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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1937

Page

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Murphy Pushes New Effort To End GM Labor Standoff

Detroit dispatch reports Governor Murphy resumes bid to reestablish a truce between General Motors and United Automobile Workers as a nationwide strike nears one month. Secret talks with Labor Secretary Perkins fail to break the deadlock, while injunction battles and National Guard watch continue at Flint plants.

Detroit General Motors United Automobile Workers of America Frank Murphy Washington Perkins Alfred P Si . Jr. Corporation Murphy Lansing Fisher Body Flint Angie Paul V. Gadola Nause Creneral Motors Sloan Lee Fisher No. 4 Cadillac Fleetwood Gifford Pinchet Pennsylvania America General Morais TGA

Viennese Groves Duke Turns Solemn Amid Court Detours

In Vienna, the Duke abandons gaiety for a stern regal mien after arrival at Windsor and a lonely stay at Baron Eugene de Mothe’s estate. Reports note his reticence, rare public appearances, and limited excursions during weeks of private residence and official suspense.

Bind Ae Darky Windsor

Levee Workers Brace Against Mississippi Floods In Memphis

In Memphis Tennessee levee workers and laborers rushed sandbags along the river as earth tremors shook the levee system. Leaders like Lieut. Col. Eugene Reybold and General George Moseley warned the flood could worsen with crests near 48 feet, while ambulances and sanitarian aid prepared for refugee camps and sanitation challenges.

Memphis Tevn Jas Cansert Caio New Orlea Eugene Reybold Jovee Reybold George van Horn Moseley Atlanta Fourth Corps Watking Overton Overton Tevet Reyhold Moseley Weather Bureau

Kingsport Relief Fund Boosted to twelve thousand three hundred sixty three point five zero

Kingsport leads area in flood relief giving to victims with contributions totaling twelve thousand three hundred sixty three dollars and fifty cents. Bristol and Johnson City organize shipments of food bedding and emergency supplies while Kingsport houses residents seeking shelter with plans for more aid and shipments.

Kingsport Wiper East Tennessee Bristol Bristol Red Cross Memphis Flshugh Wayman Annate Ordfers Daler Berng Cheivmwe IL Claud Johnson City Joes Wingsport

Donations Pour In For Relief Fund Totals Rise

Donations to the relief fund accumulate with prior receipts at 3415.40 and today’s gifts adding 245.61 raising the total to date. Contributors listed include Mrs HL Derting Mrs E A Moody Myrtle Parker T A Coley Rickson School Children Mrs W E Hudson Broad Street church society and many local supporters. The note ends noting continued contributions and a continuation on page six.

Hl, Derting E. A. Moody Myrtle Parker T. A. Coley Rickson School W. E. Hudson Broad Street Church Society OL Weaver Mack Haun Lovedule Lodge Towton Jack Thorn Gate City Thompson D Barker McDavid Nannie Fincher Luther Casteel Jim Ren Bakes Richardson Dia Airave Sehon K. H. Gouch Kate Tate Epperson Hillans Clinchfield BF. Gilbert WN. B. Baxter Fill Terneh Bi. Brown Seth Henry Vada Pragues Charlies Crowe Wrenen Mort Benjamin Giatyer Amd Mourath Dod Mark ‘Twain

Hitler Renounces Versailles Pact While Pledging Peace Cooperation

Berlin reports Adolf Hitler announcing Germany’s renewal of sovereignty and pledges to cooperate on peace and economic growth. He renounced the Versailles war guilt clause, reaffirmed self sufficiency plans, and offered neutrality to Belgium and the Netherlands while extending a hand to France. The speech came on the fourth anniversary of his rise to power.

Wade Werner Berlin Adolf Hitler Versailles Germany Reichstag Krell Opera House Lagat Nazi Germany Japan Belgium France Fuehrer

Bond election fight erupts in Sullivan County dispute

In Sullivan County a heated battle over a 400000 school bond referendum emerges as factions clash. County Judge Bundy claims a county court committee conferred with two Sullivan legislators to push a bill validating paid 1985 poll taxes to qualify voters, amid questions about authority and process.

W. M. Thompson Thiensett Sullivan County T. R. Bauuy Bandy Net Bundy Ao Cowtty Jude Net Beer Als Tie

Nation's business holds keel under strikes and floods

Amid floods and strikes, retail trade and production faltered in disrupted regions last week while other areas showed resilience. Ohio and Mississippi valleys faced paralyzed business centers as power, transport, and manufacturing stalled. however national retail and energy trends remained relatively optimistic, with long term recovery plans underway.

Thomas E. Fla Ohio Mississippi Central Hughness Wey HS Department of Commerce Cincinnati Lewisville General Motors Cram’s Steel: Corp Bethlehem Seel American Ion & Steel Institute

Thousands Over Nation Pay President Tribute

President Roosevelt, 55, spoke by radio to birthday parties across the nation urging support for infantile paralysis fight. He thanked participants for helping fund research and urge continued national effort to control the disease and aid flood relief, noting the broad turnout of dancers and ticket buyers at 5,009 gatherings.

Washington Roosevelt Unit 1 Ohio Mississippi White House W Imen Mavy Las McHenry Howe

Ohio River tests mighty seawall at Cairo

The Ohio River rose to record heights threatening Cairo and its three foot seawall. Dijk workers rushed to bolster the bulkhead as 58.80 feet marked the crest and townsfolk evacuated. Deputies patrolled stressed levees while looters fled and floodway operations aimed to save the river frontier city.

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City Battles Flood Looters In Settling Normalcy

Louisville officials tighten rules as 60 000 residents seek a return to life after floods. Looting arrests rise with two soldiers tied to a smashed liquor store surrendering, while authorities report damages and fatalities climbing to 34. A press briefing outlines property losses and ongoing recovery efforts.

Louisville Earl Major 375Th Artille Aattitority

Levees Hold Despite Surge of Mississippi Flood Threat

Describes Mississippi River flood affecting Cairo Evansville Paducah and Louisville as Ohio River crest threatens Memphis. Red Cross warns record property damage and homelessness while towns evacuate, relief efforts mobilize, and levees hold with dynamited protection.

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