Federal men go on stand in liquor conspiracy trial
Government alcohol tax unit agents testified at a federal district court liquor conspiracy case involving nearly 40 defendants. Leroy Gates described stopping a motorboat on the Ohio River and seizing 11 gallons of liquor. Mamie Brown identified several defendants as liquor purchasers, while Lonnie Caudill was reprimanded and jailed after wandering from the courtroom.
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Leroy Gates
Federal Unit
Ohio River
Lawrence County
Mamie Brown
James and
Lindsey Corn
Eugene Bailey
Lonnie Stewart
Walter E. White
Lonnie E. Caudill
Proctorville
Harry E. Watkins
Caudill
Watkins
Nation mourns as ambassador dies during Roosevelt cruise
News wires report the British ambassador died suddenly in the early hours yesterday as President Roosevelt, then cruising in the Caribbean, faced a decision on formal condolences. Secretary Hull offered all facilities at disposal, prompting speculation Eden may be chosen amid war abroad and internal debate.
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Lord Lothian
Britain
Lothian
Anthony Eden
Roosevelt
Caribbean
Hull
Eden
British command praises desert force morale at Sidi Barrani
General Sir Archibald Wavell in the desert says he is deeply impressed by the esprit and morale of British troops after an advance. Coordinated operations by Army Navy and RAF helped drive Italians west along the coast as three Italian generals were captured and brought to Cairo, marking a blow to Fascist forces near the Libyan frontier.
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Archibald Wavell
Britain
Middle East
Royal Air Force
Sidi Barrani
King George VI visits bombed Birmingham after big Nazi raid
In Birmingham after its third heavy Nazi bombing, King George VI walked among shattered buildings as a rescue crowd formed. A rescued woman cried they are alive and not downhearted. Berlin claimed a great raid on Sheffield surpassed Coventry in damage with utter surprise and few losses reported.
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George VI
Birmingham
Berlin
Sheffield
Coventry
Shorfield
England
Truck Driver Killed By Train Near Columbus Crossing
Clyde Dahl of Pittsburgh was killed when a passenger train demolished the cab of his steel-laden transport truck on route 16 at a temporary grade crossing 17 miles east of Columbus. An overhead crossing is under mass construction.
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Columbus
Clyde Dahl
Pittsburgh
Here
Taylor County Court Orders Immediate Settlements
An order passed at yesterday's meeting sets forth steps to eliminate delays in making the required settlements, as the Taylor County court seeks to speed process and conclude pending matters.
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Taylor County
CIO Leaders Meet on Defense Policy in Washington
In Washington on Tuesday CIO president Philip Murray and six vice presidents discussed general policy on strikes in defense industries amid a California congressman's charge that the CIO seeks to destroy the national defense program. Murray, new CIO chief, was seen favoring negotiation in industrial disputes. Sidney Hillman faced union objections to employer employee committees in aircraft industry aimed at settling differences.
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Washington
CIO
Philip Muray
California
Murray
John L. Lewis
Sidney Hillman
Classified rates for Sentinel ads in old column
Classified Sentinel rates state two cents per word for the first insertion and one cent per word for each subsequent insertion. Ad insertions must be consecutive and in the regular style of the column with a minimum charge of four cents. Each initial and each numeral count as a word.
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Sentinel
The Leather Pushers Opens at Opera House Tonight
Universal presents The Leather Pushers a modern action drama starring Richard Arlen and Andy Devine at the Opera House. Arlen plays a hard punching middleweight with Astrid Allwyn as the romantic lead, backed by Horace MacMahon Shemp Howard Douglas Fowley Eddie Gribbon and Charles D Brown.
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Andy Devine
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Horace MacMahon
Shemp Howard
Douglas Fowley
Eddie Gribbon
Charles D. Brown
Comin' Round the Mountain Brings Hillbilly Music to Dixie
Paramount's new film features the largest collection of authentic hillbilly tunes heard in a motion picture. Music Supervisor Edward Kay spent five months in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Arkansas uncovering twenty songs of unknown origin, some 180 years old, with lyrics partly modernized.
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Bob Burns
Dixie Theatre
Edward Kay
Tennessee
Kentucky
Arkansas
Rosa Lee
Dan Tucker
Father Is A Prince opens at Strand Theatre today
Warner Bros presents Father Is A Prince a tender family life drama opening at the Strand. The cast features Grant Mitchell Nana Bryant and a capable lineup as the film debuts for local audiences tonight.
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Warner Bros
Prince
Strand Theatre
Grant Mitchell
Nana Bryant
Father Is A Prince shines in domestic comedy clash
John Litel and Lee Patrick navigate a home life clash as a pompous carpet factory owner denies support while daughter Connie played by Jan Clayton becomes engaged to Gary Lee played by George Reeves. Grant Mitchell, Nana Bryant co star as the Bowers in this TV era family tale.
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Lee Patrick
George Reeves
Jan Clayton
John Bower
Grant Mitchell
Susan
Nana Bryant
Connie
Gary Lee
Lees
Gary
Bower
Jury acquits model in nude photograph case in Boston
In Boston on December 13 jurors found twelve jurors who had said they were not nudists cleared Miss Shirley Warren of lewdness charges. The 18 year old model testified that she posed for photographers and painters without immoral intent. Defense argued models have long posed nude. Police testified to raid evidence showing pictures of Warren and ten men were convicted previously.
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Boston
Shirley Warren
Edward M. Sullivan
Haskell Freedman
Miss Warren
Pallbearers Named For Mrs Skidmore Funeral
Pallbearers named for the funeral of Mrs Solomon Skidmore will act tomorrow. Listed are Hayward Skidmore Merrill Dav. Details on services and location follow in the full notice.
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Solomon Skidmore
Hayward Skidmore
Merrill “Dav
Court Orders Officials To Hurry Settlements
County officials who fail to make their monthly settlement with the sheriff will not receive salary checks until they comply, under a court order enforcing timely financial settlements by statute.
Blind piano prodigy Brereton seen at home in San Francisco
Blind pianist Robert Brereton, famed for his artistry, is pictured at his San Francisco home before starting a concert career. His talent has attracted interest from leading musicians, signaling a rising national profile.
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Robert Brereton
San Francisco
Central Press
Local obituaries announce several family services
Gainer L E Jack Gainer Lor ain Gainer Earl Thompson John Thompson and Homer Thompson were named in the notice. Last rites are set at the Salvation Army Citadel with burial in Elliott cemetery Belington under A Carl Lynch direction.
Board Meets Charleston In Advance Of 1941 Budget
The board of public works led by Governor Holt held a special meeting to discuss budgetary matters ahead of a Monday session to start consideration of the 1941 appropriation bill.
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Charleston
Board of Public Works
Holt
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