Senate Plans for Further Relief Fund Slash
Senate debates potential reduction of relief funds with figures around 404.09 million to 609 million, aiming to restore sources and constrain administration costs. Key figures include Byrd Harrison and officials like Harrington, with discussions spanning hearings and state responses.
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Wington
Eco- Doty
Enser- Bertey
Selow
Sebate
Medie
Byrd
Harrison
BA U
Thoosevelt
Old Age Reserve New Deal Power Slashed in Balance
Washington editor reports on the roiling fight over social programs as New Deal era reforms push to the brink. Democrat and Republican coalitions test power in committees while Treasury schemes and budget cuts threaten funding for public works and relief.
Eight Men Held In Nickel Thefts
Eight men were arrested as part of a larger nickel theft investigation led by District Attorney Thames 1. Dewey described the scheme as highly organized by a group linked to city owned Shay Di. Police detained suspects after questioning and allowed limited waivers as the investigation continues. Arrested were Aronstern Wy Saas Macchaveran Charles Mm Cox Keunaie Willian O'Shea Cieurga Walay and dole TL Corin.
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Niew Shorts
Jim
Obey
Thames 1
Dewey
Wilion Mielk- HH
Shay di
Albngbt Teyathers
Cing
Welton
Dewess
Ailles
Eletipe Aronstern
Wy Saas
Jo Macchaveran
Tater Charles Mm. Cox
Keunaie Willian O'Shea
Cieurga Walay
Dole TL
Corin
Birthdate Observed in City of Greatest Achievement
Fragmentary OCR notes show references to Stranklin and local figures in a celebration or observance labeled the City of Greatest Achievement. The garbled text names people and places such as Woreeline ville, Lie He, and Rudio. The fragmentary lines suggest a civic or ceremonial context with local officials referenced.
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Stranklin
Woreeline
Rudio Corporsdoa
Roosevelt Eyes Revival of Inland Waterway Project
President Roosevelt spoke on revival of inland waterway and tidal power development, aiming to spur national canal linking key sites and stressing progress already made toward maritime improvements and regional infrastructure. He urged Congress to back the plan, noting existing work and future potential for energy and transport.
Assembly Moves To Fast Track Legislation In Tennessee
Nashville January reports indicate the general assembly held brief sessions awaiting Governor Cooper s go ahead. Shelby delegates offered bills to purge the election board of Browning appointees and abolish the current board, with a plan for a new three member board acceptable to the administration. A grim crime report from Browning s commission was pigeon holed, limiting debate. Bills were also introduced to curb out of state advertising by the conservation department and to expand social legislation including sterilization and marriage requirements.
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Nashville
Cooper
General Assembly
Shelby
Browning
Conservation Department
Tennessee
Hnuts
Bond Issu Tatty O'Dell
Cacks
Frankfurter and Murphy Approved by Senate
The Senate confirmed Felix Frankfurter to the Supreme Court and Frank Murphy as attorney general after debate. Murphy’s confirmation passed 78 to 7 amid opposition led by Senator Bridges, with varying support for Michigan figures. The vote followed earlier no-argument approval of Frankfurter, nominated by President Roosevelt to fill Cardozo’s vacancy.
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Washington
Senate
Felix Frankfurter
Supreme Court
Frank Murphy
Maurphy
Michigan
Frankfurter
Murphy
Bridges
Brown
Monz
Vandenbergf
Vandenberg
Harvard
Achool Prssessor
High Court
Roosevelt
Benjamin N Cardoza
Neriy
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United States
May Send Air Suit to Highest Court
Spokane January 14 The Livermore Northwest Airlines case potentially advancing to the U S Supreme Court as tactics unfold after a jury verdict awarded Mrs Tom Livermore 337500 for the death of pilot her husband killed in a Northwest Airlines flight from Missoula Montana on December 18 1956 The jurors deliberated 49 hours before returning the verdict believed to be the first case in the nation holding an airline negligent in a pilot death AIR LINES SUPP Page 51
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Spokane
Wunelt
U. 5 S. Supreme Court
Livermore-Northwest Airlines
Tom Livermore
Se Air Lenes
Italian Veterans Return Honors Amid Turmoil and Loss
The piece notes Italian veterans returning honors amid wartime memory and political tensions as Silvio Lareta, a Turin retiree, spearheads a symbol drive. It reports a Memphis obituary for Julia Dupuis of French-Canadian descent, who died after a long life, with a forthcoming requiem.
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Mempinan
Memphis
Tenny Dan
Julia Dupius
Montreal
Canada
Last Minute RUPEPERTS DISCLOSED AND CHARGES FILED
Fragmented OCR notes report Ruppert case disclosures and embezzlement charges at nine entities. Mentions a political primary and various officials, with unclear dates and names due to damaged text.
Four Radio Stars Subpoenaed for Smuggling Trial
AT A V YORK Jan 17 Four of the nation s best known radio stars have been subpoenaed to testify at the smuggling trial of Mack Benny the movie and wr comedian set for a week from today Witnesses include George Burns and Gracie Allen dark Pearl Comedian and Kenny Baker a singer on the Benny program Burns already pled guilty to smuggling jewelry and Albert N Chaperau co defendant with each has admitted his guilt in both cases Chaperau who posed as a commercial attache of the Nicaraguan government to gain diplomatic immunity has pleaded guilty to conspiring with Mrs Elma Wni James wife of a New York judge to smuggle in Parisian finery Mrs Litter pleaded guilty Benny denied the charge and turned over jewelry valued at 2131 fed eral authorities said had been brought into the country illegally by Chaperau The grand jury investigations continue with US Attorney Joseph L Delaney naming Manhattan debutantes among the witnesses to appear before the grand jury Their names were obtained from correspondence in Chaperau s possession
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Mack Benny
Uveorge Burns
Gracie Allen
Kenny Baker
Benny
Burns
Clendee
Sind
Albert N. Chaperau
Chiuperau
Nicaraguuan
Elma Wni
Janer
New York
Litter
Chaperan
U. S
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Manhattan
Grand Jury
Phaliy~ Wood
Kansas City Raids Gambling Houses Sparks One Man Crusade
Circuit Judge Allen Southern launches against gambling as Sheriff Jam Williams raids two gambling dens in Kansas City. Deputies arrest several suspects after raids target a citywide gambling scene. Bond set at 500 dollars each for appearance tomorrow amid the Stark-Pendergast political clashes.
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Kansas City
Allen
Southern
Volordin
Yebeouk
Jam
Wiliams
Villas
A. Purdeme
Rirather Plarr
Commonwealth & Southern outlines 1939 building program
Commonwealth & Southern Corp announces a 1939 construction budget of 33 million dollars, about the same as 1938. Most funds cover new generating capacity and distribution facilities in northern properties, with Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and Illinois leading. About 9.99 million is allocated to southern properties, restrained recently by TVA expansion. Distribution plans include 10 million for facilities, with rural line extensions down by 5.2 million.
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New York
Commonwealth & Southern Corp
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Tilino
TVA
Williams and Burke clash over health budget figures
Dr. W. C. Williams, Tennessee public health commissioner, criticizes Governor Cooper’s budget proposal, accusing it of lacking perspective and of underestimating needs. He disputes Burke’s venereal disease control figures and notes plans for full-time public health services in cities and counties.
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Nashville
WW. C. Williams
Brownings
Cooper
Henor
Tennessee
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Burke
Srn
iSee Williams
Fate of Spain rests on push to Barcelona
In Franco driven advance toward Igualada 40 miles from Barcelona, roughly 400000 government troops confront about 500000 insurgents. Franco assumes command as the capital braces for a decisive battle that could end the civil war. Refugees flood Catalonia as both sides mass, with insurgents claiming air superiority and mounting the push along Lerida Barcelona road.
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Hendaye
France
Barcelona
Tarra- Fona
Suiultary
Francisco Franco
Franco
Lerida- Barcelona
Igual- Ada
Cervera
Bellprat
Mediterranean
Tarragona
Parragona
Reus
Callar
Tarragora
Catalonia
Kingsport Aldermen to Study Local Legislation Tonight
City council agenda includes four proposed acts affecting Kingsport. Principal item is authorizing up to 125000 in bonds to retire Legion property debt and acquire more land if needed. Also on tap is the 193-nine water works budget of 122000. Approval tonight required before sending acts to state representatives.
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Koutine
Kingsport
Legion
General Assembly
Council
Satire on a Second Munich plans by Hitler and Mussolini
Paris reports a newspaper satire claiming Cremier Mussolini and Chancellor Hitler drafted a “second Munich” scenario if Spanish insurgents seize Barcelona. The mock dialogue in L epoche imagines their alliance, naval and air strength, and mentions Daladier and swift war cautions, ending with a clipped exchange about war risks.
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Hitler
Mussolini
Paris
Jai
UPI
Henri de Kernlis
Cremier Mussolini
Hiller
Barcelona
L'Wpoque
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Pyrenees
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Tu- Hitler
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