Ten Tried For Law Violations
In Roanoke on July 19 a U S District Court trial of ten defendants on a conspiracy to violate liquor laws indictment concluded with arguments set for tomorrow morning A jury was waived and Judge Alfred D Barksdale overruled motions to strike evidence and return acquittals for all defendants Aug 16 before the State Corporation Commission to support a passenger train suspension and schedule adjustments between Washington and Manassas Va to provide transfer service to the capital.
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Roanoke
United States District Court
Alfred D. Barksdale
State Corporation Commission
Washington
Manassas
Capital
Low Bids For Road Project
The State Highway Department announced low bidders for eight construction projects totaling 361 879 78 dollars. The largest job covers five miles of waterbound macadam road on Route 220 north of Martinsville in Henry county. low bid from W N Jackson of Roanoke at 112 863. The report notes there were no contracts in parts of Southern Railway service areas.
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Richmond
State Highway Department
Henry County
Martinsville
W. N. Jackson
Roa
Noke
Southern Railway
Evil Valley
Virginia Population to Rise by About 179000, Census Forecast
Richmond reports Charles E. Stuart estimates Virginia's 1940 population at about 2.6 million, up from 2,421,851 in 1930, reflecting an eight to nine percent gain across the Eastern districts. Preliminary counts for 16 counties and 26 towns are underway with nine counties up and seven down, listing specific county and town figures.
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Richmond
Virginia
Charles E. Stuart
Stuart
Elizabeth City
Prince George
Culpeper
Stafford
Fauquier
Goochland
King George
Orange
Prince William
the Plains
Remington
Warrenton
Stanardsville
Madison
Manassas
Occoquan
Haymarket
Quantico
Dumfries
Leesburg
Middleburg
Purcellville
Hamilton
Hillsboro
Round Hill
Lovettsville
Waterford
100 All Stars At Va Tech Meet
About 100 members of the All Stars 4-H honorary organization are due in Blacksburg for the weekend 4-H boys and girls short course prep. An informal gathering is planned tonight with business sessions set for Saturday.
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Va. Tech
Blacksburg
All-Stars
Navy Contract Push Aids Newport News Shipyard
The Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company reportedly stands to receive navy assistance to accelerate work on contracts. Officials indicate expedited support will speed production timelines and secure ongoing orders amid defense needs.
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Washington
Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
Navy
One Woman’s Fat Loss Promises Big Shake Up
An advertisement claims Kruschen dissolves fat and improves vigor. It urges daily use for 30 days with a half teaspoon in hot water, suggests cutting calories, promises weight loss and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It targets women worried about fat and appeal.
Daily Crossword Clues From A May 0s Page
Puzzle list with across and down items includes clues like Young deer flame fetish nobleman and more. Entries cover parts of speech, objects, and common terms across categories with several partial misprints from the scan.
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Henry King
Winchester Milling Corp
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