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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1935
Page
1
Washington June 17. Brookings Institution Joseph S. Davis warns that wheat program payments heavily influence voting in key regions while praising initial AAA work. Chester Davis defends centralized action for farmers but says the plan should not become permanent policy. Harold B. Rowe notes tobacco benefits with light consumer impact.
In Boston the dispute starts with a dented fender and escalates after a woman asks for Truskalosky’s license. He hands over his wallet containing $20 and credentials, then the woman drives away with wallet and belongings. Separately in Peiping the U S Legation reports Swatow news that Rev Harold Bush of Medford Massachusetts, missing since May, has been rescued by Chinese forces on June 15 after being held by bandits.
Partly cloudy with showers to night and probably in east portion Tuesday morning, cooler Tuesday in central and west portions tonight. Virginia likely showers tonight and Tuesday, cooler Tuesday afternoon. North Carolina probably showers tonight and Tuesday, cooler Tuesday afternoon in west and north portions.
The Japanese high army council in Manchoukuo demanded Sun Cheh Yuan resign as Chahar governor or face “appropriate action.” Tokyo claims Sung’s troops invaded Manchoukuo, labeling him “a bandit.” A prior Changpei incident prompted apologies and guarantees, though officials say the Changpei matter remains unsettled for the Kwantung army.
Washington June 17 Administration leaders faced six major proposals to liberalize or modify the Roosevelt social security program ahead of a Senate vote due midweek. Pressure centered on old age assistance expansion and private company pension plans. Senator Borah criticized the 15 dollar monthly federal contribution. Senator Long proposed boosting benefits to 30 dollars, or up to 3 billion in relief, with pension to all over 60 under certain income or asset limits. Leaders aimed to defeat Long’s wealth tax plan while debating Clark and George’s idea to allow firms with private plans to avoid taxes.
Lloyd Johnston, 20, was jailed after an officer called a radiator cap a larceny case and remarked six months in jail. Deputy Sheriff M H Witt investigated a missing radiator cap when the youth asked for a “nice looking nickel plated cap” and the deputy replied with a six month jail-term. Johnson faced larceny charges with bond set at 250 dollars.
Washington June 17 Ewing Mitchell ousted Saturday as assistant secretary of commerce said in a statement that improper favoritism and graft abound in more than one government department. He cited the air commerce bureau and steamboat inspection service, noting partial reorganizations but more work needed, especially in the latter, where weak inspection may have contributed to the Morro Castle disaster. Continued at page eight.
Chester C. Davis, AAA administrator, told Secretary Wallace in his annual 1934 report that restricted production will not be the focal point of a permanent policy for agriculture. He noted adjustment pressures eased as emergency measures waned and urged a long view toward policy. He highlighted referendum methods and 3.6 million adjustment contracts in 1934, with many others in marketing agreements and licenses.
In June 1835 Canton rebels aboard Haichi and Haishen deserted the Nanking-backed Canton fleet. After being pinned by forts at Canton in a fierce duel and shelling, the crews fled toward Fukian port Shangshai, entering Hongkong harbor later that afternoon.
General Plutarco Elías Calles withdraws from politics amid a five day crisis and heads north leaving government to be named by President Lazaro Cardenas. The Rotary International convention opens as anti government groups plan demonstrations while Catholics push for religious liberty and conscience. Delegates remain nervous while Cardenas pushes a reform ministry including generals Cedillo and Almazan.
Chinese forces captured 15 young women described as courtesans who volunteered for espionage among government troops. Martial authorities reported all confessed guilt and weighed execution or firing squad penalties for alleged communist spies. The incident prompted orders to troops to beware of women and others infiltrating camps.
Governor R L Cochran deployed 1800 National Guard to Omaha under martial law and ordered street cars off the streets by 11 a m after the Toledo Edison dispute and past delays. The strikers and company sides agreed to arbitration terms proposed by a U S labor conciliator, with Ern est Bowerman named as arbitrator by both.
INDIANAPOLIS June 17 AP sponsors at the National Association of Retail Grocers convention outlined a telefood plan. Starting July 1 customers can telegram a basket of groceries or a bouquet of flowers but delivery requires a uniformed messenger to your door. About 5 000 independent grocers nationwide participate and expect packaged groceries and fruit to attract telegraph business. if spinach is sent you may wire back broccoli.
Stanford University Cal June 17 Nearly 1 000 graduates heard former President Herbert Hoover warn that freedom must be zealously guarded during the commencement exercises in Stanford Stadium. Hoover, interrupted by applause from about 15 000 attendees, said social security begins with freedom to worship think direct energies develop talents and be rewarded for effort.
In Atlanta on June 17 the Fifth Circuit questioned why Alabama Power Company stockholders should intervene in TVA legality challenges. The appeal concerns transferring transmission lines after Alabama Power contracted, with Johnston arguing the sale aims to violate the constitution, while TVA plans to extend power delivery across a wide area from St Louis to Asheville. The case centers on contracts to furnish electric service in seven North Alabama counties and the lines’ transfer to TVA.
Wallington June 17 A plan to extend existing tax levies through 1937 faces quick action by the House as a revenue measure. The Ways and Means Committee favor extends taxes including gasoline and pasture duties to cover deficits for 1935 and 1936. The gag motion would suspend amendments and set debate at 40 minutes. A broad list of taxes on foods beverage materials imports and utilities would be renewed to avoid exhausting revenue.
Washington dispatch reports James L. O Neill new NRA chief calls possible new legislation an open question amid a shift in policy and personnel. He notes temporary continuation of staff, salary studies, and appoints Blackwell Smith as general counsel while NRA weighs voluntary codes and future steps. The old NRA expired at midnight and Roosevelt created a new stan z an NRA via executive order, with plans to study data through next April 1 before any concrete action.
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