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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1936
Page
8
Mitchell Scott, 31, a Gainesboro farmer, was found dead near his home with a battered head and about 35 in his pocket missing. A coroner's jury ruled robbery the motive for his slaying. In Memphis, two black men, Jim Horton, 27, and Mack Atkins, 43, died when a building collapsed on them, with several others injured.
Reports say the palace was attacked and hostilities may escalate. Loyal guardsmen kept order in the capital while a revolutionary movement spreads to the country. Rebels reportedly seized Leon, President Sacasa’s western hometown. Military sources cite popular dissatisfaction with proposed elections as the uprising’s cause.
Senator Dickinson of Iowa faced a popularity test in his state's primary today as he seeks renomination amid five opponents including former colleague Smith W Brookhart. Supporters said Dickinson remains likely to win the National Convention support of Towe's 22 unpledged delegates regardless of the outcome.
Detroit judges face potential subpoenas as a judge testifies one member joined the Black Legion while another attended a meeting but declined to join. The probe widens with fresh testimony about associations and actions tied to the organization.
Pope Pius XI urged use of Catholic press in a statement interpreted as opposing Nazi paganism amid a Vatican address. Twenty three Cardinals and 100 American delegates attended the service after the Holy Father was carried to Cathedral in a portable throne by red liveried attendants. The pontiff will receive delegations through May 21, 1937.
A new Ethiopian administration names Addis Ababa as capital with a viceroy and a deputy to oversee military and civil affairs. A governor's council and a general consulta are created from Italian East Africa officials and local leaders. The cabinet pledges broad protections for Muslims while delaying formal Coptic regulations linked to Egypt.
Five men including two company deputies were shot during violent clashes as ore mines near Birmingham shut down. An ambulance carrying wounded deputies was fired upon while miners escorted workers from Wenona and Muscoda mines. The strike, led by the International Union, drew 2000+ members. 75 to 200 shots were fired as a truck approached Muscoda. Perry of Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Co said Birmingham output remains at 69 percent.
Half of the Townsend pension plan compromise involves new cash while the rest refunds maturing securities. A house committee resumes its Townsend old age pension inquiry, summoning Charles M. Hawkes of Boston to testify. The National Labor Relations Board orders reinstate ment of three Salem Illinois plant girls for alleged onion activity and accuses Brown Shoe Co. of interfering with union activity. New low rail rates take effect on eastern lines: 2 cents a mile in coaches and 3 in Pullmans, down from 3.6 cents plus a Pullman surcharge.
London dispatch reports the Queen Mary failed to beat the Transatlantic record set by the Normandie. Headlines describe the liner's defeat as glorious and blamed on fog, with many noting the record remains untouched despite high hopes.
Bond packages recommended especially for postmasters in large cities. Notices will go to veterans in advance from night delivery post offices. Do not treat the notice as identification for delivery. Special windows at post offices will handle missed deliveries with clerks and veterans group officers assisting. Postmasters will be updated on delivery counts and timing for June 15.
The department stated that all registered letters will not be presented to the post office for mailing by June 15. This indicates delays in mailing as cancellations or holdups affect the delivery timeline and operations.
Two people died in an accidental shooting and a prison camp foreman was fatally wounded when a guard’s weapon discharged. Willy Wade, 18, was killed after guards mistook him for Lindsly during a chaotic incident at the camp. One other person was wounded.
Peasants rally against influence at the court amid King Carol’s courtship scandal involving Madame Lupuescu. Mihalache warns the monarch to banish the woman or risk peasant mobilization. He showcases mounted peasant police in national dress as order is kept after a five hour parade, though confrontations with Nazi students occur.
The text discusses legal challenges to minimum wage laws, noting New York attorneys' view that state statutes consider service value while local laws focus on cost of living. The majority opinion cites due process, ruling such laws violated the right to contract, aligning with earlier NRA and Guffey coal cases that halted federal efforts on minimum wages.
The text discusses liberty within employment contracts where wages are fixed and notes that in private bargaining both parties have equal rights to seek the best terms. It reflects early legal language on negotiation balance between employers and workers.
Chicago reports wheat prices turning upward with relief from dryness and unseasonable heat in spring crop regions. July and September futures show gains after an unsettled start while corn remains near unchanged. slight shifts in nearby values reflect mixed crop conditions. Celebrations mark a Caughnawaga wedding as Cecilia Jacobs and Angus Snow are married with tribal ceremonies, feasts, and dances observed across the reserve.
White Sulphur Springs W Va June 1. The Society of Automotive Engineers heard a prediction that a machine can travel by air, ground and water. Detroit designer W OT Fishleigh outlined trends for about 690 experts at a five day conclave. Fishleigh said he believes speculative advances will redefine mobility.
A speaker predicted rear mounted engines will be standard in all but the cheapest cars by 1946. The change aims to improve visibility, reduce noise, cut operating costs, and boost ride comfort. He forecast a future car that can fly on long trips and cross inland waters, with early ideas to enclose the car bottom and remove running boards to cut air resistance.
Maj Howard Stark, missing since a January night crash near Morgan Utah, was located by searchers today within a mile of the wreck on an 8000 foot peak. Snow, deep cold, and storm delays hindered the effort. Wreckage found Saturday by a sheep herder after four and a half months.
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