Curb on Credit and Ethiopia Crisis Moves
Ethiopia appeals to the League of Nations against arms embargoes citing fear of massacre if defense is blocked. 60,000 Ethiopian troops dispatched to Somali frontier to counter Italian moves as Italy prepares East Africa campaign. Paris talks between Laval and Eden open, weighing peace terms and Britain’s stance if Italy advances in Ethiopia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Geneva
Ethiopia
League of Nations
London
Italy
Rome
Paris
Britain
Anthony Eden
France
Pierre Luval
James A. Mills
Dijibo
French Somaliland
Haile Selassie
Premier Laval
Mussolini
Eden
Africa
Great Britain
Europe
Weather turns warmer with showers across regions
Partly cloudy with possible showers tonight and Thursday across Kentucky, Virginia, and the Carolinas. Central and western areas see slight warmth while extreme west portions remain cooler. Readings note yesterday’s highs and rainfall similar to last year as 6:00 daily measurements finish the 24 hour period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Ptortens
Firgiaia
Northe
Carolina
Velma Stones Fried Chicken Declared Artwork In Zoning Case
In Dallas Texas on August 14 a zoning trial ended with a verdict of acquittal for Velma Stone. The jury found her fried chicken business was not a legal business product but a work of art, despite a residential street restriction. Neighbor J G Everett had complained about parking crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Velma Stone
Plan Unification Of Methodist Churches Faces Showdown
A 1941 plan to unify Methodist factions into a single Protestant church was presented to church leaders, proposing a six region structure, continued conferences, and a regional Negro conference. If approved, ratification would occur in 1935 for the North and Protestant conferences and in 1938 for the South, with world-wide implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Methodist Church
United Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Methodist Protestant Church
Mach
North Branch
Asia
Africa
Europe
Commission
General Conferences
Attack on tax bill stalls vote in Senate
Senate debate opens on an 8250 million tax measure as Republican leaders vow to halt action and send the bill back to committee. Senator Vandenberg signals using next session to report back, arguing tax legislation must accompany a budget bill. The plan mirrors a House measure but differs in surtaxes, estate and corporate levies, stock taxes, and a new intercorporate dividend levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Harold Oliver
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Munitions Export Trade Increases Globally
World wide rises in arms munitions and war materials movements were revealed in statistics from the United States and other nations. The report notes general gains in 1934 versus 1938 and in early 1935 versus 1934, with linters, scrap iron, steel, cartridges, rifles, and ordnance all climbing. South America, Cuba, Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, and Italian Africa are named among key buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Brackett
Associated Press
Weiler
Washington
United States
France
Germany
United Kingdom
Japan
Italy
South America
Cuba
Bolivia
Colombia
Peru
Italian
Africa
Republicans confident see added strength in election
Republican campaign chief Chester Balto of Baltimore forecast that the party would gain at least seven or one hundred house seats, with a majority possible if 112 seats are won. He said a public opinion survey is under way as county leaders are questioned. Other notes include Knox leading for the Republican presidential nomination and Democratic governor Davey opposing a special election to fill Traux’s seat. House race threats and pro administration sentiment were also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aug
Chester
Balto
Chio
Bolton
George H. Moses
RNH
Frank Knox
Chicago
Martin L. Davey
Chin
Charles V. Traux
D-C
George Bender
Traux
Easton
Jon
Representative Drewry
Virginia
Democratic Pver
Rotary Guest Explains Tax Relief Steps for Tennessee
C. W. Bailey president of the Tennessee Taxpayers Association addressed the Kingsport Rotary Club outlining methods to lessen the tax burden on Tennessee residents. He urged streamlined tax collection, broader exemption rules, and targeted relief measures while stressing fiscal accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Bailey
Tennessee Taxpayers Association
Kingsport
Bailey Addresses Club on Taxation
C W Bailey told Kingsport Rotary Club that consolidating sparsely populated counties would ease citizen tax burdens. Bailey heads the Tennessee Taxpayers Association since June 193%, and also presides over Clarksville’s First National Bank celebrating its 70th year. He previously served as Rotary International district governor from Kentucky and Tennessee. The talk was prepared for delivery and continued on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W Bailey
Tennessee Taxpayers Association
Kingsport
Rotary International
Kentucky
Tennessee
Woman Arraigned in Steno Murder in Queens
A 35 year old matron Etta Reisman was arraigned in Beechhurst Queens on a first degree murder affidavit for the shooting of Miss Virginia Leigh the husband’s secretary. The court adjourned until August 21 for counsel as Reisman is held without bail. The police say the shooting followed a lover’s triangle and threats of separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Abs
Etta Reisman
Art
Virginia Leigh
Frank X
Giorgio
Reisman
Sab
Miss Leigh
Annette
Beechhurst Queens
Virginia
Knox Outlines GOP Planks Based on 1932 Platform
Col Frank Knox, potential 1936 GOP candidate, used the 1932 Democratic platform as the basis for a Republican program claiming it repudiates Roosevelt and the New Deal. Speaking at the Rockingham County Republican Club outing in Hampton Beach, he urged adoption of planks drawn from that platform. He said these principles attract opponents of Roosevelt’s radicalism to the GOP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Beach
N. H
Frank Knox
Roosevelt
GOP
Republican Party
Co. Knox
Rockingham County
Republican Club
Anne Lindberghs First Book Out North To The Orient
New York Aug. WW. Col Lindbergh faced near death during a 1931 Yangtze rescue mission detailed in Anne Lindberghs North To the Orient. She recounts the flight from Nanking to Hinghwa with doctors and medical supplies, the sampan crowd, a close call with gunfire, and the perilous landing amid flooded fields as the plane fought to save lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Selby
Associated Press
New York
Charles A. Lindbergh
Yangtze Valley
China
Paris
Anne Mor
Teeg Row
Lindbergh
Orient
Roosevelt signs social security bill amid new tax program
President Roosevelt today signed into law the social security measure, a sweeping program creating old age pensions and unemployment insurance. A 3 percent payroll tax funds wages up to 3000 annually, with benefits from 10 to 85 dollars monthly. The plan starts January 1, 1937, pensions January 1, 1942, and a federal state unemployment system financed by a 3 percent tax on employers of eight or more workers. An initial $100 million appropriation is set for 1936-37 for pensions and grants to the blind crippled children and needy mothers, plus $49.75 million for this fiscal year. Administration expects about 25 million workers to be affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Social Security Board
Pioneers Harvest Their First Crops in Alaska
In Palmer Alaska Aus 34 reports colonists in the Matanuska Valley anticipate ready markets and favorable prices for early crops. Don R Irwin of ARRC forecasts above Midwest prices, cooperative marketing aims to curb failures, potatoes and fresh vegetables should fetch strong regional prices, while egg prices vary with Seattle anchorage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Alaska
Aus
Matanusia
Don R. Irwin
Alaska Rural Rehabilitation Corporation
Chicago
Tewin
Seattle
Anchorage
Seatttle
Cooperative Poultry Farm
Strikers Ordered to Return or Face Relief Roll Relief
In New York on August 14, WPA project strikers faced General Hugh S. Johnson’s ultimatum to return to work or lose relief benefits. Thomas Martin of the Bronx, head of an eight member family, received $5 cash and a promise of $23 later from a relief sub-station director, while unions press continued. Roosevelt backed the federal action amid rising WPA project labor tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
WPA
Works Progress
Hugh S. Johnson
Thomas Martin
The
Bronx
Rosetta Fisher
Martin
Charlotte
Emergency Relief Bureau
Div Lasser
Carr
General Johnson
Roosevelt
Senate Lobby Delays Hopson No Show Draws Contempt Threats
Washington Aug 14 Howard C Hopson master mind of the Associated Gas and Electric system failed to appear before the Senate lobby committee after being served a subpoena. The committee planned to cite him for contempt if he did not show up at 3 pm EST. The hearing also strengthened the panel's power to probe corporate structures salaries and related transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Howard
Hopson
Associated Gas and Electric System
Senate
Senate Lobby Committee
Agalm
Harry F. Sinclair
Oil Megyate
William FP. McCracken
Commeres
House
Black
Lobby
Howard C. Hopson
Senate Committee
Wyiie
Joseph McCarthy
House Rules Committee
McCarthy
House Committee
Hapson
Cox
Lex Hopson
House Lobby Committee
Slareup
Tiepsen
Minton
India
Ad Schwellenhavh
Wiliam A. Hill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ogieden
Ethiopic
Eritrea
Djibouti
M. E
United Methodist Church
U.S
Now OR
Moscow
Russia
Koktebel
Crimea
Treasury
Post Office Departments
Morganfield
Campbellsville
Geren
Morehead
Corbin
Rotary
W. Bailey
Bailey
CLUB
Head of Taxpayers Association
Knox
Charles Roosevelt
Manchester
N. C
Anne Lindbergh
Doe Brothers
John
Jim
Maria Jeritza
Winfield Sheehan
Santa Barbara Mission
Santa Barbera
Cal
Fic
Sennistor Hastings
Delaware
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!