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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1937

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Basque center siege ends as rebels advance into Bilbao

In Bilbao insurgents occupy the Basque capital after hard fighting. Prisoners and refugees pour from the city as Asturian and Santander militiamen withdraw under insurgent advance. Ex-prisoners freed from Larrinaga prison join the exodus toward Vitoria.

Bilbad Eil Astiriang Santander Con Bilbao Begona Cient Iizaldi Battalion Ure Larrinaga Tey Asturias Vitoria

Weekend Storms Dampen Tennessee Kentucky And West Virginia

Local showers and thunderstorms are expected across Tennessee and Kentucky Sunday and Monday with little temperature change. In West Virginia, clouds linger with a slight warmth and possible thundershowers in the south, and showers possibly Sunday into Monday across other regions.

Tennessee Kentucky West Virginia Strukuy

Roosevelt Refuses to Send Troops Into Steel Strike

The White House declines to order federal troops to Johnstown Pennsylvania to quell the steel strike amid charges from both sides. Secretary Early and Governor Harle criticize unconstitutional moves while warning that troop deployment could cause more deaths. Continued coverage noted as the steel dispute dominates Washington headlines.

Roosevelt Washington White House Johnstown Daniel J. Shields Barry Harle Pennsylvania Early

Probe to Involve Dauntless Fliers in Tax Inquiry

Washington reports that lawmakers may subpoena over 100 foreign company incorporators to testify in the tax avoidance probe. Treasury officials urge increases in taxes on income earned abroad and reforms to prevent community property loopholes.

Dauntless Washington Vinson Fentuckian House and Senate The Treasury Internal Revenue Doughton D.N.G United States

World's Wealthiest Indian Dies Leaves Heir Nullable Shielded

Tolsa Oklahoma reports the death of Jarkeon Barnett described as the wealthiest Creek Indian with about 3.28 million in cash and bonds and an 80 000 home. Officials note 35 Creek Indians with large land allotments in Creek county and oil fields face redistribution as heirs compete for the title. The line includes Enus Wilson and Mollie Jones Davis among others with fortunes cited ranging from 500 000 to 750 000.

Tolsa Enus Wo Yon Jarkeon Barnett Creek County Cushing and Drumright Parnete

United Dry Forces of Tennessee Form To Oppose Referendum

Prohibition supporters in Nashville formed United Dry Forces of Tennessee Inc to fight the liquor referendum set for September 23. The group filed with Secretary of State A. B. Broadbent and plans an injunction suit within ten days. Prominent incorporators include Dr John F Baggett James A Tate J Percy Priest and Dr R G Lee among others. The issue will not repeal dry laws. it signals voter sentiment and local district roles may guide lawmakers.

Nashville United Dry Forces of Tennessee, Inc A. B. Broadbent Andrew Tener John F. Baggett Methodist King Minnie Alison Welch Chattanooga Tennessee W.G.T.U C. C. Dan Ist Memphis T. H. McMillan W. K. Meacham J. Frank Seiler Elizabethton H. L. Long Lenoir City John R. Dove Bristol Fred F. Brown Knoxville R. G. Lee Bremphis

Rifle Shot Fatal for James Price

James Price a 21 year old Kingsport youth is dead after a rifle shot to the chest fired at his hotel lobby. Police say despondency drove the act and he died at Community hospital shortly after admission. Funeral planned at Oak Grove Cemetery Marion N Y with Haff Cook Funeral Home in charge.

Tames Price Kingsport Gene Spencer M. H. Witt Price Community Hospital Homestead Marion G. L. Davis Ben Price N. C Oak Grove N. Y Brays Boreal Church Haff-Cook Funeral | Home Gene Armitage Jimmy Freeman Ward Crane Bill Gibbs Lee Conley Helly Glkey

Resolution Seeks End of Beer Sales in Sullivan County

Sullivan county magistrates announce a July county court resolution to enforce a 1935 state law banning beer within 2000 feet of churches schools or dance halls and to license and restrict beer sales. Retailers may continue until licenses expire while the committee is empowered to refuse new licenses. Some lobby efforts sought to amend or repeal the act. The motive cited is public morals safety and health. A monument in Quartzsite Arizona notes earlier camel introduction to the southwest.

Sullivan County Brack R. Sams Nashville

Hughes Attacks Unfair Cliques in Democracy Fight

In Amherst on June 23 Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes denounced the ruthlessness of a temporary majority and the activities of organized minorities. He warned unchecked majorities could eventually overthrow democratic institutions and emphasized that democracy rests on moral fundamentals.

Amherst Mass Charlies Evans Hughes

French Premier Blub Seeks Full Emergency Powers

Paris June 1971 The Chamber of Deputies grants Premier Blub renewed authority to reform finances by decree after a heated session. The Senate previously rejected the measure 188 to 72, with the government facing charges of dictatorship. Blub pressed the bill again and won broad support by 346 to 24 in a late night vote.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Leon Blub Senate Jemier Blum Chamber

Rogersville man bound over in murder case

Garnie Winstead 21 is bound over to the grand jury on murder charges in the death of 3-year-old Hawkins County deputy Harrell after a car crash Saturday. He posted a $5,000 bond and faces preliminary hearings as police recount a confrontation at Main and Church and a pursuit ending near Spears Springs.

T. Barton Winstead Rogersville Main Church Streets Barton Bull's Gap Spears Springs T. N.howe Harrell Hartfeld

Former Refuge of Outlaws Becomes National Park

Muskogeer Oklahoma June 215 The Cookson Hills long a notorious outlaw refuge are being converted into a national park A 32000 acre area above the juncture of the Illinois and Arkansas rivers was bought by the government for a7 25 per acre and over 34 million is spent on rehabilitation Poverty stricken farmers are moved to Canadian and Arkansas river bottom land due for sale over 40 years Greenleaf Lake at the center of the new park will be stocked with game fish

Berlin Leipzig London Moscow Bilbao Francisco Franco Ttaly Portugal France Tageblatt Muskogeer Oklo Cookson Hills Pretty Boy Floyd Dalton Brothers Belle Starr Clinois Arkansag Rivers Greenleaf Lake Dalton Gang

Bloody riots erupt with one dead twelve hurt in steel towns

In Johnstown and Youngstown violent clashes erupted at Bethlehem Cambria and Republic Steel plants. Gov Earle ordered drastic action and martial law while state police patrolled as pickets fanned the riot zones. One man died and twelve were wounded in Youngstown as police used tear gas and rioters pelted officers with bullets.

Johnstown George Earie Bethlehem Cambria Youngstown Augustine S. Janeway Bethlehem Steel Corporation George H. Earle Earle Harrisburg David Watkins CIO Youndstown Republic Steel Corporation John Bogovich Steel Workers Organizing Committee Thomas Osraby Bullet Wold Ed Salt The Youngstown Vindicator Ig. I. O Co. I. O Marx John L. Lewis C.so Republic Steel Campuies Cleveland Chicago

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