Appointed By FDR Supreme Court Justice Murphy Dies Unexpectedly
Detroit reports Supreme Court Justice Frank Murphy died at 7:45 a.m. EST at Henry Ford Hospital from a heart ailment. Appointed to the high court by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1940, he had earlier served as Michigan governor, mayor of Detroit, and U.S. attorney general. The long and varied career included roles as Governor-General of the Philippines and U.S. High Commissioner. The obituary notes his stance during sit-down strikes and his reputation as a reformer who funded job relief in Detroit.
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Hugh Scott to resign as Republican National Chairman
Hugh D. Scott announced his resignation as Republican National Chairman at a meeting in Washington, with A. T. Bert Howard of Nebraska emerging as the likely successor. The group led by Harrison E. Spanzler and Carroll Reece threatened a committee showdown, while Danaher of Connecticut was named executive director, as Scott said unity remains the goal despite ongoing dissensions.
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Street Scenes in Town and Country Drizzle Amid Laughs
A dapper young man in a new Town and Country rides with his top down in the rain while a friend salutes him. Two youngsters struggle to fit a harness on a pup, causing comic misbinding. A couple quarrels over a six cent debt as overheard on the street.
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Guatemala Amid Civil War Unrest After Army Chief Assassination
Guatemala faces the palace clash as troops fight for control following the assassination of army chief Col Francisco Arana. Reports say government forces hold the palace while civilians roam the streets and a state of emergency is declared. authorities dispute casualty figures and the political future of President Arevalo remains uncertain.
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Hospital Board Debate Shapes Indigent Care Funding
Palmer, chairman of the Holston Walter Community Hospital Committee, tells the Sullivan County Court that the board did not agree to a $86,000 settlement and clarifies the $78,000 figure. He cites a June letter and describes the hospital's service to county indigent patients amid budget hearings and a Derby Day buildup in Kingsport.
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Marcantonio Seeks New York Mayor Seat for ALP
New York representative Marcantonio, the American Labor Party choice for mayor, was designated by the ALP executive committee. He will not name a Senate candidate until September as speculation swirls about a Bach Wales entry and the Wagner vacancy.
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Man Arrested For Grand Larceny In Kingsport
Kaney Stapleton 44 of Olds Kingsport was arrested Monday night by Deputy Sheriff Harold Walton and Constable Charlie Tay on a warrant sworn by Gene L. Shapp. The charge alleges grand larceny of 160 dollars from the Billyfold of V. L. Phillips.
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Britain's Accused Vampire Killer Admits 9 Slayings
Lewes England John George Haigh 39 a businessman admits to police he slew nine people drank their blood and dissolved their bodies in acid He testified at his murder trial where he pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity for the February killing of a wealthy widow Entries include the opening statement read by his lawyers seeking a special verdict of guilty but insane.
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Bevin Critiques U S Farm Prices in Dollar Crisis
British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin denounces high U S farm support prices as fueling Britain’s dollar trouble. He argues welfare-state costs blur national policies and cites U S price supports as central to Britain’s balance of payments strain amid finance ministers’ talks on a common step. Canada approves dollar cuts as temporary relief.
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Scott Criminal Cases Continued
Scott County criminal cases set for Monday were continued to the September term per the sheriff's office. The report notes all cases scheduled in Gate City, Virginia, were deferred to a later session.
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Naval Fliers Crash Land In Ridgefields Yard
A two motor U S Navy plane crash landed in a front yard by Ridgefields Country Club at 11 15 a m Tuesday injuring four crewmen all from Patuxent River NAS They were described in fair condition with lacerations to faces and possible leg injuries The crew planned to reach Corpus Christi Texas after running out of gas over Kingsport Eyewitnesses said the craft circled low before landing and showed no distress signal See Crash Page 3
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Judge Charged After Fender-Ripping Driving Spree
Cincinnati man Nathan Judge, 44, faced court after a four hour session detailing multiple accidents linked to his license plate. Police traced six incidents from 3:50 pm to 7:35 pm including hit and run and a DUI. He was charged with reckless driving, leaving the scene, driving under the influence, and no license.
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