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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1940

Page

5

Indicted Magnate Skouras Faces Bribery Case in NY

George P. Skouras and his two brothers, controlling a major theatre chain, are indicted in a New York federal court on bribery charges. Federal Judge Manton, now in prison, is linked to the case. Kimi, a Japanese film star, reports persecution and a travel case involving Japan and the United States. Central Press notes Henry A. Wallace addresses 10,000 in Des Moines as Democratic VP nominee, calling Republicans appeasers and urging Curb Hitler.

George P. Skouras New York Manton Kimi Japan West Coast Central Press Henry A. Wallace Des Moines Roosevelt Hitler Washington Wallace

Overseas to Wed British Actress Lee Anderson

Dramatic actress Lee Anderson sails from overseas to New York for marriage to Eugene F. Suter, a hairdresser. She arrives after leaving the war zone, carried by Cupid as she begins a new life in America.

Lee Anderson New York America Eugene F. Suter

Beauty queen Virginia Martin wins Akron contest

Judges named Virginia Martin too beautiful and crowned her first prize at an Akron beauty show. Her string of local titles has sparked whispers of a boycott by other contestants due to her many wins.

Akron Ohio Virginia Martin Virginia

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