Bootleg Profits Put At 1.5 Million In Lias Trial
William G. Lias' accountant testified the defendant's bootleg earnings during Prohibition ran about 1.5 million dollars. Witness David S. Goldberg, a main defense figure, said Lias faced some 551 thousand dollars in net tax due, with most paid by Lias or his corporations.
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Peirmont
W. Va
William G. Lias
David S. Goldberg
Watkins
Goldberg
Lias
John Lias
Gregory Manos
Wacted Men and Women Who Are Hard of Hearing
A fragmentary OCR item lists adults with hearing difficulties and questions about services. The readable lines mention a college or organization and a possible fee or assessment, but details are incomplete.
Lias and Family Reported Net Income 1942–46
The document shows that Lias and four family members had total gross net income amounting to 1 118 741 41 dollars over the years 1942 through 1946. The record itemizes the family group and cites the exact aggregated figure across the five individuals.
Huntington Taxis Idle By Wildcat Strike
About 97 taxicabs were idle in Huntington as 180 drivers struck three Major cab firms. Union officials said the walkout was not authorized by the AFL Teamsters. One company with about 40 cabs continued operating while talks with union leaders sought a settlement. Drivers cited general grievances and mistreatment. company officials termed it a wildcat strike over a driver arrest for speeding.
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Charleston
W. Va
AFL Teamsters Union
WVU Dairy Day Opens Tomorrow With Large Crowd
Morgantown West Virginia June 28 the second annual West Virginia University dairy day is expected to draw about 1500 visitors to campus Thursday to view dairy exhibits and demonstrations.
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WVU
Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia University
Dairying Demonstrations Highlight University Show
Jack Nisbet will be the principal speaker at the dairy improvements demonstrations. University President Irvin Stewart and Dean C. R. Orton of the college plan short talks. H. O. Henderson notes demonstrations on agricultural engineering pasture improvements and dairying, with visits to university dairy herds.
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Jack Nisbet
University
Irvin Stewart
C. R. Orton
College of Agriculture, Forestry and Home Economics
H. O. Henderson
Wonder Salve Promises Relief for Skin Irritations
An advertising snippet touts Wonder Salve as a remedy for psoriasis itching infections and athlete's foot. It claims rapid soothing, mentions Army roots, and promotes home use with no acids or alcohol. Distributed by local druggists.
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Rierfield
Cohen
Waitkus To Meet Girl Who Shot Him June 2
Waitkus, star first baseman of the Philadelphia Phillies, will meet the girl who shot him in a local setting on June 2 at the team’s camp. The event follows his release from hospital after the incident and is described as significant for the club and fans.
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Leopold
Waitkus
Keddie Waitkus
Philadelphia Phillies
Fem
Bush
June Waitkus
Mince Wa Sonic Hospital
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