Building limits favor veterans under new CPA ruling
The Civilian Production Administration halts all building except for veterans. Non veteran construction can proceed only if started before March 26. Veterans may obtain larger material allowances and even a $20 000 home with proper permits. Commercial projects require Form CPA 4423 and must serve community needs. Local veteran inquiries surge at Beckley suppliers.
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Civilian Production Administration
Federal
Charleston
Charleston Board
Quality Lumber and Supply Company
Jack E. Short
Byus-Mankin Lumber Company
Beckley Lumber and Supply Company
J. L. Huffman
Hill-Rohrer Lumber Company
Proposes To Open Gambling Liner
Associated Press reports Tony Cornero plans a new gambling liner after the Rex was seized in 1939. He bought the Arrostook, a 386 foot ex Atlantic liner, and intends a legal cruise to sea with gambling while California and federal authorities clash over legality.
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Associated Press
LOS Angeless
Tony—Cornero
Cornero
Supreme Court
Santa Monica
Santa Monica Bay
California
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Los Angeles Times
U.S
William F. Knowland
Richards Free On Bond Pending Court Sentence
Judge W A Riffe will sentence Hanley Richards of Princewick for perjury and false swearing at a later term. Richards, who pleaded guilty, remains free on a $500 bond. He testified before the January grand jury about the fatal shooting of D T Perkins, aiding the arrest of two Raleigh County youths. The trial of E E Justice, Perkins’ employer, for inducing false testimony is set to start April 11.
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W. A. Riffe
Criminal Court
Hanley Richards
Princewick
Richards
State Penitentiary
D. T. Perkins
Raleigh County
Ivan L. Grose
Richard McVey
Grose
McVey
Baltimore
Grand
Fine March Grand Jury
E. E. Justice
Princeswick Merchant
Perkins
Mother wins custody in divorce case and support
Mrs. Mattie Sue Hairston, plaintiff, was granted custody of three children and the defendant George Hairston ordered to pay 100 dollars monthly for their support. Judge Ben H. Ashworth allowed the plaintiff to remain in the family home while the defendant must move. The Graham case against John Basil Graham was continued to a later date. State officials comment on maritime jurisdiction and consumer protection.
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Mattie Sue Hairston
George ‘Hair~ston
Ben H. Ashworth
Hilda Graham
John Basil Graham
Divorce Set Aside After Woman Weds Two Men
Akron Ohio region report says Mrs. Caroline Bayless Troutman of Hudson remains married to two men while her divorce case and an Army spouse actions unfold. The Ninth District Court of Appeals yesterday ordered the divorce set aside after a soldier husband contested the divorce. In Thermopolis Wyoming postmaster Harley Murphy claims a spinach height crown, while rival Bert Cover disputes the title.
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Associated Press
Akron
Caroline Bayless Troutman
Hudson
Ervin D. Bayless
Arthur W. Doyle
Troutman
Baytess
States
Ninth District Court of Appeals
Thermopolis
Wyo
Harley Murphy
Wyoming
Murphy
Ot Anmher
Bert Cover
Cover
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