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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1934
Page
6
President Franklin D Roosevelt summarizes wartime policy and domestic aid in a congressional message. He notes relief measures that aided millions, and recovery steps that supported agriculture and industry from prostration. The excerpt reflects confidence in representative government and future prospects.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans re elected Walter L Hopkins of Richmond Virginia as commander in chief and the Confederate Southern Memorial Association named Mrs Arthur McD Wilson of At ants president general. Veterans recalled battles from Lookout Mountain Missionary Ridge and memories of the Battle Above the Clouds as General J W Hamilton led a revived sobbing yell with a Dixie band.
A historic case details Mike Malloy’s murder by a group including Pasqua Mayline and Kreisberg aided by Murphy who posed as a bartender. The conspirators attempted multiple times using poison and even ran him over with a car, then left him in freezing weather.
A derelict nicknamed Malloy dies after a gas-tube attack as others linked to his murder face charges. Dr. Frank Manzella, former Harlem alderman, awaits trial as accessory for signing a death certificate. NRA price policy threads through with wage and hours standards, aiming to curb price cutting while preserving competition.
Conference delegates accept the Franco British plan and push to resume study of disarmament issues. A special committee will review arms manufacture and trade per U.S. recommendations while steering groups prepare a draft convention for the upcoming session.
Continued discussion on blanket codes for small industries with NRA negotiations expanding to about 500 codes. Some cover large industries, but most are being rushed to final approval as talks proceed.
Republicans push to seize House control amid nationwide party activity. Fletcher described aims of the party on a radio address denouncing governmental waste. No official appointments. He returns to Pennsylvania for a Republican state committee meeting. Washington may see a Western manager selection next week as Fletcher meets with national officials on funds.
An aging Hollywood actor discusses his long career and marriage, recalling early days in amateur theatre, a New York wedding fifty years ago, and a pivotal rise in film along with tales of business ventures and the Kaiser’s yacht era.
A fragment recalls a man who estimated a theft totaling $16,000 in supplies and equipment taken as souvenirs. He notes moving west later that year and, after some catering work, entering the film industry.
The actress Dorothy Dell and dentist Dr Wagner died after a car leaving an Altadena party plunged off a road into a ditch. Dell known as Mickey Dell, 20, had recent Broadway and Hollywood screen roles, including Wharf Angel and Little Miss Marker.
A board draft from the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers faces a stalled move as executives weigh a broader strike. Washington possibility looms as labor reps see 83 percent of 892000 wage earners not yet ready to strike, while some plants push toward preparations. Roosevelt may intervene to prevent a general walkout.
Grim faced steel workers met at the White House and warned a 200000 worker walkout could occur to win collective bargaining. Edward F McGrady urged a peace conference with the Amalgamated Association and other leaders while Perkins and Governor Pinchot sought bloodless measures. Johnson planned to hear from Michel Tighe and identify genuine workers spokesmen.
Doctors report a Wilmington Del serum therapy raised the boy's blood count but the child died. The case shows potential if used earlier and in stronger patients, as doctors note the fever and weakness were extreme when treatment began.
Torrents flooded normally dry beds and toppled bridges while tornadic winds hit southwestern Minnesota and eastern South Dakota. One death reported near Mitchell, North Dakota as high winds damaged farm buildings. Rain amounts included 2.79 inches at Napoleon North Dakota and up to 3.25 inches at Little Falls Minnesota with pasture, corn, potato and alfalfa crops benefiting despite many small grains ruling out good yields.
The drought remains a disaster despite rain as the relief administration proceeds with its 525 million program. Hopkins directs continued action without waiting for Congress, while forecasts offer mixed relief for crops in Iowa and South Dakota.
The Agriculture Department moved up the monthly stop report release from the regular date to provide federal relief officials with new information.
Ipeface and reviewed a procession of mayors who had come from all the cities, towns and villages of Romania for the celebration.
Senate action centers on the silver purchase bill and a House committee revision of a home building loan provision. Senator Robinson signaled better prospects for a stronger wage-capital board, as leaders await final approval before adjournment while strategic plans remain guarded.
Leaders warned that announcing the measure to be considered next would give the opposition a chance to filibuster. Today few other developments occurred as the Senate heard silver arguments while the House dealt only with minor consent bills.
Sunshine Valley and Kingsport residents hosted guests last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. A Quillin entertained Sunshine Valley and Mrs. MeL Foster and children. C L Henry returned home from a weeks visit in Appalachia. Mrs. James B Nottingham visited Mrs. W G Quillin. Gaines Parker and children from Bloomingdale were callers in the vicinity.
Report notes several attendees at a decoration service at Morrick's Chapel held last Sunday. It mentions Claude Daughernh and his move from Kingsport to Moccasin Gap, plus updates on Mr Ages health and Mrs W C Quillin shopping in Gate City last week.
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