Hobart Rakes Sentenced to Five Years for Liquor Charges
Hobart Rakes once listed as a public enemy drew five years in Atlanta on liquor charges in federal court here yesterday. He pleaded guilty to two liquor violations, receiving three years on one count and two on the other, after previously seeking a pardon from James Damron. The case followed prior indictments and a long criminal record.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Atlanta
United States District Court
Alcatraz
George W. MecClintic
Rakes
James Damron
District For
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Mercer
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Mann
Bluefield
Meclina
Princeton
Brown
Hall
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Freeman
Short
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George Kerry Rotenberg
Dee Shanks
Northfork
Beeman
McDowell County
Chillicothe
Lawrence Turner Til- Prenk Sharper
Jack Dixon
Glen Rogers
Lewis
Andrew Gates
Holman A
Sion
Charlotte Lee
Estill McBride
Thmer Meadows
Sheph cDowell County
Te Louis Ward
David Lee Reed
Reed
Robert Meador
Reeds
Meador
The
Grand
West Virginia Weather Forecast Partly Cloudy With Storm Chance
A partly cloudy sky with isolated thunder is expected in the southern region. Friday and Saturday should be fair with little temperature change.
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West Virginia
Deaths and Funerals Mrs J Will Brown
Mrs J Will Brown of Bluefield died at City hospital Roanoke Thursday morning. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at her home 549 Woods Avenue Roanoke with burial in Roanoke. Miss Minnie Midkiff 56 a Matoaka resident died at home from a heart attack in Matoaka. Burial will be in Mt Olive cemetery near Lash. Pallbearers and flower bearers named in the Matoaka services conducted by Rev Hendricks.
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J. Will Brown
Bluefield
City Hospital
Roanoke
Woods Avenue
Minnie Midkiff
Matoaka
Miss Midkiff
Adden
Matoaka Leoneh
Pew
Mr. Hendricks
Mt. Olive Cemetery
Lash
Chariie Pierce
O. W. King
O. J. Garrett
Co. Mee
Lee Walls
J. O. Hylton
J. H. Davis
Asa Miller
Prisoner Transfer to New State Prison In Public Service Move
Charleston West Virginia June 22 The state road commission announced the transfer of its supervisor James P Tierney to direct enforcement and the new outdoor ad had charge of regulating for hire vehicles to the public service commission under the motor carrier act as amended by the last legislature.
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Charleston
W. Va
State Road Commission
James P. Tierney
Public Service Commission
Record Heat for Bluefield and Norton Virginia
A 90 degree day hit Bluefield with similar warmth across southern West Virginia. Temperatures peaked near 92 at Norton, Virginia as a relief front briefly cooled the area overnight.
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West Virginia
Norfolk and Western Railway
Norton
Koepler Opens North Carolina Coal Dealers Meeting
Mr Koepler addressed delegates noting no base of the coal business is dead. He praised research that yields new by products and called the association a Senate proposition for its exchange of ideas and united outlook.
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Koepler
England Gives Rulers Welcome on Return
Crowds line Trafalgar Square as King and Queen arrive in London to a hero’s welcome and a sea of flags from Britain and the United States. Spectators, many since dawn, cheer as MPs and peers glimpse the royal procession.
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Lambeth
Trafalgar Square
United States
George VI
Aviators Seek Record After 24 Hours Aloft
Springfield reporters note a group of aviators aims to set a new air record after completing 24 hours of flight at 1 40 p m Central Standard Time the second night aloft. Police across Japan report crime tied largely to unemployed men.
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Springfield
Aheah
Veterans of Foreign Wars Conclave Opens Today
The Veterans of Foreign Wars convention begins with a joint session and a packed program. Highlights include openings by department chaplain P J Burke, presentations by national and district officers, and a tour of a Pocahontas coal mine.
British Swatow naval actions threaten US interests
The Swatow port friction centers on American and British views of Japanese operations. Captain Yarnell reports the Chinese port’s handling of Americans, noting no planned diplomatic action while Japan’s moves are watched. 48 Americans, including four children and the American consul, are accounted for as safe per the state department.
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Swatow
Zane
Ata Sane O
United States
H. Yarnell
Pillsbury
Yarnell
Japan
Sn Sanden
Cnetew
State Department
Isadore and Mrs Cohen Return From Richmond Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Cohen have returned home after a week visiting Richmond Virginia.
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Isadore Cohen
Richmond, Va
Huge New Lending Scheme Proposed For Housing Agency
A proposed $800 million increase in borrowing authority for the United States Housing Authority is described as part of a bill in Congress. The article notes ongoing debate over expanding federal powers similar to farm security and railroad equipment agencies, with Democrats unsettled about support at this time.
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Farm Security Administration
United States Housing Authority
Congress
Intimacies With Rich Show Producer Revealed in Queens
A Queens interview reveals intimate ties with a prominent show producer. The account describes numerous relationships and mentions visits to local race tracks during the year in question.
Drowning of Clarence Maxey At Crozer Pond
Clarence Maxey, a Northfork high school graduate, drowned at Crozer Pond around 5 30 after entering the pool with friends August Copalo Howard Copalo and others. A companion retrieved his body. funeral services are set for Radford Church Moneta Sunday at 1 PM conducted by Rev. Mays.
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Beury
Clarence
August Copalo
Howard
Copalo
Northfork High School
McDowell County
Youth Killed in Bicycle Collision
A youth died after a bicycle collision and was taken to a hospital for treatment. In Japan, women work as bus conductors and gasoline station attendants.
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Japan
City and Coalfield Items
Roanoke musician Harry Haffen will visit the town for at least a week each month. Advertisers promote dress fabrics, clearance dresses, hats, blouses, pants and shirts at Bradley's and other local stores with deep sales and big discounts.
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Harry Haffen
Roanoke
P. O
Japs Demand Strong Action Over Japan Blockade
London reports growing calls for firm action as Churchill Chamberlain faces pressure over Japan. Tory measures are urged if talks fail, amid a blockade in the Far East.
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London
Chamberlain
Far East
Japan
Public Health Council Meeting Sets Nominations for Health Officers
The West Virginia public health council will meet to act on nominations for 29 municipal health officers and two for chiropody. Officials from Charleston Bluefield Clarksburg Wheeling will be present plus time officers for 24 other towns. The gathering schedules July 5 for medicine practice license applications as well.
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State Council
West Virginia Public Health Council
A. E. McClue
Charleston
Bluefield
Clarksburg
Wheeling
New Jersey Man Elected Rotary International President
Rotary International tonight elected Walter D. Head of Montclair New Jersey as its president succeeding George C. Hager Chicago attorney and material executive. He won over Dr Amos O Squire of Ossining on a second ballot after three candidates failed to gain a majority earlier in the day. The first round eliminated Richard C Hedke of Detroit. Public bath houses in Japan employ male attendants in both men and women quarters.
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Cleveland
Rotary International Tonight
Walter D
Montclair
N. J
George C. Hager
Chicago
Amos O Squire
Ossining
Richard C. Hedke
Detroit
Japan
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Amaco Mills
Vernie Mills
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Tazewell Orange
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Uine Deushters
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Presenland
Preneaten
E. L. Mosley
Ernest G. Tick
Pat Cunn
150Th Infantry
Model
Pocahontas
West
Joint Memorial Servicement and Auxiliary
West Virginian Ball Room
Henry
Miss Smith
COX
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Cox's
A.W. Cox Dept
Senate
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Beritor
Saratoga
Enid
Beck
Lilian
Crozer Pond
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Dean
Johnny Lamanca
Kay
Williams
Woodbury
Woodbury Face Powder
Kotex
Fretwell’s
Bendix
Warlick Furniture Store
Bradley's
Bradley
Public Health
New Jersey
Rotary
Willis
Gale Refrigerators
Gale
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