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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1934

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Franco British Plan Accepted

United States ambassador Norman H. Davis said the Franco British disarmament agreement reached last night is of real value and opens paths to solving the problem. He noted the plan acknowledges both sides and expects progress toward stabilization, with the U.S. mediating between France and Britain as talks toward a 1935 naval conference continue. The accord signals possible understanding with Germany and proposes studies on guarantees and military supervision, though no immediate disarmament is promised.

Joseph E. Sharkey Associated Press Geneva Janet Norman H. Davis United States France Great Britain London Davis England Basic Plan Germany Europe

Weather Fair Night and Saturday With Scattered Tstorms

Tennessee expects generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday with possible scattered thundershowers in extreme west portion Saturday afternoon. Virginia sees cloudy skies with cooler interior and showers possible in southern portions. highs near 97 yesterday, 66 overnight. Readings show .01 inches rain yesterday. no rain a year ago at 6 p.m.

Tennessee Virginia North

Child Is Blinded by Red Ants in Tennessee Crib

Three month old Harold Watson Patrick was attacked by red ants while parents worked in a tomato field near Bell, Tennessee. He is blind in both eyes and may never see again. his face bears numerous cuts and bruises from the swarm on May 25.

Bells, Tenn Harold Watson Patrick

Rain helps drought relief in Northwest crops

Rain drenched sunbaked farms across Minnesota and the Dakotas easing drought strain. Wal lace and drought relief directors approved continued federal aid and seed distribution plans totaling 30,000,000 bushels for next year, with seed deliveries to Northwest farmers.

ST. Paul Northwest North Dakota Minnesota Dakotas Wallace Wal

NRA to issue ready made code for small industries

Washington June 8 The National Recovery Administration will announce a ready made code for several hundred small and miscellaneous industries whose pacts are incomplete The plan aims to shorten hours raise wages not below living levels require recognition of labor’s right to organize and bargain and curb dishonest practices Officials seek voluntary participation from secondary industries but will require signed assent from 55 percent of firms to adopt a more elaborate trade code The effort aims to reduce the number of codes from about 450 to under 300 and streamline administration No hearings will be held under the cleanup code plan.

James Cope Associated Press Washington NRA

Republicans Seek Control Of House In Political Fight

The Republican party aims to win control of Congress with a unified campaign against the Roosevelt New Deal. National chairman Henry P. Fletcher announced coordinated efforts among all party committees, with a western manager directing agricultural west strategy from Chicago. The national headquarters stays in Washington as intra party groups align.

Chicago Congress Henry P. Fletcher Executive Fletcher Roosevelt House Chester C. Bolton Ohio Congressional Campaign Committee Daniel Hastings Senate Washington

New Dillinger Clues After Carroll Shootout

Waterloo reporters relay clues from the dying Tommy Carroll as investigators pursue John Dillinger’s whereabouts alive or dead. Federal agent O H Dewey notes Carroll said nothing identifiable before death. detectives seek any last word linking Dillinger to the victim or the fugitive.

Waterloo Iowa John Dillinger Tommy Carroll Dillinger Dewey Jane Carroll Esterday Dilfingers Jtood America O. H. Dewey Carroll

King Celebrates Fourth Anniversary Amid Turbulent News

In Bucharest the king of Romania marked his fourth enthronement anniversary as Crown Prince Michael too reaches four years. Across the Atlantic in Pasadena Dorothy Dell Go veiled star of recent films died in a car crash early today. Dr Carl Wagner, her companion, a Pasadena surgeon, was fatally injured and died six hours later.

Carol Rumania Bucharest Rum Dine Carol I Mosh Mowarchs Mishael Paris Pasadena Galif Dorothy Dell Go Carl Wagner Leonard Siever Geoff

Leukaemia Scores Hollywood Actor Again and Child Dies

Hollywood reports reveal leukemia claims another life as 1 8 month old infant known as Buster dies in hospital. The illness has previously affected Willie Mae Milley a four year old girl who also died of the disease two months earlier. Actor Rupert Franklin marks a golden wedding anniversary today amid a long film career.

Memphis Science James Lee Gilliam

Steel operators await decision on general strikes

Washington officials and steel workers held talks as a possible general strike loomed for June 16. After two days of discussions, Eugene G. Grace of Bethlehem Steel announced operators had replied to General Hugh S. Johnson outlining willingness to support an independent labor relations board without requiring recognition of the closed shop.

Washington Perkins Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Rugh S. Johnson Wagner National Labbr Board New York Hugh S. Johnson

Congress Faces Steel Strike Threat And Social Insurance Debate

Washington June. The administration grapples with averting a steel strike and establishing a mediation board while pursuing social insurance and other future legislation. Senate Leader Robinson signals possible adjournment next week as NRA and labor officials discuss peace terms with steel, labor, and management spokespeople.

Washington Senate Robinson Roosevelt NRA Labor Department Steel Congress Dbate Aix

Murder of Mike Malloy is avenged by three killers

Ossining June 5. A dramatic account details the execution of Frank Pasqua and two others in Sing Sing as part of the Bronx underworld murder of Mike Malloy, who was killed February 22, 1933. Witnesses describe the four-minute process, with Joseph Murphy spared two hours before the planned death parade.

Mike Malloy Dale Harrison Ossining Sing Sing Death House Frank Pasqua Bronx Itider Syndicate Durable Mike Malloy Pasqua Durable Mike Marine Daniel Kriesberg Kriesberg Kriesterg Ike Marino Kreisberg Joseph Murphy Murrphy Connecticut

Quintuplets Not Legal In U S Says Truax

Special to The Times in Washington reports Representative Charles L. Truax argues the Dionne quintuplets would be declared illegal in the United States under the administration's pro production program. He suggests Secretary Wallace would require destroying two of the five babies.

The Times Washington United States Charles L. Truax House Wallace Truax

Kendricks Held on Heavy Bond in Richmond Washington Cases

John Kendricks alias Johnny Allen, 49, sought in the Richmond Va mail truck driver slaying and the Washington mail robbery cases, was held on a 50000 dollar bond by U S commissioner W R Repasy in Johnson City Tenn. His preliminary hearing was set for Thursday June 14, and he denied connections to the crimes, claiming he escaped from a Norvon Va jail.

Johnson City Tenn John Kendricks Johnny Allen Ssay Richmond Washington United States W. R. Repasy Kendrick Repass Norvon

Roosevelt outlines vast social insurance housing and land plans

President Roosevelt told Congress he is preparing a broad social insurance program for citizens and families and a national plan for land and water resources. He stressed housing modernization, readjustment of population, and a unified long term use of national resources. He urged cooperation between states and federal funding by contributions, not tax increases, and signaled a housing bill to encourage loan backed housing.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Bam Iegun Futura

Confederate veterans elect leaders at Chattanooga reunion

At the United Confederate Veterans gathering in Chattanooga General Rice A Pieren 87 of Tennessee was elected commander in chief succeeding Homer Atkinson of Richmond Virginia General R D Chapman of Houston Texas named life honorary commander due to illness Additional officers named include Richard Bullington Memphis commander of the Army of Tennessee department J M Hartsfield Fort Worth elected Trans Misssissippi commander and Dr William McK Evans re elected Northern Virginia army commander General Harry Rena Lee Nashville re appointed adjutant general and chief of staff The five member committee will decide the 35th meeting city within 30 days

John Hightower Chattanooga Rice A. Pieren Nathan Bedford Forrest Chick U. CG. V Homer Atkinson Richmond R. D. Chapman Houston Tex Tallahassee Fla Pascaloosa Ala Harry Rena Lee Nashville Tenn Rice Richard Bullington Memphis Army of Tennessee Sims Kabta Columbia Tennessee Hartsfield J. M. Hartsfield Fort Worth Trans-Mississippi Department Chapman William McK. Evans Virginia

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