Four Billion Naval Bill Sent To White House
Congress sent a four billion dollar naval expansion bill to the White House for President Roosevelt with aims to double the fleet and push toward a 1942 goal of thousands more planes and power upgrades. Senate actions approved related funding for Tennessee Valley Authority power projects and authorization for a large expansion of the Navy as calls grew for rapid defense buildup.
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White House
Washington
Congress
Capitol
Roosevelt
Willkie Plans Campaign Swing in Solid South Visits Colorado Springs
AP dispatch notes Wendell Willkie intends an active campaign in the solid Democratic South while on vacation in Colorado Springs. He will likely speak many times in the South, skip long reads, attend a barbecue, and meet Colorado Republican leaders in Denver. He plans a Saturday lunch with Mrs Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms and travels with Cav Ralph J Giarr. He claims rising sentiment in New Mexico, Wyoming, Oklahoma and Texas.
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Colorado Springs
Colorado
TVA Power Expansion Advocated In Defense Push
The House appropriations committee proposed an immediate 24 million dollar appropriation to fund a three year TVA power expansion in the Tennessee Valley. The plan would add 508 thousand kilowatts for use by the Aluminum Company of America to help meet a 10 million pound aluminum shortfall for aircraft production. National defense leaders urged rapid action, stating capacity must be built before spring floods, and that past TVA views should be waived for defense needs.
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Washington
House
Tennessee Valley Authority
The
Aluminum Company of America
Appropriations Committee
Old Congress
Congress
TVA
Renard R. Stetlinius, Jr
Witlam
Knudsen
National Defense Commission
Stetthnius
Hatch Bill Okhed By House As Assured Passage
The House overwhelmingly approved the Hatch anti politics bill, signaling early enactment. It bars political activity by state county and municipal workers funded partly with public money, caps individual campaign contributions at 3000, and places a 100000 top on political committee expenditures. President Roosevelt and Wendell Wilkie have backed the measure.
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Washington
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Bol Tie
Wendell Wilkie
Officials Deny Bombs Found Near GOP Hall
Philadelphia officials contradicted New York police claims that bombs were found near the Republican National Convention venue on opening day. A crude time bomb was seized in a central city restroom linked to the convention, with one suspect allegedly saying the device was addressed to Governor James. Two men were arrested on sedition and bomb charges, each held on 34,000 bail.
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New York
Arthur
James
Pennsylvania
New Yorks
Harrisburg
Albert
Granive
Daladier Blocked From Attending French Assembly
Daladier and other French leaders were reportedly prevented from returning to Paris for a late assembly as the Wiesbaden armistice commission denied their travel. Pierre Laval claimed the missing deputies were kept away by German terms, while Jules Jeanneney read a protest telegram from Daladier and colleagues. Herriot defended the group, saying they were instructed to stay away by the government.
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Mraheeep
Brovt
Exlouard Daladier
Poyargment
Wato
North Africa
Elerday
Wiesbaden
Thant Luursport
Dalasion
Pierre Laval
Yessiovelays
Laval
Philippe Petain
Jules Jeanneney
Senate
Daladier
Beth Joanneney
Edouard Herrit
Chamber of Tepities
Daladley
Herriot
Jeft
Jbvels
Jeannency
France
Injuries Fatal to Hillcrest Girl After Truck Crash
Jean Moore age 11 daughter of Mr and Mrs John Moore of Hillcrest died at Community hospital from injuries in a truck pedestrian crash on highway 11 about 6 50 p m Tuesday. Witnesses said Jean stepped into the road as the truck driven by Carl Harr of Silvercola swerved to avoid her, throwing her against the pavement. Harr was not charged. Jean is survived by her parents two brothers Marion and Dickey a sister Jane Moore three half sisters Anya Lee Mariel and Helen and her grandfather N C Frazier all of Kingston. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 10 am at Mt View Church with Rev Roy Davis.
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Jean Moore
John Moore
Hillcrest
Sheywan
Jean
Frank Williams
Carl
Harr Af Silvercola
Williams
Hare
Marr
Bristol
Norma
J. F.monare
Marion
Dickey
Jane Moore
Anya Lee
Mariel
Helen
Kingaport
N. C. Frazier
Blountville
Mt. View
Roy Davis
Group Inspects State Hospital findings at Knoxville hearing
A state hospital inspection was held to study conditions at Eastern State Hospital for the insane in Knoxville. The Governor's special investigating committee heard testimony from former employees and inmates, allowed reporters under a pledge not to reveal testimony until the informal report is released, and emphasized gathering all facts rather than creating a newspaper story.
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Knoxville
Coopler
Eastern State Hospital
Knoxville Journal
Archie ML. Balmer
Chattanpurt University
Gr. R. CG. Waterhouse
Nenex
Kingsport Voters Qualify in Three Wards for Primary
Registrars conducted supplemental registration in Kingsport three wards ahead of the Ang L state Democratic primary and county general election. By noon, 558 voters had qualified with 198 registering the first day and 274 by Wednesday. Officials forecast about 700 total qualifiers before the polls close at 9 p m. More registrations were expected in the afternoon and evening as voters aimed to cast the largest vote in history.
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Kingsport
Hollay
Tivan
Iter
Paint Thinner Explodes and Sparks Big Building Blaze
A fire at Latimer Logncy Chevrolet Inc injured no one but caused extensive damage. Officials estimated building loss at about 41 675 with 20 000 for third floor restoration and roof. 12 cars on the third floor were total losses while cars on lower floors escaped damage. Fire started when a barrel of thinner ignited and exploded around 2 15 p m, spreading rapidly and drawing a crowd.
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Latimer-Logncy Chevrolet, Inc
Roy Pyle
Pyle
W. 4. Allen
R. F. Looney
Looney
Sre Fore
Ralph Taylor Prize Winner Kingsport Population Guess
The Times reports Ralph Taylor won the 1940 Kingsport population guess prize with an estimate of 14,282, only 103 off the Census figure of 14,391 within city limits. Close contenders included Bruce B. Mark of Surgoinsville and Nimrod Taylor with near misses.
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Ralph Taylor
Wanda Sz
The
Times
Kingsport
Mr. Taylor
Frank Dungan
Wear
Bruce B. Mark
Surgoinsville
Nimrod Taylor
Wanda St
City Jubilant At Growth In Ten Years
Kingsport shows rapid growth over the past decade with strong civic and business approval. Local leaders cite inside and outside the corporate limits expansion and note a few areas outside the town envelope. Former mayor Flam Dobyns reflects on his early contributions as readers react with pride.
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J. Fred Johnson
Flam Dobyns
Kingsport
Third Term Sought by Sixty Four Democrats in House
Sixty four Democratic members of the House signed a statement urging President Roosevelt to accept renomination for a third term. The document, from 21 states, said reelection would uphold democracy and promote social justice and economic security. The signers favored Roosevelt's continued aggressive leadership in foreign and domestic affairs.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House
Rep. Smith
D-Wash
Chicago
Smith
Chich
Word Of Duke's Appointment As Governor Excites Bahamas
The Bahamas reacts with jubilation yet ponders implications of the Duke of Windsor’s appointment as governor general. Nassau editorial questions how this move will affect politics, industry, and press rights while noting the governor’s authority over local opinion and the colony’s tax structure.
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Duke
Bahamas
Nassar
Niye
Duke of Windsors
Nassau Daily Tribune
Ship Losses Exceed Toll Of First War
Nazi submarine campaign against Britain shows losses of 603000 tons in six weeks, surpassing WWI submarine sinking rates. Nazis frame push as starvation blockade while Britain vows higher home production. Italy reports 220 Italian and Albanian officers and men lost on Paganini after a ship fire near Du.
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Germany
United Kingdom
Britain
Imperial Navy
British Isles
R. S. Hudson
House of Commons
England
Italy
Paganini
Intimidation Charged At Havana Conference Preparations
The Washington secretary reported German activities in Latin America in connection with the forthcoming Havana Conference, describing them as a form of intimidation aimed at sovereign nations entitled to full respect.
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Washington
Hou Aard Today
Latin America
Havana
Planes Downed Near London in Heavy Coastal Attacks
British air force claimed twelve enemy planes shot down with many others damaged during intense attacks along England’s coast today, according to the Air Ministry.
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London
England
Air Ministry
Five Die In Blast At Missouri Sawmill Engine
Solconb Poat master reports a sawmill engine explosion near Holcomb Missouri killed five men and left six or seven others critically injured. The blast reduced workers to pieces and responders rushed to the scene for aid and evacuation.
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Poplar Bluff
Solconb Sard
Holcomb
Expansion Objection Delays Defense Commission Request
Representative McLean of New Jersey objected today causing a temporary postponement in the House's consideration of a defense commission request for 25 000 to expand TVA electrical production for national defense purposes.
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Washington
McLean
R.nj
House
Defense Commission
TVA
Paganini Fire Sinks Italian Motor Ship Off Durazzo
The Italian motor ship Paganini burned and sank 28 miles off Durazzo Albania with 220 soldiers lost, an official announcement reported.
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Rame
Paganini
Durazzo
Albania
Free Listing Bureau helps advertisers find tenants in Kingsport
The Kingsport Times offers a Free Listing Bureau to aid advertisers and seekers of homes rooms and boards housekeeping rooms or apartments and houses. Visit the Times office to view vacancies described across city sections and prices. Place rental ads at least three times to be listed immediately, a service valued by newcomers and tenants seeking desirable places to live.
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Kingsport Times
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