City prisoner dies after being shot during work detail
Light dating 34 died at Community hospital after a guard P D Jones allegedly fired while Light and other prisoners worked on Bloomingdale highway. Jones was arrested on a first degree murder warrant and later released on bond. An autopsy confirmed the bullet's removal and Light’s death, with plans for surgery abandoned due to weakness.
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P. D. Jones
Light
Bloomingdale
Jones
T. Mack Ketron
Unadia
Officom
City Vrisonke
Mage
U S Plan Seen in Monroe Doctrine Split Roosevelt Says
President Roosevelt aligned with Secretary Hull in arguing that there is a difference between a Monroe Doctrine in name and the true doctrine as understood by the United States. He proposed a European and Asian Monroe Doctrine grouping to settle territorial issues among themselves while the United States would refrain from interference in European and Asian affairs. Hull warned against pretexts for conquest, urging no US interference in continental adjustments.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hull
Europe
Asia
Stephen Early
Wille House
Hy Parks
Minguy
Monroa
Waugh
Preston M
United Stes
Ania
Republicans Urged to Confirm Stimson and Knox
Senator Sheppard of Texas urged Senate confirmation of Republicans Henry L. Stimson for secretary of war and Frank Knox for secretary of the navy as a unity signal amid crisis. He noted Stimson’s and Knox’s loyalty to American ideals under a Democratic president and called for swift approval before the upcoming Democratic national convention. The two nominations, previously approved by committees, were set for a vote the next day as calendar business was pared down.
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Sheppard
Texas
Roosevelt
Henry L. Stimson
World” of American Unity
Stimson
Senate
Weante Kyex
Navy
Opposnenta
D. S
Hile
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Tan- Goring
Frank Knox
America
al Recesa
New High Speed Press Starts at Times with Miller Button
W F Miller, president of Kingsport Retail Merchants Association, pressed the push button inaugurating the Kingsport Times new Goss press. The tubular press runs at 29 000 papers per hour of sixteen pages, six times faster than the old equipment. A luncheon at the Kingsport Inn followed the formal dedication with 100 business leaders attending. J W West outlined long range improvements including typographical changes and easier reading as the Times plans to expand circulation and service in the Kingsport retail trade area.
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Kingsport Retail Merchants Association
Awatch
Kingsport Times
Oelock
Kingsport Inn
Times
Taney
Kingsport Merchants’ Association
Goss Tubular Press
Kingsport
The
J. W. West
W. J. McAulitte
the Times
Limes Press
Marine leader denies Japan abuse in Shanghai clash
Col. DeWitt Peck, Marine commander in the Shanghai defense area, called as false a Japanese claim that U S Marines abused Japanese gendarmes. A Japanese army spokesman said the gendarmes were humiliated clubbed and mistreated and vowed protest to American authorities.
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Shanghai
DeWitt Peck
Peek
Hands Off Europe plank urged during Willkie McNary talks
Willkie arrives in Washington for his first visit as Republican nominee and is urged by Senators Vandenberg and Wolcott to adopt a firm non intervention stance on Europe. Senator McNary plans a dinner with House and Senate Republicans as talks continue on campaign strategy and whether a single or three man committee will lead the effort.
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Washington
Woendell Ly
Will- Rie
Poljlew
Willkie
Vandenberg
R-Miehd
Nya
Witlicle
Rooseivell
Witllile
White House
Charles L. McNary
Oregon
Congress
Rep. Horton
McNary
Philadelphia
Destroyer Barry Safe at Anchor in European Waters
A U S Barry reported safely at anchor in European waters today as federal agents pursued a mysterious message claiming she had been hit by a German submarine. An SOS from the Barry caused two hours of government anxiety before the navy announced the ship was not in distress and was peacefully at anchor.
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Washington
Barry
Mackay
Aticher
Britain Rebuffs Cuts to China War Supply Route
Britain rejects Japan’s demand to close the Burma war supply line to China, arguing such action would conflict with commitments in Burma. The note appears in PAGE 8 coverage of supply lines and wartime strategy.
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China
Tokyo
Britain
Japan
British
Burma
Britai
Burglar Hunt Brings Injury To Scott Woman
Three people received emergency treatment after firearms and automobile accidents in the Kingsport area. Miss Gortruda Shelton of Wayne County Virginia was wounded in the left arm by an accidental pistol discharge while with a friend at a house after church. The friend carried an old pistol and both women moved to inspect noises. a door slam caused the weapon to discharge. Shelton was treated for a flesh wound and released. Hughes, 22, of West View Park, and Mrs. Curtis Witt, 22, of Washington Delaware, also received treatment for back injuries and a minor laceration from separate motor vehicle incidents. details were not reported.
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Gortruda Shelton
Waycross
Scott County
Miss Shelton
Parker
Hughes
West View Park
Curtis Witt
Washington, DE
Horse Creek
Leaders Urge FDR Third Term Draft at White House
Massachusetts leaders Rep. McCormack and William H. Burke Jr urged President Roosevelt to run or consent to being drafted for a third term. They said the delegation would largely back him if drafted and noted Farley could block or accept, with much uncertainty about explicit nominations.
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Hoosevelt
Massachusetts
James A. Varley
Chicago
Farley
Roosevelt
Rep. McCormack
William H. Burke, Jr
White House
Burke
McCormack
Jim Farley
Mr. Roosevelt
Say- One
Puerto Rico
America
Canal Zone
Palmer Named President of National Society for Crippled Children
E W Palmer president of Kingsport Press and Tennessee Society for Crippled Children has been elected president of the National Society for Crippled Children to fill the Detroit judges unexpired term. He was chosen unanimously by 40 state societies for his knowledge of crippled child issues and will preside over the Asheville convention October 6 to 8.
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E. W. Palmer
Kingsport Press, Inc
National Society For Crippled Children
Paul H. King
Detroit
E. Joy Howenstine
Elyria
Ohio
Palmer
Tennessee Society For Crippled Children
Howenstine
National Organization
Asheville
N.G
British Match Blow for Blow In Aerial War
Britain claims the upper hand over Nazi raids as waves of German planes press over England. RAF planes downed two raiders and a Messerschmitt fighter. a German bomber was shot down, and ground damage was reported in multiple English towns. Royal Air Force daylight raids on Germany also claimed success with a four engined plane destroyed on the ground and a direct hit on a runway.
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Associated Press
London
Britain
England
Home Security Ministry
RAI
Messerschmitt
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Germany
Eschwege
Hour for Nazis To Strike Kept Secret by Axis
German air raids on Britain continued with incendiary explosive and time fuse bombs in widespread new attacks. The assaults, described as incessant strafing of cities and military targets, began June 18 and targeted coastal towns. An official communique noted some damage and casualities but reported two Nazi bombers shot down by Royal Air Force fighters.
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Britain
Adolf Hitler
Royal Air Force
Safe Haven For Child Refugees Reaches New York
British liner Samaria brings about 300 refugees to New York amid a volunteer driven national child refugee campaign. Many arrive with guardians and housing arranged as the Arandora Star sinking prompts aid efforts led by Marshal Field and Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Cunard line bars pier access except for passes, with no reason given.
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New York
Samaria
New
Liverpool
Onl
Arandore Star
Arandora Stax
National Child
National Child Refugee Committee
Marshal Field
Franklin D. Roosevelt
U. S
Roosevelt
Field
Winthrop W. Aidich
Chase Naional Bank
Cunard-White Star Line
British Planes Bomb Wilhelmshaven Naval Base
London bulletin says British warplanes bombed the German naval base Wilhelmshaven and other naval barracks Sunday night, with the air ministry reporting the targets as part of air raids over Germany.
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London
Germany
Wilhelmshaven
Air Ministry
French Embassy Withdraws to France from London
The French charge d'affaires told Britain's foreign office that the French embassy in London is withdrawing to France. This move marks a significant reduction of French diplomatic presence in London as tensions or policy shifts unfold.
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London
France
Mexico City Death Toll Rises Over 100 in Election Turmoil
Reports from political quarters place the death toll at more than 100 after violent disorders surrounding Mexico’s presidential elections. The figure accompanies ongoing reports of dozens injured as authorities scramble to restore order amid continuing unrest today.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Collapse Nears Bucharest As Cabinet Faces Vote
Collapse of Premier Ion Gigurtu's five day old Pro German cabinet looms as four Iran guard members threaten resignation amid political turmoil in Bucharest.
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Bucharest
Ion Gigurtu
Iran Guard
War on Britain reportedly under French consideration
A Tokyo government spokesman said the Tokyo foreign office had received reports, not yet confirmed, that France was contemplating a declaration of war on Great Britain. The reports were aired by the Japanese news agency in a radio broadcast today.
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Tokyo
Great Britain
Swedes and Swedes Seek Normalized Scandia Ties with Germany
Swedish officials and leaders from Stockholm Sweden joined talks to pursue a closer relationship with Germany aiming at a normalized Scandinavian alignment. The move signals potential regional cooperation in trade and security amid shifting European dynamics.
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