Willkie's Boyhood Town Shaped His Early Outlook
A look at Elwood Indiana in 1892, Wendell Willkie's birthplace, as a growing town fueled by gas industry and migrant labor. The piece describes a well-to-do Willkie family, an extensive library, stained glass, and a home that reflected educated, politically engaged parents. It notes the town's decline after gas depletion and the boy's early curiosity and argumentativeness, foreshadowing his future political path.
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Elwood
Ind
Wendell Willkie
Wen Willkie
Elwoor
Tmany
Willkies
Herman Willkie
Willkie
Williies
Henrietta Willkie Bal
Wen
Hsu
Kenello
Bhegod
Ropa
Sturiaps
Iowa
Cane
Red Cross Clothing Drive Aids War Refugees
Kingsport women gathered in the civic auditorium to plan a Red Cross clothing drive for European refugees. The local chapter aims to supply 20 sweaters, 20 dresses for women, and 30 dresses for girls, using heavy materials for winter reach. Six weeks remain to meet quotas, with sewing machines and yarn provided and coordinated by volunteer leader C. H. Rollins and officials including City Manager F. L. Cloud.
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Wollfield
Spb
Kingsport
Wenten
America
Europe
Red Cross
Mc Jones
Ipseallud
Givie
Ross
Serview Chatrman
American Red Cross
Lorontville
Kingspark
Shehide
Jones
C. H. Rollins
Ingsport
The
F. L. Cloud
Saitis
Waris-Roan
Rolling
Assessments Here Increase Drop in Bristol
The 11th civil district in Kingsport shows gains of $17,093 in city limits while outside the city the district records a $409,174 decrease. Bristol districts show declines with the 17th district dropping $32,831 inside and $1,488 outside. The county total rose from $25,600,270 to $26,210,720, a $610,350 gain, with next year’s biennial reassessment aimed at accurate valuations and potential tax-rate reductions.
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Kingspord
Bristol
Equalization Board
Kingsport
Hastman Isnca
Kingsport Set to Host July 4 Celebration Big Crowd Expected
Kingsport prepares to welcome thousands for the July 4 American Legion celebration with a parade, air show, balloon ascents, fireworks, and a daylong program. Six bands join in the parade, prizes for decorated cars, a Major Montell and Colonel Weddell broadcast, a 4000‑foot balloon jump, clown acts, and a steel‑pole aerial team act. Reduced round‑trip transportation from railroads and bus lines is arranged for out‑of‑town visitors.
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Upper East Tennessee
Virginia
Kingsport
American Legion
Legion
Legion Pool
Civic Auditorium
Mammouth
Montell
Weddell
Caan
Mike
Singsport
Les Cartiers
County Court Rejects Plea By Bristol for School Funds
Bristol leaders urged a $20,000 county appropriation for its high school and sought a shared high school fund with Kingsport. the court tabled the request and refused to authorize a $60,000 summer build program, citing economy measures and emergency-use limits.
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Bristol
Zlountville
Sullivan County
Bristol, Tenn
Welter Baumgardin
Kingsport
Joe A. Caldwell
Murder Charge Filed After Four Die In Johnson City Crash
Four people died and five were injured in a collision on the Hingsport Bristol highway near Johnson City Monday night. Tom Griffith faces a murder charge. he will be examined at a Bristol hospital and then brought before Rex Pierce for a preliminary hearing. Victims include Mrs Bertie Lovelace, Mrs Homer Sneed, Homer C. Sneed Sr., and Catherine Jones. injured include A G Lovelace, Homer Sneed, Bill Dinkins, Sylvia Keys, and Griffith.
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Johnson City
Tenn
Spl
Tom Griffith
Bluf City
WPA
Griffith
A. G. Lovelace
Bristol
Hingsport
Bertie Lovelace
Homer C. Sneed
Mra. Sneed
Catherine Jones
Raymond Jones
Lovelace Homer Sneed
Bill Dinkins
Henry Dinkins
Mendota
Mr. Lovelace
Sylvia Keys
A. W Kays
Franklin Apartments
Hig
Blufe City
Britain Keeps French Ports Under Partial Blockade
Britain maintains a blockade on French ports to curb goods reaching Germany but delays full action against French colonies pending status clarification. Hugh Dalton says a further statement may follow in secret session. Sir John Anderson notes war production workers should stay at work amid air raid warnings unless enemy attack is imminent. Air alarm triggers to avoid civil disruption. panic evacuation rejected. Eden reports Czech and Polish troops reorganized to continue the fight against Germany.
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Sendon
Britain
Germany
Hugh Dalton
Hours of Commons
Clement R. Altles
Privy Seal
Minnister Churchill
Commons
Dalton
John Anderson
Home Security
Air Command
Attlee
Anthony Eden
House
British denial of German claim on cruiser sunk near Brest
A British source rejected a German report that a British Orion class cruiser was torpedoed off Brest. The denial emphasizes the continued uncertainty of naval action near the French port and confirms no British loss has been disclosed.
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London
Brest
Scott County Sheriff In State Audit Findings
Richmond AP report says State Auditor L MacCarthy Downs told Governor Price that Scott county sheriff deputies and town police were due 4124.03 refunds while Scott county owing 334 to Sheriff J E Quillin and 137.60 in criminal fees. Audit cites incomplete records, duplicate and improper charges, unremoved prisoners, and overcharged arrest and witness fees.
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Richmond
L. MacCarthy Downs
Price
Scott County
Gate City
J. E. Quillin
Commonwealth
Trial Justice Court
Scott
Foment Revolution Rumor Shapes Transylvania Tensions
Reported claims allege Hungary sought to foment Magyar discontent in Transylvania to open the way for military intervention. The note cites alleged plots aimed at destabilizing local governance and prompting a broader regional crisis.
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Bucharest
Hungary
Transylvania
U S Plans Hit By Ford Defense Motors Stipulation
London reports that negotiations to manufacture airplane engines in the United States have broken down after Henry Ford insisted the motors be built solely for the defense of the United States.
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London
H. TH. Balfour
Air
Commons Today
United States
Henry Ford
Greatest Victory Berlin Hailed by Nazi Germany
Berlin proclaims the France triumph as the greatest military victory of all time. It credits superior arms, leadership, and national unity under the regime for the stunning success.
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Berlin
Commar
France
British Channel Bombing Raid Reported After Air Attacks
Explosions over the French coast opposite the Channel followed British warplanes entering the area at great altitude. The events were interpreted as signaling a new bombing raid on German-occupied French coast.
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English Channel
Cateiy
U S Must Not Sit Down and Wait For Enemy Says War Secretary
Henry L Stimpson told the Senate military committee that the United States cannot be safe by passive defense and must avoid waiting for an invasion. He urged compulsory military training and stressed Britain’s North Atlantic role for timely rearmament as threats grow. He noted the need to extend distance from potential foes amid modern weaponry.
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U. S
Washington
Henry L. Stimsel
Roosevelt
Senate Military Committee
Stimson
Senate Naval Committee
Franks Knox
Hoover
Taft
Great Britain
North Atlantic
United Star
United States
Britain admits heavy shipping losses in raids
An authoritative London report says German U boat raids caused heavy British merchant ship losses over a three week period from June 2 to June 23 as escort ships diverted to move Allied troops from Brest to St Jean de Luz. Estimates place total British losses near 980,000 tons since the war began, with separate figures showing German losses and embarka tion operations off the French coast. Diplomatic dispatches from Bucharest describe Balkan tensions as Hungary and Bulgaria, backed by Soviet Russia, press claims on Romania and earlier border adjustments.
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France
Britain
London
Brest
St. Jean de Luz
Germany
Europe
Balkan
Rumania
Hungary
Bulgaria
Russia
BBC Brondensat
Bucharest
Carol II of
Romania
Iron Guard
Bessarabia
Bucovina
Brasov
Balkan Ia
Relelias
Tas
Ted
Bearsmrabia
Ruimaaila
Balling An
Dlairawant Youe Herdny
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Congress
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