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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1938

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Stock Prices Rally as Waldaeur Inquiry Targets High Levels

In New York on July MH stock prices rose to high levels amid heavy trading. More than 00,000 shares changed hands in 11 hours, with prominent issues advancing up to 50 cents. The market followed optimism from federal reserve data and improved metal demand. An invitation to subpoena Gov. Gordon Browning staff members extended to Waldauer as county voting lists face a purge inquiry, with accusations of fraud and tactics surrounding registration cards.

New York Osliber Stock Exchange Crhone Blochele Ve.hen Stoward Midler Westing S. Steel Betkle- DePont John Mational A. J. Case International Habvasser Wall Street Will Street Philis Vantage Punt Memphis Gordon Browning Shelby County Abe Waldauer anti-Browning State Board of Elections R. S. McCann Browning McCann Eddie Magee

Weather Summary for Tennessee and Kentucky

Fragmented forecast notes fair conditions with slight temperature changes and light winds. Coastal areas may see showers tonight with warmer, partly cloudy conditions Tuesday after a period of unsettled weather across South Carolina and nearby regions.

Kentucky

Tennessee expenses come in under budget for year

Nashville July 25. Total expenditures of Tennessee's state government for the year ending June 30 amounted to 16,986,133, almost four million dollars under legislative appropriations. Budget Director Henry Burke cited 3,306,961 spent to balance the budget and 614,579 unspent. The first full year of the social security program cost 1,998,504, with federal and county contributions totaling 2,203,444, making a total of 4,002,038. The legislature had appropriated 2,525,000 for social security.

Nashville Tennessee Henry Burke Burke

Deep South Leaf Growers Await Opening Of Market

Growers in Georgia and northern Florida await the opening day of the tobacco market on Thursday July 28. About 70 million pounds of Georgia bright leaf are expected to move to buyers and then to cigarette production, with much of the crop aging and curing before use in 1943.

Deep South South Georgia Florida Shama

TVA Director Defends Rate Fixing Move In Hearings

TVA Director David Lilienthal defended actions fixing power rates in September 1923 amid a congressional inquiry. He claimed board authority and prior discussions with colleagues, noting the schedule was a proposed level for negotiations, not a final rate. Dr. Arthur Morgan had alleged the fix lacked consent, but Lilienthal cited board minutes and prior actions as authorization.

Knoxville TVA David EB. Lilienthal Tennessee Valley Authority Congressional Investigation Committee Lilienthal Arthur E. Morgan Lilenthal Dr. Morgan Sheffield Llewellyn Evans Tacoma, Wash Charles Wolverton Evans and & T. Baker Morgan

Plot to influence jury in Harlan labor trial unfolds in last week

In London Kentucky FBI and Clay County officers searched for informants as the Harlan anti labor conspiracy trial nears its end. Investigators report an informant could not be found and three men were ordered from near the jury area for parading with defendant Merle Middleton. Deputy marshals secured the jury quarters amid tensions from mountain feuds in Clay County.

London Pag-Man FBI James $1 O'Leary Clay County Kenettucky Lee White H. Church Ford Merle Middleton Harlan County Shesu

FDR Crosses Line Twice to Assure Rites of Neptune

President Roosevelt sails aboard the cruiser Houston near Sullivan Bay Galapagos Islands after doubling Equator crossing. The fishing party anchors south of the Equator to stage Neptune ceremonies with roguish festivities as pollywogs await shellbacks.

FDR Houston Galapagos Archipelago Rooosevelt Albemarle Island Galapagos Equator Sullivan Bay James Tsland King Neptune Roosevelt Stephen & Early

Barristers Seek Perfect Justice in ABA Address

Cleveland July 25 cP Arthur T Vanderbilt president of the American Bar Association urged lawyers to perfect justice to guard democracy against intolerance. He warned about threats of concentrating opponents in Alaska and noted divisions between conservative and liberal camps endangering reason and common sense.

Cleveland American Bar Association Alaska Vanderbilt Frank Hague Jersey City New Jersey

Farle Supported by Party Leaders

Democratic leaders in Harrisburg rally behind Gov. George H. Earle as he fights a grand jury probe into Pennsylvania's 'little New Deal' and calls for a special session to curb inquiries and defend legislative and executive rights amid charges of blackmail extortion and coercion linked to a bitter primary battle within the party.

Harrisburg George H. Earle Pennsylvania Earle Charles J. Margietti

Arab market hit by hazardous device in Haifa chaos

At Haifa, a hazardous device exploded in the crowded Arab market, killing 39 and wounding between 50 and 69 as sectarian clashes spread. Police and troops fanned out after the blast, curfews were imposed, and ambulances removed the dead while fear and panic gripped the mixed Jewish Arab city.

Haifa Palestine Holy Land Hospital Es

Last Minute News Flashes From July 25

Coroners jury orders Mrs Maz Comer 43 held for grand jury action in the illegal operation death of Mrs Justine Crosser Sweeney 29 wife of a government attorney and daughter of Ohio Rep Crosser. Pick-a-back plane Mercury departs St Lawrence River for Botwood on return trip from Port Washington N C to rekindle. A UAW dispute erupts as supporters demand admittance to union HQ during trials of suspended officers. Atlanta Athens and Dallas prisoner escapes prompt a manhunt for 25 escapees, first major breakout since chains were removed from legs on July 15.

Washington Maz Comer Justine Crosser Sweeney Crosser Ohio Ireland Boucherville Quebec Mercury St. Lawrence River H.S.T Botwood Newfoundland Port Washington N. C Ave United Automehile Workers UAW Atlanta Athens Dallas

Sullivan County OKs 200000 School Bond Issue

Sullivan County Court approved a 200000 school bond issue after a stormy two hour session in Blountville July 25 and rejected a bid to ease beer restrictions near schools churches or dance halls The vote to issue bonds was 26 6 and an advisory committee of seven magistrates will work with the school board on building locations and funds beyond the 9158000 already allocated

Blountville Sullivan County Court Sullivan County T. A. Dodson Kingsport Isaac Dadson R. Morrell

Flooded areas face aid as skies clear and crops suffer

Floods across New England cause millions in damages to crops and property. Connecticut Massachusetts Rhode Island report heavy tobacco and textile losses. thousands homeless. four lives lost in New Jersey, three in Ohio. Hero rescues marooned families along San Saba river. Continued rain threatens future floods. New Jersey crop losses reach 500000, Pennsylvania 1000000, West Virginia 200000. Senator Vandenberg guesses Roosevelt seeks third term. Murphy hints at longer leadership. Hopkins tied to third-term talk.

New England Atlantic Seaboard Connecticut Massachusetts Rhode Island Rhodesland New York New Jersey Ohio San Saba Tex North Carolina Georgia Louisiana Mississippi South Roanoke Weldon N. J Pennsylvania West Virginia Washington Vandenberg R.-Mich Roosevelt Vanden Bers Michigan Murphy Frank Murphy Iaverse City Mich John D. M. Hamilton Republicannational WPA Hopkins Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee Sheppard

Georgia Primary Problems for Roosevelt Endorsement

Washington reports unusual issues in the Georgia Democratic senatorial primary as two of four candidates oppose Roosevelt policies. U.S. District Attorney Lawrence Camp emerges as a possible direct endorsement target for Roosevelt during his Georgia visit next month. Camp is a newcomer allied with Richard B. Russell Jr. and faces rivals Senator Walter F. George and former Governor Eugene Talmadge, who have built their own political machines.

W. B. Ragsdale Washington Georgia Roosevelt U.S Lawrence Camp Richard B. Russell, Jr Walter F.george Eugene Talmadge

O'Daniel Assures Good Government in Texas Landslide

Dallas July 25 AF W Lee O'Daniel told the public he would be a regular fellow and rejected a dictatorship claim. The landslide reshaped Congress with Maury Maverick and Morgan Sanders among those affected. Fourteen infants had already been named for O'Daniel, and election returns show 403,582 votes for a 17,963 margin over opponents.

Dallas W. Lee O'Daniel Texas O'Daniel Congress Maury Maverick Morgan Sanders House, Ways Ad Meats Committee Texas Election Bureau

Puerto Rico parade shooting wounds injure many

Police fired on crowds during a Puerto Rico anniversary parade in Ponce. Major General Blanton Winship and several officials were unhurt. two people were killed and about 20 injured. A Nationalist party suspect was killed, a Puerto Rico National Guard officer fatally wounded, and arrests were reported as order was restored.

San Juan Puerto Rico New York Blanton Winship Ponce Winship Irizarry Puerto Rico National Guard Miguel Angel Garcia Mendez House of Representatives Francisco Lopes Dominguez Agriculture and Commerce United States Rafael Martinez Nadal Senate Trizarry Nationalist Party Enterprise

One in Thirty-Seven Criminals Found by ABA Panel

Indianapolis July 25 A report by the American Bar Association law enforcement committee says one in thirty seven Americans is a criminal with about 200000 citizens likely to commit murder before they die. The group calls crime America's major problem and notes no specific prevention steps, favoring more officers over sweeping freedoms. The panel disclaims focus on juvenile delinquency prevention or other criminal law fields.

Indianapolis United States American Bar Association America

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