23 Jul 1937
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1937
Page
1
Shanghai reports quote central China officials denying any acceptance of a Peiping settlement. They say an understanding exists but not endorsed, while Japan presses for conclusions and warns of possible conflict as North China tension shifts toward diplomacy.
The forecast shows fair tonight and Saturday with scattered thundershowers in Kentucky and Tennessee Saturday afternoon. Temperatures little changed. In Virginia expect fair to slightly warmer conditions tonight and Saturday with possible late thunderstorms in the extreme west and warmer in the south portion.
Alice Gallo 19 of Boston freed herself from a bound table and leaped from a tenement window after being allegedly beaten by her mother Antoinette and sister Phyllis with a broom handle and high heel. Police charged the trio with assault and battery as witnesses described the scene from fire escapes.
In Decatur, Samuel Liebowitz leading the defense for Charlie Weems in a high profile case linked to the Scottsboro era predicts a conviction. He claims the jury will not acquit and expects a lengthy sentence, while state attorney Melvin Hutson counters with calls for severe punishment. The trial hinge lies on Victoria Price testimony with defense urging jurors to disregard inconsistencies.
Barbara Stanwyck was mistaken for an autograph hunter by a police officer at a film preview in Hollywood. Robert Taylor escorted her through a crowd as officers guarded the actress and a bystander caused confusion. Stanwyck reportedly received bruises and medical treatment after the incident.
Madrid endures renewed bombardment as insurgent guns shell central districts including Gran Via and the United States Embassy area. Fire and debris scar the city while government artillery returns fire prompting a grim warfront atmosphere across the capital.
Prison gates swung open for Joseph Reece former Tennessee insurance commissioner who was convicted of stealing 100000 dollars in bonds held by the department and sentenced to three to ten years. He will be released to his sister in Mountain Home. Reece 53, a onetime college dean, was convicted March 22 1934 and arrested after a Florida escape. He claimed a political “double crossing” scheme and said proceeds were to fund Gov. McAlister’s 1932 campaign.
Two American women report they were sicked and beaten by Japanese soldiers near the U S embassy in Peiping. Ambassador Nelson T. Johnson lodges a strong protest. One woman, 18 year old Carol Lathrop, is daughter of late Commander Patrick Moore Lathrope U S N, and traveled with her mother last May. The other, Mrs Helen Jones of Detroit.
Anning S. Pratt, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, died at his summer home in Boothbay Harbor Maine at 66 after a weeklong illness. Pratt a former New York congressman and city educator rose from New York City tax commissioner to FCC chair. The death creates a second vacancy on the commission and precedes a presidential appointment.
Washington reports crediting the administration with some gains amid defeat of the court bill. Senate debates wage and hour measures offering a 40 hour work week up to 49 hours and child labor restrictions, with House action expected before adjournment. Conferees may map next steps with President Roosevelt.
In Mammoth Arizona on July 23 a renewed gunbattle in the Haunted Corral feud led to an attempted killing of veteran peace officer A B Doc Deaver as he rode with rancher Joe Fleiger. Fleiger, released on bond for a prior rancher slaying, Henry Towner, whose body was found in Haunted Corral, sparked the new incident. The event was first announced when Fleiger rode into town seeking Deputy Sheriff Red Kinsey.
Yachtsmen recovered the body of 18 year old Janet Wohlsen near the spot she disappeared two days ago while fishing at Elkton Maryland. The victim had been reported missing after she failed to return from a fishing outing.
The Salamanca radio station announced that 600 Spanish children would sail today to an Italian beach resort on invitation from the Rome government.
About 150 strikers including women and children blocked railroad tracks in Bridgeport Alabama to stop several overload stove shipments from Jacobs Stove Works.
A traction crossing north of Muncie Indiana has become a death trap for motorists. Mr and Mrs Leland G Kimball of Sidney were killed when an electric traction car struck their vehicle. Wreckage of the Kimball car is shown. Central Press.
A government recovery provision lets the estate be claims against the late recipient’s property after funeral costs, to fund public welfare. The rule excludes real estate still occupied by a surviving spouse or dependents and aims to deter neglect and shift in responsibility while aiding future needy cases.
London reports Parliament passes a divorce reform bill expanding grounds to cruelty desertion insanity and adultery, with the measure to take effect January 1, 1808. Cammons approves the bill drafted by A P Herbert and awaits final House of Lords assent for enactment.
Washington July 23 A high administration official said the senate's rejection of supreme court enlargement leaves Roosevelt's reform goals partially achieved. The president hinted further court legislation might be needed but noted changes to lower courts proceed. A new eight member subcommittee, led by McCarran, will draft a revised reform bill for the lower courts.
Chicago stylist Esther Bradford predicts fashion for the coming season with skirts at about fourteen inches from the floor and sixteen inches described as daring. She notes hats higher on the brow, increased waist height, and broader shoulders with draped waists as part of a spring to fall trend shift.
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