County Court Considers Budget Cuts and Overdrafts
In Abloomnville on April 1 council and county officials debated the current budget and overdraft issues. Judge Bandy urged restraint, noting two overdrafts in county funds and urging measures to avoid increased taxes or debt. The court approved a resolution to study state development plans and social needs while balancing expenses for operating costs and services.
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Sullivan Cundy
Galy
Warile LP
John Wait
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Frain
Lelinquenes
Waller R. Johnson
Thi
Nanky-tomfy
J.P. Dohndsone
Neaplali
Bandy
Miengiers
Sao
City Awaits Deathless Days Record in Kingsport
Kingsport nears a new deathless days record as 166 days without fatalities edge toward the midnight hour provided no more deaths occur today. The prior 168 day mark on city streets stood earlier, with the last fatality traced to October 19, 1939 on Hast Ravine street. Police report a relentless drive to curb motor vehicle violations, and year to date serious injuries have fallen while officers have arrested many for drunk driving speeding and stop sign violations.
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Kingsport
Lyckely
I Tive
Arts
Gunet
Sweden Bars Aid for Finland in Neutralitz Policy
Stockholm reports Prime Minister Christign Gunther told the Riksdag that Daladier sent a message to King Gustaf seeking transit of allied troops through Sweden to aid Finland. The king refused, citing Sweden's neutrality. Gunther spoke on Sweden's court and peace roles and Sweden's limited mediation.
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Stockholm
Ajiril
Vertigi
Christign Gunther
Viksdag
Daladier
France
Gistit
Sweden
Finland
Gunther
Stiius
25 Years Ago showings at area theaters and events
A fragment notes local cultural events with mentions of theaters and performers. Reads like a retrospective column listing past showings and community happenings from the era.
Murder, Crime and International Tensions Reported
Fragmented excerpts describe a murder and underworld crime in Detroit and a broader note on U S government and German wartime actions. The text references a judge, Franklin 3ways, and an investigation into an assassination, with scattered mentions of a 14 year old case in Detroit and a local death in Dubuque.
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Judghings
Franklin
Murder Ring Probed After Crude Burial Found
In Dietwaly April 1 detectives probe another murder ring after the bullet torn body of young man Philip Loyst is found in a crude grave. He had been missing since February 26 and showed signs of torture to hinder identification. A similar unsolved murder case from Dorsey Bowman in Macomb County is recalled.
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Dietwaly
Yoong Fngo
Philip Loyst
Loyst
Bean
Dorsey
Bown
Bolthina
Police Hunt Pair In Assault Probe
US April 4 report says two men assaulted a woman, robbed her of $19, a diamond wedding ring, and a carjacking attempt occurred as she boarded a vehicle. Police identify suspects Patrolnet Comilos Lo belli and Frank Worman as the alleged offenders.
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Tolay
Hs Pale
Patrolnet
Reynaud outlines bold war policy in cabinet session
Paris April 1 Premier Reynaud outlined in a two hour cabinet meeting new allied war decisions seen as border policy to ward Scandinavian and Balkan countries and to plug gaps in anti German blockade He announced measures to combat Communist and Hitlarian intrigue and a three point domestic program including ration cards birth subsidies and boosting women in war industries The London supreme council results and future repression plans were also discussed
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Reynaud
France
Pearl
Supreme Council
London
Tie
Feaice
Senate
Tench
Rome
Andye Wryncois-Poncet
Sen Reynaud
Scotland
High Command
North Sea
Ttatton
Britain
Balkans
Central Europe
Ughton
Reich
Laindon
WPA to Cut 700,000 Jobs This Summer
Washington reports the WPA will trim its rolls by about 700,000 in the next three months to keep relief expenditures within 1.477 billion dollars for the year ending next June. Enrollment stood at 2,311,500 on March 20 as Col. B C Harrington outlines new proposals before Congress.
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WPA
Congress
Col. B. C. Harrington
House
Roosevelt
American Federation of Labor
Harrington
Senate
Howes
Mn Senate
WEA
State notes four highway deaths
State notes four highway deaths as cities report long streaks without fatalities. Nashville ends its stretch at 87 days after a Sunday death, pushing yearly fatalities to 10 in the capital. Chattanooga leads with 64 deathless days, followed by Knoxville and Memphis. County figures show varied safety records, with Everett killed in Knox County ending a 48‑day run without a fatality.
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Nashville
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Memphis
Warner
Khor
Everett
Wilson
Demiiton Cownty
Dave Idsni
Shelby
Ten Lives Lost as Spring Floods Hit Nation
Widespread spring floods across the nation claimed ten lives as central and eastern Pennsylvania cities along the Susquehanna Allegheny and Monongahela rivers faced record rises. Rivers in central New York overflowed sending hundreds from homes and closing roads while California farms along the Sacramento River faced a second flood in a month. Cooler weather then offered relief with clear skies forecast.
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Dresn
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna
Allegheny
Monongahelp
New York
Chenango
California
Sacramento River
Farley Praises Tennessee Leaders At Cordell Hall Dedication
Postmaster General James A. Farley lauded Secretary of State and President Roosevelt in a Cordell Hall speech at the dedication of a new post office in Tennessee. He praised Tennessee figures, recalled Andrew Jackson, and spoke of social reforms during a crowd of about 60,000 for Mule Day. The remarks, prepared for delivery, touched on justice, human rights, and peace while noting Farley’s own Democratic presidential bid.
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Columbia
James A. Farley
Cordell Hall
Tennessee
Roosevelt
Harley
Tech
Farley
James K. Polk
Corde] Hull
America
Farlay
Andrew* Jackson
Andrew ‘Jackson
White House
Andrew Jackson
Mule Day Spotlight Shared by Farley in Columbia
In Columbia on April 11 Farley joins Mule Day festivities amid a long tradition. The event, billed as the largest street mule market, celebrates mules and their role in heavy farm work with a rural, period-voice tone.
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Farley
Columbia
Middle Tennessee
Wisconsin Vote Stirs Interest in Presidential Primaries
Washington April 1 The Wisconsin presidential primaries tomorrow draw major interest as a test of strength between Democratic and Republican candidates and a mirror of campaign tactics. The Democratic slate pits Vice President Garner against two delegate slates backing Roosevelt, who has won all prior delegates. The Republican contest features Senator Wheelerberg at Chicago and Thomas E. (See POLITICS, Page 8).
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D. Harold Oliver Washington
Wisconsin
Politizians Develoc
Wiscosin
Roosevelt
Wardenberg
Micaigar
Thomas LE
Politics
Old age claims surprise experts in early quarter report
Washington April 1 More people are collecting from the federal old age insurance program than experts expected. Statistics show more than 109000 claims filed and about 83000000 paid since January 1. Program director Joby Gorgon said 96828 claims were received by March 25 and total may reach about 106009 by March 31. If trends hold, January February payments of 1959083 rise to about 2090000 for the quarter.
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Washington
Joby Gorgon
Figr Lund
Muregh
Corgon
Hull Statement Sparks Strain in U S Japan Talks
The Japanese foreign office called Hulls abrupt remark on Wang Ching W regime a setback to Washington Tokyo relations. Amid discussions in London and Paris, Premier Reynaud briefed France on cabinet measures against internal subversion as Britain prepares war economy steps and potential shifts in allied strategy. A Soviet budget increase, German air activity off Scotland, and a three point French program echo the intensified global conflict.
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China
Nanking
Washington
Tokyo
Germany
Reynaud
Brite Avovr
Southeasterls Europe
Chamberlain
Hull
France
Nhnt
Foreign Office
U. S
Wang Ching-W
Supreme Boviel
Maasw'e
Soviet Union
Finland
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