Legislature To Be Judge On Poll Tax
Tennessee Governor Cooper advised the legislature that repealing the poll tax as a prerequisite to voting should be left to lawmakers and cited prior positions while outlining agency proposals. He urged action on tax, highways, education, welfare, and other reforms including free textbooks for fourth graders and modernized labor and public welfare measures.
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Bristol Seeks Pro Rata Share in County Bond for School
Bristol leaders demand a pro rata share of a $125,000 Sullivan county high school bond issue. The county approved the enabling act with a clause blocking split between Kingsport and Bristol, prompting Bristol to telegram Senator Buckles and Representative O'Dell Jr. to secure Bristol’s portion. Kingsport officials said they would seek their share if Bristol receives funds.
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Bristol
Tenn
Sullivan County
William Buckles
John E. O'Dell, Jr
Kingsport
T. R. Bandy
City of London Bombers Hit as Air Raid Sirens Sound
Two explosions were heard in London as sirens wailed during an afternoon air raid warning. The city braced for further attacks while emergency services prepared to respond to damage and fires reported in the area.
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Yellow Hornet Arrest Ties Extortionist to Grable Threats
Washington police say James Willard Porter, an 18 year old with a mild look, is identified as the Yellow Hornet who sent threatening letters to film star Betty Grable demanding $2,000. He is said to have authored several other extortion notes.
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James Willard Porter
Betty Grable
Court Sets New Record In Spending
Sullivan county court in Blountville, in a six hour session, approved enabling acts for bond issues totaling 355000 dollars. Planned bonds fund a new county jail 100000, a new high school building 125000, continued school building and improvement 80000, and retirement of highway tax notes 50000. Magistrate Fain argued against further jail bonds, claiming 50000 could upgrade the old jail for ten years.
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Blountville
Highway Department
York Lands Speech Nashville
Sergeant Alvin C. York hails President Roosevelt's congress message as one of the greatest speeches. The Tennessee war hero, once a conscientious objector, credits Roosevelt with giving truth straight from the shoulder to the American people.
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Italian Defenses Begin to Weaken in Albania
Greeks report gains in the Tepeleni Klisura area and north of Klisura threatening Italian lines to Valona. A 5500 foot summit fall gives Greeks control behind Italian positions near Tepeleni, with heavy Italian resistance and rising prisoner tallies. RAF reports Valona air bombardment. Greek front communications wave up with renewed patrols.
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Great Britain
Baltic Ships Block Better U S Soviet Ties
Eleven small Baltic ships still flying Latvian Lithuanian and Estonian flags remain in American harbors after their home ports were taken by Soviet Russia. Relations between the United States and the Soviet Union are described as more cordial, though the ships issue blocks full normalization. The United States refuses to recognize sovereignty transfers by force and has not surrendered ships bought by conquered nations. Talks between Sumner Wells and Soviet Ambassador Constantin Dumansky focus on commercial and economic questions.
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Death claims Navy airman in Texas to California crash
Frank Recke Jr naval aviation machinist's mate cheated Death during a bail out from an ice coated Navy bomber in a Texas snowstorm. He was among 11 officers and men who died when a transport from Big Spring Texas to San Diego Calif crashed after striking Mother Grundy Peak in the Jacumba Mountains about 45 miles east of San Diego.
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Congress backs aid to Britain amid war production push
Congress shows rising support for extensive British aid and a swift armament build up in response to President Roosevelt's call. Leaders weigh how to structure aid, possibly via a new federal corporation or expanding existing agencies, while budget details loom. Senate references praise and critics fear wartime alignment.
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Hawkins Court Chairmanship Defeats Lauderback in Close Ballot
Rogersville area voters chose G. B. Price as Hawkins County Price chairman over incumbent Squire C. F. Lauderback in a tight county court race Monday. The court also approved TVA road and bridge plans tied to dam backwaters, including relocating a Three Springs bridge near Price's Ferry at five miles SW of Rogersville, with a $5,000 cost share to Hamblen County. T. H. Rogan was reelected county attorney, salary up from $300 to $400. The court ordered courthouse condition reviews, discussed abolition of the poor house, and commissioned Earl Hardin John K. Williams Mac R. Culbertson and Julian Grigsby as notaries public. The board also decided WPA commodities will be stored in county trucks, increasing monthly allotment from $50.
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Mac R. Culbertson
Julian Grigsby
Judge upholds NJ race hatred law and sets Kunze date
Sussex County Judge John C. Losey today upheld the constitutionality of New Jersey race hatred statutes and set January 31 for the sentencing of Wilhelm Kunze and eight Bund associates on indictments charging promoting hatred against people of the Jewish religion. London reports a British Blenheim bomber severely damaged one German merchant ship off the coast of Norway.
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Berlin offers apology if Nazi raids proven in Ireland
The German government says it is prepared to apologize and pay damages for the bombings of Ireland if an investigation proves that Nazi raiders were responsible. The statement frames potential reparations as contingent on confirmed culpability through inquiry.
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Carr Named Democratic nominee for Secretary of State post
Joe C. Carr longtime state party operative was chosen by the legislature Democratic caucus as nominee to succeed A. B. Broadbent as Secretary of State. Carr’s selection follows last year’s campaign role and marks a key party appointment.
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A. B. Broadbent
Kingsport Board To Meet Tonight
The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen meets at 8 p.m. in city hall for regular business and monthly department reports. Officials expect to dispose of several matters carried over from 1940.
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Turks Mass Giant Army on Frontier Near Sofia
Bulgarian reports say Turkey has massed nearly all troops to the south facing Turkey with 400000 troops in Thrace ready for action. German sources doubt Turkish crossing of the Danube, predicting defense forts instead. Bulgarian high command grants leave as numbers under arms dwindle, while Ankara cites a one year extension for military service.
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Dardanelles
British Shipping Losses Decrease Week of December 30
The Admiralty announced seven merchant ships totaling 37,556 tons were lost to enemy action in the week ending December 30, about half the war’s average weekly losses. Three British ships (18,208 tons) and four allied vessels (19,348 tons) were sunk, while German claims for the week vastly overestimated actual losses.
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Russian Circles Deny Knowledge Of Reported Deal
Sofia reports deny any knowledge of a Russo German accord. Rumors claim Russia would control Finland and Moldavia while Germany would gain Moscow approval for a Bulgaria move. Sofia sources say Kremlin denial is needed for any confirmed pact. Bulgarian officials doubt such Russo German arrangements exist.
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Germany denies fliers bombed Ireland. cites overflight
Berlin denies responsibility for bombs near Dublin on Jan 2 3 and says it is possible German planes flew over neutral Ireland on Jan 1 2. A Irish charge d affaires in Berlin was assured Germany would continue inquiries and offer regrets or reparations if German fliers were at fault. Britain and Churchill referenced in the report.
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Italy FDR War Aid Message Sparks Plutocratic Imperialism Charge
The Associated Press reports Italian circles condemn President Roosevelt's congress message as a threat to internal politics and imperial selfishness. Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany refused comment while awaiting further word from Berlin. British officials hailed the address as an inspiration to continue the fight and meet war needs without delay.
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40 Damaged Planes Fall To Invaders
British desert troops advanced toward Tobruk reaching El Adem 15 miles south of the Libyan port. RAF said 40 Italian planes were captured at the abandoned El Adem airfield as Mussolini pledged to fight on with Germany.
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Cold Wave Keeps Kingsport in Freezing Grip
Kingsport endured a severe cold wave with a 15.3 degree low cited in the official report. The forecast promises a warmer Wednesday and possible rain at night. A brief Monday sun eased the chill as temperatures rose to 41.7 degrees, up from Sunday’s 28.7.
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