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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1939

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Hungary plans five year exile for 400000 Jews

Budapest reports Hungary enacts a Jewish law to reduce Jewish economic presence over five years. The plan, influenced by Nazi policy, targets 700000 Jews, aiming to slash representation in industry, commerce, and professions to six percent. Exile, land reform, and asset liquidation accompany the measures, with social and educational restrictions growing.

Daniel DE Lice Budapest Associated Press Hungary Germany Italian Campiles Unoir Hingsi'lina Ter Bank

First Stage Lift Of Squalus Targeted By End Of Month

PORTSMOUTH N H July 25 P Lieut Commander Charles B Momsen said a first stage lift of the sunk submarine Squalus may be possible by month’s end though completion will require more work and time The salvage plan calls for staged lifts of the craft and its wreckage as crews recover the dead and address underwater hull sections

Portsmouth N. H Charles B. Momsen Navy Squalita

Weather Showee and scattered showers across regions

Forecaster notes scattered thunder showers and warmer conditions in New Virginia area Monday afternoon. Kentucky reports scattered showers on Sunday and Monday with cooler temps late Monday, while additional showers are possible in nearby regions.

Teresa Jwermon Biydiay Qaneh

Wife pleads for life of minister held by Arabs

In Jerusalem on July 22 Mrs Gerould R Goldner, wife of Pastor A Mogadore, wrote a plea for the release of her husband held by Arab abductors after being seized in Palestine. She appealed to his captors to treat him with honor as a guest and to ensure his safe return. Authorities and security forces intensified efforts as hope waned. Her message was relayed for publication and reflects a desperate family appeal amid the kidnapping.

Toni Gerould R. Goldner A. Mogadore Palestine Diggfree Jerusalem Rev Gerould P. Goldner Ghia Pastor Pastor

Kingsport Traffic Safety Drive Cuts Speeding Since June

Kingsport records show no traffic deaths in the 24 hour period ending at midnight, continuing a string of days without fatalities. A citywide safety drive led by Chief Crawford since June 22 has doubled traffic violator citations and fines, with Judge Bond issuing stricter penalties for speeding. Patrolmen hold mixed views on speeding trends as the campaign progresses.

Kingsport Will Graham Kings Port Negro Lanelty Neai Crawford Fiied Chef Crawford Naevolotion Bond Weservers Lhis

Hull Boomed for President by Gov Cooper at World’s Fair

New York July 22 The secretary of state Cordell Hull was boomed for the presidency during Tennessee Day ceremonies at the World’s Fair. Governor Prentice Cooper lauded Hull’s trade treaty program as a great contribution to the nation. Senate speaker Alan Maxwell and Sgt. Alvin York praised Tennessee’s role in American democracy as crowds cheered. A 19 gun salute, guest book signing, and concerts highlighted the event.

New York Cordell Hull Tennessee Hull Prentice Cooper United States Court of States Alan Maxwell Tennessee Senate Watauga Association America Alvin York Nant W. D. Hudson Public Utilities Gov. Cooper Army Navy Marine Corps Court of Peace Perylon Hall The Elks'’ Band of Chattanooga A, and I Concert Singers Tennessee Mountain Singers

Seven Thousand Added To Tennessee Pension Lists

Nashville July 22 Welfare Commissioner Paul Savage announced about 7000 persons would be added to the old age pension list next week, bringing Tennessee near a planned 14,000 cap by December. The expansion aims to reach all eligible needy over 65 through higher appropriations and smaller average grants. Delays in payments occurred due to rolls revision and office changes. checks will go out July 24.

Nashville Paul Savage Tennessee Savage Welfare Department Sec

Revised Federal Tax Laws Viewed As Encouragement To Business

New York July 22 Tax experts view the revised federal laws as an incentive for long range business recovery The changes include carryover losses almost unlimited for investment losses and removal of barriers to stock investments These provisions could spark expansion in stock bond and real estate markets and widen capital for future business growth

JOMN New York Tax Research Institute of America, Inc Institute Tax Institute Jones

Lending program attacked by Byrd in Senate action

Senator Byrd denounces President Roosevelt's lending plan as a spending scheme in a statement after the Senate Banking Committee approved 4.4 million in sending for road rail equipment and reclamation projects. The panel trimmed totals, added western reclamation funds, and kept the bill for Senate debate with hopes to pass before week end.

Washington Byrd D-Va Roosevelt Senate Banking Committee Roogevell Berkley D-Sty Senate Banking Committee Barkley Adams D-Col

Body of Attacked Young Girl Found Near Attica

The mutilated body of 11 year old Elizabeth DeBridker was found in a gravel pit near Hartison Hills Country Club. Fountain County Coroner Wisher Myers said she was sexually assaulted and murdered after vanishing from a 4 H Club meeting. The body was located by a sheriff after a search of the area.

Attica Ind Elizabeth DeBridker Hartison Hills Country Club Fountain County Wisher Myers

Figures Support Arms Statement

Washington July 22. Mid year 1939 figures on licensed exportations of arms and war implements to Great Britain and France show that neutrality policy had hurt American business. Less than 50 million out of billions spent by England and France on rearma­ment reached the United States, with potential embargoes likely raising that figure to hundreds of millions if conditions changed.

Kirkell Washington Amparicare Great Britain France Roosevelt Hyde Park England Angrass Agate

Airplane Feeder System Planned for Tri City Airport

The Tri City airport commission will discuss a proposed Air Line Feeder Systems plan to start a feeder network linking nearby communities to a trunk line hub. Air Line Feeder Systems Inc of New York seeks five permits, three to place Tri City on the landing list, with routes potentially to Cincinnati Lexington Asheville Spartanburg Augusta Jacksonville and direct connections to Norfolk Richmond Lynchburg Roanoke Greensboro Goldsboro Winston Salem and Raleigh. The plan aims to transport passengers mail and baggage from underserved communities to established airports.

American Airlines, Inc Tri-City Sie E. W. Palmer Cincinnati Lexington Ashevite Spartanburg Augusta Jacksonville Tne Palmer Norfolk Rishmond Lynchburg Roanoke Greensboro Gnldsboro Winston Salem Raleigh Will Paints

County Democratic Leaders Move Toward Convention Primary Split

Democratic leaders in Sullivan County map efforts to switch from primaries to conventions for 1930 nominations. They warn primaries drain funds as candidates spend while losses undercut party unity, urging a system that ensures district representation and strong county-wide support.

Sullivan Coumnhayes General Assembly Hert Agad Peveral

County to Reduce Debt Under Bonds

Sullivan county plans to lower bonded indebtedness to 2 855 500 by August 1 through paying highway bonds totaling 100 009. State assumes 11 183 000 of the debt, leaving 1 762 500. July 1 payments of 22 000 retired 212 000 since January. 20 000 bonds to be refunded. no more due this year. Since September 1936, retiring 441 000 in bonds. after referendum authorizations for school bonds 300 000 and 200 000. County’s finances sound, auditor to report end of fiscal year August 31. Delinquent taxes on 1938 could save 1 by paying before month’s start.

Sullivan County T. R. Bandy Bandy Worley Wain

Miners in Harlan rally as peace pact ratified

The United Mine Workers of America unanimously ratified the Knoxville peace agreement in Harlan Ky and idle miners will return to work Monday. The deal waives a union shop demand and ends eviction actions while 800 guardsmen are recalled. Governor Chandler and Brig. Gen. Carter discussed the guard presence and legal probes remain ongoing for the July 22 clashes that left two union men dead and several wounded.

Harlan Knoxville United Mine Workers of America George S&s. Wood Harlan County Coal Opera Night & Union Committee Faiows Knoxville Taxi Wednesdry Unnion Carter Bilerbe Carter Frankfort A. B. Chandler of Nations Acaivily Harlan County

Peace Parley With Fuehrer Still Pending

Amid rumor filled European capitals Britain disowns official link to peace talks with Adolf Hitler while indications persist of discussions on a long range settlement. Churchill and the foreign office downplay progress as Moscow weighs a three power pact and Danzig peace questions loom amid broader tensions. In Shanghai a violent assault on two newspapers backed Chiang Kai-shek leaves many dead or wounded and an American former Philadelphian, A F Wilson, among the victims.

Aind Tali Adolf Hitler Britain Fuehrer Germany Chamberlain London Danzig Moscow Russia Rusebla Paris Levine Lohalanzeiger Dangig Great Britain Japan Tokyo Tientsin Shanghai Chiang Hai-thek A. F. Wilson Shangha China Coast Chiang Kai- Shek Internasonal setUement Tan Fred

Parachute Jump At World’s Fair Traps Couple In Air

At the New York World’s Fair a 250 foot captive parachute mishap left Deputy Sheriff Lawrence Tetrault aged 30 and his sister in law Agnes Nielsen aged 27 suspended 140 feet above ground for 25 minutes before mechanics freed them. The incident follows a similar event two weeks earlier when another couple were trapped for five hours. A broken wire and a loose ring caused tonight’s failure, as the pulley and guide rope system malfunctioned and released the parachute.

New York Lawrence Tetrault Brentwood Agnes Nielsen Woburn Mass Myr Nelius Rathnerne Ss Prom Lowe Islanders J. Cox

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