06 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1933
Page
1
Report describes a calm reception in Natal after the Ludebah voyage across the Atlantic aboard the Spire, with crowds in Vienna and celebrations marking the ship’s arrival. Details mention crowds, the ship Spire, and notable figures aboard, amid broader coverage of relief grants and wartime financing.
The article describes a death verdict handed down after a high profile attack case. Defendants Norris and Patterson faced retrial in a New York court, with Justice Tudela presiding and Judge Ledbowity mentioned. The proceedings followed a recent Supreme Court review and the jury returned death sentences for the convicted. Ruby Bates and a companion were also involved in the case, with proceedings noting preparation for execution.
Washington reports a new emergency council will coordinate government recovery information nationwide. It unites the Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, and Labor secretaries, ADSA and NRA leaders, FEMA, Home Loan, Farm Credit, and Consumer Council reps to serve as a central bureau for citizens seeking agency guidance.
Partly cloudy and colder with rain in extreme east Tennessee tonight. Thursday expected fair but colder in the far east and slow warming in the far west. In Virginia expect cloudy skies and colder conditions with rain tonight and likely Thursday in the southwest portion. Temperatures for today and the same date last year are noted with no rain on either date.
The Citizens Election League, outraged by Mrs Bolivar Kemp's victory, demanded Governor Allen call a new election with party primaries. Huey P Long aides faced a protracted dispute as the sixth district vote persisted in controversy and threats.
Gold priced around 34.01 an ounce as the Treasury outlined mid December operations and new Liberty Bond activity. London quotes set at 0. Once again the government Aims to meet 27 million in December maturities while Fourth Liberty subscriptions total over 900 million. Treasury officials note strong bond subscriptions and Reserve banks allocations across districts.
At Glace Bay Nova Scotia on December 61 a family perished in a fire trapping Sam Aucoin 88 Mrs Addie Aucoin Josie 11 Harold 7 The four bodies burned beyond recognition lay near the front door as the parents attempted to rescue them The cause of the blaze was not known and the scene involved two story frame dwelling and a frantic attempt to save the children
A Seaboard Air Line passenger train collided with a derailed southbound freight near Cheney, Virginia, killing two crew members Edward Kuhn and W H Jordan and injuring several passengers. The deceased engineers were from Richmond, with other crew members treated at a local hospital. The derailment followed a landslide on the line about 25 miles north of Hangar.
Nashville report on December 6 71 quotes S B Hathhorn of Mississippi urging shift from pattern credit to meet social and individual needs. He criticizes college entrance resistance and accreditment limiting secondary education and calls for freeing standards from rigidity to serve social demand. He warns against overemphasis on academic prestige and urges broader community and social service goals.
President Roosevelt's repeal proclamation ends certain taxes and lowers the federal tax on some items. New measures will levy special liquor taxes after hearings by House and Senate finance committees. Rates differ by beverage and aim to raise revenue without provoking illicit sales. Other tax suspensions set January 1 deadlines for income and corporate levies.
In New Jersey the legislature overrode Governor Moore's veto on a liquor control plan tied to the post prohibition era. The assembly vote was 32 to 21 and the senate 11 to 6. The plan allows municipalities to issue retail licenses and creates a state appeal board to grant or revoke licenses after hearings.
Utah completed the thirty sixth ratification to end federal prohibition, yet the state remains legally dry. The ceremony occurred at 3 41 p m Mountain Time amid Capitol Hill observers. Sam B Thusman, repeal leader and delegate to the convention, presided over the formalities.
Reports from New York on December 6 describe a rapid shift to legal operation after repeal. Speakeasies send patrons to licensed venues while hotels and restaurants fill with crowds as prices in first class spots align with early legal norms.
Washington errors aside, repeal day saw uneven celebrations with limited liquor supplies and incomplete regulations. Officials warned the battle continues while states move to set codes for distillers brewers and importers and to regulate imports and sales.
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