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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1939

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Finns Open To Peace Talks But Stand On War

Finns willing to cease war and negotiate on the basis that small nations deserve self determination. Helsinki reports say while Finland calls up reservists, Foreign Minister Vaino Tanner expressed readiness to end hostility and resume talks with Moscow if negotiations honor small-nation rights. authorities describe Arctic front retreats and counterattacks with Russian forces, including damage to nickel mines near Ballejmarvi and efforts to hold the Karelian Isthmus.

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No Irregularities Found in Cotton Trade Trading

Washington reports say preliminary investigations found no irregularities in New York Cotton Exchange trading as prices fell by 3.05 a bale. Chief official Dro do WoT, Buvel, observed the day. the final day for settling December futures was noted amid ongoing market losses.

Washington Commodity Exchange Administration New York Cotton Exchange Dro Do Wot Buvel CHCA New York Ser

Welfare unit for state formed in Knoxville

Groundwork laid for a Tennessee Institute of State Affairs to sponsor and promote public welfare programs at the University of Tennessee. Announcement signals early organization efforts and references welfare initiatives to be developed.

Knoxville Tennessee Institute of State Affairs University of Tennessee Barks

Roosevelt avoids comment on Ickes attack at Hyde Park

President Roosevelt arrives from Washington and declines to discuss Ickes statement about McNutt's candidacy. He says he is too old for comment and plans to keep in close touch with the State Department, while avoiding a public reply to the political fray.

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Russia Branded as Allied Tool in Geneva Debates

A Geneva dispatch reports Russia branded as an Allied tool during talks among British French Portuguese and other delegates. The Geneva discussions touched on press and diplomatic tactics with references to league acts and the broader geopolitics of the moment.

Russia Allied Blec Wier Moscow Wetress Geneva Togay Londdon

Low price blame on weed trade and tobacco market controls

A Courier Journal report cites farmers and officials criticizing low weed prices and urging price parity. The piece notes protests, debates on production adjustments, and calls for improved direct marketing over basket sales as buyers retain market power. Local federation leaders warn that current controls may keep farmers earning less than sustainable levels.

LF Nington Burley Lekiener Register Ben M Tyanens Officer Courier Journal Wilken Crep Farina Federation Ferraers Interes

Allied Bombardments Strain Graf Spee Warship Guards

British warplanes struck German sea lanes at Forkum Morderney and Sylt during a night and dawn raid. German reports claim shots downed a British aircraft north of the Frisia peninsula, and acknowledge repelled attacks near Borkum and Sylt with anti-aircraft fire. A similar night action near Sylt and Roemoe reportedly produced limited damage with mixed local accounts of aircraft losses.

London Forkum Morderney Sylt Geta Roemag Isigerd Roemoe Seergas Sykt Westom Iis

Court reserves custody amid Bray-Gault dispute

In a suburb dispute several years old, Myra Bray and Gault family fight over custody of a child. Judge Burnett orders a rotating schedule with visits on specific weekdays and holidays. The decision aims to set a balanced custodial arrangement and restore family stability amid tensions.

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Petit Thieveries Reported In City

Residents report ongoing petty thefts with packages stolen and homes left vulnerable. Police urge vigilance and urge residents to notify authorities promptly to aid response efforts.

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Kingsport Patrol Office Sought by County Judge in Kingsport

County Judge T R Bandy announced that the state Department of Safety plans to establish a new highway patrol office in Kingsport within weeks. He cited a letter from Director T Morris and said action is scheduled with the budget line item 4901 under review. If approved, the Upper East Tennessee division would have four offices, adding to Johnson City and Kingsport. Increased motor vehicle deaths in Kingsport and nearby areas prompted the request after a recent survey showed a rise over the prior period.

T. R. Bandy United Budget Morris Pew Kingsport Tennessee Johnson City Claude Buck Johnson Cit. 3 Knosvile Lyn Bomar Bandy Vicini Highway Patrol

Possibility of a New Jutland in North Sea

In a strategic drift, German naval forces sail into the North Sea raising fears of a fresh large surface confrontation like Jutland. The piece argues Britain must keep sea supremacy to fend off German commerce raiders and surface strikes, echoing past wartime tensions.

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Turbulent naval actions and European war updates

Fragmentary wartime notes describe British and German naval maneuvers off Uruguay and near the Baltic, with ships shelled, gains and losses reported. Belgian, British, and German vessels suffer damage or sinking, while Allied commanders push for control amid Christmas holiday pauses and broader Arctic fighting. Russian and Finnish fronts show shifting positions as new mine threats and evacuations are noted.

Belgrade News Brief Fragments Prompt Sparse Serbia Note

A fragmentary clipped note references Belgrade and Serbian affairs with unclear details. The readable portion hints at a 25 year past event and mentions art prose and a local Serbian context without concrete dates or identifiables. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.

Atlanta Ends Gone With the Wind Jamboree Memories

Atlanta prepares to close out the Gone With the Wind jamboree with memories of the star-studded events. Promoters paraded a covey of stars through a large crowd as fans recalled the film’s glow. The piece notes the celebration’s sense of nostalgia and the public’s varied reactions to the finale.

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