Greatest bomber fleet attacks Europe
The Soviet Red Army pressures the Kuban front near Novorossisk with a claim of elastic warfare by German troops. Moscow provides little progress detail while Berlin cites heavy local air battles and a mass raid by long-range Soviet bombers on Vitebsk, a key railway hub.
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Red Army
Novorossisk
Black Sea
Yaman Peninsula
Temryuk
Moscow
Kuban
Berlin
Associated Press
Caucasian
Thursady
Kerch Strait
Crimea
Red Star
Vitebsk
Smolensk
Riga
Latvia
Dogcatcher Fired as City Takes Pooch to Hospital
The dog catcher Joe Cooksey was dismissed after a stray named Trixie shot by Sally Lou Matz near 116 Anne Street. Mayor A K Minter criticized lack of cooperation from dog owners and warned of possible legal changes. Police say two dogs bitten residents this week while a delivery boy was mauled. Mattes seek action as Trixie recovers at a veterinarian.
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Joe Cooksey
Trixie
Sally Lou Matz
Nathan Matz
Anne Street
Cooksey
A. K. Minter
Tommy Robers
Charles Henderson
E. L. King
Hillcrest Drive
Roberts
East Prince Street
Minter
Joey Cooksey
Roll-Back To 1942 Prices Urged By Local Union
Charleston Teamsters local No. 1080 urged a roll back to May 1942 price levels as new QP A ceilings boost costs. Ivenk Rebhan said labor would seek higher wages if prices remain, noting 40 percent of the worker’s pay goes to food. The state chamber of commerce countered that food costs are only part of living expenses and warned against inflation from such campaigns.
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Associated
Charleston —Teamsters
QO. P. A
Ivenk Rebhan
American Federation of Labor
Reiben
State Chamber of Commerce
Wite Imber
Chamber
Cotton Ed to Fight Fourth Term in Senate
Washington reports Senator Smith of South Carolina vows not to back any bid by President Roosevelt for a fourth term. He supports a constitutional amendment limiting future presidents to two four year terms. Senator Bailey may introduce the measure next week and seek Senate judiciary committee action with hearings.
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Associated Press
Washington
Smith
D.-S.c
Rosevelt
Roosevelt
Bailey
D.-N.c
Senate Judiciary Committee
Ban Nu
Senate
Attu Island
Navy
Chichagof Harbor
Fish Hook
Arm in Sling Means Nothing at Small Lakeside Catch
Private Prudent Bryant from Houghton Mich is convalescing at Ashford General hospital when he lands a seven pound bass at Lakeside Lake near the hospital. He, wounded in North Africa, presents the record fish to Col. C M Beck, Ashford's commander.
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Associated Press
Prudent Bryant
Bryant
Houghton, Mich
Ashford General Hospital
North Africa
Col.c. M. Beck
Ashford
Housewives Warned By C P A In War Ration Book Issue
The regional Office of Price Administration in Cleveland warns West Virginia householders that not following instructions will delay receiving War Ration Book No 3. Many applications arrived before the June 1 remittance date at mailing centers such as Charleston West Virginia. Four major errors may delay receipt: incorrect fillings, using facsimile blanks from newspapers, improper postage, and unsigned blanks.
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Yue Associated Press
Cleveland
Office of Price Administration
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
Poppy Day sales set record in Beckley streets
Mrs. W. A. Burke announced Poppy Day totals reached $928.34, the largest ever for Beckley auxiliaries, with 50 sellers. Norma Jean Hodge led Junior sales at $85.62, Louise Broyles second. Hilda Titslow topped Senior sales at $66.74. Burke thanked Wiese for support.
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W. A. Burke
American Legion Auxiliary
Beckley Streets
Auxiliary
Norma Jean Hodge
Louise Broyles
Garland C. Buchanan
Hilda Titslow
Burke
Wiese
Bomber Crash Reported In Greenbrier County
State police and deputies hunted for a bomber believed to have crashed on Greenbrier Mountain after a farmer sighted a twin motor plane circling the White Sulphur Springs area and heading north. Airport manager confirmed a plane circling the field in trouble.
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Greenbrier
Greenbrier Mountain
Lime Napier
Italians May Use Fleet To Bargain Separate Peace
Reports from Washington discuss the possibility the Italian fleet could be held in reserve for a major European war development or used to bargain with the Allies. Analysts note the fleet could resist an invasion, or be deployed under Hitler’s control, while Italy’s own officers might push for more effort in defense. Estimated strength includes Littorio and Cesare battleships, cruisers, destroyers, submarines, and several aircraft carriers in various stages of readiness.
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Washington
Mediterranean
Hitler
Europe
Batte
Rubber Plants Await Jeffers Tour to Baton Rouge
The nations rubber czar William Jeffers and War Undersecretary Patterson will tour Baton Rouge with Navy official James Forrestal and other leaders. Production at the 70,000 ton facility is already over half active, a result Jeffers credits to aggressive effort. The feud over priorities has ended as they prepare a joint inspection tour tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Baton Rouge
Tau
William Jeffers
Army
Navy
Jeffers
Robert Patterson
Patterson
Haton Rouge
Southwest
James V. Forrestal
Charles Kd. Wilson
Ralph & Davies
Aso
United States
Washington
Mine Parley Adjourns Until Monday Morning
Negotiations between soft coal operators and the United Mine Workers were suspended for the weekend with no extension decision on the truce, which expires Monday midnight. The policy committee adjourned after brief meetings, to reconvene Monday at 1 a.m., while observers expect no mine shutdown as long as portal to portal pay talks continue.
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Associated Press
Washington
United Mine Workers
Ezra van Horn
Lewis
John L. Lewis
Percy Tetlow
Thomas Kennedy
UMW
New York
USM
Notch Plan To Aid Taxpayers Explains New Relief
Washington reports detail a joint senate-house conference committee plan for a Notch provision to aid income taxpayers owing slightly more than 50 dollars. It cuts 75 percent of the 1943 tax, with extra adjustments to avoid inequities when liability sits near 30 dollars, requiring an additional two percent of the lesser year’s tax or the excess over 50 dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate-House
Yanks Press Massive Triple Daylight Bombing Strike
London reports the largest American heavy bomber raid yet against Nazi held France, with Flying Fortresses targeting St Nazaire Rennes and La Pallice while unescorted Liberators hit La Pallice. 13 bombers are missing. routes stretched from Brittany toward Cherbourg and Caen as RAF fighters escorted.
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London
Britain
France
Europe
St. Nazaire
Rennes
la Pallice
8Th U. S. Air Force
British
Air Ministry
English
Bay of Biscay
la Rochelle
England
Brittany
R. A. Py Dominion
Sth U.S
Minden
Wilhelmshaven
Coday
U.S. Army
Communiqque
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8Th Air Force
Port J
St. Naanire
la Patlica
R.A. F
Caen
Matapertos
Associated Pre
Vichy Radio
Nazis Report Allied Generals At Gibraltar
A German radio broadcast from Algeciras, Spain, claimed Allied generals Dwight D. Eisenhower, Sir Harold Alexander, and Sir Bernard Montgomery had arrived at Gibraltar unexpectedly on Saturday. The report suggested they were en route to London, reflecting German efforts to uncover Allied plans via Spanish broadcasts.
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Associated Press
Algeciras
Spain
Dwight J. Eisenhower
Harold Alexander
Bernard J. Montgomery
Gibraltar
London
Germain
State Chamber predicts miners may get raise
The West Virginia State Chamber of Commerce warned that a $1.20 daily wage increase for Southern West Virginia miners could trigger uncontrollable inflation in retail prices. It projected the 75,000 to 120,000 miners would see higher weekly earnings under a guaranteed sixth day at time and one half, reaching about $53.50 weekly after April 4, 1943, with total year costs nearing $350 million.
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Associated Press
Charleston
State
Chimaber of Commerce
Chamber
West Virginia
Marshal W44
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Weather in West Virginia Scattered showers and storms
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast across West Virginia with warmer conditions expected Sunday afternoon. Local spots may see brief heavier bursts as humidity rises and highs push into warm ranges.
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West Virginia
Butter Subsidy Takes Effect Next Tuesday Nationwide
The Office of Price Administration announced a five cent a pound butter subsidy to start next Tuesday. Retail prices will reflect the cut from June 1, with about a 10 percent reduction overall, though some lag remains as subsidies apply to newly produced butter. The plan also foresees a rollback in meat and coffee prices and faces congressional criticism.
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Associated Press
Washington
Office of Price Administration
Ior
O.P.A
Congress
James F. Byrnes
War Mobilization
Byrnes
Agriculture Department
Chaster C. Davis
Davis
Defense Supplies Corp
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Senate Agriculture Subcommittee
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