Billy Wayne "Crash" Craddock is an American country and rockabilly singer. He first gained popularity in Australia in the 1950s with a string of rockabilly hits, including the Australian number-one hits "Boom Boom Baby" and "One Last Kiss" in 1960 and 1961, respectively. Switching to country music, he gained popularity in the United States in the 1970s with a string of top-10 country hits, several of which were number ones, including "Rub It In", "Broken Down in Tiny Pieces", and "Ruby Baby". Craddock is known to his fans as "the King of Country Rock Music" and "Mr. Country Rock" for his up-tempo, rock-influenced style of country music.

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Headlines from June 16, 1939

Four Federal Agencies Start Drive on Spies As Senate Gets Bill to Stiffen Penalties

ROOSEVELT WEIGHS NEW SPENDING PLAN; Attempt to Spur Recovery by Extra-Budget Financing of Works Is Urged on Him

TO RENEW EFFORT FOR LABOR PEACE; Administration Prepares to Intervene Again as Lewis Halts C.I.O.-A.F.L. Dealing

TOKYO TO FORCE SHOWDOWN ON CONCESSIONS IN CHINA; BACKS ARMY OVER TIENTSIN; BRITAIN IS DEFIED Spokesman Says 'Days of Foreign Settlements Are Numbered' BLOCKADES MADE TIGHT Troops Avert Clash in North China City--Kulangsu Still Cut Off From Amoy

INFLATIONISTS ASK TWO-BILLION ISSUE OF REVIVAL MONEY; Surprise Congress Drive Aims at Gold Reserve Backing for Move to Spur Prices RISE IN SILVER RATE URGED Increase to $1.04 Is Proposed --Program Would Cancel President's Control

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