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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1938

Page

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Beeler ruling disputed by Gov Browning in Shelby case

Memphis dispatch reports Gov. Gordon Browning rejected Atty. Gen. Roy H. Beeler's ruling that his two year appointment would last only until September. Beeler's decision blocks a special election while Crump-aligned forces back City Judge Milton Boyd for the vacancy amid McLain's death.

Memphis Gordon Browning Roy H. Beeler Shelby County Beeler West Tennessee W. Tyler McLain E. H. Crump Browning Crump Milton S. Boyd Boyd Lae Bashville Roy H. Irew Gorton W. Tyler “McLain Shelby McClain Hive Seplin Heermvbly State Attorney Generals Frank M. Gailor Gailor Artiffic Marion Boyil Yva

Weather Fate Tense See Kentucky and Virginia Forecast

Weather outlook shows cool change tonight into Thursday. Kentucky and Virginia expect fair skies with a dip in temperatures, with Virginia turning slightly cooler Thursday.

Kentucky Virginia

Smith withdraws from congressional race in Tennessee

State Senator Jess G. Smith announces withdrawal from the district one race and will seek re election as state senator. Others qualified for the state senate include Hubert Brooks and Leroy Bible with rumors of Bible withdrawing to back Smith. Smith cites harmony and party unity as reasons while referencing incumbent congressman B Carroll Reece.

Jess G. Smith B. Carroll Reece Johnson Gity Senate Hubert Brooks Leroy Bible Bible Smith Brooks Tennessee Congress

Another Shooting Delays Harlan Labor Conspiracy Trial

Federal Judge H Church Ford postponed today's session of the Harlan labor conspiracy trial due to the absence of defendant Lee Fleenor who is jailed in Harlan. If Fleenor cannot gain bond, a writ of habeas corpus will be sought. Fleenor, 34, a former Harlan deputy sheriff, is charged with wounding Charlie Reno near Malus. Reno, 40, is reported seriously wounded with bullets in abdomen neck and shoulder. A government witness shot and killed near Harlan weeks ago, while a union organizer alleges he was kidnapped the same night.

John L. Newman London H. Church Ford Harlan Labor Conspiracy Lee Fleenor Harlan Ford Fleenor Staying Flector Bige Gross Reno

Soviet Far East guards on high alert against Japan threat

In Khabarovsk officials say the Far East military is kept vigilant against Japan. Marshal Vasily Blucher returns to command after talks in Moscow seen as defense against possible conflict. Soviet forces monitor Manchoukuo frontier with training against invaders and spies. Vast bomber planes from Vladivostok or Khabarovsk could target Japanese industry if needed.

Khabarovsk Soviet Russia Asso Russi Far Iuré Vasily Bhiech Red Napaoleon Far East Micow Russia Japan Mosenny Uie China Siberian Outer Mongolia Manchoukuo Vladivostok

Flood Threat in Kobe as Hills Slide into City

Reports from Kobe Japan describe a deadly flood driven by hillsides giving way, with 400 to 480 feared dead. Frederick Taylor of Sacramento relayed that rain persisted for three days and slides endangered homes, though no Americans were yet confirmed dead. The story notes several foreign fatalities and ongoing danger as residents seek higher ground.

Tokyo Kee Japan Frederick Taylor Sacramento Calif Associated Press Faylor Kobe

Refugees Influx Warned At International Conference

Myron Taylor, head of the U S delegation, warned at Evian that forced migration of political and racial groups could bring catastrophic suffering. He said general unrest and international strain were inevitable results of migrations and stressed discrimination against minorities violates accepted standards of civilization. Germany was named as an example of a country involved.

Evian-Les-Baine France Myron Taylor U.S Roosevelt Germany United States Steel Corporation

Ruling of Bokat Awaited by NLRB in Kentucky

Armco faces NLRB action over anti union activity at its Ashland plant as examiner Bo kart weighs payroll records and CIO relations in a continuing hearing. Witness Frank E Vigor described company payments for safety dinners minutes printing ballots and voting booths. Bokat allowed CIO Armco charges to be admitted despite company claims of prior settlement

Catlettsburg George Bokat National Labor Relations Board American Rolling Mills Armco Committee For Industrial Organization GIO Igor T3 Quizzell NLRB Frank E. Vigor Ashland Vigor Bokat CIO

Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow Case Shifts to Society Rumors

In London on July 6 the Countess Barbera Haugwitz-Reventlow shifted from court proceedings over alleged threats by Count Court Haugwitz-Reventlaw to gossip about a possible new marriage. The hearing adjourned for a week as lawyers claimed $35 million in settlements or divorce terms while rumors linked her to another titled figure in West End society.

London Barbera Haugwitz - Reventlow Court Haugwitz - Reventlaw How Street Court West End Landover

London Pact Not Fulfilled Says Prime Minister

In London on July 6, Prime Minister Chamberlain said Britain cannot fully implement the Rome accord from April 15 until key conditions are met, including a Spanish civil war settlement. He noted Britain sent special envoys to major Spanish factions to seek support for the European nonintervention plan withdrawing alien troops. He emphasized the government cannot give the agreement full effect without fulfillment of the stated conditions.

London Chamberlain House of Commons Rome Britain European Spain J. J. Davidson Laborite

Kingsport Board Rejects WPA Improvement Grant Plan

City officials doubt Kingsport will negotiate with the Works Progress Administration for street paving. The board favors local purchase of stone and tar and local labor to complete the project faster and cheaper. The east end of Main Street between Wexler and Sullivan is under consideration.

Kingsport Works Progress Administration WEA WPA Attar Main Wexler Sullivan Gibsontown

South approves diagnosis of NEC for southern economy

A 1- point NEC analysis of 14 states' conditions was approved by a Dixie delegation of 22 merchants and educators as a step toward solving the nation's No 1 economic problem. Government experts prepared the study, with no recommendations issued yet. Mellett noted the report will go to the President and Congress, and Roosevelt called the South a key national issue.

Washington Roosevelt National Emergency Council Dixie Lowell Mellett NEC John D. M. Hamilton Republican National

Spanish Denied Gold In Paris Court Ruling

Paris court rejects immediate transfer of roughly 40 million dollars in Spanish deposits with the Bank of France from 1931 to Spain and to Spanish insurgents. In Memphis, Dr. John R. Neal of Knoxville seeks federal court action to supervise Shelby county primary election. Nashville sees Attorney General Beeler block Browning plan to install a district attorney general in Shelby county for two years. In Glendale, the death of 23 year old Marie Lobnales, an expectant mother, prompts a second autopsy after a hypnotist presence.

Paris Court of Bank of France Neal U. S Chattanooga John R. Neal Knoxville Fishiet Federal Court Memphis Shelby County Beeler Browning Nashville Roy Glendale Cali Marie Uo- Inmales

Slaying Over Dog Dispute Leads to Death in Greene's Chapel

In Scott County near Fort Blackmore two youths, Jim Laney and Jack Collins, are jailed after a July Fourth confrontation tied to a dog dispute ends with Coy Welch dying from a knife wound. Laney faces murder charges. Collins faces attempted murder charges. Welch suffered a severed jugular and injuries to shoulder and back. Relatives identify intoxication at the Greene's Chapel services as a factor. Sheriff J B Quillin led the investigation.

Gate City Coy Welch Fort Blackmore Jim Laney Jack Collins Welch Greune’s Chapel J. B. Quillin Young Laney Ike Quillin Collins Kenley Welch Quillin Scott County Laney Henry Begley Cotlins Greene's Chapel

Pardons Considered by Board in Tennessee Session

Nashville July 6. The state board, meeting yesterday, recommended seven pardons, three commutations, four denials, and seven cases postponed. Hampton Pendleton declined clemency. Carr McGinnis and Sam Wheelock received commutation recommendations. McGinnis would see his sentence cut to two to ten years, with the offense reduced to voluntary manslaughter.

Nashville State Board Hampton L. Pendleton Knox County Lloyd Allen J. Fred Bibb Carr McGinnis Grainyger County Rankin Acuff Trehoard Supreme Court Sam Wheelock Washington County Wiley Reece

Prentice Cooper To Speak In Kingsport Tuesday

Prentice Cooper and coalition allies oppose the state organization and will visit Kingsport Tuesday at 1 a m. He runs against Governor Browning for the gubernatorial nomination with Tom Stewart aiming for U S Senator and W D Hudson seeking Utilities Commissioner. The trio begin upper East Tennessee campaigning in Jonesboro Monday night and proceed to Johnson City and Blountville with planned stops.

Prentice Cooper Coalition Kingsport Cooper Browning Tom Stewart U. S W. D. Hudson Upper East Tennessee Jonesboro Johnson City Blountville Tso

TVA Investigator Due In Knoxville

TVA investigator Donahey of Ohio arrives in Knoxville amid preparation for a committee inquiry into TVA. Chief counsel Francis Biddle arrives with aides as plans call for an executive session and a 600 mile Tennessee Valley river trip to start next week.

Knoxville Vic Donshey D-Ghio Congressional Committee TVA Francis Biddle Philadelphia Biddle Donahey W. O. Heffernan Tennessee Valley Washington Br. Arthur E. Morgan David E. Lilienthal

National League Bests American League in Charity All Star Game

In Cincinnati the National League defeated the American League 4 to 1 in the sixth annual charity game before 25 000. Vander Meer Lee and Brown limited the American sluggers to seven hits while the Nationals scored in the first fourth and seventh innings. Cronin and DiMaggio provided the lone American tally in the ninth.

Crosley Cincinnati Nationals Ohio Valley Johnny Vander Meer Bill Lee Mace Brown Jos DiMaggio Joe Cronin Vander Meer Lee Brown Chicago Cubs Johnny Auer Cleveland Americans

Turkey Uses Credit Boost in Far East Move

AP dispatch notes two pivotal events shaping Turkey's stance. Britain extends 20 million dollars in credits bolstering Ankara's economy while Turkey deploys troops into the Syrian Sanjak of Alexandritta to share governance with France pending a plebiscite on future rule.

Britain Turkey Alexandritta France

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