Finns Crush Russian Forces in Arctic War Drive
Finnish troops rout Red Army remnants in central Finkand east of Suemussamy as Mannerheim orders aggressive action to disrupt supply lines and annihilate scattered units. Reported cold, starvation, and heavy losses accompany the pursuit amid broader European and Asian war developments and Japan's cabinet crisis.
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French Reds and Rightists Clash in Parliament Riot
Paris January 9. A clash erupted in the French parliament as rightist members and a handful of former Communist deputies sparked a riotous opening to the 1910 session.
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Southern Demos Foresee Victory Across the South
A muddled Washington scene shows Southern Democrats predicting a victory as factions rally after regional meetings. references to Cordell Hull, Speaker William B. Bankhead, and Tennessee Alabama political moves frame a tense party strategy. French Chamber turmoil following communists’ floor appearance also noted, with Daladier and Le Havre issues teased.
Warmer Weather Predicted Today
Sub freezing temperatures last night left highways icy and hazardous amid thawing snow. Forecasters expect rising temperatures and clearing skies this afternoon and night. Industrial city readings show little change, with a high around 50 and a low near 30 amid mixed precipitation.
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Tactics in NLRB hearing cited in contentious session
Fragmentary transcript shows tense NLRB hearing with interruptions by a committee member and remarks by attorney Edmund M. Toland. Witness testimony was challenged as the chair pressed for complete answers amid unclear responses and procedural interruptions.
State Demos Back FDR First and Hall of Fame Support
State Democratic leaders split on endorsement with a push to back Franklin D Roosevelt first while the Hall of Fame debate stirred party factions. Senator Morse and Governor Cooper criticized President Roosevelt’s tenure and discussed succession plans, noting Tennessee’s history and Cordell Hull as a potential fourth U.S. president from the state.
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Author Offers To Trim Bill In Lynching Debate
Washington reports Rep Gavigan seeks to strike out a provision that would impose penalties on peace officers who permit lynching and on labor divisions linked to it. The debate opened with opposition labeling the bill as a sham while Admiral Stark announced naval funding plans for 1940.
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Late News Reports Tangles in New York Case and Other Items
An assortment of late reports notes a detective invited to investigate a man’s alleged indulatory acts, while a Cordova agitator is mentioned. The piece also cites grants and actions around protection, court squares, and mob violence during road project developments. Additional items cover automobile tag sales, state tax divisions, Knox county liquor investigations, and political endorsements from Washington. Reports mention naval funding requests, Guapi island projects, and a vague global backdrop, all presented in a terse wire service style.
Lee Duckett Dies of Heart Attack at 87
Lee Lodge Luckett, president and treasurer of Howard Duckett Company, died at 7 am at his home. He was 87 and had been in improving health after a trip to Florida. A Fountain Inn, S. C. native, he moved to Kingsport 16 years ago to run the Kingsport Times, later became founder of Howard Duckett Company with business partner Howard. The firm grew into a leading commercial printing and lithography concern in the region.
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Court Rules Civil Service Violations In Knoxville
The State court of appeals says Knoxville violated civil service rules by discharging one employee and removing another. It awards Waller B. Smith back pay of 24 per month, and 169 per month to another employee, while upholding a lower court on the first case and remanding Coppock’s discharge for damages.
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Aid for Finns Said No Mere Formality
London January 9 AP Chamberlain declared Britain's aid to Finland would be no mere formality and that events with Germany are only preliminary to the main struggle to come. He urged a permanent British French alliance for peaceful reconstruction after the war and warned of a German threat as air raids continue to loom.
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33 Men Wounded in Nazi Air Raids Near British Coast
London reports German warplanes attacked eleven ships off Britain as Danish and lightships were struck. One Danish vessel sunk, another lightship killed one man and injured 32, with machine-gun fire lasting half an hour amid misty conditions. The German agency later claimed a British officer’s capture.
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Rotary Governor Scores Termites in Civilisation Warning
Rotary district governor D. Shearer compares underlying destructive elements to termites threatening civilization. He cites Phoenicians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans to warn that without pre destructive material eradication and combined realism and idealism, modern civilization may crumble. He urges balanced action beyond optimism or pessimism.
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Plate-Side Chat Clouds FDR Third Term Plans
Washington dispatch reports a plate-side chat at a White House event stirring debate over President Roosevelt's third term. Analysts call remarks a self-made riddle, while Secretary Wallace voiced hopes for Roosevelt to be the 1940 nominee.
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