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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1939

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Henderson Arrives in Berlin as Britain Replies on Poland

Berlin reports Sir Nevile Henderson landed at Tempelhof at 8 30 p m EST to deliver Britain's reply to Germany's demands over Poland while Hitler prepares to receive him in the evening. The day also notes cautious White House talk of possible press briefings if events warrant. Political and diplomatic maneuvering across Europe dominates the scarce news from Paris Warsaw and Moscow.

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Weather Outlook for Tuesday Across Regions

Forecasters expect tonight and Tuesday to bring variable conditions with showers in Cast and central portions and likely northeast areas. Temperatures rise in the interior Tuesday with warmer readings, while Alabama regions anticipate generally fair skies tonight and Thursday, with gentle to moderate winds on the coast.

Ken Tucky Ans Esser Maintux

Submarine Squalus Surface Return Reported Today

Coast guards at Isles of Wadius Scalion report Squalus surfaced with two lifeboats attached and the bow damaged after sinking. They indicate the submarine may have limited buoyancy but crews are hopeful for surface recovery.

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Survey Shows State Government Costs Rising Across Tennessee

A census style survey reports steadily increasing costs in state government, with Tennessee figures showing operating expenses climbing from about 24 million in 1932 to 334 million in 1937. The study excludes public service enterprises and debt payments, noting declines in general government and school expenditures over the period.

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Britain backs Poland in ruler reply amid German tensions

Britain ready to support Poland if attacked as Sir Nevile Henderson carries a Berlin note. The message reportedly demands removal of threats to Poland before negotiations. Churchill government prepares emergency measures, with Parliament set to meet and Admiralty advising ships to avoid the Baltic and Mediterranean seas.

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Five Wounded in Mine Disorder in Kentucky

In Hineville Kentucky five men were wounded, one critically, in a clash between mine pickets and workers at two Bell County mines tied to a recent labor strike. Nearly 46 National Guardsmen were sent to the area after the shooting, part of a larger deployment in neighboring counties to quell ongoing unrest. The wounded named include Arnold Smith, Albert Ott, Walter Green, and Omar Goodin who were driving when fired upon.

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Stocks Register Moderate Drop in Wall Street

Stock prices fell moderately on Wall Street as war-time mobilization loomed, with a few issues down more than $1 while buyers later lifted lending markets. Trading was slow and investors seemed to react to last week rather than European developments. Wheat futures rose over 2 cents as markets resumed trading.

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Daladier renews appeal for peace in Europe

Paris reports Premier Daladier urging Hitler to seek peace and avoid war while France readies wartime measures. A French spokesman noted Poland’s continued absence of official figures and discussed possible concessions. Daladier proposed direct talks with Poland, but Hitler insisted on war aims and refused to negotiate.

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German Troops Pour Into Slovak Capital Bratislava

Budapest Aug 23 German troops poured into Bratislava after Slovakia closed its frontier with Hungary. Reports say forces moved from Vienna through Slovakia toward the Polish frontier. Bratislava is officially under German army command with troops guarding key stations.

Budapest Hungary Stratislava Vienna Srain Bratislava

Pelley Accused of Pilfering Funds in Inquiry

Aug 28 report from Washington details Dies Committee testimony by investigator Robert Barker accusing William Dudley Pelley of diverting between 35000 and 49000 from Galahad Press, a religious publishing house linked to Pelley. Barker said assets were moved to Pelleys ventures and to financial supporters, causing insolvency and losses to creditors and stockholders.

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Poland Faces Partition Threat Amid Baltic Frictions

The article describes Poland's fragile borders since 1910 created after World War I and the Versailles settlement. It notes that Danzig remains under League of Nations influence, while Poland builds the seaport of Gdynia and seeks access to the Baltic Sea. Germany seeks former territories and control over the corridor, fueling ongoing friction between Germany and Poland.

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Mystery death of Sullivan county farmer said to be murder

County officers say they are piecing circumstantial evidence that could break wide open within 24 hours in the shotgun death of John Hunt a well known Sullivan County farmer. Police suggest Hunt was murdered and say an arrest of one or two suspects may be imminent with no names released yet.

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Copperhill plants reopen during CSO strike in Tennessee

Deputies on duty as Copperhill and Ducktown plants reopened today amid a CSO strike. Sheriff Biggs led a squad of about 200 deputies as employees returned to the main plant at Copperhill after the July 14 closure. Officials did not confirm the total returnees or numbers at Ducktown and Isabela.

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Hitler Still Firm In Demands For Polish Territory

International at a glance reports Hitler's demands for Poland include the Polish corridor and Danzig. Britain and France prepare for possible war with Mussolini mediating talks. German moves prompt mobilization in the Netherlands and Paris while Britain, France publish notes. Warsaw, Tokyo monitor frontier tensions and cabinet changes.

Hitler Associated Press London Berlin Danzig Nere Poland RLIN Mussolini Daladier Polish Amsterdam Netherlands Paris Warsaw ROMS Tokyo Abe Baron Hiranuma

Mussolini Ready To Mediate Crisis In Europe

Italian premier Mussolini signaled willingness to help mediate European tensions but said Britain and France must prove goodwill to Germany and Italy. Virginio Gayda warned no miracle worker. hopeful dialogue hinges on prudent, responsible actions amid Berlin London exchanges. Separately, over 200 forest fires burned in Oregon and Washington.

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Death for two slayers as mother prays nearby

Harley Evans, 26, condemned killer of Ross Phillips and Town Conseble Fowler, faced execution at the Jamestown penitentiary after his supreme court conviction was upheld. His mother waited in a prison lounge, praying as the electric chair carried out the sentence at 5:25 a.m. Evans had been sentenced for first degree murder in Phillips death and held a life term for Fowler's killing. The inmate professed a conversion before death. chaplain Rev. Pickens Jonson offered final words.

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