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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1933
Page
4
A lengthy column questions how modern time saved from waiting in stations and street delays is used. It suggests a national time saving survey to quantify minutes gained by drivers, pedestrians, and transit users, pondering whether faster movement improves lives or erodes rights and courtesy.
The states of New Hampshire Connecticut and Town join the repeal ratification wave, bringing the total to fourteen states. Iowa shocks pro prohibitionists by voting to repeal about three to two, signaling a possible shift in the agricultural Midwest and Northeast toward ending the 18th Amendment. The south remains a potential hurdle with Alabama and Arkansas primed to vote on July 18.
The Detroit News notes a tense broadcast as several Commonwealths hold off, turning attention to the final stretch. The piece argues against hasty conclusions while observers weigh political and regional implications across six states.
The Minneapolis Journal lauds Secretary of State Cordell Hull as an internationalist and idealist in his World Economic Conference appeal for a general lowering of trade barriers, noting the sincerity of his stance despite wartime debt questions.
A Kansan reader analyzes the New Deal, arguing it breaks into components such as Tkiva Program and Barna Karl Tapeks Capital, presenting a skeptical view of the administration's economic plan and its underlying motives.
A late session action led to the abolishment of the prohibition enforcement bureau as lawmakers pursued other priorities. The move reflects a shift in federal policy and enforcement focus amid a flurry of legislative activity.
The New York minimum wage law covers both male and female workers including certain piece workers but excludes farm workers and domestic servants. The Department of Labor may employ compliance methods with recalls and potential advertising penalties for noncompliance, with nine months grace before a schedule is enforced as a misdemeanor if ignored. Civil actions allow recovery of pay deficiencies and notices must be posted for worker awareness. A wage board system will determine rates, with three members from employers, three from employees, and three neutral, under the Industrial Commissioner who may approve, modify, or reject the proposed scales.
Vice President Garner declines an offer of 1000 dollars a week for radio talks, or 52000 a year, saying it would be improper for a public official to discuss government as a paid commercial transaction. The Kansas City Star notes his discreet decision, noting that country interests would welcome discussions on public questions under different terms.
A Lexington Herald note praises a new Rangevelt plan to wait for funds before spending. It calls the policy bold and shockingly honest, though acknowledges it is a novel concept in the country.
Exclusive report notes a peculiar structure named Morgan Jim, described by Soor-Dewoit News as requiring high positioning before revealing ground details, a clue from a preferred list. The piece frames the object as unusual and seeks further clarification.
The Detroit Free Press reports debate over Secretary Woodin’s party and the possible Republican stance affecting policy. Senator Tat Harrison is quoted amid partisan oratory as tensions influence forthcoming decisions.
Veterans, the President, and taxpayers face an end to the triangle’s stalemate as lawmakers seek a safe exit from the budget impasse. The Philadelphia Bulletin reports mounting pressure to break the deadlock with a decisive plan.
Vice President Garner turned down a proposed daily five minute media talk on current political events offered by an unnamed company. He refused to lower the dignity of his office or profit from the prestige of the Vice Presidency.
J EB Morgan reports progress on securing a property bound by a fence near York. The Post Herald notes Morgan’s claim of nearing completion and describes local reaction to the project.
Pittsburgh brewery uses a locomotive leased from Baltimore and Ohio to boost production power. contract details reference manufacturing and credit lines linked to Philadelphia interests.
The page lists miscellaneous Q and A covering topics from church demographics in Pennsylvania and New York City, to plant raising timelines, definitions of rathskeller, historical figures like Jesse James and Bismarck, medals such as the Croix de Guerre and Iron Cross, and biographical notes on Samuel Pepys and Carter Glass. It also touches on rattlesnake segments, turquoises, gold prices, and drum fish origins.
Housewives in the United States spend millions yearly on food clothing and services and can learn to verify value with Washington Bureau's Household Measurements bulletin. Fill coupon to receive the guide check your butcher baker butcher electric meter and deliveries ensuring full measure and value. Enclose 6 cents for postage and return.
A list of quiz prompts on geography and history topics. Questions cover mountain ranges dividing Europe and Asia, U S state representation in a TMuey Long reference, the first permanent English settlement in America, coal terminology, Bronx borough origin, a nickname for George Bryan Brummell, the names of the twenty epistles in the New Testament, Uranus satellite count, a comedian nicknamed The Perfect Fool, and an herbivorous animal.
Dr Logan Clendening argues against prognostic death warrants in chronic kidney disease and discusses climate effects on nephritic patients. He cites cases of prolonged survival with care. The piece contrasts adult diabetes management with pediatric cases, emphasizing Diet Exercise and Insulin as the three guiding horses for diabetic children and the need for trained supervision.
The questions identify a Bible quote from 1 Corinthians 6 10 about inheriting the Kingdom of God and note that the ninth wedding anniversary symbol is pottery. Additionally a description mentions a distinct drumming noise by fish as an account.
In Chicago on June 28 Guy Thomas, 28, faced a charge of attempting to kiss a woman at a picture show. The woman, Mrs. May Hayes, a former police officer, testified she slapped him and then knocked him out with a punch when he persisted. The court fined him 10 and jailed him for nonpayment.
Washington report notes Representative Burns argues adjournment to avoid diplomatic embarrassment during the London economic conference. The piece highlights lobbyists swelling during the session, tax filings by wealthy figures, and concerns from trade unions about industrial policy. Also covered are Kuhn, Loeb's influence, a new odorless garlic, and rising shoes production with mixed signs of prosperity in New York.
Mrs H H Pean of Portsmouth Ohio describes chronic fatigue and nervous weakness. She cites weight loss and persistent tiredness that eased after using Cordus, noting improvement and renewed strength.
Knoxville June 2 AP Carey L Dean 37 a druggist found mortally wounded in the Hoskins Drug store basement He left a will bequeathing insurance and property to his wife Orlean Hines Dean of Chattanooga A pistol lay near his hand as Jack Dunn another employee found him dying en route to a hospital Dean had been in the basement writing letters and entrusted messages to his brother and Fred W Dyke of Knoxville Foreman of Detectives Fogarty said an envelope with Open after my death was found in Dean s pocket The delay involved a petition for appointment of a receiver for the Hoskins Drug and a chemistry court fee dev
Springfield reports that James Ioey Varecha, once condemned to death for the slaying of Frank Jordan, has had his conviction reversed by the state supreme court and granted a new trial. Varecha, a Chicago suspect, confessed to killing a man during a holdup and to assaulting a girl companion after tying the man in a car seat.
In Steubenville a tense bridge hand saw Mrs. Frank Feist ride out a perfect band to secure a 4,000 score victory after a bold 4 grand slant and double redouble by her opponents.
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