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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1942

Page

7

Ginger May Play New Werder Film as Louella 0

Hollywood report outlines Ernst Lubitsch planned directing Irene Dunne in Lady in Ermine after his Fox project. Ginger Rogers linked to Women's Wear with Billy Wilder and Charlie Brackett. Hal Roach to cast Rosemary for Prairie Chicken and Miss America 1941 plans.

Ginger New Werder Louella Parsons Hollywood INS Ernst Lubitsch Irene Dunne Ernest Irene Mervyn Leroys Ernst Puck Sincerene 20Th Century-Fox Warners Trene Wil Ginger Rogers Billy Walder Wilder Charlie Brackett Brackets Hal Roach America Jimmie Rogers Hal Rosemary Planche Hollywood Atlantic City

Ex Canadian Air Force Flier Visits Local Family

Ensign Joan Franklin Hann formerly of the Royal Canadian Air Force is listed as a visitor staying with Mr and Mrs F Hann at 408 Sixth Street. He is described as a guest of his parents in the local notice.

Joan Franklin Hann Royal Canadian Air Force F. Hann Sixth Street

Radio Log and Program Schedule Highlights

A dense listing of radio broadcasts and station programming across WGOEF NBG AG 1490 and affiliated networks. The schedule includes news, music, dramas, and variety shows with multiple time slots, entertainers, and features such as Navy Band, Amos and Andy sketches, Treasury Star Parade, World War updates, and children's segments.

Wgoef Nbg AG Liebert Matthews National Farm & Home Bunkhage Lopee Orchestra Bovshida Brescott Prnsente Marely Clap Matinen Rees Today Tak Raltenborn Dewey J. Kubas Uncle Walters Basin Street Chambers Cab Calloway Author’s Playhouse Nens Kiloeveless Powaran Union Chice Martin Ric Gare Morovik News Tis—Carrect Snuff Vaneties Pbc Cap Andy Maly Almanse US Esso al News of the World Radio Dot Melve Graham Nev Marvey Radin Dol Smokey Bright Horizons Jenny Kate Senich Snewas Palm Life Vig LderRond Youne Malone Joyer Jordan Linda MIT Woman Betty Baba W. Va Parker Sones Koebblers Amos Glen Miller Brewster Boy Treasury Star Parade Elmer Davis Newn W—Ransome Sherman M Carlton Hauck Grech Vern Bartonson Edward R Murrows Judilte Boe Ya5 Scattergood Baines Cks Midnight Mds Lone Ranger Ted Husing Navy Abcred Hedda Hopper Cbs Ibs Waring Amos and Andy Paton Liwssic World War Browdtas Bhie Orew Johnson Mbs Crebns Man Advenaures Qi Kid Olue Nebros Eddy Cones Sores Vbr Ned Iit Bayar Pie Casey Paul Lavalore Blue Heiter Muteal Destries Autorney Ransom Streit Han Havardecks John Boughes World News Broadcasting Blue Dean Acd

Parable on War Ethical Dilemmas and Accountability

The piece argues against private bias during war and urges unity on absolutes in decision making. It questions individual motives behind actions like bombing and the Bridges case, stressing that temporary choices cannot justify tampering with fundamental justice. It contrasts conscience with collective duty in crisis.

Mr. Eneddie

Retired Officers Enter Army of the United States

The piece notes many retired regular army officers joining the new army of the United States including James E. Fechet who shifts from major general to colonel. Fechet calls Glassford to confirm his promotion and learns his son is nearing lieutenant colonel as well, with Fechet deciding to advance him promptly.

Army of United States James E. Fechet Air Corps Fechet Glassford

Brotherton Calls for Flag Day Unity in Charleston Area

W T Brotherton director of civilian defense in Kanaona county urged Charleston area groups to observe Flag Day June 14 as a wartime tribute to the United Nations. He asked veterans groups relief societies clubs unions and civil defense to join a community observance with flags from America and 26 nations on display.

W. T. Brotherton Kanaona County Charleston United Nations U. S.S Brotherton United States Eomimon

U S and China Sign Mutual Help Pact

The United States and China signed a reciprocal aid pact to aid in the war against the Axis. The agreement mirrors the British lend lease terms and aims to promote mutual economic relations without burdening commerce.

Washington United States China T. V. Soong Hull Great Britain Russia Maxim Litvinov Britain Ghina

West Virginia records May traffic toll of 25 deaths

West Virginia reported 25 traffic fatalities in May, the lowest monthly toll since April 18, 1940. The five month total reached 160, down from 180 in 1947, with March at 16 deaths and April at 41 while May 1947 total was 29.

Virginia State Police Accident Prevention Bureau

Ghenit Court Jurors Fail to Reach Verdict

A trial in Charleston pitted Mrs. Helen C Kuykendall executrix of George C Kuykendall against Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea company. Jurors failed to reach a verdict and the case was dismissed from court.

Ghenit Ausrgni Helen C. Kuykendall Charleston George C, Idall

The Outpost and American Views in England

A London news letter quoted by Americans in England cites a debate on American culture. It groups Britons’ views into four brackets and questions the stereotype of American gangster cities. The writer notes a misinterpretation of Damon Runyon speech and cites a supposed stat on U S city life and Gideon Bible sales.

Kuryornese Ano Anus Leiter Outpost London England Ariety Citizone Damon Runyon Chew Group I

Weather, deportation orders, and a Glassford family link

The article sketches a political and military thread across families. It notes an order of deportation issued by Robert Jackson on the eve of the last presidential election and contrasts a Yonkers resident with Browder's wife, who remains unthreatened. It then traces Glassford clan ties to Admiral William Glassford and a weather bureau ancestor, ending with a wartime weather miscue and a decision to return to action.

Browders Robert Jackson Yonkers Glassford Vicr William Glassford U. S Southwest Pacific U.S. Weather Bureau Washington Grover Cleveland White House

Officials Assert They Feared Harm to Jehovahs Witnesses

Former Richwood police chief Callett and deputy testified in federal court that they did not release nine Jehovahs Witnesses out of fear of harm from a mob. They faced charges of conspiring to give castor oil and drive the men from Richwood on June 24, 1948, with witnesses recounting a tense scene at the city limits and Legion involvement.

Catlett Richwood Yesterder Imu Callett Fone Stewart Mets Legion American Legion Dany Herold Summersville Nicholas County Nicholas County Grand Jury Haiti

Tortilla Flas and Classics Dominate Theaters

Theaters showcase Tortilla Flash with Spencer Trey Hedy Lamarr John Gare field and Franks Morgen plus My Favorite Blonde with Bob Hope and Madeleine Carroll. March of Time India in the Crisis Virginian In This Our Life headlined by Bette Davis Olivia de Havilland George Brent Charles Coburn.

Spencer Trey Hedy Lamarr John Garefield Franks Morgen Pete Smith Mearse Bob Hope Madeleine Carrol India Bette Davis Olivia DeHavilland George Brent Charles Cobun Barbara Stanwyck Henry Fonda Boston Chester Motfis Harriet Hilliard Fred Astaire Rute Hayeworth Town Lloyd Nolin Conestance Moore Custer Arne Shirley Sergeant Mulligan Nat Pendinton Dorothy Lamon Jackie Cooper Greenbrier Monty Woolley Jack Oakie Linda Darnell John Sutton Lynn Earl Liz Grace Hayes Rialto Lloyd Nolan Mary Beth Hughes Kay Francis Walter Huston Kanawha Players Mr. and Mrs. North Owen Davis Jack Louise Maurice Shrine Mosque

West Virginians Receive Army Promotions and Commissions

The Gazette reports multiple West Virginia natives receiving promotions or commissions. Ralph K. Dunnevant of 1127 Edgewood Drive becomes a second lieutenant in the Army Air Corps and heads to Keesler Field, Biloxi. Clark R. Morgan Jr. of 1427 Bee Street, recently commissioned as second lieutenant, attends six weeks of training at Miami Beach. Sgt. John J. Wimon of 127 Oakwood Road joins Army Air Force officer candidate school at Miami Beach awaiting commission and assignment. William M. Stutler, formerly of Charleston, now at Foster Field in Texas, is promoted to sergeant and posted to the public relations office. Harry J. Ranges of St Albans is promoted from technician fifth grade to corporal.

West Miami Beach Fla John J. Wimon Ethel B. Wimon Oakwood Road Army Air Forcer School William M. Stutler Charleston Fosterfield Victoria Tex 4Ramcraman Harry J. Ranges James Ranges St. Albans

New Uniforms for Navy Nurses Adopted at Draft

Washington June 2 6 Navy nurses will wear new uniforms funded by themselves. Commander Sue Danger, head of the Navy nurse corps, says the changes improve identification and resemble regular officers with caps patterned after British sailors. Total cost borne by nurses about 150, 000 dollars. Admiral Joseph M Reeves, 50, retired, noted the shift in attire.

Washington Insi— Navy Sue Danger Navy Nurse's Corps Navy Joseph M. Reeves

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