Underground Citizens Army Files Gambling Charges
A citizen group in Lake Charles Louisiana collected evidence for 100 gambling charges over five months. The five member commission directed by a secret operation gathered signatures and presented charges to the District Attorney for possible grand jury prosecution amid threats and public backlash.
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Lake Charles
Citizens Crime Commission
James Dewey O’brien
O'Brien
France
Loneoads
Senate
Commission
Mohammadan Era Began From Mohammed’s Flight
The Mohammendan era or Hejira is dated from the first day of the month before Mohammed’s flight from Mecca to Medina. It starts on July 14, 622 AD, and commences the following day. Hejjira years are lunar, always 12 lunar months, beginning with the approximate new moon.
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Mohammed
Mecca
Medina
Name Calling Of Rival Labor Leaders Continues
Reuther denounces John L Lewis in a CIO UAW issued statement. The 23-man executive board accuses Lewis of paid poets to raid auto workers, allying with manufacturers to break price controls, barring Communists while courting unions, and backdoor deals to dodge UAW wages. Lewis invited to Ford event but UAW boycott ordered.
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Lewis’ United Mine Workers
Lewis
National Association of Manufacturers
Mine Workers Union
UAW
Ford Motor Co
Reuther
Toughened hot weather policy tightens U S employe releases
Washington officials announce a tougher hot weather rule for government workers. Group dismissals are barred except in specified buildings where conditions are extreme. Individuals with severe heat may go home but leave is deducted from annual or sick time. The Federal Personnel Council issued the policy advising the White House.
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Washington
Federal Personnel Council
White House
Wite
Discrepancies Noted In Insurance Rates
The State Corporation Commission notes discrepancies between its auto insurance staff figures and those of an underwriter for a new manual set to take effect August 1. Courtenay W. Harris says both sides must recheck calculations and provide explanations. The aim is to adjust bodily injury and liability premiums to raise revenue by 3.5 percent and 6.8 percent respectively.
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Richmond
State Corporation Commission
Atention
National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters
Mutual Insurance Rating Bureau
Courtenay W. Harris
SCC
Six Week Decline In Business Loans By Banks
For the week ended June 20 banks reported a decline of 4,006,000 in loans to commerce industry and agriculture, bringing total to 51,551,000. The drop reflected heavy repayments of non defense inventory and working capital loans by commodity dealers construction firms sales finance companies tobacco manufacturers and several food liquor textile and apparel makers.
81 000 Students Take Draft Tests
Washington reports more than 81 000 students expected to take a college qualification test for Selective Service. Tests held at ee centers determine possible deferments while in college. Local draft boards decide on deferment claims after results. Previous tests saw 271 780 participants.
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Washington
Selective Service
Birthday profile of pianist and opera conductor Wilfred Pelletier
AP Newsfeatures highlights Wilfred Pelletier born June 30 1896 in Montreal to a musical family now a renowned pianist and conductor at New Yorks Metropolitan Opera House. He wed Rose Bamton in 1937. The piece pairs with a quiz on common phobias and static in silk dresses and cotton slips.
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AP Newsfeatures
Wilfred Pelletier
Montreal
Pelletier
New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Rose Bampton
Hayfield Social Notes At Local Week Long Visit
Mrs. Frank Wymer and daughter Ruth of Barberton Ohio visit relatives in town. Dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Wiley with Lawrence Moulden of Wadesville. Others hosting and visiting family members named include Clowser Larrick Wiley Light and Stotler households. A buffet supper was served.
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Frank Wymer
Ruth
Barberton
Ohio
M. A. Wiley
Lawrence Moulden
Wadesville
Oscar
Rippon
W.a
Walter Smith
Baltimore
Luther Larrick
Frank Shipe
William Clowser
Maggie Ht
Lloyd Light
Margaret Wiley
Mamie Larrick
Eee Light
Harmed
Char Clowser
Ed Stotler
Milburn Wiley
Pauline Light
Collen Lia
Shirley Ligh Cha
Douglas Wiley
Kenneth Light
Trophies to be Presented by Coca Cola and Others
Four Virginia softball championship trophies will be awarded by Coca Cola to two teams this year with one trophy each from Thalhimers and Richmond Hotels. Pen and pencil sets with soft ball figures will honor outstanding players in August state tournaments by E. Glenn Jordan Beecher E. Stallard Louis Elmore and USA. Walnut ash trays with softball figures will be given to the four winning team managers by
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Virginia Softball Association
Coca Cola
Thalhimers
Richmond
E. Glenn Jordan
Beecher E. Stallard
Louis Elmore
USA
Richmond men lead in open tournament previews
Harry Simkins Robert M. we Sr Angus Gunn and Grossman of Richmond are listed for a July 21 22 district playoff open tournament running through August 24 26. a captain sets the scene as men in captivity study self reliance with lectures on photography diet first aid and navigation under De Scotts guidance.
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Harry Simkins
Robert M. We. Sr
Angus Gunn
Grossman
Richmond
Newet
de Scott
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Kiwanis Club
Valley Pike
Willow Lawn Swimming Pool
Amos Shryock
George Masters
Ed Molden
Charles Pine
Valley
Ronald Smyre
Winchester Amusement Co
Underground Citizens’ Army
B. H
U.S
William Cullen Bryant
Singing Tower Luray
BaSeball
Miller's
N. Loudoun St
Fedders Room
Baker & Anderson
N. Braddock St
Baker & & Anderson
Braddock St
Winchester
Case
Cn Fother
WINC
Hayfield
Vesper Services
The
Winchester Ministerial Association
Friends Meeting House
Piccadilly
Washington Street
B. Russell Branson
American Friends Service Committee
Lea
Mr. Taylor Barr
Bank Credit
Farm Credit
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Chevrolet
America
Chevrolet Sales CO
Loudoun St
Dealers
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