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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1936

Page

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World Peace Conference Plan Tied to Roosevelt Reelection

The New York Times reports President Roosevelt weighs inviting heads of major nations to confer on world peace if re elected. Names mentioned include Edward VIII Mussolini Hitler Lebtun and representatives from Japan and China. Officials in Washington studied the plan with caution while warning no official comment was given.

New York New York Times Roosevelt Edward VIII Joseph Statin Benito Mussolini Hitler Lebtun France Japan China the Times Versailles United States Wilson Paris David Lloyd George England Georges Clemenceau Orlando Italy Washington State Department White House Department Auli Woodrow Wilson London Fi—Chary Europe

Weather summary across states shows variable showers

Generally fair tonight and Friday with temperature changes. Virginia expected local showers tonight and Thursday morning, slightly warmer in the north. Kentucky partly cloudy tonight, then mostly cloudy Thursday with scattered showers in the north and northwest. North Carolina partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers tonight and Thursday, central and northeast portions wettest. Readings taken at 70 inches? and daily highs and lows noted. no rain rights.

S. Suigipe Cuilange Uriday Virginia Kentucky North North Carolina

Intra-Party Fights Face State Primary Boards

Early disputes at the Democratic and Republican state primary boards in Nashville focus on August 1 primary returns. Contests include Republican J Arthur Addley challenging Charles C Guinn for the statewide senate seat, and Democrat Dr John R Neal alleging irregularities in Bachman bid. A Henderson Madison county contest questions participation by Republicans. A third Democratic fight concerns the Third district state committeewoman race with Mrs Mamie Gardenhire Tucker contesting Mrs Sarah Bess Sherrill. Primary board members from each party preside and the committees plan continued hearings (Continued on page eight).

Nashville J. Arthur Addley Knoxville Charles C. Guinn Benton Senate Knox Loudon Monroe Atchley Polk County John R. Neal U. S Nathan L. Bachman Bachman Neal Knoxville Law School Henderson Madison Lucian Cook Leu Austin Austin Henderson County Mamie Gardenhire Tucker Chattanooga Sarah Bess Sherill Sherill Tucker L&sl Eficht

American Bar Attacks Publicity in Bruno Trial

A special American Bar Association committee criticizes Gov Hoffman of New Jersey Dr Jassier Condon jurors and defense counsel over publicity in the Hauptmann case. Judge Hallam says report reflects views of the committee, while Ransom notes unauthorised publication. Continued on page eight.

Edward B. Schrift Giesser Associated Press Boston American Bar Association Harold G. Hoffman New Jersey John F.jassier Condon Hauptmann Oscar Hallam St. Paul Hoffman Colonel Lindbergh Ransom William L. Ransom The Bar Association Hallam Association Newton D. Baker Court of Pardons Bruno Richard Cight

Surrender Sought for Black Legion Leaders in Detroit

Detroit Aug 26 officials say three alleged Black Legion higher ups plan to surrender today as indictments charge them with aiding a plot to seize arsenals and government buildings. Suspects include Arthur F Gupp Sr WN Ray Markland former Highland Park mayor Wilbur Robinson once a street railway employee.

Detroit Black Legion Bernard W. Cruse Arthur F. Gupp Ray Markland Wilbur Robinson Markland Mayer Highland Park Lupp Martin H. Zink Arthur L. Kingsley Robinson Street Railways Kingsley Bgunean C. McCrea Virgil F Bert) Effinger Lima James EB. Chenot Frank Howard Highland Dart Willard Foster

Noted pianist says hot dogs clash with concerts

The noted pianist Turbi canceled the remainder of his week after disputing that hot dogs and concerts mix. He claimed the festival and street vendors spoiled the music while Rudolph Ringwall, director of the Great Lakes Symphony, said Turbi ate a hot dog during a performance.

Cleveland Enim Jose Turbi Nuk Tturbi Randaciny Great Lake Symbons Cancella Tuarki Anindoap Unui- Nad Pine Ge Qrisutist Brendas Great Iturbi Bat

Memories of a retiring war correspondent in Ethiopia

Edward J. Neil notes Italian infantry in Ethiopia as better soldiers than British troops in Palestine. Describes sun blackened, foodless and waterless troops who endure with stubborn endurance, while British regiments rely on tea and catalogue gear. Italy’s Bersaglieri and other regiments are praised for grit in tough battles.

Edward J. Neillcopyrigth Penn New York Ethiopia Britain Palestine Tommie Italy Bersaglieri

Legionnaires End State Convention in Chattanooga

Downtown Chattanooga returned to normal as 2560 members of the State Department of the American Legion ended their annual meeting. Tom F. E. Morris was named state side commander after opponent Russell Rantin withdrew. Mrs Melville Joy was chosen state president of the Ladies Auxiliary. Harry Colmery of Topeka spoke on Americanism and the Legion’s program as a candidate for National Commander.

Tom T. Siler Associated Press Chattanooga Chattanswen State Department of the American Legion Tom FE. Morris State Jackson Wis G. R Bill) Huber Kingsport Russell Rantin Union City Morris University of Tennessee Sorbonne Paris Melville Joy Memphis Ladies Auxiliary Ed. D. Hicks Nashville Harry Colmery Topeka Kansas National Legion Colmery Legion

Georgia voter rolls show record 15379 in Democratic primary

Georgia registration lists disclose 15 379 voters qualified for the September 8 Democratic Senate primary pitting Richard B Russell Jr New Deal advocate against Eugene Talmadge New Deal critic and governor candidate. The count marks a two year jump of 40 000 over 1940 and 60 000 over 1942 with county unit rules and regional power shaping the contest.

Atlanta Richard B. Russell Eugene Talmadge United States Senate Georgia de Primvari Talmadge Russell Favors Roosevelt Den Democratic Party Charles D. Redwine State Senate M. D. Tivers

Roosevelt Heads West On Drought Tour To Dakota

President Roosevelt travels aboard the Roosevelt train toward Bismarck North Dakota to survey drought damage and meet governors and lawmakers. He plans conferences with officials in nine drought states and will be joined by rival Gov. Alf Landon in Des Moines. The trip, described as non political, aims to urge long range remedies after a dust bowl heatwave.

D. Harold Oliver Associated Press Roosevelt Bismarck N. D Rosevelt Landon Des Moines Alt M. Landon Kansas Ohio Indiana Ilinois Dakotas

Flogging echoes in political race in Florida

Miami August 26. Socialist party fights for ballot access after Tampa flogging trials. Eugene F Poulnot WPA truck driver and flogging victim runs for Congress as Socialist candidate. Tampa police charged in abduction case, court appeals loom over ballot statute requiring 30 percent vote in prior elections. Campaigning for write‑in votes continues amid local political turmoil.

Miami Fla Tampa Socialist Party Florida Eugene F. Poulnot WPA Congress Poulnot U. S R. A. Gray Gray Tvampaga Workers Alliance Harry L. Hopkins Poulnat Sam Rogers Joseph Shoemaker Ace

Landon Pushes New York Campaign to Secure 47 Votes

Governor Landon continued his eastern campaign with meetings in Buffalo aimed at unifying the party for the fall race. He planned a 4 30 pm speech on spending and taxation after a 3000-strong Republican dinner, followed by a downtown parade to the stadium.

Buffalo N. Y Alem. Landon New York Ogden L. Mills Hoover Charles D. Hilles Kansas Roosevelt Erwin F. Jacke Erie County Landow Landon Jarkle Roosevelt, Jr

Riot Climax in Chengtu After Japanese Slayings

Riotous unrest erupts in Chengtu following the killings of two Japanese. Windows smashed as anti Japanese sentiment grows. Chinese provincial officials dismiss public safety heads amid military control. A Chinese merchant accused of trading in Japanese goods was dragged to police hubs by a mob demanding execution.

Shanghai Chengtu Mohs Liu- Hsiang Szechwan Chunking

Cabinet Member Is Seriously Ill After Illness Report

A government official, tied to the War Department, was reported in a physician statement to be in semi conscious condition after a long illness. The statement noted some improvement but continued lung and respiration concerns, with the overall condition remaining serious.

War Department Byeing Emmy

War speeches attributed to Stalin cited by London paper

A London Evening News excerpt reports Stalin and Soviet leaders urging Red Army readiness. Quotes say troops must lay down lives for the proletarian cause as events approach, with Astrov and Avtrov- Astrav referenced urging determination and swift, flawless preparation.

London Aus Evening News Stalin Joseph Stalin Wlementi E. Voroshiloff Michail Turkhashevsky M. Atkinis-Astrav Meteo Astrov Varashi Jefsus

Victory Ours Rebels in Spain Push Toward Key Positions

Rebels with 2000 troops and armor press toward government lines on the Bay of Biscay as Madrid clings to power. Alfonso-linked letters and declarations surface amid fighting. Loyalist air support and counterattacks intensify near Toledo Oviedo Zaragoza and Teruel as international diplomacy seeks restraint.

Bay of Biscay Madrid Alfonso Tran Trun Alfonso Jetter Spain Toledo Alcazar Shota Oviedo Zaragoza Teruel

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