Grafton voters to decide on hospital bond issue
Mayor C O King and City Attorney John K Burdett travel to Charleston to file plans for the Grafton hospital bond election. An RFC loan of 160000 will back the project with a 25 year repayment, funding a new hospital building expected within ten months. The July 28 vote would authorize adding 40000 to the city budget over three years and potential tax implications.
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C. O. King
John K. Burdett
Grafton
Charleston
Burdett
Grafton City Hospital Board
War strategy in 1943 Allied unity and Russian resistance
The article outlines Allied plans for a 1943 push against the axis from multiple fronts. It highlights the Russian resistance as a pivotal factor, noting officials’ optimism about Soviet fighting spirit and the possible impact on Allied operations led by Churchill’s positive outlook.
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Europe
United Nations
Germany
Churchill
Allied and Axis War Developments in Europe and Pacific
The report notes intensified Allied and American planning for a European theater and growing weapons production while Germany pushes in Kharkov and Sevastopol. Japan is thwarted in the Pacific with heavy losses as Soviet claims of Axis gains near Oskol surface. The text highlights strategic moves, production challenges, and ongoing frontline battles shaping 1943 prospects.
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Roosevelt
Egypt
Europe
Germany
Britain
Japan
Aleutians
Pacific
Berlin
Kharkov
Red Army
Sevastopol
May Efforts Continue Amid Production Shortages
President urges Americans not to be overconfident as production figures show gains. He warns that serious shortages in raw materials loom and require constant government and industry attention. Anglo American war strategy talks proceed with Russian officials and experts noted as participants from the outset.
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White House
Stephen Early
Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush to Premiere at Dixie Theatre
The Dixie Theatre hosts a gala premiere Sunday for Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush featuring the Oceana Roll dance performed with two forks on a tablecloth. The scene is praised for its pantomime and poignant humor as Chaplin portrays the Little Tramp dreaming of his beloved.
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Charlie Chaplin
Dixie Theatre
Charlie
Unseen Enemy at Opera House Promises Suspenseful Spy Drama
Universal presents Unseen Enemy at the Opera House with Leo Carrillo Andy Devine Irene Hervey and Don Terry as leading cast. Hervey stars in a significant role opposite Terry as a Canadian intelligence operative who uses impersonation to thwart a nefarious plot to unleash a sea raider on American ships.
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Universal
Opera House
Leo Carrillo
Andy Devine
Irene Hervey
Don Terry
Miss Hervey
Terry
Roxie Hart and Ginger Rogers Coming to Strand Theatre
Ginger Rogers returns to dramatic work in Roxie Hart the 20th Century Fox comedy set for Saturday at the Strand Theatre. The star began in Texas with a Charleston contest, rising to Broadway musical comedies before film work.
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Ginger Rogers
Roxie Hart
20Th Century- Fox
Strand Theatre
Texas
New Wine at Strand One Day With Tlena Massey
Tlena Massey co stars with Alan Curtis in Gloria Pictures New Wine shown at the Strand Theatre today only. Massey, from Budapest, began singing as a child in pig tails, later debuting in La Tosca in Vienna and singing Puccini and Wagner. She came to Hollywood after appearing in Empress Josephine. she plans farm life with Curtis after marriage. Police reported Delphia Lucille Williams, 44, found dead in Charleston area.
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Tlena Massey
Alan Curtis
Gloria Pictures
Strand Theatre
Budapest
Miss Massey
Vienna
Josephine
Hollywood
Tiana
Curtis
Jiv
Edmiston Seeks Reelection in Third West Virginia District
Rep. Andrew Edmiston of West Virginia announces his candidacy for reelection to the U S House from the third district. A member of the military affairs committee, he was first elected in 1933 and then reelected in 1934 1936 1938 and 1940. He is the first candidate to announce in the district.
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House of Representatives
West Virginia
Edmiston
House
Asthma or hay fever yields to BreatheEasy remedy
A scientific discovery sold with a money back guarantee offers a free home demonstration by Cecil Cottrill at Fowler Avenue Station 0 in Clarksburg. The ad invites readers to write or call for a demonstration and trial at no risk.
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Cecil Cottrill Fowler
Clarksburg
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Boeing Flying Fortress
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George R. Kindred
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Seattle
1943
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Upyans
Oskol
Donets
Don
Lee Bennett & Son
W. Main St
Ntu Stoll
Wun
Dixie
Carrillo
Ginger
Delphia Lucille “Williams
Cme
SWAN
Carolene
HEINZ
Erie
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Empire Market
West Main Street
Mill Creek
Washington
Andrew Edmiston
D.-W. Va
Natrobe ST
Grafton, W. VA
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