Big Industries In Kingsport Increase Production Across Sectors
Kingsport’s major industries report rising production and brighter outlooks. Kingsport Press president E W Palmer says the plant runs at about 88 percent capacity, employing 600 people and handling near half a million book orders. The firm expects to complete a 420 000 hymnals order by mid September. Tennessee Eastin cellulose acetate division plans max capacity soon, boosting output and jobs. The Tennessee Eastin yarn plant ranks as a leading U S producer.
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Mingsyors Industrial
Einelus Sreviurday
E.W. Palmer
Kingsport Press, Incorporated
Palmer
Christ In Science Publishing Society of
Boston
United States
Tennessee Train Corporation
Eastman Kodak Company
Ibsens
Fygreuse
Dip Vision
Tennes Eastin
Tennessee
Picketing Miners Extend Activities Across Illinois
Springfield reports the Illinois miners union led by President John H Walker extended a dual movement strike. Non union forces and anti union groups were blamed for wage reductions. Shutting down operations occurred at Alpha Texas and Taylorville saw a push through a picket line. About 16 000 miners evacuated Christian county but many stayed on duty at Taylorville and other mines amid unconfirmed reopening plans.
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Springfield
John H. Walker
Ilinois
Illinois
Alpha
Tenais
Army of Occupation
Paylorville
West Frankfort
Tinais
Body Coal Company
Tippley
Taylorville
Peabody
Christian County
Tennessee Weather Summary From Fragments
Partly cloudy with showers Sunday and Monday with possible showers. Temperature comparisons reference same date last year. Data indicate rainfall inches a year ago and high temperatures yesterday with low values. Readings taken at 6:00 p.m. daily cover preceding 24 hours.
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Tennessee
Reynolds Heir Nears Home Amid Murder Scandal
The story follows Dick Reynolds, heir to the R J Reynolds tobacco fortune, said to be nearing home after a four month absence tied to his brother Smith Reynolds's fatal shooting. Libby Florman Reynolds, accused in her husband’s murder, surrendered in Maryland and was held on bond. financier Albert Walker, tied to the case, was released on similar bond. Police say Reynolds is somewhat improved and aims to testify in October.
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A. F. Littlejohn
Associated Press
Winston-Salem
UPI
Dick Reynolds
Smith
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco
Wll Carty
Ri J. Reynolds, Jr
Libby Florman Reynolds
Bonet Polikoff
William Graves
Libby
Oakington
North Carolina
Wentworth
Albert
Ab) Walker
Winston- Salem
Uberty
Walker
Smith Reynalds
Walker Trial Prompts Eight Republican Leaders Subpoenas
New York August 20 Mayor Joseph J Walker prepared to question eight top Republican leaders in Albany next week as witnesses in a hearing led by Governor Franklin D Roosevelt on removal charges. Legal moves surface as Walker seeks to halt the proceedings, arguing jurisdiction limits, while Roosevelt contends he acts within constitutional powers and plans to proceed with the hearing Monday with 22 new witnesses.
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New York
Js Os J. Walker
Ime
United States
Albany
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Walker
Licely
Roosevelt
W. Kingsland Macy
Supreme Cour
John J. Curtin
Supreme Court
Ellis J. Staley
Justice Staley
Sidney Levine
George Donnelly
Bronx Chamber of Commerce
Curtin
Henry Epstein
Max Steuer
Tanieany
Hofstadter Committee
Emang
British economic meet launches definite program for empire recovery
At Ottawa August 20 the British imperial economic conference completed a month of work with a set of trade pacts binding Great Britain with Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India, Newfoundland, Southern Rhodesia and South Africa. Bilateral treaties also link Canada with South Africa and Southern Rhodesia, and New Zealand with South Africa. Pacts await parliamentary ratification and potential duty adjustments. Major outcomes include a six centa per bushel tariff on foreign wheat, possible copper rents, and a 20 percent preference on empire lumber, guarded against state price dumping. In exchange the dominions bound to freer entry for British industrial goods. Expected pressure points for U.S. exports include wheat, lumber, copper, coal, apples, automobiles, iron and steel, and some cotton textiles.
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Frank J. Weller
A. P
Ottawa
Ont
British Imperial Economic Conference
Great Britain
Australia
Union of South Africa
New Zealand
India
Newfoundland
Southern Rhodesia
Canada
Trish Free State
South Africa
South Afric
United Kingdom
Argentina
Denmark
Mollison Plans Barriers Hinder Continue Flight
Aboard his westward Atlantic crossing Mollison faces thick air at Pennfield Ridge causing a delay. He hopes to reach New York soon then Montreal for an aviation meet, planning a six hour 700 mile hop back across the Atlantic. He warns his wife Amy Johnson in London not to sail for New York, since he expects to fly back. He has been recently married and says long distance flying may be over for him.
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John
N. B
J. A. Mollison
Atlantic
St. John
Pennfield Ridge
Here
Montreal
J. W. Brittain
C. Db, Richards
New York
Amy Johnson
London
Bac
Smoot Renominated by Utah GOP at Convention
Salt Lake City Utah Aug 20 The Utah Republican state convention renominated Senator Reed Smoot by acclamation and adopted a platform stating the party does not bind candidates to any definite course on amending the prohibition amendment. A minority report opposing repeal of the 18th amendment was rejected.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Republican State Convention
Reed Smoot
Republican Party
Resolutions Committee
Democratic Nominee Fires Opening Belt in 1932 Campaign
The Democratic nominee foregrounds economic policy over prohibition in a Columbus Ohio speech, accusing the Hoover administration of deepening the depression through blunders. Roosevelt argues Republicans offer debt and government money without solving basic problems, while GOP opposition labels Democrats as lacking a coherent economic program. Curtis opposes repeal of the 18th Amendment, drawing fire from Senator Tydings as campaign tensions rise alongside Roosevelt and Garner meetings.
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Edward J
Duffy
Associated Press
Washington
Franklin D., Roogevelt
Elsa
Hoover
Ohio
East
Midwest
Mem
Bers
Republican Committee
Fc Mills
Mills
Rhode Island
Harvey
Roosevelt
Curtis
Tydings
Walker
Alfred J. Smith
Garner
Roosevelt Proposes Nine Economic Remedies for Mass Protection
Governor Franklin D Roosevelt launches his 1932 campaign in Columbus with a plan for nine fundamental remedies aimed at aiding the average American. He attacks Hoover and the Republican platform as empty of hope, detailing steps including tighter securities regulation, oversight of holding companies, exchange regulation, and stricter bank supervision. The speech drew thousands as Roosevelt toured the city and spoke at a baseball stadium.
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Columbus
Lal
Frankin D. Roosevelt
New York
James M. Coax
Chio
Roosevelt
Federal agents arrest fifteen for counterfeiting in southeast
Fifteen men await federal court trials on counterfeiting charges after a sweeping U S Secret Service roundup described as the largest in the southeast. Ringleader Jay D. Kelly of Caongard and Eugene Click of Salisbury linked to the scheme. Counterfeit ten dollar bills were manufactured in New York and passed in several Carolina towns.
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Charlotte
N. C
Southeast
United States Secret Service
Carolina
Secret Service
Atlanta Federal Prison
Jay D. Kelly
Caongard
Eugene Click
Salisbury
Kelly
Wess
New York
N. J
William Kerns
Tony Colarusso
West New York
Carolinas
Women fliers set record but continue their flight
Curtiss Field August 20. Mrs. Francis Marsalis and Mrs. Louise Thaden extended their endurance flight over Long Island. They surpassed the previous women’s record by 24 hours, aiming to stay up a full week, with two refueling stops and continued nocturnal circling. Edna May Cooper sent congratulations urging them to challenge the men’s 27 day record.
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Curtiss Field
Francis Marsalis
Louise Thaden
Long Island
Mabye
Edna May Cooper
Evelyn
Bobby
Trout
Tt Gs
Migs Cooper
Forrest O’brine
Dale Jackson
Farmers Refuse Trucks Passage Amid Milk Price Strike
Picketing farmers block milk transport in Sioux City as the National Farmers Holiday Association pushes for higher prices. Some growers allow milk to pass, while others demand continued blockade of all farm produce. Officials fear Sunday disorders as talks stall. Milk price rises to 9 cents per quart, with new rates taking effect tomorrow, while highway barricades impair traffic and escorts are barely used.
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Sioux City
Rembley
National Farmers Holiday Association
Woodbury
Plymouth
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Bernard McCloy
Chicago
Olson
Mollison
New York Today
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Germany
Louis P. Lochner
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Barman, Warmbold
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