Congress May Hold Over Major Issues
Washington July 38 The Senate debated expanding the Tower Court reorganization bill. Senator Minton urged a two thirds requirement to validate acts of Congress. President Roosevelt conferred with Senate leaders and House speakers to press vital farm legislation and end the session. The judiciary committee prepared a redrafted court bill for a unanimous Senate report, aiming to finish business by August 14. Bailey warned of longer sessions if wage and hour bill stalled.
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Weather outlook for Tennessee Virginia and Kentucky
Generally fair tonight and Thursday with possible evening showers in extreme western Tennessee and Kentucky. Warmer in western portions, with Virginia remaining largely fair and slightly warmer Thursday.
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Tax collections show rise in Tennessee income taxes
Tennessee’s Finance Department reports a 46.81 percent increase in income taxes from stocks and bonds for the just ended fiscal year, rising to 8595,138.53 from 8585 209.30. East, Middle, and West divisions contributed 362,088.86 247,529.02 and 249,206.65 respectively, with refunds totaling 2,212.66. Meanwhile William Loeb and wife rushed to Colorado by air to help their son Billy, stricken with infantile paralysis, after a plane layover in Wichita.
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City of Fear in Dewey Drive to Smash Rackets
In New York a violent confrontation unfolds as Special Prosecutor Thome Dewey confronts racketeering tied to trucking firms. A blazey youth bursts into a trucking firm office, threats rise, and a key witness describes beatings by a seven-plug-uglies gang as the rackets probe continues.
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Reach Agreement in Hotel Strike Reopens Major Hotels
SAN FRANCISCO Agreements reached to reopen 249 hotels blocked by a long hotel strike. hotels estimate revenue loss at 6.5 million dollars while strikers claim over 500 thousand dollars in pay losses. Cleveland reports a fatal riot near Republic Steel Corrigan McKinney Works. court action sought to limit pickets and curb interference. Buffalo wholesalers defy truckers by opening warehouses as staples run low amid packing-plant butchers’ strike. Detroit sees GM and United Automobile Workers resume talks as a quarterly earnings drop fuels tension. Washington notes National Labor Relations Board fairness amid cross-cutting criticism. New York silk and rayon manufacturers warn of a possible eastern silk strike testing CALG strength. Washington Pennsylvania routes halt service after 75 drivers strike.
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State to Combat Plea of Insanity in Paintsville Murder Trial
Prosecution experts prepared to oppose defense claims of insanity as Taylor Meade 35 stands trial for the murder of Mrs. Dora Spears 55 in Paintsville Kentucky. Doctors testified Meade showed signs of abnormal mind while Mrs Meade 335 testified jealousy and residence with the family after Hobart Meade's death linked to a 1935 bank holdup and subsequent convictions. The case continues as jurors heard testimony from Mrs Meade and experts with notes to page ten.
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Georgia refutes extradition citing brutal Georgia punishment
Boston July 28 Gov Charles F Hurley refused to surrender James Cunningham 37 year old negro to Georgia citing evidence of brutality in Georgia punishment Hurley noted Cunningham has lived in Massachusetts 12 years married and held good reputation He said extradition would imply approval of Georgia punishment and law and order oath restrain me from such an act Georgia prison official Vivian L Stanley said Hurley heard only one side First Refusal veteran state house attaches said no Massachusetts governor has refused a fugitive since 1917 231 days of hearings preceded the decision
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Americans Bomb Ships Shield Belfast King Visit Riot
U S civilians seek refuge in the United States embassy compound in Peking as Chinese and Japanese forces clash, with Marines guarding and one guard slightly wounded. In Belfast, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth face a terror wave as gas main blasts, arson and gunfire erupt during their coronation visit, police suspect Irish Republicans.
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Battle for Madrid Rages in Civil War After Week
July 28 Madrid reports continue heavy fighting as insurgent and government forces clash near Brunete and Villanueva de la Canada. Artillery duels mark a stalemate while Miaja's offensive west of the capital resumes. Bodies and gear are recovered as both sides dig in for a protracted confrontation over Madrid.
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Senator Vandenberg objects to wage bill as delegation
Senator Vandenberg Republican Michigan criticized the Black Conners wage and hour bill saying it delegates to five men the authority to set the proper minimum wage and maximum work week for all industries. Speaker Bankhead said postponing general farm legislation until next session clarifies congressional adjournment conditions.
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Japanese air fleet warns Chinese to evacuate Peiping region
An Imperial Japanese air fleet dropped leaflets over the countryside near Peiping warning Chinese residents to evacuate. The undeclared war in North China expanded from the former Dragon capital to the coast, marking another day of conflict.
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FDR monitoring Sino Japanese crisis amid neutrality talks
Washington July 2 White House officials said President Roosevelt was in constant touch with developments in the Sino-Japanese crisis to decide if the neutrality act should be invoked. Secretary Barry said Roosevelt was telephoning with the State Department and would watch every development, including possible safety needs for Americans at Peiping. He conferred with Undersecretary Sumner Welles on far eastern questions and noted the president would decide when a state of war exists. Lilienthal addresses TVA southeast progress in rural affairs and scientific processing of regional raw materials.
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Big gains in southern tax receipts in 1957 half-year
Atlanta reports a sharp rise in state tax collections across nine southern states for the first half of 1957, totaling about 183.8 million dollars, up from 142.3 million in the same period of 1936. Virginia leads gains with 14.7 million, a 60 percent rise, while Tennessee posts the narrowest increase.
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Delay on farm price stabilization until next Congress
Washington July 28 Chairman Jones of the House Agriculture Committee announced that action on farm price stabilization has been postponed until the next session. He said the panel would study proposals from farm groups and members of Congress, aiming to have a bill ready at the start of the session, after further meetings before January.
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