Girard Defender Gave Hundreds of Soldiers Cases Exposure
American federal judge in Washington ruled Girard could not be turned over to Japan for trial. Carroll held a news conference with John Griffin praising the decision as a victory for civilians and soldiers and defending Girard’s role in challenging military jurisdiction. Carroll described his career defending GIs and not pursuing Army discord.
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Washington
Girard
Carroll
John Griffin
New York
Robinson
Joyce Kilmer
Tokyo
San Francisco
Army Air Force
Gil
Clarence Darrow
Glawn
Army
Girard’s
Georgie
Charlotte Men Sentenced in Federal Gambling Tax Case
Twelve Charlotte men faced federal sentences for wagering tax charges after a raid by International Revenue Agents in Charlotte last November. Ten received fines and suspended prison terms with probation. Notable fines included $500 and 15 months for Fred Axer and Buford Broom. Jacob Thomas paid $1,500 with a 15 month suspended term. Eugene E. Allen $2,500. Millard Carlos Simpson $1,500. The raid recovered $2,267 and indicated the operation reached 40 to 50 miles from Charlotte with estimated net proceeds between $3,500 and $5,000.
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Greensboro
Charlotte
Fred Axer
Buford Broom
International Revenue
Jacob Thomas
Eugene E. Allen
Millard Carlos Simpson
Airport Fire Protection Debate at Charlotte Airport
Eastern Air Lines demanded better fire protection for planes at Charlotte Airport. Manager Al Quinn said protection is not city obligation. airline crews handle passengers until off the plane. A Navy Lt. Jutras led effort as civilian and Guard equipment arrived late and failed to control the blaze.
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Charlotte
Eastern Air Lines
al Quinn
Air Force
Francis S. Jutras
Naval Reserve
Air National Guard
Savannah
Bar and pool hall fines cited in Pine incident
A bar and pool hall operator faced fines after a Pine incident. Richard Arro and a pool hall operator were each fined 300 dollars, while Mal A Stack, a service station operator, received a 500 dollar penalty. Authorities reported seizures totaling 32 845 in relation to the case.
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Pine
Sad’ Wee
Richard Arrocot
Mal A. Stack
Tornado Hits Near Farmville in North Carolina
A small tornado near Farmville caused extensive damage to buildings including a service station roof, a vacant storage shed, barns and stables on two farms, and a two story house. No injuries were reported though two boys narrowly escaped debris. Patrolman Minshew noted winds lasted seconds with rain and hail and crops suffered extensive damage.
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Farmville
N.C
EB. E. Parker
Marlboro
Milton Allen
Robert Lee Smith
C. B. Smith
D. L. Minshew
Heat Wave Shrinking On Atlantic Coast As Midwest Finds Relief
A large eastward moving cool front ends the major heat wave, bringing relief to the Midwest. The storm and floods have already claimed at least 225 lives, with 197 deaths blamed on the heat and 28 more from heat prostration. Areas from Lake Erie to Ohio see cooling, while the Atlantic Coast remains hot with 90 degree readings. Marshall Minnesota faces rising Redwood River floods as Big Sioux River swells across South Dakota. Three dead and two missing in the region. Minnesota reports Redwood River three feet above flood stage and Crest expectations of 11 to 11½ feet.
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Associated Press
Atlantic Coast
Midwest
Canada
Lake Erie
Ohio
Weather Bureau
Chicago
Marshall
Minn
South Dakota
Big Sioux
Minnesota
Redwood River
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Tomer
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Upton Supply CO
Church OF God Corner
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Springfield Ave
A. V. Childers, Evangelist
G. F. Carter
High Point
East Commerce Street
Winston-Salem
North Cherry St
Park
North Elm St
Gr. Fl
Broadway
Asheville
Concord
Durham
Gastonia
Raleigh
Salisbury
Wilmington
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