Monetary bill legality lost as GOP charge in Congress
Senate Republicans attacked the legality of Roosevelt administration monetary powers as debates focused on devaluation authority and the $2 billion stabilization fund. The fight heightened after filibusters stalled the extension bill, with leaders signaling a vote amid mixed confidence. The House and Senate debated embargo provisions and neutrality measures as officials at the White House pursued passage and questioned foreign reaction.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Austin
Vermont
Lapre
Hriday
S P. mM
Hyde Park
Barkley
D.-Ky
House
Rayburn
D-Tes
Capitol
Fox
Townsend R-Deld
Foreign Relations Committee
Pittman
D.-Ney
Hall
White House
State Department
Ielion Ons
Congress
Pate
Harkley
l-Ky
Weather Summary for Tennessee and Nearby Areas
Rain and possible thunder showers continue tonight in the southern areas with lighter activity elsewhere. Thursday looks mostly fair and warm with a risk of afternoon thundershowers in the east and north. A change in far western regions and Kentucky is mentioned, with generally warm conditions persisting tonight and Thursday.
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Tennessee
South
Faransen
East
North Portlony
Widow of Jurist Crater Claims Foul Play and Cremation
New York July 5 The widow of former Supreme Court Justice Joseph F Crater told the Supreme Court he died by internal violent or accidental means and his body was disposed of by cremation This is her first definite theory about his fate amid years of doubt she voiced last May as she sought double indemnity totaling 60000 from Mutual Life Insurance and Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court
Joseph Feree Crater
Stella M. Kunz
Justice Crater
Kate
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New Yorke
Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company
Hull not seeking job as president
Celina Tennessee July 5 Secretary of State Hull says he has absolutely no personal political ambitions. A letter to the Celina chamber of commerce proposed a Hall for President Day on August 24 and a meeting to discuss his name for the 1940 Democratic convention. Hull states no ambition and no political plans at this time.
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Celina
Tenn
Hull
Celina Chamber of Commerce
Guy B. Johnson
Chamber
Secrettary of State
Tennessee
Churchill Inclusion In Cabinet Seen As Slap In Face For Hitler
New York dispatch reports pressure from British newspapers and readers to include Winston Churchill in the cabinet signals England’s readiness for any eventuality. Chamberlain and foreign minister Halifax warn against such a move, noting Churchill’s sharp tongue and history of direct criticism of government.
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Churchhill
Hitler
Dewitt MacKenzie
Presse
Poretin
New York
Beltish
Nubiletar O
Winston Churchill
England
Chamberlain
Lord Halifax
Churchill
Britain Ambiguity Over Poland Pact Defense Assurances
Britain's government faced questions in the House of Commons about immediate aid to Poland if aggression occurred. Richard Butler said Britain would resist only under a clear threat. Prime Minister Chamberlain stressed not to weaken promises, while Britain and France studied mutual assistance proposals. Baltic pleas and Moscow’s stance remained unsettled as talks continued in London and Paris.
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House of Commons
Britain
Poland
Laborite
I. S. Cogls
Richard Butler
Questin
Franco
Han Yope
Chaysberhiin
Cormeans
Migsdign
Lord Halifax
Dangzig
Shamberlain
Lonnon
Moscow
Cne
Ghgracle
State to Await Congress Action on Tennessee Power Plan
Nashville July 3 Governor Cooper said the state would not pursue public ownership of Tennessee Electric Power Co until Congress approves TVA legislation. He expressed hope Congress may pass authority for a TVA municipality purchase, noting reports from Washington of a possible rider by Senator Norris. He stressed awaiting federal action while studying feasible state steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Goover
PVA
Cooper
Kharr
Norris
Holiday Death Toll Rises Across U S in Four Day Span
A survey tallies 612 fatalities from accidents during holiday observances nationwide. The report cites 133 drownings on beaches, 70 more deaths from fireworks, and numerous incidents including car crashes and plane crashes. Notable victims include Edward Fisher, a Chicago student, and six West Virginians after a crash near Washington, Pennsylvania. An Oklahoma plane crash claimed a pilot and two students. The piece notes one more fireworks death than last year despite bans.
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Ama
Harihs
Greer
Thildred Sawders
Mary ‘In
Cox
Edward Fisher
Chicago
Michigan
H. J. Fisher
National Safety Council
Washington
Carman
Oklo
Pilak
Alamogordo
N. M
Bay City
Mich
Reir Baby
Cami
Roosevelts lending plan sparks Congress clash over foreign loans
W R Ragsdale notes Roosevelt outline of lending program provokes opposition in Congress over export import bank. Critics warn loans to foreign governments could preempt US trade, recalling war debts and past foreign loan controversies. Some link to Hoover era inquiries and fears of defaulted obligations.
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W. R. Ragsdale
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress Reid
Europe
Senate
Dobawan
Johnson
Vicw
Carnar Lo
Fas Antagn Sr
Dr Tipton Becomes Mayor in Brief Kingsport Meeting
Dr BE W Tipton longtime Kingsport physician and six year alderman was sworn in today as mayor for a two year term. J L Kincheloe named vice mayor. Three new aldermen Karl Goerdel R Stone and A L Addington were inducted and sworn in by City Recorder J R Pacistal. The session lasted under 15 minutes with one main item approved extending Hammond Post American Legion carnival. Tipton has resided in Kingsport 24 years and was born in Carter's Valley. He serves as alderman since July 4 1988.
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BE. W. Tipton
Kingsport
J. L. Kincinvoe
A. L. Addington
J. R. Pacistal
City Recorder
Dr. Tipton
Goerde
Stone
F Pecktal
Tipton
Ranger
Hincheloc
Slane
Cajendar
Hammond
American Legion
Hawking County
Carter's Valley
Sullivan County
Broad Street
Hagehall
Kingspork
Kingspore
Rot Tipton
Pleas for Peace and Tolerance Mark 4th of July Speech
Holiday remarks mixed calls for peace with urges for tolerance as war clouds loom in Europe. Assistant Secretary Louis Johnson warned Charlottesville that defending freedom requires concentrating men, guns, and planes across the Americas. Senator Barkley affirmed no alliance but support for democracy. Col. McCormick alleged a conspiracy to draw the U S into foreign quarrels.
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Europe
America
Louis Johnson
Charlottesville
United States
Americas
Burrow
la Tierra de Fuego
Barkley
Kentucky
Washington Monument
Robert R. McCormick
Chicago
Reward claim sparks bid from ex state policemen
July 2 dispatch reports District Attorney General Marlon Boyd about Governor Cooper's view that two former state policemen may be legally entitled to the $250 reward for capturing the slugger of Attorney Ben Kahn. The item notes a quick follow up on the reward dispute.
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Mumphis
Marlon Boyd
Cooper
Ben Kahn
Score First Lady for AYC Support
New York July 5 The joint committee for the defense of American ideals chaired by leaders from 81 of the 23 bolted American Youth Congress groups accuses Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt of disloyalty to American youth They sent a telegram urging her to join a counteroffensive to safeguard American institutions and denounced the congress for endorsing atheistic communism The report signed by Patrick J O Shea criticizes her acceptance of the AYC creed principles
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New York
Joint Committee For the Defense of
American Youth Congress
Frantis D. Roosevelt
Congress
Moscow
Patrick
O'Shea
Roosevelt
Ameri Youth Congress
LSU President Smith vows not to be a goat in embezzlement case
Dr James Monroe Smith resigns as LSU president amid $100000 embezzlement charges. He rode with his wife from Canada after failing to post 50000 bond and spent a night in parish jail. Smith later told District Attorney Sanchez he has much to say while awaiting further developments.
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Baton Rouge
James Monroe Smith
Louisiana State University
Sraith
Canada
Sanchez
Brockville
Ont
Smith
New York
New Orleans
Smutie
Tax claim settled for eighty million dollars
Washington July 4. The Associated Gas and Electric utility system settled for 9,700,008 in cash and a remaining balance to be paid over 80 months, covering delinquent federal tax claims from 1827 to 1833. The deal, aided by treasury leeway, ends a major dispute tied to intercompany transactions and asset shrinkage, amid PUCHE era scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Gas and Electric Utility System
Treasury
Agao Public Utilities Holding Company
Kentucky Flood Toll From Mountain Storm Tops Dozens
Morehead Kentucky reports forty six drowned after a night cloudburst sent torrents through eastern counties. Bridges and homes were swept away as the Kentucky River gorge in Breathitt and Rowan counties swelled, isolating towns like Farmers and Clearfield. Rescue efforts saved some from trees as water rose dramatically on Main Street and across railroad tracks. Local officials sought WPA and Red Cross aid while authorities assessed the high death toll likely to rise in hard hit rural areas.
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Morehead
Fonda
Kentucky
W. 3. Crutcher
State Board of Health
Louisville
Jackson
Breathitt County
Crutcher
Rowan County
Here
Clearfield
Onposila
Triplett Creek
Railroad Street
bin McClain
State Leachers' College
Ted Sparkman
Sparkman
Paul Morthorat
AD Newsons
Warren Co Lappin
Arthur Gamble
WEA
Paintsville
WPA
Morthurst
American Red Cross
Sheridan Connally
Lexingleng Wy
Farmers
Cinsinnad
W. C. Deveresex
U. S
Sue Anxiern
Farmere
Kingsport July 4 celebration trotz rain draws large crowd
In Kingsport hundreds of observers gathered to celebrate Independence Day despite heavy rain. The Hammond Post of the American Legion organized a carnival with a wartime program and civilian demonstrations, while several events including a baseball game and diving contest were postponed or canceled. The Dobyns-Bennett and Erwin High School bands participated as earlier plans faced weather delays.
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Upper East Lemiessee
Virginia
Kingsport
Hammond Post
American Legion
Legionnaires
Jann Gordon
Howe
Nation Guard
Feusealion Center
Dobyns-Bennett Inch
Erwin High Schoool
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Biospuet
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Anove
Will Kerve
Wily
Kincheloe
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Southern States Industrial Council
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Ala
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Escamba County
Wallace
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
AYC
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