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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1937

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Germany Italy Withdraw From Spanish Non Intervention

Italy and Germany pulled out of the four power non intervention control in Spain triggering a new crisis. Berlin and Rome announced withdrawal after Britain and France refused to join a naval display to deter Madrid. Insurgent gains were reported in Vizcaya and Burgos while U S citizens were questioned at Barcelona.

Italy International’ Non-Intervention Committee Spain Almeria Refusi Great Britain France Haus Itar Inka Mediterranean Valencia Ceuta Moroeco von Scheer Agus Lisbon Berlin Britain London Leipzig Santander Bilbao Portugalebe Sestan Baracaldo Nervion Barcelona United States Rome Germany Benito Mussolini Neutrality Contro Une Kaseist Grandi Committee On Nor-Intervention

Mediation Bid in Lincoln Dog Incident Cited by Rev Hunt

In Lincoln Nebraska on a day in June a Reverend attempted mediation over a dog dispute and sustained injuries while handling the animals. The text notes the dog fight involved left the dogs unharmed despite the clash and the mediator was reportedly hurt.

Weather: fair and warm across Tennessee Kentucky and Vergenia

Fair tonight and Thursday with partly cloudy skies and rising temperatures. Tennessee and Kentucky see warmth especially in eastern portions with gradual warming in the west and north in Vergenia.

Kentucky Vergenia

France Faces Financial Crisis as New Cabinet Seeks Stabilization

Paris reports the Gold Stabilization Fund near exhaustion as Premier Camille Chautemps forms a new cabinet. Directors Rist and Baudouin resign citing inability to relieve pressure, urging broader tax increases and a balanced budget policy to restore national credit amid the Second Front government.

Paris France Camille Chautemps Bank of France Charles Rist Paul Brandewin Flan Rist Baudouin Jung 15 Vincent Auriol Auriol George Bonns United States Chautemps Leon Blum Bonnet People’s Front

Needs of America Outlined by Hull

Secretary of State Cordell Hull spoke to Yale alumni outlining aims of world peace and stronger economic relations among nations. He tied foreign policy goals to domestic aims, stressing majority rule, government duty to protect and provide opportunity, and the need for peaceful settlement of disputes. He warned peace remains fragile but expressed optimism about advancing economic equality and cooperation with foreign nations.

New Haver Conn Cordell Hull Yale America Hull

Advances by Divine Follower Misunderstood Girl Claims

In Los Angeles on June 23 AP reported 17 year old Pretty Delight Jewett of Denver faced cross examination in the Mann Act case against John W. Hunt, a disciple of Father Divine. Jewett testified she did not understand her actions amid claims of coercion and an alleged intended spiritual revival.

Los Angeles Pretty Delight Jewett Denver Colo John W. Hunt Father Divine Hunt Miss Jewett

Resigned deputy dies in suspected shooting on Pine Mountain

Irvin 33 one of three Harlan county deputies who quit over Deputy Lee Wleener's dismissal was found shot to death in his car on Pine Mountain. Sheriff Middleton said the shot came from the rear while the car moved, discovered by fellow retiree George Lee. The resignations followed a peace bond petition by Alden Huntley after a deputy allegedly threatened him.

Harlan Washington Wash Irvin Harlan County Lee Wleener Pine Mountain Here Theodore R. Middleton George Lee Lee Allen Bowlin

Lightning bolt strikes watch on Allred at Ashboro home

In Ashboro North Carolina on June 22 a bolt of lightning struck the chimney at the A L Walker home and knocked a wristwatch from James Allred who was uninjured.

Ashboro N. C A. L. Walker James Allred Allred

Potatoes Reveal Long Lost Ring in Garden Find

Oklahoma City on June 23 reports W F Westcott found his lost ring years after it vanished while planting potatoes. While digging the first potatoes of the 1987 crop he unearthed a small tuber with a clasp around its middle that turned out to be the missing ring.

Oklahoma City Westcott

Duke Observes His Birthday Quietly at Austrian Castle

In Austria Duke of Windsor age 43 spends his birthday at Castle Wasserleonburg with Duchess Wallis after abdication. The previous year featured Britain’s Trooping the Colour as royal pageantry. The Duchess bought gifts in Vienna and a Baltimore woman wished her a birthday greeting, prompting a brief exchange.

Austrian Castle Wolfgang Austria Duke of Windsor Castle Wasserleonburg British Empire Britain Wallis Warfield Vienna Baltimore

Cecil B De Mille accused in tax dodging probe

Washington June 23 Government tax chief accuses Cecil B De Mille movie maker of using a personal holding company to evade surtaxes. Commissioner Helvering says De Mille formed a corporation dominated by himself and paid him a low salary while selling his services to producing firms. Another Hollywood figure, Charles Laughton, allegedly shifted earnings to a British company. Also noted Premier Paul Van Zeeland of Belgium met President Roosevelt for talks on international matters.

Washington Cecil B. de Mille Guy T. Helvering Internal Revenue de Mille Congressional Committee Helvering Hollywood Charles Laughton Paul van Zeeland Belgium Roosevelt Norris Ind-Neb Near Ien

Puryear Blames Negro in Murder Trial

Memphis, June 23. Stanley Puryear, an automobile dealer, returned to the witness stand denying he killed his wife and eight year old daughter on May 2, 1932. He testified he shot a burglar who entered his home after he saw a man with an axe, while the state alleged the killings were to clear a path for a romance with a red haired stenographer Sunshine Walker. He insisted Miss Walker was merely a friend of his wife and denied any affair.

Memphis Stanley Puryear Puryear Sater Sunshine Walker Miss Walker Santa Claus

Earle Endorses Roosevelt for 1940 Bid in Pennsylvania

Governor George B. Earle announced he is unqualifiedly and finally for Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1940 re election. The Harrisburg remark, made June 23, frames Earle as a potential presidential candidate in discussions surrounding the Democratic slate.

Earle FDR Harrisburg George B. Earle Roosevelt Franklin Roosevelt

British Freighter Protected by Catalan War Planes

General Sebastian Pozas, head of Catalan forces, said he ordered war planes to aid a British freighter appealing for help against an Italian warship near Barcelona Spain on June 23.

Barcelonia Spain Sebastian Pozas

Farley Orders Arrests Pickets at Ohio Steel Plants

Attorney General Cummings announced the arrest of six pickets for allegedly interfering with U S mail deliveries. The incidents occurred at Republic Steel Corporation plants in Youngstown and Warren Ohio.

Farley Washington Cummings United States Republic Steel Corporation Youngstown Warren Ohio Republic Tom $J. Girdler Cleveland Toni Girdle Repubic

Solon Submits an Amendment to Court Plan

Washington June 23 A Senate judiciary subcommittee is appointed to consider a constitutional amendment enlarging the Supreme Court to 11 members. Senator Andrews cites progress and plans to drop Roosevelt court bill changes. The measure envisions one justice per circuit district and a nationwide chief justice, with staged retirements at 70 and 75. Other subcommittee members and party lines noted. The House approved a change in court procedures with impeachment trials by a three judge court, while Senate weighs the bill. Talks on tax dodging prompt calls for more auditors at the Internal Revenue Service. The Senate backed a $1.5 billion relief program, Bailey urging a nonpartisan board. House and Senate panels debate wage and hour rules, preparing separate bills with potential wage board provisions.

Washington Senate Supreme Court Andrews D.-Fla Logan D-Ky van Nuys D.-Ind Hughes D.-Del Austin R.-Vi Borth Idaho House Sumners Internal Revenue Bureau Bailey

Paper Will Cease Publication and Merge in New York

Hearst papers announce the American will stop daily morning issues Friday and join the Mirror and Journal for evening and Sunday editions. Features and AP and City News Association memberships move to the Mirror. Sunday American to publish with Evening Journal.

New York American Hearst Operated New York Pj Wiliam Randolph Hearst American The New York Journal New York Mirror Mirror Journal Hearst-7 Associated Press Daily City News Association Sunday American Associated Press Evening Journal Hearst New York City New York Morning Journal

Housekeeping in Rome Is One Long Argument Over Prices

Betty Guptill chronicles American wives adapting to Rome where luxuries like roasting appliances and modern hot water are scarce. In many flats only the bath has running hot water, heated by a temperamental scaldabagno, while dishwashing relies on a two burner stove and limited electricity, sparking lively household debates.

Rome Betty Guptil Maine Charles H. Guptill Associated Press Betty Guptill Scaldabagno

Mediation Efforts Grow As Ohio Steel Strike Narrows

Federal mediators push talks to end a 28 day steel strike in Ohio amid threats of a wider 15000 to 69000 worker walkouts. G. H. Hall and C. I. O. leaders fear prolonged idleness as National Guard protection and court injunctions shape the dispute involving Republic Steel and other firms.

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Secretary of State Delight Jewett Mr. Hurt Leon Yankwich la Follette Wis Senate Civil Liberties Committee Wash Irvin Thomas D Utah Follette Kingsport Vernon Shaw Shaw Marshall Dickson Dicksons Ed Shaw Charlemont Street Five Points First Baptist Church J. G. Hughes Huff-Cook Funeral Home Hol Shaw Preston Bolt Cecil DE Mille CIO Solon Senate Judiciary Committee Robinson White House ST. Louis W. J. Gen Webster Groves Ian Salt Lake City Girdler Pi— Thesovia Otiio Afahoning Gus Hall Republic Steel Strike Committee John McKeown I. O Republic Steel Frances Perkins Miss Perkins Tom Girdler John L. Lewis G. I Mahoning Valley National Guard Charles P. Taft Bethlehem Inland Steel Youngstown Sheet and Tube Canton Ralph E Elser United States Marshall Post Office Akron Emmerich B. Freed Youngsttown
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