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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1940
Page
1
Census workers report about 260 million counted with roughly 10 million still to tally. Some districts show high variance from 1930 figures and disputes over accuracy prompt warnings of nationwide impact on representation and funding.
In April at Game Glyy the commonwealth presented six witnesses in the Meade involuntary manslaughter and hit and run case. Lewis Wilson testified he rode with Meade when the accident killed Mrs. Martha H. Prigon near Moccasin Gap on the Kingsport highway. Police described hair and a dropped blood trace from a Model A Ford as evidence.
A jumble of late News Reports from April shows a Stavanger stabbing death in Arkansas with a shooting by a father, a Senate appropriation for locks, a relative pleading guilty in New York, and a Chamber of Commerce advisory committee rejection in London. The garbled text mentions Watshina, Patinis tunid, and a wartime advisory plan with unclear details.
Republican leaders praised Gov. Harold Stassen of Minnesota and Rep. Joseph W. Martin of Massachusetts as keynote speaker and permanent chairman for the Philadelphia national convention opening June 24. Taft and Vandenberg called the selections excellent, noting youth and experience. Austin said the move signals a liberal trend in the party as delegates head toward the election.
Kingsport board awarded three downtown paving projects to Alley Construction Co. of Bristol for 9 856 49 in total, with work to start soon. Dorothy and Robertson streets in Gibsonton to be paved from a 25 000 annual residential fund, plus a 40 foot Crescent Drive extension from Jackson City to Bristol highways. Additional projects on Commerce Street between West Sullivan and Fernwhink and between Center and Market totaling 7 189 40 will be done with special assessments. A discount of 1.5 percent on each project applies if all three contracts go to the same firm. The residential fund for street improvements is exhausted this year. Details appear on page 10.
City officials consider a zoning ordinance to create districts where only specified building types may be constructed. Mayor Te W Tipton appointed a committee from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to study advisability and report next council meeting. The panel aims to prevent residential encroachment by business and ensure proper development.
Knoxville reports of a political shakedown within Knox county WPA workers prompted a federal probe. U S District Attorney James Bravier asked the FBI to conduct an immediate inquiry so results reach the May grand jury. Two former WPA workers testified they were forced to contribute a dollar to a campaign fund under threat of job loss.
Police report a burglary at Busy Bee on Mariel Cherokee where a thief stole about $1 in old Indian head pennies and a quantity of cigarettes. Entry was through the back door. a glass pane was broken and a ser ee was found.
The Senate opened debate on a 223 million dollar War Department appropriation for nonmilitary functions with lawmakers seeking to block a 55 million dollar increase for waterway projects. Advocates vow to push for reinstatement, while naval leaders seek authorization for expansion and ongoing construction programs. The session touched on Greenland protectorship and other defense related funding as Congress considers action.
Southeast European nations moved to remove Nazi sympathizers as police launched nationwide inquiries into German groups. Hungary’s premier and Regent Horthy prepared for internal clash with Nazis, while Yugoslavia tightened security, reinforced borders, and threatened to depose suspected pro German elements.
Byrd Fort Banning Ga April 37 1944 Records show 45000 troops to take part in the second phase of war games. Fresh supply of food and rest followed 48 hours of field tests as 4 corps and provisional forces prepare for further maneuvers in Louisiana and Texas. Control room work from neutral officers aids map accuracy for planned motorized unit actions.
Heavy clashes reported between Germany and Britain over Norway with claims of a British Tribal destroyer sunk by a submarine northeast of the Shetland Islands and a British cruiser damaged by air attack off the Norwegian coast. Allied raids targeted Trondheim airport and a seaplane base, while Britain admitted loss of the submarine Tistle. Observers note strategic aims around Narvik and Trondheim as Germany and the Allies race to gain position.
Romania unconditionally approves a government bill to lease up to 100000 acres of timber to Germany despite army warnings that the move weakens national defense. Agriculture Minister Tonenteu Sise defends the pact as part of an economic understanding with Germany benefiting Romania. military experts condemn it as a strategic error exposing central Romania near the border to German access.
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