Trials Probe Football Night Life and Betting Plots
The Alvin Hapes and Filchock trial raises questions about training hours gambling links and security around NFL camps. Testimony discusses how gamblers access players learn game details and the risk of bribe offers impacting the title tilt with Washington and Chicago amid ongoing league actions.
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Washington Redskins
Hapes
Bears
Paris
Frank Reagan
Bill Paschal
George Monaghan
Elizabeth
N. J
Bert Bell
Hapes and
Pilchock
Snake Cutter Case To Be Heard By Va Supreme Court
In Richmond Virginia the state Supreme Court will hear Kirk the cult leader's appeal on involuntary manslaughter in the snake bite death of his wife Anna S Kirk. The court will grant the writ of error and hear arguments at the spring term with Verney B Tate of Wise County appearing as counsel.
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Ricmond
Virginia Supreme Court of Court
Kirk
Anna S. Kirk
Verney B. Tate
House of Delegates
Wise County
Supreme Court
Reynolds Store Notes of Local Visits
Reynolds Store Virginia report lists several residents and visitors: Josha Place and family with R. E. Place party at E. N. Shenk home, Hubert Yost family visited Lonie Shenk, Frank Plowers and son with Ernest Batt, Robert Luttrell family with E. D. Holliday, I. D. Shade back from Romney West Virginia, E. D. Shenk with Windsor feuds, Russell Fletcher family called on R. E. Place, John Nesmith visiting R. W. Lawyer.
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I. D. Shade
Romney
W.a
E. D. Shenk
Winster
Russell Fletcher
R. E. Place
John Nesmith
R. W. Lawyer
Local Social Notes From North Mountain Va
Local residents share visits and meals across North Mountain. Families mentioned include Snapp, Frye, Fawcett, Solomon, Adams, Brewer, Clowser, Miller, and Johnson with several Sunday dinners and calls noted.
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North Mountain
Pvt
Ray
Fort Allamong Jackson
8. C
H. A. Snapp
Harry
Guy Frye
Ralph
Edison Fawcetts
Walter Solomon
Ivan Miller
Maude Adams
Winchester
William Brewer
Anna Clowser
Mt. Falls
Billy Johnson
West Virginia teachers resigning at high rate
West Virginia schoolteachers are resigning at a rapid pace. The State Education Association reports 2,548 will quit by June 30 and 8,500 have resigned in the past five and a half years based on a five and a half year survey.
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Carlestown
W. Va
West Virginia
State Education Association
McCauley Appeal Highlights Mental Illness Evidence
Defense counsel for Mark Roy McCauley told the State Supreme Court that the 30 year old miner suffered a mental illness described as a raving mania. The appeal cites newly uncovered records showing confinement at Stockton State Hospital from May 13 to November 27, 1944.
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Carlestown
W. Va
Mark Roy McCauley
State Supreme Court
R. G. Shores
McCauley
Stockton State Hospital
Stockton
Cal
First Use of Automatic Guided Missile in World War II
The BAT automatic homing glider bomb was deployed by the Navy in the war’s final stages against Japan. It achieved success in combat, marking the first use of such a weapon by any nation.
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Navy Department
After the War A Quiet Homecoming and Courage
Lydia and Chris share a tense homecoming after war injuries. She seeks news of Alan through Kirby and confronts fear and pain. Chris tries to regain independence by driving again with medicine and support, while she prays for a miracle but accepts the limits they face.
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Lydia
Kirby
Theo
Raphael
Alan
Chris
Big East doubleheader at Madison Square Garden
West Virginia faces St Francis of Brooklyn and Duke meets New York University in the 17th Garden twin bill expected to draw over 18 000 fans. The sports page notes the high stakes and strong interests around the annual New York event. Tucker wins Sullivan Award with 597 points, edging Lujack and Bill Smith. honors Army again.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
West Virginia
St. Francis of Brooklyn
Duke
New York University
Tucker
Arnold Tucker
Sullivan
West Point
Felix
Doc) Blanchard
Army
Amateur Athletic Union
Track
Foot
Ruth's Condition at New York Hospital Update
A spokesman at French Hospital said early today that Babe Ruth remains under observation after admission. Authorities did not release additional details about his condition or treatment.
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Ruth
New York
French Hospital
Babe Ruth
Notable Philadelphia Tennis Star Victor Seixas Tops Local Rankings
In Philadelphia Seixas of the Gynwyd Club, a UNC student and ex GI, is ranked the top local amateur tennis player, narrowly ahead of Isadore Bellis. The report notes his satisfactory condition following an event not specified in the excerpt. In Los Angeles a homecoming celebration is planned for Davis Cup heroes Jack Kramer and Schroeder, honored guests at a reception and parade luncheon.
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Piladelphia
Philadelphia
E. Victor Seixas
Gynwyd Club
University of North Carolina
Philadelphia Tennises
Isadore Bellis
Los Angeles
America
Jack Kramer
Schroeder
Kramer
United States
Colleges Face Fresh N C A A Purity Code
The 252 member colleges of the National Collegiate Athletic Association are urged to uphold a new purity code and begin enforcing clean athletic programs nationwide.
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New York
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Intercollegiate Athletics Code Approved by NCAA
The five principles guiding intercollegiate athletics were approved at the NCAA's concluding session but do not take effect until the next annual meeting in 1948. Until then the code includes an implementation clause with sanctions for non compliance.
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NCCA
Virginia Military Institute Colonel Proposes Anti Bowl Plan
Col William Cooper of VMI offered a resolution to limit colleges to ten varsity football games per season and bar post season play. The anti bowl proposal and anti recruiting provisions faced strong opposition at the convention while other purity code items including limiting athletic financial aid to tuition passed unanimously.
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Col
William Cooper
Virginia Military Institute
Cooper
Votts
Flashes Of Life And Odd Local Notes On Economics
A Seattle economics professor pleads not guilty to speeding saying he rushed home to help the babysitter. The judge quips it’s poor economics. In Albuquerque an Indian asks about a tax refund with a puzzled reply of ugh. In Decatur a 187 foot gas tank towers host 16 stuffed owls that drive away thousands of starlings in a two month campaign.
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Seattle
Wash
John R. Huber
University of Washington
Justice of the Peace
Albuquerque
N. M
Giles L. Mathews
Decatur
Ill
Association of Commerce Committee
Railroad Retirement Annuity Not Taxable Under Income Tax
A Railroad Retirement annuity is not part of taxable income under the income tax law. It is exempt from federal income tax as defined by the Railroad Retirement Act.
Answers to the Daily Quiz Revealed
Correct responses listed for page four questions. Identified items include Ottawa with Civilian Production Administration led by Dr Leo S. Rowe since 1920. The thirteenth amendment and a figure of 750000 are noted. Mistletoe Abraham Lincoln Great Britain and the phrase the hands of Esau complete the quiz key.
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Ottawa
Civilian Production Administration
Leo S. Rowe
Abraham Lincoln
Great Britain
Esau
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Olympic Portable
N. Loudoun
Frances
Dr. Fleming
Hugh Fullerton, JR
Siebring
Berryville Ave
Riley Brothers
N. Loudoun St
Dial
Hertilator
Jamesway
N. Cameron
George Washington
Chapman Motor CO
Adam
L&f
Cameron St
Capitol
Funeral Home Cor
Winchester Furniture Co
Buncutter Tire CO
Braddock & Germain
Sts
Virginia Loan & Thrift Corporation
David
SEARS
FORD
Talog Shopping
Loudoun St
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