Convicted bootleg figure Peters sentenced in 1933
FBI records describe Peters as a Beat character targeted in a federal probe for stealing 514,000 from small towns while posing as a wealthy bootlegger. He received a prison term of seven years in Kilby Prison Alabama for forgery and related crimes, with prior fever theft charges. Authorities note Peters operated across several states and connections in Birmingham and Alabama offices.
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Darente Oi
Peters
Ceowsty
Asc
FBI
Kilby
Aia
Fale
R. J. Ab Fathesiv
Birmingham
Peter
Samson
Elba
Natives See Jungle Magic At Organ Concert In New Caledonia
In New Caledonia native villagers experience a film showing and an electric organ concert by Cpl Long for servicemen. They react with awe and humor, learning from the biblical film King of Kings and a concert that blends cinema and music as Chaplain Knight uses the program to spark missionary interest.
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New Caledonia
Giatlein Lonnie W. Knight
T. Winson F. Long
Balk
C B. DeMilk
Seminary
Jesus
Mary Magdalene
Knight
Christ
Cpl. Long
Cpl Long
Chaplain Knight
New Caledonian
More Low-Priced Garments Scarce As War Boosts Demand
Washington reports a shortage of inexpensive clothing as millions of service members rise demand. The War Production Board orders mills to earmark about 75 percent of civilian fabrics for essential low cost garments, while the Office of Price Administration plans rules to curb luxury items. Higher priced lines dominate output, with outfits for children, shirts, work clothes, dresses, and other basics shrinking.
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Marvin L. Arrowsmith
Washington
War Production Board
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Sime
Army
Navy
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Aus
Fas Trrag
Organ
Brarxly
France
Italy
Catherine de Medici
GONE
Mel
Poyson
Alabama
Bac
Alabama Power Company
Industrial Development Division
Corre
Sponding
Ber
Dad
Red Cross
Sherman Lumber Company
Dothan, Alabama
Iphone
Houston County
Farmers Exchange
Jewelry Company
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