Grafton Mayor Candidates Show Varied Backgrounds
A local editorial weighs mayoral contenders Charles King and Willhide previous service in city and county roles. King, a longtime resident since 1886 and former school and business leader, seeks continued governance. Willhide, with limited political history, runs family marble works and a theater shift, while a dark horse, Lockard, edits the Grafton News and questions city policy.
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Charles
King
Grafton
Taylor County Board of Education
Willhide
Grafton Granite and Marble Works
Lockard
Wiliie
Grafton News
Martinsburg High School
Murder in Style at the Penguin Club
A mysterious assassin kills Syria Verne at a social setting linked to the Penguin Club. The evening features old friends, models, and a high society entourage including Ellen, Argus, and Roger Flagg. The investigation unfolds as police probe relationships and a busy model agency scene.
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Syria
Verne
P Steele
Sevective
Penguin Club Weere
Ellen ‘Artis
Sturgis
Bill Caystake
Playboy
Dorry
Elen
Argus
Ellen Dorry
Flagg
Eilen
Seder
Chew
Pierre
Thuy
Lab 3
Rae Cenaers
Aldo
Utena
Ellen
Igus
Altho
Grafton Hospital Fate and City finances debated in editorial
The editorial condemns Willhide for dodging the hospital issue and critiques his grasp of city finance. It cites the hospital’s funding delays, the need for RFC approval, and a $160000 shortfall. It argues the current finance commissioner and the state auditor provide a fuller picture, while noting street cleaning and garbage truck issues.
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Ynaay
Grafton City Hospital
Grafton
Willhide
RFC
State Tax Commissioner
Newcome
Democrat
Finance Commissioner
John Knotts
Mr. Willhide
Sibuary
Ford
Pittsburgh
The Heritage of Spain reviewed in literary guide
Nicholson B. Adams offers a general introduction to the Spanish mind and tradition in The Heritage of Spain. The trade book aims for classroom use, presenting taste and knowledge, noting Spain’s pride and diverse regions while warning against centrifugal tendencies in organizations and society.
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Spain
Nicholson B. Adams
Holt
Bae Nighélson B. Adams
Andy
Fito
Grand Canyon
Adamas
Chairman Dies Dives Into Campaign Smear Fight
The chairman vows to rebut William Winchell’s charges in a committee probe. He says his time is spent answering false statements and may call Winchell, though the columnist might not be allowed to testify.
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Wilthide
Dies
Winchell
Adams
Spain
Toledo
Miami Beach
Spotlight and Boston Symphony Play Sat Schedule Swap
Spotlight Bands linked with the Boston Symphony on the upcoming Saturday night hour and a half program. Louis Armstrong conducts Spotlight Band with Lily Pons as soloist. war workers sponsor the hookup and host the event.
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War Workers of the
Symphony Sponisor
Spotlight Band
Louis Armstrong
Gutst Con Kostelanetz
Lily Pons
We the People
CBS
Taylor Henry
Vichy
Germany
Cedric Hardwicke
Hall of Fame
Jerry Brondneta
New York
NBC
Lionel Barrymore
Mayor
Bob Hawk
Groucho Marx
Sinatra
Jessica Dragonette
Boston Symphony
Army Service Forces
Annual Relays at Chicago Station Open Tonight
Chicago station hosts the eighth annual relays at Chicago Stadium as about 180 top track and field stars compete. Led by Gil Dodds who recented set the world indoor mile record, and Ens Cornelius Warmerdam, the meet features champions from AAU, Big Ten, Notre Dame, Marquette, and other schools, with battles in sprints and distance events expected.
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Bucky O’connor
Chicago
Wamterdam
Whight
Herbert Thompson
Ed Connellet
New York
Candy Claude
Buddy" Xoune
Mimois
Yara
James Herbert
Tew
York
Michigan
Bob Uier
Les Eisenhart
Columbus
Ohio
Hurner
Wage talks hinge on War Labor Board ruling says union
A conference discussion yesterday touched on wage negotiations with the United Steel Workers pressing for raises that would breach current restraints. The War Labor Board said the matter rested with the White House, placing the decision in higher hands as talks continued.
Beau Jack Dominates Davis In 10 Round Victory
Augusta’s Beau Jack outslugged Al Davis in a swift 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Davis’s early flurry faded as Jack adjusted his stance and pressed the pace, earning praise from promoter Mike Jacobs. Gate receipts topped $947,477 with 18,96 fans attending.
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Fritz Howell
New York
Beau Jack
Augusta
Istic
al Davis
Brooklyn
Mike Jacobs
Red Cross
Joe Lewis
Icha
Black
Georgia
Davis
Beau
Buster Beaupre
Bob Montgomery
Corey
Montgomery Ie
Streamliner Tax Bill Forecasts Higher Treasury Revenue
The measure would add about 20 million dollars annually to the treasury after exemptions and rate changes, while not altering the revenue tied to stamps or partial payments due April 15 on 1944 income. If revenue falls short, the bill would adjust accordingly.
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Treasury
Glider raid gears up for new Allied assault in Burma
Aircraft engineers prepared equipment and a bombing plan to support a new thrust by American air forces based in India against Japanese supply lines in Burma. The operation aimed to destroy a fifth of enemy air power and strengthen ground advances along the strip with rapid aircraft movements every 47 seconds.
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Cassino
New Zealand
Focke-Wolfs
Anzio
Gert
Tcan
Tavaaio
Americas Air Base
Thdia
Imaén Ai
Neitiy
Ain
Stronath
Burma
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