Proposed Tennessee bills seek harsher penalties and free textbooks
Read of new measures in the Tennessee legislature push for stricter penalties for crime including public whipping and sterilization options, habitual offender definitions, and clearer calls for prison terms. Also proposed are free textbooks for elementary and high schools funded by state revenues and printed at the Tennessee Industrial School.
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Weather forecast fragment with scattered garbled text
garbled OCR fragment reports a weather forecast with references to temperatures and regional notes, but most details are unreadable. mentions a Wednesday date and prior day readings. not enough coherent data to identify locations or conditions.
Speaker Urges Tax Reduction Amid Debate
Jan 28 report from Hui, speaker urging tax relief as Bailey argues for broader relief funds. discussion centers on reducing other taxes to fund essential items and address state constitutional constraints. mentions a constitutional convention as a possible path and calls for prudence in long range fiscal planning.
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Huivele
W. Law
Associae de Hishitues
Thangubdre
Bailey
Abe Watley
Ernest
Beynoye
World Court debate rages in Senate today
The senate again weighs whether the United States should join the World Court with pro and anti factions lining up. Senator Robinson leads the pro court camp while Senators Borah Johnson oppose. A vote may be weeks away as debates continue.
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Kingsport Ball Tickets Rise as Charity Push Grows
Ticket sales for the President's Birthday Ball in Kingsport rise, with Chairman E Ray Hauit reporting many sold and praise for civic clubs and women's groups in the city. The event promises an elaborate program with a first class orchestra, aiming for full capacity. Proceeds support infantile paralysis causes nationwide, with a goal to surpass last year's $1,000,000 endowment for the Warm Springs Foundation. Seventy cents of every dollar goes to the Wart Springs Foundation endowment.
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Oan
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Roosevelt
Doherty
Wartt Springs Foundation
Warm, Springs Foundation
Bill Introduced To Cite York For Honor
Nathan L. Bachman has introduced a bill to award York with the World War Medal of Honor. The article recalls Corporal Hessod Hills and the Allied nations’ praise, noting York’s efforts in battle and the retirement list.
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Hans
Nathan L. Bachman
Amajer
Galy
Weich Algher Bay
First Woman Governor Ferguson Leaves Texas Mansion
Austin January 15 The nation’s first woman governor Mrs Mirlern Ma Ferguson departs the Texas executive mansion today but vows she remains active in politics. She twice served as governor and had previously occupied the mansion while her husband James E Ferguson was chief executive. A former newsboy, 36 year old James V Allred admires her place in state government.
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Municipal League to Seek Revenue Plan Discussed
Nashville January meeting of the Tennessee Municipal League will hear a report from a committee led by J W Anderson Chattanooga city attorney on proposed state sales tax revenue sharing. Charles C Gilbert notes officials want revenue divided by population to cut city taxes from the smallest towns to Sarpkis. A J Graves Knox County senator will discuss free coal from state prison mines at Petros and the turnover tax plan.
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Tennessee
League
J. W. Anderson
Chattanooga
Charles C. Gilbert
Lucy
Sarpkis
A. J. Graves
Knox County
Petros
Graves
Two Aviators Die As Plane Crashes In Tennessee
In Murfreesboro Tennessee a mid air collision left five Indianapolis National Guard aviators dead and two others injured after a plane with pilots Henderson Wheeler and Richard Miller broke apart in a field. Senior officer W B Morgan survived a separate crash landing but collapsed afterward.
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Morgan
Miami
Wheeler
Freedom Day in Saar: Nazis seize Saarhenecken police
The Saar plebiscite yielded about 40 percent turnout of over 500000 votes. Nazis take control of Saarhenecken police, planning to round up around 120 officers, including anti Nazi blue coats. Thirty detainees reported, some fleeing Germany.
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Associated Press
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Saar Basin
Saar
Saarhenecken
Blue Coats
Support for Baldwin Bane to join the SEC
At the White House strong support lined up for Baldwin Bane of Virginia to replace Ferdinand Pecora on the Securities and Exchange Commission. Bane, ex chief of the FTC division that administered the Securities Act, was backed by Virginia’s two senators and Senate Banking Committee Chairman Fletcher. Others in the field include Ben Cohen, Public Works Administrator and noted stock market bill collaborator. The Senate Banking Committee began confirmation work on Pecora’s successor.
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Associated Press
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White House
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Virginia
Ferdinand Pecora
Securities and Exchange Commission
Bane
Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Fletcher
Senate Banking Committee
Pecora
New York Supreme Court
State Senate
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Public Works Administration
Cohen
Brein
Mystery bill passes Sullivan County local government overhaul
Nashville January 16 a bill to oust Joe Caldwell as Sullivan County judge and install W D Lyon a magistrate in the county's top post passed both houses. Introduced by Sen John R Todd and Rep Brack R Sams the measure would create the office with a 1209 annual salary and extend powers resembling circuit and public service judges. It would designate Lyon as county judge until the August 1836 election. Sams pressed for action after a routine House session concluded.
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Sullivan County
W. D. Lyon
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Brack R. Sams
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Sams
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Lean
Thas Woo
No Appreciation Notes Warn Cambridge Resident of Quiet Practice
Mrs. Les Gollins notified police after finding two notes on her doorstep warning her to “make Jessuerse” and mentioning officer Anthony Cowling. The notes reference vocal practice times from 6 to 12 p.m. and claim someone is observing her daily routine. The incident prompts investigation into the source of the threatening messages.
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Anthony ‘Tam
Goa
Doolittle Reaches Transcontinental Record Flight
Major James R. Doolittle sets a new transcontinental record by flying from Los Angeles to Newark in 11 hours 59 minutes in a Vultee venture monoplane. He landed at Floyd Bennett Field New York then Newark three minutes later, beating Eddie Rickenbacker’s 12 hour 3 minute 50 second mark.
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Doolittle Sets Cross Country Flight Record
Major Jimmy Doolittle, noted speed pilot, today set a new cross country transport flight record. He beat the existing mark by nearly five minutes, surpassing Eddie Rickenbacker’s previous time.
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Eddie Rickenbacker
Expert Talks on Hauptmann Handwriting in Lindbergh Case
In Flemington New Jersey experts questioned if Hauptmann’s handwriting matches the ransom notes with debates on forgery education and stylistic clues. Prosecutors hint Fisch’s money and alibi links emerge while mystery witnesses are brought from abroad to challenge Hauptmann’s defense.
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Lotis Blitzer
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Associated Press
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Outlaw Strikes Target Plans For Congressional Action
Washington reports the National Association of Manufacturers plans to push a British style trades disputes act allowing government action against strikes deemed unlawful. The group aims to bar strikes that coerce the government or harm communities, while opposing Wagner bill and universal industry unionization. An eight hour week proposal also features in the upcoming debates.
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National Association of Manufacturers
Not Convincing STarry Malorrus Demurs On Liquor Charge
STarry Malorrus refused arrest on a liquor license charge saying he ran a "soekil cad" with a basement gym. Police entered the basement and found boxing gloves before taking him to the station.
Democrats Take Control In Pennsylvnia Inauguration
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania voters shift power after nearly 50 years of GOP rule. George H Earle formerly envoy to Austria is sworn in as governor at noon succeeding insurgent Republican Gifford Pinchot who served two terms.
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Giffard Pinchot
McAlister to Take Oath for Second Term Wednesday
Nashville January 14 Governor McAlister will take the oath of office for a second two year term at a joint session of the house and senate tomorrow noon in Memorial auditorium. Acting Chief Justice Colin P McKinney will administer the oath in place of ill Chief Justice Gratton Green. The inaugural ceremony will be followed by a reception and governor's pall tomorrow night.
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Memorial Auditorium
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Lebanon
Hitler Praises Saarlanders for Allegiance to Germany
Berlin dispatch reports Adolf Hitler saluting Saarlanders for their vote to rejoin the Reich. He called the move a decisive step toward ending conflict and urged unity in Europe. Germany celebrated with church bells, flag displays, and torch parades as schools closed for the day.
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