TUSHA CONTRACT IS SIGNED AND SENT TO WASHINGTON
The Kingsport Housing Authority forwarded a signed USHA loan contract for 641000 to build 176 housing units and clear slums. City officials and residents approved the plan at a large public meeting. Projects divide units by race with 128 white and 48 Negro homes set for sites near Clinchfield tracks and Groseclose property, costing the city 73000 dollars.
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Weather outlook for Tennessee Virginia and Kentucky
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers in Tennessee and Virginia tonight and Thursday. Kentucky faces partly cloudy skies with scattered showers in western areas tonight and warmer southeastern portions, cooler in extreme west tonight.
Byrd Price Split in Virginia Voting
In Virginia the Byrd and Price factions faced off in the Democratic primary as voters weighed control of the party for 1940. Early returns showed mixed results with Byrd and Price supporters winning in different districts, and no clear overall verdict due to incomplete tallies. The Richmond city committee race and state legislative contests highlighted the split, with Price loyalists claiming a Barton slate victory and Byrd backers gaining some Senate seats while losing others.
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Long & Friend
Petition Shelved Again On Sunday Baseball Permit
City council deferred action on a petition to permit Sunday baseball in Kings Park, shelving the matter for next year. The move followed protests and concerns over social and moral welfare, with 600 signatures cited and a plan for a possible referendum in the future. Paul Lynn presented the petition, as organizers sought a new playing site before any season games.
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Human bomb sentence handed to bank robber Thornburg
Leavenworth Kan August 2 Thirty five to in pris on is the price Joni Thornburg 26 must pay for his human bomb hold up of the First National Bank at Chanute Kans March 27. British Russian Farley about as US usual Moscow August 24 another in the long series of conferences between Premier Foreign Commissar Vyacheslaff and British and French envoys on the proposed three power mutual aid pact was held fate today in the Kremlin. The negotiations were said to be proceeding at their customary tempo. Results were not disclosed. Harrington to let order stand Washington August 2 P aides of WPA Commissioner Harrington said today he would let stand for the present at least his July 28 order which he’d back the automatic dismissal of long time WPA workers. Employers not responsible for study time Washington August 2 The labor department ruled today that employers are not required under the wage hour law to compensate employes for lime spent on study outside working hours even when the employe pays the tuition for the courses. British women laid forced to strip before man Phiriping Aug 2 Two British women missionaries who arrived at Peiping today reported they were forced to strip in the presence of a man while being detained by Japanese soldiers at Kaifeng. Washington August 2 P CIO officials from New York Massachusetts Alabama and Wisconsin joined today in protesting to the senate labor committee against any changes in the Wagner labor act.
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Tragic kitchen explosion claims Dixon family child
A hospital bound mother and her two surviving children face severe burns after a one gallon tin can exploded on a stove at the Dixon home five miles south of Kingsport. The couple’s three year old son Walter died, and Opal Marie Dixon, seven, remains gravely burned. Walter L Dixon, employed by Eastman, was at work when the tragedy occurred. Witness Casey Depew recounted screams and a mother collapsed in the yard as neighbors rushed to help.
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Blessing Hatch Bill Becomes Law In Aug 2 Roosevelt Signing
President Roosevelt signed the Hatch bill regulating political activity of federal employees, stating it would serve Congress’s purpose if administered in spirit. He noted constitutional questions resolved in its favor and called it a step toward decency in campaigns. The act bars most federal job holders from political participation beyond voting, targeting lawyers, marshals, and revenue officials, and forbids fundraising from relief recipients.
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Congress Probes Schedule Heavily in Washington
A half dozen congressional investigations are expected to begin as adjournment nears. Key inquiries include the National Labor Relations Board study by a special committee, Ways and Means review of tax structure charges, and the Dies committee on American activities. The Federal Monopoly Committee, and funds for La Follette civil liberties inquiries are also in focus. The House approved funds for Alaskan fishing conditions, the tax inquiry, and the Dies committee restart.
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Strike Zone Quiet As Four States Brace For Riots
In Cleveland Ohio 500 yard strike zone around Fisher body plant sparked protests by CIO UAW as 48 hospitalizations were recorded from Monday violence. Green Mountain Dam saw deputized workers clash with locals while 100 workers and 100 ranchers patrolled project gates. Detroit police on 10 hour shifts protected non-strikers after bricks and gas were used during a 50 member escort. Barre Massachusetts troopers maintained patrols as AFL unions struck Barre Wood Combing Co.
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Limestone Blaze Destroys Six Buildings in Town District
Limestone Tennessee August 22 Six business district buildings were destroyed by fire with unofficial damages pegged at 350000 The blaze was found around 31 am by Teddy Broyles a filling station attendant who fired a shotgun to alert residents Fire equipment from Johnson City and Greeneville rushed in to battle the flames burning the post office blacksmith shop farege beauty parlor barber shop and general store.
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Confused New Deal Forces Push Battle To Save Wage Law
The death of the lending bill by House insurgents sent Congress into an adjournment rush. Roosevelt warned taxpayers would pay hundreds of millions as industry would not absorb relief workers. lawmakers debated wage hour amendments and housing measures. Congress faces a January reconvening with key social security talks stalled.
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Britain to bolster navy with 180 smaller craft
Britain expands its war readiness by adding 180 small ships to naval construction at a cost near 11 million pounds. Geofrey Shakespeare announces the plan in the house of commons as Italy tests land defenses and air raids intensify. Premier Mussolini observes war maneuvers from an airplane as fronts shift from France toward Italy.
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Stampede To End Congress Session Not Audible
Washington Aug 2 The congressional stampede to adjourn exists in lawmakers minds but signs are faint. The capitol shows tension yet on the floor the mood is light with readers, a storyteller entertaining nearby, and spectators shuffling as bills are argued.
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