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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1940

Page

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U S Shipping Hits New Ten Year Peak

Washington April reports that U S shipping volume reached a ten year high amid talk of a new agency within the State War Treasury departments to coordinate prosecutions of neutrality violations treason espionage and related offenses A central hub would guide prosecutions while not supplanting federal investigators The plan was praised as improving efficiency and interagency cooperation with emphasis on preventing foreign interference and keeping the nation out of war

Washington Tarkson Treasury Treasury Deretnienta, Tk Wall Taine MO. Snitch Mommy Kardin Bael SRC Federal Bureau of Investigation Stephen Marly Wnl Wis Line Soo le & Shipping

Veto forecast for wage hour law changes

Washington April 29 A presidential veto of legislation revising the wage hour law was forecast in congressional circles if the Bard en amendments to exempt farm workers are adopted The Roosevelt letter warns against burdensome revisions and the Senate calendar centers on an administration bill extending licensing and protections for Norwegian and other citizens The wage hour dispute rages over exemptions for farm and white collar workers and territories Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands The House and Senate debate whether to spare more than a million workers from the 60 cent per hour rule amid hardship cases and seasonal farm industries The outcome hinges on whether Congress backs broader exemptions or keeps the current wage hour protections.

Washington Bardon Roosevelt Warm Springs Waste House Senate Dansh Mr. Roosevelt House Barden Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Questhan Ramapeck O-Gad Hiad

Southeast Said Behind New Deal Support From Georgia Vision

Washington April 29 The United States Chamber of Commerce heard a Georgia speaker say the southeast would back a New Deal candidate for president. Porter W. Quiswell of Wayngaboro argued Americans lack faith in the Roosevelt administration and criticized WPA programs for splitting plantation workers from their communities. He spoke at the national chamber annual meeting delivering a national business report and urging reform.

Washington United States Chamber of Commerce New Deal Porter W. Quiswell Wayngaboro, Ga Chamber of Commerce National Chamber Rnsk Roosevelt Carsivell Wwe Link WPA Pago

Late News Reports Contain Spies and War Updates

A fragmented late news item reports a spy condemnation and a Paris tribunal ruling. It cites war dispatches about German ships sunk, British air operations near Denmark, and Norwegian front activity. Also noted are U.S. court actions, Dewey campaign notes, Rhode Island GOP pledging delegates, and a shipboard fire under control in Charleston harbor.

Allies Hold Fast Against Nazi Pressure in Norway

Allied trains in Norway reportedly held against German pressure as Britain sought stronger ties with Italy. The British navy claimed three German supply ships were torpedoed and sunk, with air raids on Molde and Andalsnes. Admiralty noted two transports damaged and casualties. the Gudbrandsdalen valley remained unsettled. A Halifax Bastianini talk favored resuming trade talks, and a British delegation may visit Rome to address contraband issues.

Imagh Wagnon London Apell Norway War Office Namgos Gudbrandsdilen T He Hammond Larwood Germany Lord Halifax Giuseppe Baxtianing Delegati Rome Petcen Tard Halifax Bastianini

Stassen Says GOP Agreed On Issues

Harold Stassen said after meeting with the Republican leadership that there is general agreement on fundamental and constructive issues within the party. He noted conversations with Rep. Martin and Senate leaders as he prepares material for a keynote address and aims to draft a short speech after weeks of consultation.

Washington Harold Stassen Minnesota House Stassen Rep Martin Massachuset House Republican House Als McNary Oregon Austin Vermont Senate West Stausen Middle West Slasyen Merce Ventiek Sluseen Yierus lAnate Slagsen John Hamilton Questioni Resolutir Conmnitiae Ovellim Noi Nnil

Britain and Italy press trade talks restart

London April 2 Britain and Italy discussed resuming negotiations for increased trade after a February disruption over coal shipments from Germany to Italy. Foreign Secretary Halifax and Italian Ambassador Giuseppe Bastianini spoke in a friendly session, with plans to send officials to Rome to continue talks.

London Britain Italy Uno Germany Lori Halifax Giuseppe Bastianini Foreign Office Satireck Rome Rade

Auto Dare Devil Hurt In Accident Kansas City

Kansas City April 20. Robert Willard 27 of Glens Falls NY escaped serious injury after a two car collision at a downtown intersection. His car overturned and was rammed. Willard fears injuries may prevent him from competing professionally at a rodeo in a few weeks. The other driver was unhurt.

Kansas City Robert Willard Glens Fails N.Y Cole

Negro Attacker Hunted by Police in Nashville

A 41 year old housewife lay in a Nashville hospital with severe knife wounds to the throat and thigh as a large posse hunted a suspect believed to be an ex-convict. Sheriff Fysik vlamre said the attack occurred while the woman was alone. she was found by her husband last evening. Her husband reported the assault using her own knife. Bloodhounds from Nashville and Lake accompanied the posse. the motive and identity of the attacker remained under investigation. Three children were reported injured in the incident and in grave condition.

Wanderla Tein Nashville Wimhand Fysik Vlamre

Man wins right to call Milady's hat basket

New York magistrate Anna M. Kross rules a man has the right to call a woman's hat a basket, amid a case involving John Adams whose “lake Laat, basket off” remark at the Paramount theater sparked a dispute. Adams faced simple assault charges, but the court dismissed the case after his explanation of repeated, courteous requests for removal.

New York Anna M. Kross John Adams Lake Laat Paramount Theater Belore Kross Adams

Two More Die in Breathitt County Kentucky Feud Violence

Jackson Kentucky April 29 two men are dead and four jailed after renewed gunfire in Breathitt County amid long standing factional strife tied to the Barkley Chandler Democratic battles. Jailer William Combs 41 was ambushed near the county seat, followed by a killer shot of his deputy Bouton Sizemore 25. Suspects were in Winchester and Jackson with police chiefs naming charges of murder. The episode marks a third fatal gun clash in Breathitt this year linked to Brett political struggle involving Alden Barkley and Chandler era politics.

Jackson Breathitt Barkley-Chandler Democratics William Combs Bouton Sizemore Combs I Winchester Chirk County Grrr Booth Radell Boone Pete Combs Arthur Lea Combses Tudell Beale Combs Uist Root Braathilt Fcsureau Dudge A. Bach Wiliam Combs Benton Sinemore Breathi County Gee Combs Loonis Chandler's Walley Deaton Cowbys Barkleys County

Germany admits more resistance in Norway and Europe

Berlin reports heavy fighting with Allied forces in Norway and other fronts as German high command admits stiffer Allied resistance. The agency claims Nazis captured six Norwegian batteries and 20,000 artillery shells while taking hundreds of officers and soldiers in Stavanger district amid British air raids. Officials say German military and diplomatic moves undermine Allied strength and that neutral nations' trust declines.

Berlin Tan Mountains Naws Norway DNB High Command Stavanger Bravinger Nor Way Brin Gor Germany Lalfait Joachim von Ribbentra Ware Ted Lenn Stockholm Gudvandashden Glomma Ows Jyigh Conmand Nym Craves Krnglish Miers Stavaneser Norwe Hive Railr Sambas Storen Agena Britain A Andatsnes Narsvik Learler Rober Ley Vietary Cologne Brittin Beane Italy Mediterranean Dine Alfleri Amber Ar Bernarda Follen Atolice Alfteri Aimbassie Dor Giuseppe Bastianindawathee Foreign Office Sy Pola Diferonne Worweriah Xowret Registanien Clormany Ghall Vavydanvolt Jeb Cowl J. Parabre Chamberlain

Whale Oil Cargo and Sailors Held

The American owned ship Ulysses grounded in the Mississippi below New Orleans and 84000 barrels of whale oil were unloaded before authorities detained the Norwegian and Swedish crew. U.S. Attorney Rene A. Viø said the oil’s production may violate international whaling treaties and a federal grand jury would review the case.

New Orleans Ulysses Mississippi A& Immigration U. & Attorney Rene A. Vio Federal Grand Jury Bilard Bergom Amores Murivuy

Allies Strengthen Troops as Norweigan Fronts Brace

Reports from Stockholm say Allied concentrations show a live response to the Norsk invasion. German forces push along snowbound routes toward Sambas and Storen while Britain says supply ships were sunk and more landings occurred at Andalsnes.

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