Differences Over Debts Suspension Near Elimination
WASHINGTON July 3 optimistic reports from officials sparked hope for quick clearance of debt suspensions with France and the United States to be settled in Paris. Mellon Edge and Laval expected to bridge final gaps, aiming at a near total agreement on reparations parity. France demanded continued unconditional payments while the United States pressed for credits to Germany, with a broad moratorium anticipated across nations.
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Gatty and Post to Be White House Guests
New York celebrates Wiley Post and Harold Gatty for their round the world flight. A yachting weekend will help them recover before a Washington visit with President Hoover. Senator Hiram Bingham plans congressional medals. Winnie Mae to be shown at Floyd Bennett Field for three days before rest. Attendees included Amelia Earhart and top aviation officials. President Hoover wired in approval.
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Life Story of Wiley Post Part II
The Oklahoma country boy who would later beat Magellan's world record began with a three month course in mechanics at a Kansas City automotive school. He paid his living expenses by working after hours and showed a studious side when the subject matched his interests. Dur ing his time there he learned fundamentals of mechanics and a love to tinker noted by his mother.
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Fliers Plan Hop Across Pacific to Tokyo
Seattle July 8, aviators Reg L Robbins and A S Jones of Fort Worth Texas prepared their white monoplanes for a non stop refueling flight to Tokyo. They aim to start about 3 am tomorrow for a $25 000 prize offered by a Japanese newspaper for the first non stop U S to Tokyo flight. Their tri motor refueling ship arrived in Fairbanks from Edmonton today piloted by J Muttern of San Antonio Texas. If successful they may attempt a return flight to win another $25 000 prize offered by Seattle business men for a flight from Japan to Seattle. Jones said if they do not attempt this venture they would fly to Paris and ship the plane to New York.
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Doomed Slayer Still Unfound in Kingston Escape
Four of 13 escaped inmates were recaptured in Roane County as authorities focused on Abe Lawson 27, convict on death row for the ax slaying of 63 year old Mrs Jett. Jim Dalton 18, serving 2b years for the same case, was captured near a Clinton freight train yesterday. Sheriff Roberts said officers would press to recapture Lawson, who fled during a two hour window after breaking from a cell.
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Trouble Brews Again in Spain Church Burned
Corunna Spain July 3. A mob of about 3000 burned the Capuchin monastery of San Jose and attacked priests who hid in fear under martial law. Firemen were stoned, guards patrolled, and two battles occurred as the monastery and four homes burned. Nine injured, including a priest, as riots spread to Seville Malaga and Logrono with labor unrest and anti Catholic actions noted.
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Celebrations Planned for 155th Independence Anniversary
Washington on July 3 plans marked Fourth of July events as the capital prepares for the 155th anniversary. President Hoover may stay at Rapidan this weekend while a major program at Sylvan Theater features the Marine Band, a Declaration reading, oath of allegiance, and fireworks. Across the city, tennis, marathons, swimming meets, parades, concerts, and community celebrations are scheduled with special arrangements for executionists to reach Potomac beaches.
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Shooting at Bloomingdale Store Leaves Bishop Wounded
John Bishop 41 of Wadlaw Gap was shot three times yesterday evening at Pool's Bloomingdale store by S K Pool. He was taken to hospital in critical condition with severe arm and abdominal injuries. Pool was arrested on a felonious assault warrant, released on a $2000 bond. Witnesses described an earlier dispute between Mamery Clark and Paul Hicks before Bishops and Clark confronted Pool at the doorway.
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Mine Union Calls National Meeting
Pittsburgh July 3. Headquarters of the National Mines Union announced a national conference of coal miners to be held here July 15 and 16. Delegations to the conference are being selected from coal fields nationwide amid a 40,000 strong strike. The statement names Southern Illinois, Kentucky and anthracite regions as active supporters of the call. The N M U claims the United Mine Workers is led by communists and accuses it of trying to break the strike sponsored by the National Miners Union.
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Weather Outlook Tennessee and Virginia Show Rain and Cooler
Local thunder showers expected tonight and Saturday in Tennessee with a drop in warmth in the north. Virginia also faces tonight and Saturday showers with little temperature change and winds turning easterly. High yesterday was 100 in some spots with a year ago reading at 96. low yesterday 70, year-ago 0. Rain yesterday was 0.02 inches. Readings taken daily at 6 p.m. by T Marrs USW??.
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Heat Death Toll Rises Across States Amid Heat Wave
The heat wave worsened fatalities across Illinois Ohio and Indiana with 86, 20 and 28 deaths respectively in the last 24 hours. The national toll reached 121231 for the entire wave including drownings and storm deaths. An unidentified man died on railway tracks near Niland California amid a 121 degree temperature reading.
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Tennessee lawmakers end session sign many measures
Nashville July 3 AP Fewer sentences suspended under a new Tennessee parole measure effective immediately judges may suspend sentences or parole defendants whose punishment does not exceed five years A defendant paroled may be returned to prison for noncompliance The legislature also approved multiple statutes creating airport powers a state claims board a license board for contractors and other updates Mrs Francis Hannah Tramian’s composition My Tennessee was adopted as the official state song Mrs Tramian of Johnson City also contributed
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Widow of prominent Tazewell lawyer shoots self in Kentucky hospital
Mrs. John F P. Davis of Tazewell is in critical condition at a Middlesboro hospital after two bullet wounds said by relatives to be self inflicted. She was found by her husband and sister in law lying across the bed with a pistol nearby. She is mother of three children.
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MacDonald Calls United States Greatest Nation At London Dinner
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald praised the United States as the greatest nation, hailing Hoover’s moratorium as wise and courageous. Speaking at the American Society of London Independence Day dinner, he praised America and Britain’s shared moral aims and cited Monroe Doctrine and Declaration of Independence as enduring guides. Among 350 guests were Lord and Lady Jellicoe and Viscount and Lady Astor, with Roy Atherton chairing.
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Tennessee Legislature Ends First Session In Brief
Nashville July 8. The sixty seventh general assembly ended noon yesterday but final action awaits the governor's approval on bills. An extra session looms as revenue shortfalls and a $9,000,000 deficit are anticipated. Measures passed include redistricting into nine districts, higher gasoline tax, road financing shifts, jail and driving statute updates, Armistice Day holiday, and state control of highway funds. Budget plans call for $10,000,000 road bonds and $5,900,000 deficits protection.
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