Four Dead in Lee Fire Tragedy in Powell Valley Cabin
In the foothills of Stone Mountain area a fire destroyed a five room cabin killing four Lee countians and badly burning two others. Names given include Goldie Taylor and The Aimsey among the deceased. several residents were trapped inside as flames spread, neighbors awoke to a bright blaze and helped survivors. The incident occurred in the Powell Valley section with reports continuing.
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Jley
Powells Valley
Doyle
Shapter
Sherk
Jett New Funk
Pighure
Gehrig Baylor
Luther Munsey
Elsie Taylor
Aid Willen Dautels
Ober
Rose Hill
Dai
Lee Countians
Stone Monutein
Powell Valley
Aroead
Feent Omern Sideh
Coop Amd
Tsa Siyall
Towle
Muuuie Daniels
Lee AE
Alice Daniels
Steolt
Browder Convicted On Passport Fraud In War Debate
Earl Browder, head of the American Communist Party, is sentenced to four years and fined $2000 for passport fraud. He calls the verdict a move toward war while attending a Lenin memorial rally at Madison Square Garden. Bail set at 7400 pending appeal as 46 hour jury deliberation ends.
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New Yorkk
Earl Browder
Browder
Madison Square Garden
Aew
Baill
Lenin
Brosvder
Kingsport housing project awarded second lowest per unit
The Wingsport Housing Authority announced a contract for 176 low rent housing units at 485000 total, the second lowest per unit nationally. Walter F. Smith was nominated first vice president of the Tennessee Association of Housing Authorities at the Knoxville meeting, with Nathan Straus planning to visit Kingsport in May for ceremonies related to the new project.
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Wingsport Tousing Authority
Cantenet
Werond
Tennessee Association of Housing Authorities
Knoxville
R. & Wey
Iocal Authority
Walter F. Smith
Key
Nathan Straus
United States Housing Authority
Kingsport
Compustown
Awit Key
Kinespork
Davlorny
Ife
Insel Nhanking
Na Wid
Vile
Shom Wleavaner
Hoahor Eaphasiaeen
Ho. Ussoviation Tos
Russians Take Beating Trying To Crush Finns
Helsinki Jan 23 The Finnish army communique reports Soviet troops attempting to break through defenses northeast of Lake Ladoga are suffering heavy punishment. Casualties ran into thousands with as many as 1 000 enemy deaths at Kollaanjoki in two days. Artillery action continues on the Karelian Isthmus front as Russian bombing planes approach Helsinki but are driven off by Finnish anti aircraft fire. The communique notes heavy losses to the enemy as Finnish forces contend along the frontier northeast of Ladoga.
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Lake Ladoga
Kollaanjoxi
Talmola
Karelian Isthmus
Helsink
Pla
Finland
Kolannjoki
Aged Doctor Denies Love Theft Claim
Ban Rapalei Calif Jan 24 A7 aged Dr Byron Haynes denied he stole the love of Mrs Lillian Willey 47 from her divorced husband who sued him for 200000 damages in Belvedere Island. Willey a retired federal inspector testified about a trip to Washington and a deserted home upon return. Witnesses described Haynes in Willey home with Willey clothed only in a domino and nightgown. The case proceeded as attorney questioned intent to marry.
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Calif
Byron Haynes
Das
Lillian Willey
Dientist
Wsarom Munce- Wrecker
Willey
Caph
James H. Wileley
Hls
Flasnes
Belvedere Island
Haynes
Edward
Butler
Fred Goxe
Nat
Washington
Arcolin
Daveneenzi
Sr. Haynes
Paderewski to lead Poland in exile council
Ignace Paderewski, 74, elected president of Poland’s national council in exile in Paris. He pledged to free Poland from captivity and raise her from the dust, speaking with a tremor in his voice as he urged commitment to the cause.
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Paris
Jatt
Ignace Dian Paderewak
Poland
National Council
Ie Puis
Paderewshkis Tong Tanering Vinegers
Paderewski
Dies inquiry extended for another year amid debate
The House approved another year of the Dies committee investigation into un American activities after two hours of debate. Critics called the panel a vehicle for distrust, while supporters praised its probing of subversive groups. No funds were allocated. previous funding stood at 1250000.
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House
Dies
America
Senate
Chamber
Senate Appropriations Committee
Snow Inches Dwindle Becomes Heaviest In Years In Kingsport
Snow in Kingsport and vicinity tops ten inches by 3 p m and may rise further, potentially surpassing 1926 level. Roy E Clarke, county schools superintendent, says up to five schools in the lower county could close tomorrow affecting about 2600 students as principals decide closures. Weather details continue on page four.
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Kingsport
Roy E. Clarke
Sullivan High
Indian Springs
Ore Bank
Cedar Grove
Rock Springs
Clarke
FDR names group to oversee arms purchases in war
The White House announced a special government committee to prevent conflicts over foreign purchases of American military and naval supplies. Captain Harry E. Collins will chair. members include Maj. Gen. Henry Gibbins and Rear Admiral, with Stephen T. Barry noting the committee protects U S interests in American markets. In Sullivan County, a $25,000 alienation of affections suit proceeds as Mrs. Carrie Fauver sues Miss Elizabeth Moody, claiming Moody lured Fauver's husband. The case, continued from prior term, may extend into tomorrow with a similar breach of promise-like filing recalled as precedent. A separate jury verdict favored the defendant in a tax commission dispute involving W. & Pectol versus H. P. Richards. Also, Pancake Day results cite Charley Sharp, 71, who ate 2 cakes and 20 cups of coffee to win last year’s festival.
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White House
Roosevelt
Stephen T. Barry
Reporters & Statement
United States
Sullivan County
Carrie Fauver
Elizabeth Moody
Kingsport
W. & Pectol
H. P. Richards
Richards
Fedor
Humebclot
Iowa
Charley Sharp
Sharp
Grand Jury Resumes Study of Fee Grabbing Tomorrow
Sullivan county circuit court grand jury, ordered by Judge Shelburne Ferguson, will reconvene tomorrow morning to investigate widespread charges of fee grabbing and bribes by certain officers. More witnesses are expected to testify, with proceedings likely to consume the day. After all testimony, the jurors will consider evidence from over 50 summonsed individuals before voting on true bills. two dissenting votes prevent indictments. Names of those not arrested remain undisclosed until arrests are made.
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Sullivan County Circuit Court
Shelburne Ferguson
Lewis scorns McNutt in labor convention speech
In Columbus on January 23, CIO leader John L. Lewis denounced Paul V. McNutt as a political adventurer and accused him of using a “motley crew” of bagmen to buy votes for the presidency. He linked McNutt to oppressive labor laws, mine displacements, and troops sent to protect jobs, calling for political fallout.
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Ohio
UPI
John L. Lewis
Paul V. McNutt
United States
CIO
United Ming Workers of America
McNutt
Theng
England
Lewis
McNuct
Hull Protest Is Answered By Ministry
London reports a ministry official cited American shipowners reluctance to provide cargo information and guarantees as delaying passage of U S ships through British contraband controls. He contrasted longer delays for American vessels with Italian ships and noted American vessels often carry many items requiring extensive checks. Hull’s note to Lord Lothian protested discriminatory treatment and demanded prompt British action.
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London
Ministry of Economic Warfare
U. S
Mediterranean
Italy
Gibraltar
Cordell Hull
Lord Lothian
Hull
Breed
Germany
United States
Washington
Great Britain
Mediterranesn
Comberce
Britain
Cooper seeks amendment to TVA tax bill in Tennessee
Gov. Prenties Cooper urged amendments to the TVA adjustment proposal to lift the cost on the authority by thousands of dollars. He testified before the House Military Affairs Committee, outlining how Tennessee counties would bear a large share of losses and suggesting 80 percent contributions from utilities. The debate touched on losses from business privilege taxes and property values tied to TVA operations, with figures showing Tennessee counties facing substantial tax losses and the broader impact on retail power consumers.
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TVA
Washington
Jan
Prenties Cooper
Tennessee
Tennessee Valley Authority
W. G. Pitts
Feneral
House
Neu
Sparke van Wilde
Jess Heine
Giuvnrerdt
Billy
Mare
Witte
I Authority
Willy Lib Hint
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