Cooperation In Probing Faces Government Resistance
A special House Committee led by Rep. Cox refuses access to naval and wartime documents. The FCC challenges the inquiry alleging prejudice against Cox. Clifford Durr seeks Cox’s replacement after alleging improper funding links. Forrestal and Patterson echo the President opposing naval officer appearances and document delivery.
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House
Rep
Cox
D-Ga
FCC
Cliford J. Durr
Commission
Georgia
Robert P. Patterson
James V. Forrestal
Secretary of Navy
Forrestal
United States
Patterso
Simr
Prisoner Wanted In Clarke Freed Through Error
Allegheny county authorities in Pittsburgh released Robert Randolph alias Lee Randolph colored in error. He is wanted at Berryville for a robbery committed years ago. He had been arrested in a violation of a public law.
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Pittsburgh
Robert Randolph
Lee Randolph
Berryville
Robery
Missionary couple to depart for West Africa posting
The Shirleys, a minister and pastor's wife, plan to leave Winchester after July 15 to fulfill speaking engagements before heading to a British West African field near the equator five degrees north. The assignment, in a city south of Dakar, reflects wartime staffing strains and ongoing challenges in Carrvine.
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City
Shirley
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Shenan College
Dayton
Bridgewater College
Bonebrake
Bridgewater
Mt. Horab
W. H. Adams
Indiana Central College
Sapolis
Equator
Dakar
Carrvine
Winchester
West Africa
Submarine War Toll Reaches 283 Ships Sunk or Damaged
U S submarines in the Pacific have sunk or damaged 283 Japanese ships since Pearl Harbor. Since June 1, 2003 ships including transports and tankers have been struck, with 200 sunk, 29 probably sunk, and 54 damaged.
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Washington
U. S
Pacific
Japan
Navy
Knox
Pearl Harbor
Five Firemen Die as Chicago Factory Blaze Rages
Five firemen were confirmed dead and two others trapped as a four story office factory building collapsed in Chicago. Fire Commissioner Corrigan named the victims Acting Battalion Chief Arthur Barcal Lieut Edward J Moffett Captain Henry Worthman and Firemen Harry Weiner and Thomas McCarthy. Capt Matthew McDonough and Fireman Joseph L Strenske remained trapped while Richard J Jablonski was rescued and hospitalized.
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Michael Corrigan
Arthur Barcal
Edward J. Moffett
Henry Worthman
Harry Weiner
Thomas McCarthy
Matthew McDonough
Joseph L. Strenske
Richard J. Jablonski
President weighs sanctions on unions and firms
The president described Montgomery Ward and Company signing a labor contract after government pressure, citing authority to seize firms but doubting such power for Lewis United Mine Workers. He hinted at anti strike law sections and suggested press review of the first eight sections.
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Montgomery Ward and Company
Answers to the Daily Quiz
The page lists quiz corrections with several items: Khyber Pass, Codicil, Lieutenant Commander, the Nina Pinta and Santa Maria, a confirmation marked Yes and a note referencing Barclay of Liberia, and a line about the first year.
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Khyber Pass
Nina
Pinta
Santa
Awe See Barclay
Liberia
Tire Inspection Calendar Detailing Holder Schedules
A compact calendar lists inspection windows for tire bookholders. A and B holders have set deadlines before late September and late October, with a general rule for all within 60 days from the last inspection.
Helena Sank 4 Jap Ships Before She Went Down
At a South Pacific invasion base on July 6 the cruiser Helena sunk at least two Japanese cruisers and two destroyers in Kula Gulf before going down with colors flying. Allied forces claimed a decisive naval victory as nine enemy ships were lost and the Helena’s final blow was confirmed by International News photographer Alan Jackson aboard.
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South Pacific
Helena
Kula Gulf
New Georgia Island
Kolombangara
Hirohito
Alan Jackson
Oakland
Calif
May Step Up Air War Any Moment
London broadcasts quote Sir Stafford Cripps urging aircraft workers to maximize production and end absenteeism as Britain readies a potentially intensified air war against Axis powers. He cautioned that heavy casualties are possible but emphasized that the strongest air effort could limit losses and surpass past records.
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London
Stafford Cripps
Europe
Pacific
Cripps
BBC
Congress Will Have Much To Do This September
President Roosevelt said Congress has a lot to do when it returns in September and offered no comment on the subsidy issue. He noted employment planning was being studied and aimed for orderly procedure and policy, backing executive support for planning. Congress earlier wiped out the National Resources Planning Board by funds.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Executive Branch
National Resources Planning Board
Goebbels Insrects Cologne Damage Minister of
In a terse dispatch the Cologne damage incident draws attention to ministerial actions amid security concerns. Authorities report limited casualties as investigations focus on weaponry and the aftermath across the city.
Suspects Black Market In Gasoline At Alexandria
RICHMOND VA July 9 William C King chief OPA investigator for the Richmond district said one agent had been in Alexandria for several days to probe reports of black market T gasoline ration coupons. Alexandria officials reported a flood of five gallon T coupons with stations taking blocks and promising delivery after July 25. King noted a prior Alexandria issue when first quarter T coupons expired in March and sent an investigator in advance of the deadline.
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Richmond
William C. King
OPA
Alexandria
Douglas
The
King
Wages Discussed Back and Forth
President Roosevelt indicated the eight cent wage increase for about a million non operating railroad workers remains under discussion. He did not expect a move until the next emergency board recommendations, while economic stabilization director Fred M. Vinson rejected the proposal and urged drastic modification.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Fred M. Vinson
Hope To Clear Death Mystery
Nassau Bahamas July 9. A cryptic note on a death mystery hints at a potential breakthrough, with authorities and investigators pursuing new leads. Details remain scarce as officials promise updates on the case.
Governor moves to reconsider truck tax after wartime suspension
Governor Darden announced plans to reconvene the State Reciprocity Board to revisit the two percent gross receipts tax on out-of-state truck carriers. A report from the highway department said trucking lines, especially from North Carolina, violated Virginia weight limits. The tax had been suspended during the war at trucking interests' urging, but the governor pressed for compliance to preserve roads and aid wartime transportation.
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Richmond
Darden
State Reciprocity Board
Highway Department
North Carolina
Virginia
DDT
Joseph B. Eastman
Commonwealth
Editor Accused Of Serving Japan As A Paid Agent
Frederick Heizer Wright a 40 year old New York Daily News copy editor pleaded innocent in federal court to an indictment charging he acted as a paid agent for the Japanese government for a decade before Pearl Harbor. Bail set at 5000 dollars. trial August 9.
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New York
Frederick Heizer Wright
New York Daily News
Pearl Harbor
State Department
John W. Clancy
Wright
U. S
Howard F. Corcoran
Sylvia J. Mollo
Daily News
Mollo
Fresh Japanese Incidents in Chinese Front This Year
Chinese and Japanese forces clash as Japan starts a new phase of hostilities in the Taihheng mountains near Shen and Henan provinces. The high command reports intensified fighting and Chinese positions under pressure after initial Japanese advances.
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Chungking
Taihheng
Shen
Henan
Farm Work Is War Work Help Provide For Victory
Farm labor drives wartime output as citizens rally to support victory. Public service program urges residents to join efforts, contribute time and resources, and back national production through organized farm tasks and community action.
Cologne Bombing Raid Reports Heavy Luftwaffe Losses
The RA.A.F. resumed nightly operations over Germany with a heavy attack on Cologne, the Rhineland industrial center. Eight bombers were reported lost, mines were laid, and British fighters attacked France and northwest Germany. A daylight sweep followed across northern France. Cologne has been bombed 119 times, with previous strikes on June 28 and last Saturday.
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London
RA. A. F
Germany
Rhineland
Cologne
Air Ministry
France
Britain
RAF
Clarke Soldier Freed By Yanks After Nazi Capture
Pfc. Donald A. Chapman of Berryville was captured by Germans in North Africa and recaptured by his unit during the final United Nations drive in Tunisia. He was reported missing May 7, and a May 15 letter was followed by a June 7 cable. He had fought in Africa since arriving with the first American troops last November.
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Donald A. Chapman
Berryville
North Africa
United Nations
Tunisia
Chapman
Africa
Bombardment sweeps Sicily as Axis air losses rise
Allied raids across Sicily blasted aircraft nests above Gerbini and hit Catania Comiso Sciacca and Capo Passero with day and night attacks. US Ninth Air Force Liberators dropped 250 000 pounds of explosives on Catania destroying rail yards stations and storage facilities while claiming 21 Axis fighters shot down and several planes damaged. Casualties in Catania totaled 81 killed 209 injured with fires and destruction across the city.
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Sicily
Gerbini
Catania
Comiso
Sciacca
Cap Passero
Valletta
Middle East
Cairo
U. S. Ninth Air Force
United States
High Command
Ninth Air Force Liberators
Gerbinia
Africa
Race receipts turned to charity funds in West Virginia
Charles Town track disburses from racing receipts totaling 33 196 29 to the National War Fund and eight West Virginia institutions. The National War Fund received 16 648 14. several charities including Camp See, Child Center, Morris Memorial Hospital, Charles Town General Hospital, and Monongahela County TB group share 1 977 18 each. West Virginia Station for Crippled Children at Berkeley Springs got 3 329 63. Kings Daughters Hospital Martinsburg and City Hospital Martinsburg each received 1 664 81.
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Charles Town
W. Va
National Fund
West Table
J. J. Boyle
ER. Club 4
National War Fund
Esie Camp See
Childrens H Pelety Ay Chivia
Charleston
Morris Memorial Hospital
Milton
Charles ‘Town General Hospital
Eastmont
West Virginia
Berkeley Springs
King’s Daughters Hospital
Martinsburg
City Hospital
Boyle
Officers Installed as Rotary Club Names New Leadership
The Rotary Club installed its new slate of officers including H. G. Brown as president Carl Honeycutt as vice president J S treasurer and G. B. man Clifford Grim and Andrew J. Bowen named to roles.
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Rotary Club
H. G. Brown
Carl Honeycutt
Man
Clifford Grim
Andrew J. Bowen
Federation Questions Radio Board Authority
James C. Petrilo of the American Federation of Musicians questioned the board's authority to impose an order affecting musicians. He argued the measure would amount to involuntary servitude and limit musicians' right to work.
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Washington
James C. Petrilio
American Federation of Musicians
Radio
Miners Break Picket Lines Amid Fayette County Turmoil
Local President Rayner voiced pride as miners forced through pickets at the Ralph mine while about 75 pickets, including six women, confronted state police. Some 175 men joined work at Prick's Red Lion and Colonial mines, reducing Fayette county output to 18 000 tons from 41 000.
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Rayner
The
Ibe
Ralph Mine
Prick
Red Lion
Colonial
Frick Company
Fayette County
Miss Racey 27 Dies Rites Planned Saturday
Florence Marie Racey 27 died at Memorial Hospital after illness. She is survived by her father and six brothers including Robert Lee Racey Raymond B Racey U S Army Wil mington Cal Paul Albin Racey Richard M Racey Walter A Racey and Howard R Racey. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon from John H Enders Funeral Home with Rev E D Vaughan officiating. Interment will be in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville.
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Florence Marie Racey
Memorial Hospital
Aura
Was & Baughee
Romney
John H. Enders
Rev. E. D. Vaughan
Green Hill Cemetery
Berryville
Bible Classes To Meet Jointly This Summer
The Dr Frank T McFaden Bible Class of the Presbyterian Church will join the Open Door Bible Class in their room for July and August The Rev Alfred W Eppard teaches in July and W W Glass in August Sessions begin at 945 am with hoped for rising attendance and enjoyable discussions and music Every one is warmly welcomed
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Frank T. McFaden
The
Presbyterian Church
Alfred W. Eppard
W. W. Glass
Robert White to Operate Sheep Dipping Vat in Opequon
County agent Stine announced the portable dipping vat will be run this year by Robert White of Opequon. Farmers seeking tick and parasite control should contact Mr. White or notify the county agent. The practice reportedly adds at least one pound to wool, boosting net returns with current wool prices.
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Stine
Robert White
Opequon
Mr. White
France plans 300000 strong expeditionary force for Europe
Giraud said French forces in Tunisia lost 15 000 of 70 000 troops but will soon fight better with promised equipment from Roosevelt. He cited 75 000 men currently armed and projected a French expeditionary corps of 300 000 for Europe, not counting colonial defense forces.
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Tunisia
North Africa
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Dixie) Davis
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