Senate approves 319 million farm loan fund for price support
The Senate swiftly approved a 319,589,180 appropriation to continue government price support loans for major crops. The measure, part of the third deficiency bill totaling about 260 million more than the House version, was backed by President Roosevelt and Secretary Wallace. Debate touched on the Commodity Credit Corporation and potential adjournment delays as the bill moves to the House for amendments.
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Community Credit Corporation
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Administration Farm
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Adams D.coles
Commedy Credit Corporation
Commodity Credit Corporation
Roosevelt
Appropriations Committee
Wellage
Burkley
Congress
Weather Forecast Fragments for Tennessee Virginia Kentucky
Fragmentary weather note lists tonight and Saturday conditions for Tennessee Kentucky and Virginia. Mentions possible rain showers and cloud cover with some areas under a heat advisory or warning as indicated by garbled phrases. No clear temperatures or precise timing provided.
Presidential ring toss sparks 1940 nomination chatter
Baltimore reports Senator Millard W. Pyd ings defeating President Roosevelt's purge push while other early August items note social security talks progress, Alabama delegate pledges, and power bonds sold. Additional dispatches cover posters, adherence to Dickinsons stance, and court actions in Kentucky and Chicago.
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Yydings
Baltimore
Ohuryhuid
Explosion Injures Family. Mother Unimproved at Hospital
Mrs Maudell Dixon third degree burns from a liquid fire explosion at the Pinay home five miles south of here. Her son Walter Dixon Jr died within hours of admission. Seven year old Qoal Marie Dixon shows improvement and is expected to recover. The incident also sent two Kingsport children to their homes for treatment after injuries from a truck strike and a dog attack. Local officers reported no charges in the truck incident.
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Tland Park
Arthur Olinger
Indian Springs
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Tom Roller
Old Kingsport
Joe Miller
WS. Manis
Bobby
Alessmans
Ignouing Phy
Gambling Boat Operator Wins Another Tiff With Officials
Tony Cornero known as Tote Soma and operator of the Rex engages in a fresh clash with Santa Monica authorities over state charges targeting his gambling operations. Police again attempt to force surrender as the siege continues with Cornero vowing to defend the American gambling enterprise.
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Whatisit Tailless Rat-Faced Creature At Large
In Bloomburg Pa a tailless tailed white spotted creature named Whatsit confounded locals all week. Tarmer caught and killed it while protecting chickens. A local display sparked naming attempts as Jarky Voste, director of the roariig masedtiv, identified the animal yesterday as a relative of the guinea pig from South Americas Pacay Ja Pelative.
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Strike Fronts Quiet As Guard Takes Control
National guardsmen enforced order at the Green Mountain Dam in Colorado amid a strike by automobile workers led by five AIL unions seeking recognition for bargaining. Seven wounded in a Blue River dam incident as Gov. Care called it a state insurrection while GM talks aim to settle wage and bargaining terms.
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Green Mountain Dam
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Detroit
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Swimming party ends up in court clash over nude swim
An alleged nude swimming party on the Holston river led to indecency charges against several Kingsport youths and counterclaims. Hawkins and Sullivan county officials reported arrests following a river raid near Highway 11 W. Denny Alvis and Goodwin Jr. face preliminary hearings. two youths, George Smith and Goodwin, were arrested, with minor status affecting jurisdiction. Bonds set at 250 dollars. Smith paid fine later, or remained jailed for nonpayment. The case spurred a habeas request for release.
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G. C. Alvis
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Alvis
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Hawkins County
George Smith
Smith
Rogersville
Sherif John Howe
Nazi Persecution Blamed For 13-Story Death Plunge
Chicago August 4 AP An inquest found that the death of Adella Langer and her two sons at the Congress Hotel was likely a murder by a temporarily insane mother driven by fear of persecution in Czechoslovakia. Karel Langer, her husband, testified about fleeing to the United States with their children after losing a million dollar business. The bodies lay on Michigan Boulevard after the 13th floor plunge. The inquest cited persecution as the motive behind the family tragedy and noted the husband’s struggle to recognize the loss. The case remains under investigation with details unclear.
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Karel Tommy
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Meenhoslovakia
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Minbigah Avenue
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Jay Michael
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Inia
Law
W C T U Leader Claims Dickinson Knew It All
WA C T U president Mrs. Smith says Michigan Governor Dickinson is right about the hellish brink but the organization knew nothing new. She and 200 plus members address the convention in Chautauqua arguing progress through action. Mrs Soule notes last year 4,000 new members joined.
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WEA
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Dickinson
Michigan
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WA. Co. TU
Four for governor in Kentucky primary race
Kentucky's primaries will test Hatch law prohibiting federal employee participation. Democratic candidates include John Young Brown supported by Alben Barkley and Keen Johnson, with challengers A. B. Chandler ally and Ulysses G. Foster. Republican hopefuls are John Shearman Cooper King Brope G Tom Hawking JL Smith.
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Harlan County
John Shearman Cooper
King Brope
Tom Hawking
JL. Smith
Ex-Judge Appeals Marriage Ruling in Oklahoma City
Former Supreme Court Justice Fred P. Branson seeks a new trial after a district court found he and Madeline Braniff Branson legally married, awarding her $250 monthly support. Branson argued the ceremony was invalid due to timing before his first wife’s divorce. The trial featured heated closing remarks and Branson's past opinions cited in a related 1925 case.
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Adam
Japan Shows Interest in Axis Alliance at Como Talks
Japanese ambassadors to Rome and Berlin opened discussions at Lake Como on Japan joining the Italian German military alliance. officials expect focus on Tokyo’s adherence to the axis and potential coordination with fascist and Nazi leaders ahead of the Nurnberg congress and Rome march anniversary.
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Far East
Fordign
Pessimism Over Mexican Oil Settlement Looms
Diplomatic circles voiced pessimism over a Mexican oil settlement based on Carlos Cardenas new proposals to American oil firms. The core dispute centered on control and management of expropriated properties valued around 150 million dollars, with ownership seen as less contentious. Mexican President Cardenas appeared to have committed on Montejo’s ownership, risking political backlash at home. Ambassadors carried new proposals from Mexico City to prevent a total breakdown of negotiations, details undisclosed but implying changes in working out the plan.
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Washington
Mexico
Cardenas
Monteo
Mexico City
Casillo Najera
Donald BG. Richberg
Britain May Send Fleet to Far East in Certain Circumstances
Prime Minister Chamberlain stated in the House of Commons that Britain might dispatch a fleet to the Far East under certain circumstances amid British Japanese tensions. He stressed a preference for negotiation but warned force could be used if vital principles and subjects in China were at risk, noting Britain's current naval imbalance and the need to protect British citizens.
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Atand
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Robert Sealle Craigie
Tokyo
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Ain
Capitol Scribblers Tarnish Washington With Tourists’ Ink
Eyewitness reports chronicle a surge of autograph seekers in the Capitol as visitors fill walls domes and statues with names and hometowns. Guides struggle to deter the practice while preserving the historic site amid a flood of initials and signatures.
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Reneraks
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