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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1938

Page

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Flood drives Chinese and Japanese troops to flee in chaos

Chinese and Japanese armies abandon advances as the Yellow River flood breaches dikes between Chengchow and Kaifeng. Hundreds of thousands of Chinese civilians are homeless or drowning, while rescue efforts mount with boats and rafts as corpses drift by. Separate fronts in Spain see insurgents threaten government lines, signaling potential collapse on two fronts.

Shanghat Yellow River Chengchow Kaifeng China Chingmow Yushih Hihsien Peiping-Hankow Changko Hankow Chiese Provisional Coital

Weather Summary for Tennessee Virginia and Kentucky

A fragmented weather notice indicates slightly warmer conditions in the northwest Tennessee area tonight and Thursday with partly cloudy skies and possible showers in western regions. Virginia and southern areas show partly cloudy to mostly clear skies with minor temperature changes as a fronts pass, while Kentucky reports partly cloudy skies and showers in western portions with cooler conditions later.

Tennessee Warner Norehor Tinight West Virginia Fide Phrelay Vestry Elas TN West

Slayer of Greene man is given life in Tennessee

Soper on the Vines Greeneville June 15 Fred Lynch convicted hold up slayer of Magistrate U M Clemmer prepared today to spend the remainder of his life in the penitentiary at Nashville Convicted as accomplices in the April 28 slaying are Lynch's wife Ina Mae and her sister Lucy Hinkie Who Judge Shelburne Perguson sentenced to serve from 10 to 20 years each in the penitentiary The trio was sentenced yesterday by the court after a Greene county trial jury heard evidence presented by the state and defense for two days The jurymen deliberated three hours before returning the verdicts Lynch was sentenced to 39 years He escaped the electric chair by being found guilty of fi degree murder under mitigat ing circumstances Defense att i neys said they would not appeal to the supreme court Shot In Store Magistrate Clemmer whose son as was a teacher last session in one of Kingsport's schools died several days after being shot twice in his store at Midway as a result of her officers testified was an ate sempted holdup The trio was arrested in Inéiana Continued on pre eight

Lynch Attineys Supreme Court Clemmer Kingsport Midway Inéiana

NOE RETURNS FOR TALK WITH MAXON NOE RETURNS FOR TALK WITH MAXON

Memihis June 15 The Rev Israel Mardiog Noe former dean of St Marys Episcopal Cathedral here returned home today greeted by a score or more followers He said its wonderful to be back after a 22 day fast in a Baltimore hospital to show that man here and now can put you the Godhead bodily He appeared in good health with firm handclasps and a less gaunt look than in winter He plans to meet with Mrs Noe at the Cathedral deanery for audience and to continue discussions with Maxon on church matters

Memihis Israel Mardiog Noe St. Mary's Eiscopal Baeks Baltimore Mr. Noe Mrs. Noe

Women Win New Legislative Laurels In The 75th Congress

In Washington, lawmakers celebrate notable female achievements in the 75th Congress. Mary Norton pushes the wage hour bill to passage as the first woman to pilot a major administrative measure through the House. Hattie Carnes joins Debra Graves and Edith Rogers in advancing gender related policy, with O'Day aiding the child labor debate.

Beth Washington Dane Mary T. Norton New Jersey Hattie Carnes Arkanzds Hiest Dixie Bibb Graves Senate Edith Rogers Massachusetts April Caroline O'Day New York Vir

Society Against Horse Stealing Disbands After 29 Years

Liberty November reports the Society Against Horse Stealing votes to dissolve after 29 years. President Horace J. Severance recalls a 1809 chase for a lost team and buckboard, with the buckboard later found in a Paterson blacksmith shop. The group seeks dissolution via the state supreme court.

Liberty Liberty Horse Thief Detecting Society State Supreme Court Horage J. Severance Paterson, N. J

Heiress Bubbles Luckenbach Marries Young Groom

New York June 1. Heiress Andis Luckenbach 18 wed William Dobbs 28 in a Manhasset service. Despite father Edgar Luckenbach’s opposition, the couple sailed Long Island Sound on a yacht loaned by the bride’s half-brother for a three day honeymoon. The marriage was performed by Rev Richard Hegarty in Kensington Long Island at Adolf Gathi’s farm home. The Grace line and Luckenbach interests compete in inter coastal trade.

New York Edgar Ff. Luckenbach Luckenbach Lo Young Richard Hegarty Manhasset N. J Adolf Gathi W. R. Grace and Company Kensington Long Island

N L R B Order Upheld by Court in Seattle Star Case

The Ninth Circuit upheld a National Labor Relations Board order re reinstatement of CIO branch managers at the Seattle Star. The dispute arose after CIO employees were replaced by AFL teamsters, triggering a strike by the American Newspaper Guild. The court urged Congress to address the newsroom dilemma while affirming enforcement of the NLRB decision.

San Francisco National Labor Relations Board Oarder Seattle Star CIO Ninth United States Circuit Court of Appeals Congress AFL Teamsters American Newspaper Guild Star Carl B. Crosan Teamsters NT Bastian

US Not Attacking Mass Production

Detroit June 15 W Arnold first assistant at torney general told the Advertising Federation of America that no government group desires to break up efficient mass production. He outlined anti trust policy, noting civil and criminal actions as necessary, and warned against easy acquiescence to uncontrolled business expansion. Continuous expansion threats and the need for clear laws were stressed. Continued on page eight.

Detroit Thurman W. Arnold United States Advertising Federation of America Department of Justice Organization of Industry

Bankhead Deflects Lewis Pleas for Walsh Healey Bill

Washington June 15 CIO leaders led by John L. Lewis renewed pressure on Speaker Bankhead to permit a Senate Walsh Healey vote. Bankhead refused again saying no roll call vote. Lewis' group met with Philip Murray and Sidney Hillman among others as they pushed for action.

Washington John L. Lewis House Bankhead CIO Lewis Iere Democratic House Philip Murray Steel Workers’ Organizing Committee Sidney Hillman Textile Workers’ Organizing Committee Lee Pressman C. 1 Gardner Jackson Jahor C. I O Walsh-Healey da

Thief Returns Tire That Would Not Fit

Beatrice Nebraska report of a tire theft at Willis Siems filling station. The next day the tire reappeared with a note saying the tire wouldn’t fit. Hollywood news notes producer Howard Small plans a film on Rudolph Valentino with Jack Dunn portraying the star.

Beatrice, Neb Willis Siems Siems Hollywood Howard Small United Artists Rudolph Valentino Jack Dunn Sonja Henie

Flag Day Slaying Probed by Police in Pa Roadhouse

Police probe the Flag Day massacre at a deserted roadhouse in Tamaqua Pennsylvania. Victims Peter Bisciotti Gustine Siatace and Leonard Pugliese all from Philadelphia. Detectives from Philadelphia assist. coroner cites pumpkin ball shotgun rounds. Suspects reportedly arrested but unnamed.

Victor Hardy Joe Geonnotti Philadelphia Peter Bisciotti Gustine Siatace Leonard Pugliese Fred Holivan

Last Minute News Flashes in June Wire

Hag ue mayor Hague asks if his word is law in Jersey City citing decades of control and his judgment. Praise for Cordell Hull from Dr Francis Sayre as Hull seen as self sacrificing and splendid. Cholera epidemic reaches Shanghai with 123 cases in hospitals, 73 in foreign administered areas. France warns air attaches against snooping into air secrets.

Hague Newark. N Frank Hague Jersey City Cordell Hull Memphis Francis B. Sayre Hull Sayre Sail Shanghai France Paris Guy la Chambre Tollay

Filibuster Looms Over Congress Endgame Tonight

In Washington, Senator O Mahoney leads a talk marathon on a 375 000 000 flood control bill as filibuster fears loom and adjournment may slip past tonight. Barkley presses for quick action while disputes over state rights and land condemnation powers spark heated debate.

Speed Trial for Harlan Case at London Ky

The government resumed the effort to prove interstate commerce participation by 20 coal firms 22 operators and 22 former mine guard deputies accused of conspiring to keep Harlan county miners from unionizing in London Kentucky on June 15. Defense objections promise a slow path as each company’s role must be shown and two officials cannot testify due to immunity, forcing more witnesses and evidence.

London Harlan County H Church Ford Harry Bennett Harlan Central Coal Company R. H. Cornett Harlan- Wallins Coal Company Bennett Rational Labor Relations Board

Special Session Hinted Over Voter List Purge

Louisville registrars refuse to open voter lists to state registrars as Gov Chandler weighs a new special session to extend the June 22 purge deadline. Officials say purging about 10 000 names cannot be finished by the current limit. Louisville commissioners resist a court bid to change their stance, backed by an April Jefferson Circuit Court order.

Louisville A. B. Chandler George €. Burton Jefferson County Jefferson Circuit Church

Governor Clark Accuses Campaign Club of Merit Violations

Nashville June 15. Jeff D. Clack campaign manager for Roy Wallace charges a Reforming club formed to back Wallace violates merit system rules with about 100 state employees involved. Clark denounces this as desperation and says Tennesseans will reject it on August 4 as Wallace seeks governor. Abe Waldauer probes Shelby County registration books.

Nashville Jeff DB. Clack Roy ©. Wallace Gordon Browning Tennessee Roy Wallace Abe Waldauer State Election Commission Shelby County

Broun urges public ownership of newspapers in large centers

Toronto June 15 Heywood Broun president of the American Newspaper Guild advocates government press in big cities where few owners control papers He argues it would ensure broad thought and integrity of news while opposing excessive syndication and proposing an international writers group to foster world peace The guild seeks higher pay and job security for newspaper workers.

Toronto Heywood Broun American Newspaper Guild Guild Broun Braun

Seven Held on Robbery Charges in Hawkins County

Hawkins county authorities say seven suspects, tied to a series of county robberies including three home entries, were arrested and bound over to the Hawkins grand jury on housebreaking and larceny charges. Bail set at 5000 each. arrests spanned Kingsport Gate City and Rogersville areas with several suspects residents of Highland Park.

Hawkins County Tings Hawking County J Housebreasking Jar‘ceny Lie Kingsport Eee Gate City Rogers_villes

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