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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1938

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Goering seeks aid of America on emigration

Berlin dispatch reports Field Marshal Goering invited American refugee official George Rublee to Berlin to finalize a Nazi emigration plan for German Jews. The move follows Schacht’s London visit on finance for emigration and Chamberlain’s remark about awaiting German leaders’ contribution to European peace. A Paris dispatch notes a U S immigration relaxation proposal to permit temporary asylum for more than 50 thousand Jews by 1940, with limits and transfer conditions. Washington notes German authorities pledge to honor inherited credits for victims of Nazi deeds, pending settlement.

London Hermans Wilhelm Goering George Rublee International Refugee Office Berlin Rubbe International Committee Qssistiz Refugess Gertig Banker Goering Hjalmar Schacht Reichsbank Chamberlain Commons

Weather forecast snippets from unclear OCR text

Forecast hints warmer conditions and light rain with cloudy intervals, a touch of warmth in certain areas, and colder spells in western regions. Mentioned dates and places include Kentucky and Wednesday with varying temperatures across regions, but the text is garbled and hard to parse.

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Key Figures In Waterbury Music Swindle Case Plea

Harry E. MacKenzie pleaded guilty in a $1,000,000 plot to defraud Waterbury, Connecticut. The Waterbury Grand Jury declared him a $900-a week lobbyist for McKessor and Robins, linking him to the scheme and influence efforts.

Harry E. MacKenzie Waterbury Conn Grand Jury McKessor & Robins

Mayor LaGuardia Attacked In City Hall Entrance

Mayor LaGuardia was punched and knocked down by a man identified as James Ha, 48, a former WPA supervisor, as he entered City Hall. The assault ended with LaGuardia steadying himself, continuing, and thanking police and spectators. Investigators pursued a fuller account while he resumed duties.

New York Der H. LaGuardia Puncha City Hell James Ha WPA Pelham Bay Aiugan Ami Lahey Si Hat Dla Hogan Lade Hall Park of Federal Bulldne

AFL Unions Seek Labor Act Revisions and Reorganization

The American Federation of Labor convened its 102 unions to study a legislative program for revisions to the Labor Act, housing relief, and government reorganization. Federation attorneys are vetting amendments to the Wagner Act and the convention voted to oppose Constance Walefield Sinth for another Labor Relations Board term.

Washington Dhe Ateriven Federation of Libor Repre Nserdy Consad Walefield Labor Relations Board Oppost Lay N APT

Guide Released From Jail To Aid Ship Survivors

A jailbreak escapee aids shipwreck survivors and guides a group to a camp near Port Alidingy Bay. Survivors, including Chief Engineer Clair Hywel of Seattle and Captain Steve Johnson of Ket etink-Lord, recount a hazardous storm voyage after the Paitecson wrecked minutes before midnight.

Dar Uften Lita Bay Sika Barty Port Alidingy Litius Hay Clair Hywel Seattle Steve Johnson Ketehtkain Lord Galeert Bheitelt Paitecson Poe

Coster Accused Of Selling Arms To Chinese Leader

Federal authorities explored a claim that Philip Musica Jr as Donald Coster sought to sell 2,000,000 rifles and 100,000,000 rounds of ammunition to an unidentified nation possibly the Chinese general Chiang Kai-shek. Promoter Thomas Bruni and vice president Frederick Wingersky were questioned as agents tied the case to McKesson and Robbins.

New York Philip Musica Donald Coster McKesson and Robbins, Inc Chiang Kai-Shets Gregory F Noonan U.S Thomas A. Bruni Frederick Wingersky Coster-Musiza New York Post Bruni Ben Simon The Brons McKesson and Robbins Simon Wingersky Coster-Mussex Ganeral Ambrose WY. McCal Securities Bureau Noonan Coster-Musica McCall W. J. Murray, Jr Columbia Cosster-Musica Murray

TVA Record Scrutiny Highlights Nonprofit Profit Claims

Lawmakers debate TVA finances with Rep Wolverton and Kohler clashing over whether TVA expenditures beyond revenue count as operating losses. Witnesses defend nonpower costs such as reservoir lands and recreational areas as unrelated to power operations while TVA supporters stress government budgeting differences.

Wolverton Redo Kohler Iverton Ot Laday TVA Minhlér Seo Pva Pam

Chamberlain act disappoints Nazis in Berlin

Berlin reports indicate Premier Chamberlain’s remarks in the British House of Commons disappointed German officials. He urged Berlin to show that it would contribute to a peaceful settlement, signaling hope for a sign from German leadership toward Czech and Slovak resolve. Diplomats close to Berlin awaited concrete steps and the German response to the call for peaceful contribution.

Berlin Wess Chamberlin Germany Chamberlain Beaave of Commons Hitler

Four Die In Flaming Coast Guard Plane Crash

Four Coast Guard service members died when a coast guard plane crashed near Borne, northwest of San Antonio. Victims include Lieut. PF S Lyons of El Paso, Rupert Germaine of LA, George C Latham of Fort Bliss El Paso, and Ensign C H Peague of El Paso. Fire forced the pilot to avoid the town, crashing on a pasture near the San Antonio Borne highway. bodies were severely burned and unrecognizable.

San Antonio Tex U. S. Coast Guard Borne Here PF. S. Lyons Coast Guard el Paso Rupert Germaine S. Coast Guard George C. Latham Fort Bliss C. H. Peague U.S Naval Ed Bierschwale

Toll of Winter Heavy in Europe

Winter brought a deadly toll across Europe with a Lisbon ferry collision sinking a vessel and 25 believed drowned, London reports 23 degrees. Fasinet Rock lighthouse keepers fail to receive relief as northeast wind hinders rescue. Paris and suburbs record nine deaths as frozen canals trap barges. rail signals freeze in Scandinavia with Norway at 25 below and Sweden at 20 below. Hungary endures bitter cold.

London Ies Tegas Lisbon England Fasinet Rock Wost County Cork Ireland Paris Scandinavia Norway Sweden Hungary

Man Arrested by FBI Over Suspicious Arms Codes

In Philadelphia on December 20 a man described as suspicious was detained by the local FBI office after officers found what appeared to be arms specifications codes in his room. No further details were provided about his identity or motives.

Philadelphia Federal Bureau of Investigation

Grave events loom in Europe says Moscow editorial

Moscow editorial in EpI-Le Journal de Moscow denounces Prime Minister Chamberlain policies as Europe faces gravest events since September 1938. Reports from Washington and Berlin note allegations of fraud and perjury before the American claims commission and Charles A. Lindbergh’s Berlin visit on the eve of his Paris flight.

Moscow le Journal de Chamberlain Europe

Advisory Unit to Roper Plans to Resign

Washington December 2. Forty four prominent industrialists and financiers on the Commerce Department Business Advisory Council proposed to resign to test the business cooperation policy of the next Secretary of Commerce. They would quit to give his successor a free hand in selecting advisers. The move targets no one specific, though Hopkins is favored for practical reasons by some. Richard C Patterson Jr would remain as assistant secretary and supervise direct departmental relations with business.

Irving Perimeter Washington Commerce Department Daniel C. Roper Hopkins Harry L. Hopkins WPA Best Business Council White House Richard C. Patterson Department Patterson Radio NRC Shifeld

Cooper Will Ask For State Audit

Nashville December 20 Governor elect Prentice Cooper refuses to name his administration picks but pledges an independent audit of state accounts before taking office and a policy of rigid economy. He will cut legislative staff and officials, and have Auditor W M Duncan review balances to be turned over by the outgoing administration amid a surplus dispute between Priest and Burke. Bass may return as education commissioner.

Nashville Prentice Cooper Thew House Senate W. M. Duncan Belances Marshall Priest Henry Burke Priest Burke Foremer W. A. Bass Bass

Strike threats stop food supply in New York area

Buffalo December 20 UPI a strike by the Western New York Produce Workers Union Local 558 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters threatened to halt the food supply to New York City at the height of the Christmas season. Drivers foremen and helpers voted the strike after wage talks with the Western New York food industry employers group collapsed. The union claims 600 members and warned of pickets at key distribution points, potentially affecting chain stores except Atlantic and Pacific signed.

Buffalo UPI New York Freiduce Workers Lova International Brotherhood of Teamsters Frank Zee Wisgure Frontier Food Terminal Zee Atlantic and Pacific

Indictment targets AMA and 21 physicians over trust charges

A federal grand jury indicted the American Medical Association, three local medical societies, and 21 physicians including Dr. Olin West and Dr. Mortis Fishbein for Sherman anti trust violations. The case centers on Group Health Association and opposition to independently run medical care plans amid debates over compulsory insurance and doctor hospital affiliations.

Washington American Medical Association The Medical Society of the District of Columbia Harris County Tex Germany Europe Wich Group Health Mediine United States Amean Meri Association Ittself Groap Health

Mutual Defense Sought At Parley

Pan American delegates weighed a mutual defense pledge against aggression as wars raged in Spain and China. The Lima draft, by Brazil’s chief delegate, seeks a united stance against any aggressor and includes all aggressors. Adjournment eyed by Monday or Tuesday.

Spain China Lima Brazil United States

Receivership Bid Nominated for Fidelity Investment Firm

In Clarksburg West Virginia a petition seeks establishment of receivership for the Fidelity Investment Company of Wheeling amid alleged fraudulent practices by the Securities Exchange Commission. The filing was made by Ray L Strothersha McDonald on behalf of New York and Philadelphia attorneys for contract holders Robert McCannnes and others. The matter will be reviewed by Federal Judge W E Baker.

Clarksburg Fidelity Investment A:ion Wheeling Securities Eschange Commission Federal Quart Cloris Liw Ray L. Strothersha McDonald New York Philadelphia

Helen Keller Choice Girl To Get Braille Gift This Christmas

Joan Higgins known as the Helen Keller of her generation, a blind deaf child in Chicago, is to receive a major educational gift from Dr. Robert J. Gault of Northwestern University. He reveals she has learned braille symbols for basic words and will study spoken vocabulary, marking a significant advancement in her literacy.

Helen Keller Joseph A. Rawlings Chicago Robert. J. Gantt Northwestern University Joan Higgins Gault de Gault Ure Aseri van Institute Jost Gool Walt Jon

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