Pat Lewis
War Labor Board
miners seek government aid to cover six day week payroll
A war labor board dispute over coal mines heated as miners demand a government guarantee for six day weeks while operators worry about costs. Discussion of portal to portal pay could raise per ton prices and spark new talks with the War Labor Board and operators. The continuation of the day trace rests on the miners policy committee's actions and possible last minute extensions.
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W.L.R
Chad
Sid
W.L.B
Lewis
War Labor Board
New York
Mine Workers’ Policy Committee
Japanese Raid On Bordubi and Wau Hits New Guinea
Allied reports say 65 Japanese planes attacked Bordubi near Salamaua and 64 more struck Wau two key bases in New Guinea. The raids came on the second consecutive day of action with Allied defenses engaging the enemy.
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Australia
Bohdibi
Salamaua
New Guinea
Wau
Axis Prisoners Helped In Flood Along Mississippi River
United States army engineers say Axis prisoners of war assisted in flood control on the Mississippi in the Stem Genevieve Missouri levee district. They sandbagged 15 crevasses saving 1000 acres of farmland while paid wages plus prisoner remigrations. Regular uniforms and rubber nets issued. PW initials appeared on jackets.
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Hy Register
ST. Louis
United States Army Engineers
Mississippi River
Genevieve
Pris
Western Maryland Alumni Rally For Victory Effort
Maj. Gen. Milton A. Reckord told Western Maryland alumni and friends that enterprise and unity will lead Americans to final victory. He warned against complacency, urged civilian defense, and noted an alumni roll of honor and new ROTC songs chosen by students under Miss Jayce Barthelson.
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Enterprise
Western Maryland
Drege Minster
Milton A. Reckord
Maryland
Third Service Command
Shean Aharmed
Schop
Antis
Reckord
Somervell
Brehon Somervell
Army Service Forces
Beiye
Alte Mucersses
Alvios
Jayce Barthelson
Infantry
Philip Schaeffer
Westminster
the Mansberger
Hollidays Cove
W. Va
Manny Kaplan
Paterson. N
German assault repeats against Russian defenses near strategic city
A midnight bulletin confirms fighting in the area as German infantry chains press Russian defenses after a heavy artillery barrage. No clear sign yet of a new offensive aimed at halting the prize industrial city.
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Doris Maynor
Concord College
T. L. Maynor
Hull Street
Gladys Franklin
Jack Lowe
Jonei
Llinois
Lincoln Street
Harvey Pauley
Red Cross
Margaret Mabe
Jimmy Mabe
Russ Wilson
Roy Pyles
Princeton
Civil Air Patrol
Z. W. Kellenberge
Rockhaven Apartments
Hanover
Washington, D.C
Dale Covey
Andrew H. Smith
William Pyles
Douglas Rochon
First Baptist
FBI
Draft ‘Boards
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BL RB. LL
Hoover
FL RB. OL
Raleigh County
Iscsi
Egeria
Boyd M. Walker Hurt
North Africa
THE
America
Bordubi
PKU
Walt
Brennan
Dame Moy Whitty
Fugene Pallette
Alan Mowbray
Henry
Dick Stabile
His
Oreh
Rialto Mullens
Colonna
Hichase Denning
Jerry Colonna
Barbara JO Allen
Harold
Wyoming Mullens, W. Va
Are
Bennett
Crawford
Pine Theatre
Pineville Sun
Mon
Flying Tigers
John Wayne
John Carroll
U.S. Army, Medical Corps
Margaret D. Craighill
Surgeon General's
Women's Medical College
Paget
Rik Tom Neal
Constance Worthy
Rogues and the Vagabont
Gies
H Edmund Lowe
Marguerite Chage
Mans John Lite
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