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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1939

Page

6

Leche and Two Others Indicted in Mail Fraud Case

Governor Richard W. Leche and two other individuals were charged with mail fraud in indictments announced in Federal District Court in Lake Charles Louisiana. Judge Ben Dawkins released Leches name while withholding the others as they have not been arrested. Leche remains on bond from prior indictments. The new indictments relate to a fund used to finance political campaigns for administration candidates across the state.

Leche Lake Charles Richard W. Leche Ben Dawkins Harvey G. Pields

Lust A Minute Press Photo Caption Note

Gene Ahern writes a brief caption snippet with a photographer credit and a request to illustrate a panel with a model or subject. The fragment hints at a humorous or ironic caption development for a Lusty minute feature in an illustrated press context.

Rainfall Statistics For Year And Month Totals

Present and past rainfall data show 24 hour and year to date totals. December to date is .62 inches with year to date 45.17 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 26 years from 1913 to 1938 lists values for January through December and an annual total of 35.09 inches. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Ratio Highlights and Broadcast Salaries In New York

New York reports Edgar Bergen may reach Jack Benny’s salary tier as a program shortens to half an hour. Bergen’s pay could reach about 6000 dollars per broadcast while Benny earns 10000, with Benny covering additional entertainment costs.

New York Edgar Bergan Charlie McCarthy Jack Benny Bergen Jack Charlie

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