This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1943
Page
9
A Harleton AP report notes a state committee faulting the DPA for misused funds and partisan placements. It cites soaring 1937 to 1943 administrative costs, high office supplies, travel, and college expenditures, plus 43 907 seed packages at 75 cents each in 1942.
The report describes Allied air strikes behind enemy lines and destruction of Italian transport. Civilians face bread rations of four ounces daily. The Fifth Army gains several miles, seizing crossroads north and northeast of Salerno, with air and artillery pressure on German communications. Casualties cited as heavy for the enemy, lighter for the Allies, while terrain hinders rapid progress.
St George, an enemy cruiser was attacked and three medium cargo vessels were bombed in the north Solomons area in night actions with results not determined. Australians bidding for Finschhafen have captured the airfield and ready to seize the town, extending MacArthur's solid line along the New Guinea coast toward Lae and Finschhafen.
The article notes denial of imminent reforms in Hungary as a rising democratic movement grows. Hungary and Romania clash over Transylvania while Balkan tensions sour Nazi strategic prospects. Also mentions fish oils used to produce glycerine.
Allied Marauder bombers attacked the Longuenesse airfield at St. Omer in northern France and British planes targeted rail and water transport in northern France and Belgium. A supply vessel was sunk off Den Helder, and escorting Spitfires and Beaufighters supported U.S. bombers with several losses reported. Fires continued to burn in Mannheim and Ludwigshafen nearly 48 hours after a main RAF attack.
The Associated Press reports Washington will mark Victory Ship Day on Monday to honor Liberty ship builders. President Roosevelt urges Americans to buy an extra war bond, saying every citizen can help build ships. The first Liberty ship Patrick Fleury launched Sept. 27, 1941, with 2,100 merchant ships built since.
Article notes continued pressure on German lines as Russian forces near Gomel 44 miles east after retaking 350 villages including Klintsi. It questions German prospects for a counterattack amid worsening autumn weather. Nazis hold about three percent of their peak occupied land as rubber supplies dominate Far East production.
Washington reports the Moscow conference will likely draw Secretary of State Cordell Hull amid strains of Allied wartime planning. Standley may resign and W Averell Harriman could succeed him, while Anthony Eden represents Britain. A common aim is joint war effort and postwar collaboration among the three powers.
Charles H. Dennis editor emeritus of the Chicago Daily News died in Evanston at 83 ending a 61 year newspaper career. He was associated with Stone Lawson Field and McCutcheon and served as editor-in-chief until 1934. Funeral services planned for Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church Evanston.
Proceedings reveal Caudill’s reported refusal of appointment under B. B. Chambers and Fourney’s pledge to back Caudill while not opposing Hart sog. The board also discusses O P A actions on a new two room building at Harper Heieluts school and salary increases for technical and industrial teachers to county wide levels. Teresa Dunklow granted five months leave. James M. Brown to enter armed forces. Several teachers appointed to fill leaves.
The War Department reports American casualties in Salerno up to September 15 total 3,497 killed, wounded and missing. The period includes September 16 counterattacks and overlaps with German claims of 8,000 to 10,000 American deaths and equal captures. Roosevelt cited Sicily losses totaling 31,158 for American, British and Canadian forces.
A major blaze in Ashland caused by a derailed east-bound oil car damaged the Eagle Rubber Co Erie railroad freight warehouse and Lafayete cab, with losses estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Fire followed 23 cars leaving the rails at Cottage Street crossing, after an oil car struck a parked automobile. The roof of Evie's passenger station, recently repaired, was also damaged. Cause of derailment not yet determined. Meanwhile, Ashland schools announced several teacher appointments and transfers across multiple campuses.
In Los Angeles a government push seeks to end a crippling walkout by Pacific Electric railway train crews affecting 46 war industries. Major Shea presented a settlement proposal to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. leaders called the talks stalemated though viewed as helpful. The union plans a mass meeting at 9 p.m. Pacific war time to decide next steps while wage talks linger.
Lt Col Frank Capra of the Army Signal Corps faulted Hollywood for often making flag waving wartime pictures. He attributed deficiencies to ignorance and noted plans for a sequel The Battle for Britain retitled The Battle for Russia using Russian and German films, plus a Tunisia epic Operation Algeria in progress.
First Lieutenant Varney O. Cling of Pineville earned the Silver Star for air force valor in England. A former high school principal, he survived two Flying Fortresses shot down and bailed out from 4 000 feet to avoid landing in land. He steered the plane to sea and saved lives before parachuting to safety.
Scott School raises bond funds with 355.40 in sales, 129 students purchasing 115.35. Principal Robert R. Carroll notes June Cooper, son of Mr and Mrs A Z Cooper, earned a special faculty award. James Howard, a sixth grader, took second in a $18.75 stamp book contest. Weekly awards will honor top students and classes.
A Hamburg paper quotes Dr. Adolf Halfeld saying Italy’s capitulation forced a drastic retreat to shorten the eastern Russian front. He argues Allied gains followed Italy’s armistice and that German and political shifts were needed because Vittorio Emanuele III sided with the Axis.
Seaman Ralph Hensley of the United States Navy on a seven day leave visits his father Grant Hensley in Deland Florida during his time ashore from active duty.
Corine Ars George Hollins and son Jimmy Darrell return home after visiting Aris Hollins sisters Miss Alexie Bonar and Miss Frankie Bonar of Washington D C.
A short consumer notice explains using Air Cet Penetro Nose Drops only as directed to relieve nasal congestion. It emphasizes avoiding improper use and cautions readers to follow label instructions for safe administration.
Oceana Baptist Church Missionary Society nominated officers Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Raymond Cook. They will be elected October 24 at the next meeting after a program including readings and hymns. The circle also donated 40 toward the church debt. Later a wartime defense note lists increases in anti aircraft artillery firepower bomb size and tank speed since the last war.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.