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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1940

Page

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Indictments Likely In Probe As Grand Jury Deliberates

Gray said today Sullivan circuit court grand jury would likely issue several indictments in the probe of grappling charges. Two jurors were absent delaying action while witnesses were heard. Judge Ferguson warned no presentments without a full jury and no names would be disclosed until arrests.

Blountville Gray Sullivan Circuit Court Grand Jury Senatory FW. Seaver H.T. Obenshain Ferguson Berguson Chen Kingsport Tiounsville Feretson George Pierce John R. Toll Toac Feegueen Carrie Wylyer Elizabeth Moody

Blaze halts game then resumes after gym fire

Oakland City High School and Hottest clashed as a gym fire caused by overheated equipment forced a pause. Officials contained the blaze and the game continued with Oakland City winning 27 to 14. In CatlettsburgKy a jury sentenced James Johnson to death for the fatal shootings of James Franklin and another man, after 40 minutes deliberation, with Johnson claiming self defense.

Winslow Dnd Oakland Cley-Winslow Gimnasium Linke Oakhind City Catlettsburg James Johison I Axblind Johnson James Frankin

Lewis Sees Ignominious Defeat for Roosevelt 2nd Term

Columbus Ohio June 24 John L Lewis warned that if the Democratic convention renominates Franklin D Roosevelt his candidacy would face ignominious defeat. He spoke at the United Mine Workers of America convention accusing the party of betraying labor while noting Roosevelt may not seek renomination. He charged labor has no cabinet representation and that the Democratic majority in Congress mocks labor claims, urging timely action on labor issues.

Columbus Ohio John Lt Lewis Roosevelt United Ming Workers of America Sug UMW Democratic Party Ita Preatate Congress FDR

Admit Destroyer Exmouth Sunk by Germans Sunk in North Sea battle anniversary

London reports the destroyer Exmouth sunk by torpedo or mine with near 200 men lost. The 1,476 ton vessel built in 1934 carried heavy armament and was part of wartime flotillas. Families learned of presumed deaths as admiralty confirmed the loss on the fifth anniversary of the Rogge Bay battle.

London Exmouth Admiralty Rogeer Bank Geynung Seave Tixmouth

Turkey to sign trade pact with Nazi Germany

Ankara reports that Turkey plans a new trade agreement with Germany to exchange Turkish cotton wool and fruit for German chemicals and other manufactures. The move follows expiration of a prior pact and risks potential disruption from Allied blockades, with British sources noting Ankara’s negotiations.

Ankara Turkey Germany

House renews money wrangles in Washington

The House renewed its economy wrangles while extending the Dies committee’s authority to probe un American activities for another year. A $41,042,000,000 appropriation bill for the treasury and post office faced debate as lawmakers seek further cuts. The Senate debated a $200,000 fund for Puerto Rico land purchases and a $227,000,000 emergency defense and neutrality budget. The Dies extension passed 349 to 21, with questions over committee publicity and anti communism concerns. A Hoffman measure seeks to expunge a controversial statement from the Congressional Record.

Washington House Dies Committee Treasury Post Office Senate Puerto Rico Lhe House Lhe Lue Ans Howe Kop. Marcantonio Al—Ny Chamber Tharna Carth Thomas Ronj Roren Starnes D.-Alu Thosaas United States Rep Hoffman R-Mich Took D.mich Dion Christian Front Dios

War and Coming Election Fail to Dim Cheer Among Automotive Leaders

Detroit report notes that wartime disruption and looming elections fail to dampen optimism across auto industry. Despite labor worries and production constraints, executives forecast improved demand, with 4.1 million cards and trucks to be built as plants ramp up and buyers return. Analysts expect a seasonal spring surge in output.

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Finns repulse desperate Red ground attack at Lake Ladoga

Finnish communique reports Soviet assault northeast of Lake Ladoga repulsed despite heavy numbers. Russian drive aimed to free two divisions trapped near Aitojeki with severe fighting at Kohlaenijold and Aittejoki. Seven Russian tanks destroyed. casualties and bombings reported. air raids loom as subzero weather grinds on.

Helsinki Lake Ladoga Red Aitojeki Manneheim Kohlaenijold Aittejoki Lue Mini Bothy Marmes Charghip Mannerheim Finland Nubmies

County approves blanket fire insurance for all county schools

Sullivan county officials announced a blanket fire insurance policy covering all county school buildings through April, after two buildings burned last week. The plan, approved by County Judge T. R. Bandy, will use the county insurance fund until sufficient funds accrue, with estimated restoration costs around 50 000 for the damaged sites and total public property coverage exceeding one million dollars. The policy costs about 1.70 per 100 valuation, with annual county cost between 20 000 and 25 000, and preparations continue to find classroom space for West View and Kitgapley students as repairs proceed.

Sullivan County Scheo T. R. Bardy Bandy Jodas Action Tala, Inc Allyr Vernon Miler Kitgapley Weat West View School West View Kingsley

Finnish Loan Fund Approved By Senate Banking Panel

The Senate Banking Committee approved a $100,000,000 increase in the Export-Import Bank capital to support a loan to Finland. The panel added restrictions, rejecting an amendment to raise the total to $175,000,000. Senator Crown led the bill with support from Brown and others, while opposition cited risks of broader funding. The issue pauses on page 8.

Senate Washington Senate Banking Committee Finland Senatoe Crown D-Mich Shue Lepermel Onhiad Mets Proviershead Souster Awarms

New Trial Sought on Fraud Charge in Cancer Cure Case

Convicted of using the mails to defraud in advertising a cancer cure, Norman Baker and two associates seek a new trial in a U.S. district court. Baker, 56, founder of hospitals and linked to large enterprises, faces sentencing after a jury verdict. Co-defendants include A. Bellows and Pru L. Station. a fourth defendant, Dr O K Revity, was acquitted. Bail and new-trial requests heard. government appeals pending.

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U.S. Enlists Sherman Law in Union Pressure Case

A U S Attorney General aide said indictments target labor unions across New York Chicago St Louis New Orleans Washington Cleveland and Pittsburgh for a campaign to defeat union proselyting through boycott and threats of violence. Joseph P Ryan head of the International Longshoremen's Association and 10 associates face Sherman Anti-Trust law charges as the government probes undue pressure.

New York U. S Ooffice Coust Chicago St. Louis New Orleans Washington Cleveland Pittsburgh G. W. Keleher Joseph P. Ryan International Longs Foreman’s Association ILA Thuemus Arnold

Snowbound Kingsport Faces Deep Freeze and Snowfall Record

Snow blanketed Kingsport marking the second heaviest storm in four years with a record 15.6 inches in the area. A cold wave followed as officials warned temperatures could dip below zero while schools closed and traffic slowed amid dangerous roads. Police logged numerous minor crashes and merchants stocked up as coal and supplies ran short. The Weather Bureau projected continued cold and added snow through the week as residents coped with widespread disruptions.

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Candidate to Reappear New Orleans Dan Morrison Missing Lines

Fragmented text notes a candidate expected to appear in New Orleans campaign coverage. References a radio station, an 11 year old attorney, and discussions of political support. OCR junk and garbled phrases dominate with unclear, partial facts and dates.

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