Regulation Of Coal Industry Revival Debated In Congress
Federal regulation of the coal industry tied to the expiring Guffey act prompts lawmakers from major coal states to predict a revival under a new name. Senators Guffey and Randolph argue federal oversight supports stable costs, prevents bankruptcies, and safeguards against supply shocks seen since World War I.
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Saratoga Special Distinctive Race Preview
New York August 7 The Saratoga Special to be run today on the Belmont course is notable for awarding the entire purse to the winner. Top contenders include Hottest as favorite in the six furlong dash for two year olds and Cocopet the $900 bargain adding $21 375 to Mrs William 8 ish bankroll. No 2 favorite is Mrs Ames from Henry Lustig’s stable.
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Ames
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Germans Move Civilians From Smolensk Region
Moscow dispatch reports German forces conducting a general civilian evacuation from the Smolensk region about 220 miles west of Moscow. The initiative includes moving people westward and removing metal and other potential war materials, even roof tin, per Russian guerrilla sources.
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Smolensk
Yartsevo
Righting of Big Vessel Begins Salvage Operation
The U S La Payette formerly the French liner Normandie began a world biggest salvage righting operation announced by the Third Naval District. Workers started raising the sunken hull of the queen of the seas, which burned and sank on February 9 1942, with careful calculations guiding the process as the vast hull is prepared for restoration.
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Normandie
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Cir-Galvage
Norfolk Ponders Booze Situation
Norfolk officials discuss liquor control improvements including service men focus, more distribution points, higher pay for staff, smaller bottle sizes, and mail order options. The week’s supply covered seven stores briefly, with stock uptime attributed to better warehouse inventory after the governor’s fact finding commission appointment.
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Aiken Urges Support Prices to Halt Food Cost Rise
Senator Aiken proposes government support prices tied to production cost to boost major farm commodities after pota to and pork gains. He cites fixed prices for potatoes and pork as proof and argues stable profits would curb price spikes and wage demands by labor.
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For Sale Two Motorcycles and One Bicycle
Winchester Credit Corp lists two motorcycles and one adult bicycle for sale. Item numbers 8 7 1p 21 appear in the notice.
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Winchester Credit Corp
Allied Strategy Outlined by Navy Leader King
Admiral Ernest J. King outlined a World War II Allied strategy emphasizing using Russia’s manpower, shipping munitions to aid the Soviet front, and keeping China in the war to pressure Japan. He spoke from the Navy Department on the Guadalcanal anniversary, noting China’s crucial role and the need to sustain aid despite supply difficulties.
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Hitler Officials Discuss Their Course In Future
London reports from the International Information Bureau say Berlin discusses a rising crisis with important military and political talks at the Fuehrer’s headquarters. German fear grows over possible air raids and a potential military coup alongside sightings of top Nazis in uniform at the scene.
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Virginia Faces Worst Farm Shortage Since 1930
Richmond August 7. Virginia crops suffer drought as Dr. H N Young’s wartime production report warns of a grim agricultural outlook. Livestock and poultry feed shortages, a critical farm labor situation, and possible downward acreage revisions mark the 1943-44 outlook for Virginia farms.
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Churchmen Lament Moral Decline
The Virginia Baptist Assembly meeting at Massanetta Springs passed a resolution calling attention to a perceived rise in moral decline. The document urges reflection and action from church leaders amid concerns over societal changes.
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Virginia Baptist Assembly
World At War Highlights From The Front
Field dispatches report Troina fell after heavy artillery in Sicily, cracking German defenses on Mt Etna's western flank. Red Armies advance along a 44 mile front near Kharkov, capturing 70 villages and threatening six miles of gains. Allied air power claims dominance in China and Bougainville as Halsey pledges action toward Japan. Germany presses Hungary control amid plans to move troops toward Greece.
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War Into Japan Promised After South Pacific Battle
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. marked the first anniversary of the South Pacific battle by pledging to carry the war into Japan. He said the United States will destroy the enemy and push the campaign to become the battle of Japan with ultimate victory in sight.
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Japan
Halsey
Naaval
Levies of First World War May Be Invoked Again
Congressmen seek new taxes to finance the war and scan 1918 revenue act levies including duties on knives daggers brass knuckles and other items. The piece notes potential reimposition of excises once used in World War I.
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Washington
Allied forces crack Sicilian stronghold Troina in major push
Allied forces in North Africa report American First Division troops stormed the mountain fortress town of Troina Sicily and captured 125000 Axis prisoners as Biancavilla surrendered to British Eighth Army. Troina's fall dislodges German lines while Messina endured a heavy aerial assault.
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Allies strike at Japanese bases in Pacific air battles
Allied forces report strong air attacks on Japanese bases as Munda falls. In a Bougainville engagement 16 American planes faced 30 Zero fighters, downing seven with one loss. Bomber sorties targeted Rekata Bay on Santa Isabel and supply routes near Salamaua to pressure the garrison.
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A praying mantis was brought into The Star office today by Norman Harman who said he found four on the Deven waion at Baker's Drug.
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Norman Harman
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