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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1939

Page

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FDR Opposes Hasty Action on Labor Act

Washington January 31 news report states President Roosevelt objects to rushed amendments to the National Labor Relations Act. Senator Walsh and the American Federation of Labor push changes sent to the Labor Department and National Labor Relations Board for recommendations. The full Senate Labor Committee will hold public hearings on the amendments after agency input.

FDR Washington Thomas Lin Seenate Labor Committee Walsh Belilf American Federaciont of Labor Thaisid A Whale Senate Labor Committee Labor Committee Uie Labor Department National Labor Relations Board Asupatop Burke Bydthont Moearvelg Senator Nyereantis Phines Hanes Chiretes Edina

Weather notes for Kas and Kentucky regions

Weather forecast fragment mentions Kas with maree type winds and possible rain tonight into Wednesday. West port area expected quieting Wednesday with some streaming wind. Virginia and Kentucky reports include rising temperatures Thursday and potential rain. no clear totals or times given.

Iran Denagha Werner Wortheads Virgineas Marie Elder Domidht Weiesiay Cain Kentucky Cheadly Craig Wednisdas Anil Piertinos

Nation's deaths reduced by 10 200 in new safety report

Chicago dispatch details a National Safety Council report showing accidental deaths down by 1 200 to a record low and injuries reduced by 700 900 from the prior year. The analysis notes economic losses from accidents drop to about 200 million while home injuries rise in the year.

Chicago Couneil Jaks Hiya CSU

Dixon Criticises Prison Methods

Aly June 21 report criticizes prison methods. Notes mention governance, safety and labor concerns, with questions about care, oversight, and conditions. References to state officials and county departments appear amid blurred lines of text.

Woman Reunited With Son After 30 Years Apart

A widow from Lawrenceburg Tennessee, Hattie May Golden, is believed dead for decades. Her son, J. Wo Sits, reportedly learned she is alive and plans a reunion after a 30 year separation. The note mentions prior separation due to family strife and a planned union.

Aero Fife Hattie Lawrenceburg Tier First Fustianer Davies

Senate Passes Cooper Drawn Education Act

Nashville Tenn Jan 31 The State Senate passes by unanimous vote the Cooper drawn education bill after amendments from the education committee The House meanwhile passed the bill through its education committee with a favorable report for a chance to vote tomorrow One Senate amendment raised high school funding from 3900 to 9000 and reduced state normal school appropriations The bill retains seven million for implementing schools and alters instructor degree requirements A joint House Senate committee will be formed to elect a new state election board and a plan for free textbooks The House introduced a measure to toll state owned bridges aligned with the governors budget plan and federal aid goals

Nashville Tenn State Senate House Senate Euehtors Row Haleie Memphis Wes Shury

Eighth District Business Conditions Report Update

The Federal Reserve Bank notes continued improvement in manufacturing output and employment in the Eighth District during January. Prices show weakness as demand slows, with colder weather impacting trade. Overall business activity remains tentative with some sectors reporting slower orders and cautious hiring.

Federal Reserve Bank

P and P to Sell Utility Holdings in Washington

A damaged article fragment reports P and P moving to dispose of utility holdings in Washington amid a renewed policy push. It mentions International Paper and Power Company plans, with financial figures around FAA0,000,0100 and references to executives and auditors, but reader clarity is limited.

Warhington Douglas Aonerind Wendhi Seu Utilities Tinchis Exeialiud Mosall Guise

85 Persons Share In $425 Wonder Dog Coon Club

In Windsor Connecticut 85 backers bought shares in Chick the Wonder Dog Coon Club coon hound once owned by Arthur and Ben Clark. The dog, born in the south, cost 340 to acquire but low funds forced the brothers to offer sale of parts to friends and neighbors. A collar bore three plates listing the 87 owners with Chick proudly showing off his quarry.

Windsor Conn Jan Chick Arthur Ben Clark Wonder Dog Coon Club Clark

George Burns Fined 8000 in Jewelry Smuggling Case

New York January 31 George Burns radio comedian was fined 8000 and given a suspended sentence of one year and one day with one year probation by Federal Judge William Bandy after pleading guilty to two indictments charging jewelry smuggling Burns faced potential penalties up to 18 years and 45 000 in fines. He cooperated with prosecutors in a wide smuggling investigation and pleaded guilty to one count involving two bracelets and a ring valued at 4383.

New York George Burns William Bandy Joseph Delaney Bury Albert N. Chaperau Nicavignan Oconsilar Hla N. Lauer State Supreme Court Edgar J. Lauer Chaperau Laney Alev Jak Benny Indice Econo Hag Hee Peh Burns Delulloy Hecause the Comedien

Big Sister Pulls Child From Blaze in Alabama

Three year old Jerre Bradford survived severe burns after Anita Bradford, her older sister, pulled her from an open grate fire in Atmos, Alabama. The girl rushed to aid as screams rang out, wrapped the child in a blanket, and carried her toward safety. The mother Mrs Tosetta Bradford was injured in the incident.

Fesci Lane

Furious gale brings sleet to northeast and snow

A powerful storm system swept the northern half of the nation with heavy snow and sleet. Chicago and the Great Lakes area faced a major dump while West Virginia New York and New England dealt with six inches to four feet of snow. A. Donnel of Chicago warned more precipitation in the north central states within 36 hours as a low pressure area spread from Nevada eastward.

Asatte Chicago Great Lakes Qhin Velley West Virginia New York New England A. Donnel North Central Donnel Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Missouri Minnesota Dakotas Nebraskan Kansas Daniel Canada Devils Lake Nevada Boston New York City

Merchants Elect Dobyns President In Kingsport Meeting

Kingsport merchants reorganize the Merchants Association after its dissolution. A temporary chair E G Dune Hing oversaw a 14-member slate and elected S F Doh as president, AM Reil and Wy Lov Mesuliffe to lead the board with Dobyns Taylor.

AL Iest Alsanded Merchants of Kingsport Merchants Association Ald Soviation Credit Lure Merchants Hay Rough Credit Bureau Dune Hing

France Acknowledges Best US Airplanes For France

Jan 31 Paris Air Minister said France receives the best airplanes from the United States and credits President Roosevelt. Washington reports indicate Congress men investigate sales of military supplies by US manufacturers. Clinton strike at Clinton mills draws police attention. 700 workers involved. Federal judge dismisses certain receivership actions. Four dead in New England snowstorm as six states endure heavy snowfall.

France Paris Air Cyy Ja Chambre Cliber of Deputies United States Seusyuelt Clinton Clinton Torti, Dam Palice Roy Lowy Saith Magnet Frilly Mills

Chamberlain Advises Hitler To Back Words With Action

Adolf Hitler pledges no war while pursuing Germany’s aims and promises aid to Italy. German officials say his speech signals possible peace talks, as Chamberlain’s Commons response awaited. The Reichstag address outlines a belief in a “long peace” and guards against “irresponsible elements.”

Chamberlain Hitler Berlin Europe Adolf Hitler Italy Germany House of Commons

Trade tensions rise as Hitler seeks peace with America

U S officials see intensified German competition with Latin American trade as a likely outcome of Adolf Hitler's Reichstag address. Experts warn Nazi control of foreign trade could be used to exert political influence, complicating U S relations while ambassadors pause returns.

United States Adolf Hiller Hitler Germany State Department America

IAZIS FAIL SWAY SOUTH AMERICANS

The Rev Maurice Sheehy reports in Washington on a 18 000 mile tour of South America noting growing unpopularity of Nazi influence there He says South American people are too intelligent to be fooled by bombardment and propaganda and calls for action beyond passive response He cites Goebbels material and a Catholic bishop in Ontario as context

Washington Maurice Sheehy South Ane Neszi Germany Brenda le. Sheehy Catholic University Hunehol Ontaria Joseph Goebbels Paifiteten

Nashville Plans Own Bus System

Nashville officials move toward a municipal owned bus system with a five cent fare, after the state utility commission upheld seven cent streetcar fares. The Tennessee Electric Power Co operated traction system faced a show cause order regarding fare reductions, with hearings continuing and potential negotiations between the city and TEPCO.

Nashville State Utility Commission Tennesseelectric Power C Fortes Dunlap Chairnyin Porter du Mnin Canmissio Leon Touremon Woc. Gherry TEPCO

Martin Accused of Unfair Labor Practices in Detroit

Jean 81 of Detroit faces a formal complaint filed with the National Labor Relations Board alleging unfair labor practices. The charge accuses Aymer Martin and leaders of the United Auto Workers of conspiracy with Ford Motor Co to establish a company dominated union, naming Font Motor Co and personnel chief Harry H. Bennett along with other pre Martin UAW leaders and John Gillespie as participants.

Detroit Jean Aymer Martin United Aw Workers United Labor National Labor Relations Board Martin Ford Motor Co Anul Marin QAW UAW Font Aniun Font Motor Ca Harry H. Bennett John Gillespie

British Premier Seeks Concrete Evidence for Peace With Hitler

Prime Minister Chamberlain told Adolf Hitler Britain seeks concrete evidence of a genuine desire for peace before final settlement. In a Commons debate he affirmed confidence in Europe’s path to appeasement, stressed the need for disarmament, and noted Mussolini’s loyalty to the Britain-France axis while praising Hitler’s peaceful words.

London Chamberlain Adolf Hitler Britain Hitler Europe House of Commons Barber Chamberlain Halth Spain Germany Mussolini Mediterranean Tratiany Rome France Italy Assysie Mussolini Reichstag Siassani Thaly

Local Youth and College Fiancee Halt Trip to Altar

Maryville Tennessee January 31 Youthful romance ends abruptly as a Knox County court action halts a planned union between William Max Goins and Eller Florence Lusaj both students at the local college. The dispute involved a meddling secretary and a New Jersey judge who sent his secretary to mediate the matter.

Maryville Tenn Love William Max Gabby Goins Drexy Geimr Dobbyps-Beninett Knoxounty Court House Eller Florence Lusaj Newton N. J Ver Foster-Fallver New Jersey Dixieland

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