TVA Deadlock Delays Purchase of TEPCO Assets
Washington July 1 TVA supporters and foes trade charges as deadline for an agreement to purchase TEPCO properties passes. Senators Norris and May push for a reasonable compromise while Willkie backs TVA restraint, extension options discussed. Hull urges stronger neutrality to deter war by expanding embargo repeal debates.
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Senate Conferces
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Willkie
Commonwealth & Southern Corporation
Tennessee Power
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Dl Lewyers
Weather Roundup for Tennessee Virginia and Kentucky
Generally fair in Tennessee today with possible showers Sunday. Virginia shows fair conditions Sunday with a change to cooler temperatures and possible showers Tuesday. Kentucky reports fair weather with Monday cloudy, Tuesday risk of thunderstorms and little change in temperature.
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Wrir SuiRing
Danzig War Threat Sparks International Dilemmas
Britain and France vow to defend Poland amid Danzig tensions as Paris and London discuss possible Nazi moves within Danzig. British and French officials caution that any German plan could trigger a European crisis. In Berlin, the foreign office notes self determination but awaits Hitler’s final decision.
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Wallace Set to Spend Big on Agriculture Aid
Secretary Wallace poised to spend and lend up to 2.6 billion dollars in the current fiscal year on programs to boost agricultural parity. Congress and Roosevelt actions allocate 1.19 billion for crop control and marketing, plus 140 million in relief. potential lending could reach 380 million with a proposed program. The Farm Credit Administration and CCC moved to the Agriculture Department, placing up to 1 billion in credit resources under Wallace.
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Wallace
Roosevelt
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Congress
Farm Tredit Administration
Commodity Credit Corporation
Japs Show Gains Over Chinese War No Nearer
AP dispatch reports war weariness in China as Japan nears a second anniversary of hostilities. China’s government loses ground across vast areas, with millions displaced and industrial regions amid Japanese control. Chinese resistance focuses on endurance, not quick victory, while Japan’s gains appear limited by strategic stalemate and Allied pressure.
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Clark Lee
Associated Press
China
Ching
Hankew
Japan
Islearcuk
State May Decide To Rip Power Company Properties
New York July 1 A study by Tennessee political leaders considers the state purchasing Commonwealth and Southern Corp electric properties in Tennessee. Mayor Tom Cummings of Nashville proposed the plan to Governor Prentice Cooper to avoid a failed TVA C S deal. The plan promises over 890000 annual revenue and state control over power development, while avoiding municipal duels if Congress rejects TVA C S. Wendell Willkie was briefed and bankers discussed a 45000000 bond issue to finance the purchase with a 2 percent option reducing annual charges.
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APJ
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Commonwealth’ and Southern Corp. Electric
Tom
Cum ‘Nhings
Nashville
Congress
Danc
Tennessee Valley Authority
Power
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Prentice Cooper
Chattanooga
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Dummings
Wendell L. Willkie
Wall Street
Willkie
Cuimmines
FDR Stands Firm In Capitol Fight
Washington July 1 President Roosevelt takes a no compromise stand in twin battles with a rebellious Congress over monetary and neutrality legislation. Administration leaders push to revive devaluation powers and sustain the stabilization fund while foes predict doubt and possible defeat. Debates center on whether new legislation is needed to restore powers before midnight Friday and if neutrality measures can pass this session.
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Roosevelt
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Hall
Senate
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D-Ind
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R.ohie
Varnderberg
R.-Mich
Vandenberg
Adamz D.cole
Kingsport July 4 celebration to draw thousands from region
Kingsport prepares for a large Independence Day program with buses and trains guiding crowds to Carnival grounds. Activities run from 8:30 a.m. to after 6 p.m. including bands, amateur contests with $75 prizes, a new sedan as grand prize, air show by eight to ten planes, and a parachute jump by Jack Huber with a smoke screen as spectators watch from the ground.
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Hammond Post of
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Attras Tiana
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Huber
Federal agencies enter new phase in relief program shift
Washington July 1 graph article notes WPA and FWA consolidating under one head for the first time while retaining existing programs. WFA renamed Works Projects Administration. Carmody states continuity in staff and operations with transfer of Works Progress Administration personnel and projects. Exceptions and procedural details outlined by officials with reference to RELIEF continuation.
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Clarke
Pardue Wins Supreme Court Case in Nashville
Nashville July 3 UP Osh Pardue former superintendent of prison industries and lottery commissioner under McAlister won today before the Supreme Court to escape a fine for conspiring to defraud the state. The court reversed the conviction citing uncorroborated testimony by a self confessed accomplice. The ruling aids prosecutor Pope whose prior institutional powers were curtailed by the 1939 legislature. Stockard, a Nashville businessman, was convicted with Pardue after testimony about payoffs for hosiery production.
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Institution
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Gatius
Lewis
Pope
Towning
R. S. Strickland
Strickland
Stockard
Political Sparks Fly as 40 Years Begins in Roosevelt Era
Washington scene centers on Democratic revolt against President Roosevelt as 1940 campaign looms. By Kirk El Simpson, six months into the year 1940, nominees and platforms of major parties will emerge. June 30, 1939 closing hours in Congress hint at pivotal moves for presidential tickets and key issues.
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Roosevelt
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County Court Monday Set for Tax Levy Battle
County officials prepare for a contentious Monday session over the proposed tax levy. Budget projections show an expenditure of 9,968.71 and a recommended tax rate of 2 mills, with highway fund changes likely and potential increases for the high school fund to cover bond retirements.
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Kenty
oThe
Royex
Tennessee “Hastinan Corporation
Revere
Father Testifies In Burgunder Murder Trial
In Phoenix on July 1 the father of Robert Burgunder described the defendant as stubborn and immature, indicating insanity as his defense. Burgunder’s father, a former Seattle prosecutor, joined as associate defense counsel during cross examination of Dr Merle Ansberry, who noted Burgunder drafted a speech on murder dated February 20, suggesting a troubled frame of mind.
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Ariz
Robert Burgunder
Robert M. Burgunder
Seattle
Hid
La&k
Merle Ansberry
Arizona State Teachers College
Temehe
Robert
DS Ansberry
Young Burgundec
Richard Harless
Burgender
Thesider’ Burginder
Ansberry
Bob
Ser
Burgunder
Licenseless Drivers Ordered Arrests After Deadline
Nashville dispatch reports Major Histon Butler ordering wholesale arrests of motorists lacking valid licenses as deadline passes. About 9,600 Sullivan County residents trialed for license renewal without exam, with only 15,500 permits issued countywide. Kingsport office handed 7,700 permits. county totals show at least 25,000 eligible in the area.
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Nashville
Hifton Butler
State Highway ‘Patrol
Butler
Ee. Butler
Sullivan
A. W. Copenhaver
Gopenhaver
Deathless Days in Tennessee City Trails Historic Feats
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a stretch titled Deathless Days in Tennessee, recounting ambitious traffic campaigns and long efforts with April dates and 148 days referenced, though text is garbled and incomplete, suggesting a historical feature on endurance or civic effort.
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