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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1939

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Rebels seize new territory in Catalonia

Rebels press advance in Catalonia capturing Badalona near Barcelona as crowds celebrate in the streets. Police quell demonstrations after Mussolini salute. Government HQs in Barcelona faced attacks while rebels seize key avenues and inch toward Gerona and the France frontier.

Catalonia Barcelona St Tolay Badalona Feo Catriconia Laarla'ona Aailes Feorales Gerona Piqueras France Ser

Weather summary report across regions

Weather notes indicate varied conditions with rain and cloud cover. Virginia forecasts fair, Kentucky expects warmer temperatures with rain Saturday, while other areas anticipate unsettled skies and afternoon showers.

Walmer Tenn Wair Warner Wein Virginia Kentucky

Democrats name election heads in state supervisors race

Nashville January 24. Democratic members of the general assembly nominated Memphis attorney Hale Jr. and Reed Sharp of Nashville for membership on the new board of state election supervisors. Republicans will nominate a third member from East Tennessee. Nominations will be finalized by the assembly.

Nashville General Assembly W Hale Memphis Reed Sharp Board of State Election Supervisors Coleus West East Tennessee Crump Alan

THREE YOUTHFUL MURDERERS DIE IN NEW YORK

Five young men involved in the 1937 killing of Detective Michael Foley faced execution or reprieve after a New York governor weighed testimonies. Joseph O Loughlin and others awaited death as Philip Chalek Isidore Zimmerman and two others were reprieved or executed in a grim legal closure.

Sining N.Y Janilo Wheer New York Gow Horebert Lehman Asser Joseph O'Loughlin Robert Ellin Arti Briedman Lemme Cruariglia Oloughlin Witt Friedman Philippe Chalek Isidore Zimmerman Michael J. Foley Second Avenue Lower East Ride Clemoney Lehn Chalefé Zimtmeruan Muerderers

Sweet Girl Graduate Future Predicted by Sociologists

A study by American youth sociologists analyzes future paths for graduating girls, exploring how training and industry channels influence opportunities. The survey suggests limited prospects for immediate stable work, with emphasis on education and evolving job markets shaping long term outcomes.

Cooper supports help for needy

Governor vows social service relief as legislation is introduced to address welfare gaps. Cooper backs continued county participation in Social Security revenue sharing while stressing balanced cuts and careful reform.

Cooper Come Arsers

Dubious Expert Claims On Plane Speed And Shock Waves

A noisy report questions aircraft speed claims and the impact of shock waves on propulsive efficiency. It notes expert skepticism about measured speeds, engine performance, and the feasibility of achieving predicted velocities, highlighting the need for careful testing and verification.

FDR OKs Sale Planes to France

President Roosevelt stated US aircraft makers have agreed to supply France with an undesignated number of planes. He noted factories are idle and urged securing new orders before the American program begins, saying cabinet discussed the matter. He indicated Britain is not to receive American planes at this time.

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Former Senator Sanders Dies At 88 In Tennessee

Sa nders, 88, former Republican U S senator, died at Lookout Mountain home after years of illness. A plow factory operator turned politician, he was Tennessee’s first Republican senator in 40 years, appointed by Gov. Ben Hooper to fill a vacancy and served 1891 to 1911. An ardent prohibitionist, he opposed liquor shipments into dry states and supported interstate liquor regulation. He chaired the Republican state committee and attended national conventions.

Nooga Sanders U. S Lookout Mountain Sanders Anu Senate Tennessee Ben Hooper Hire Fatt Deseen

Greater Power for Governor Wins Approval

Nashville Tenn Jan 27 The house passed the administration reorganization bill reducing the department of administration and splitting the department of worship and welfare into two parts The governor would gain power to hire and fire appointees and set salaries within statutory limits Advocates say it increases efficiency while opponents warn of political pressure on heads and staff The measure faces further Senate action with committee in reporting expected Monday

Nashville Tenn House of Representatives Senate Judiciary Committee Senate Conmik Department of Administration Department of Fnshions and Welfare House Ragon Hagen Deford (Hardin Bull-Moose Republican

Television stock fraud case opens onville

A government case opens as witnesses testify against five men accused of selling thousands of dollars in so called television stocks. Dr George B Hussey an ex language professor testified he invested about 24000 and received only a midget radio in return. The defense contends the firm Television and Protection Corporation of America bought stock at 15 cents and sold at 20 dollars. Miss Hetlin M McCampbell testified Kennedy sold her 760 shares for 3000 in Southern Industrial bank stock and claimed Edison family backing. Charles F McCampbell said Kennedy boasted the firm was selling cakes faster than they could manufacture.

Onville George B. Hussey Aryville College New York Television and Protection Corporation of America Hetlin M. McCampbell Knoxville Kennedy Telon Southern Industrial Bank Thomas A. Edison McCampbell Florevisions Charles F. McCampbell Mix’ McCampbell Keenedy Owas Ite Wttle Adie

British and French aid to Czechoslovakia pledged

London reports signed agreements totaling about 900,100 pounds in outright grant and 8,000,600 pounds in loans to aid Czechoslovakia with refugees. In Washington the CIO allied mine and smelter workers union gains exclusive bargaining status at Tennessee Copper Company. In China guerrillas claim victory over Japanese troops near Peiping Hankow line. Chamberlain government increases standing in Norwich with a re election seal. Japan poised to leave ambassador post vacant amid French refusal to accept Masayuki Tani.

London Czecholslovskia Washington, Jar National Labor Relations Bond International Union of Mine, Min Aand Smelter Workers CIO Tennessee Copper Company Copperhill, Tenn

Endless File of Ox Carts Grim Reminder of Quake

Chillan Chile scene after Tuesday night quake leaves city of 40 000 in ruins with 16 000 feared dead and 10 000 serious casualties. Ox drawn funeral carts haul bodies through narrow streets as theaters and plazas lie in rubble. troops and rescue workers battle fires and looting while trying to recover hundreds of uncounted bodies.

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Children Die Locked In House Fire In Tennessee

In Cookeville Tennessee two and four year old children died when their home burned while locked inside to keep them from wandering. Their parents Mr and Mrs Custo Elrod were the children’s guardians. John W Brown principal at Granville High School nearby tried to rescue them but the door was locked.

Cookeville Tenn Custo Elrod John W. Brown Granville High School Hore Fae

Publishers Speak Against Lynching in Association Session

Atlanta witnesses tense closing session of the Association of Southern Women for the Freventies where two newspaper leaders discussed The Strength and the Weakness of Law in a Democracy. Mark Brubridge of Louisville papers and Ralph McGill of the Atlanta Constitution spoke, while Major Phil Brewster cited patrol rescues of African Americans from violent mobs and noted a patrolman wounded during an incident.

Atlanta Ted Association of Southern Women Mark Bubridge Louisville Courier-Journal Louisville Times Ralph McGill Atlanta Constitution Phil Brewster North Georgia Nia Atlante Hin Daniel Nunies

NLRB Urges Ford to Act on Union Interference Case

The National Labor Relations Board orders Ford Motor Co to stop discouraging CIO United Auto Workers membership at Dearborn plants and reinstate 29 workers with back pay if Ford fails to prove no fault within 30 days. The proposed order, effective in 30 days, also bars Ford from recognizing the Ford Brotherhood of America and from aiding “iguente or simusi groups.” Ford may file exceptions and request oral argument. A lightplane note states a cruising speed of 80 to 90 mph and a landing speed under 33 mph.

Washington National Labor Ridal Apridy Board Ford Motor Company Today CIO United Auto Workers Union Dearborn Ford Brotherhood of America Ford Company Supreme Court Agricultural Department Ford Couns Sel Service Department

Passage of FDR WPA Request Foretold in Senate Vote

Washington January 27 Senator Barkley predicted the senate would approve President Roosevelts request for 875 million dollars for relief as it prepared to vote on an amendment to raise the proposed 725 million relief appropriation. The scene included Republican cautions and hopes from Adams and Walsh as debate focused on relief funding and defense allocations.

Washington Barkley Kentucky Senate Roosevelt House Senate Appropriations Committee Adams D.-Cole Adams Walsh D.mass Treasury Nerolisf Thomas R. Amlie Interstate Commerce Commisaio Senate Commerce Wisconsin Tonsin Congress Clark Dmo D-Ky Adwimsy D-Cubo WPA

Wilhelm Celebrates His Eightieth Birthday in Doorn

Wilhelm of Germany, once Kaiser, marked his 80th birthday at Donen Matta Castle Doorn. Surrounded by nobles, he wore striped attire as guests gathered. a sermon praised his lifelong duty to the German people, and hope lingered for reconciliation with former subjects.

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