24 Jun 1930
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1930
Page
1
Kingford Smith area endures unprecedented heat with Centralia Illinois logging 106 degrees. Kingsport reports 97 the previous day yet citizens feel near 110. The June record surpasses past highs from 1925 and 1926 with noon temperatures rising and a likely new peak anticipated.
Chicago daily heat crest reached 97 degrees setting a seasonal record and causing twelve fatalities from sunstroke heat exhaustion and heart attacks. Across Illinois and neighboring states highs topped 196 in places with pavements buckling and crops withering as drought and blistering sun spread through the corn belt and resort regions.
Southern heat records fall as air mail pilots wear one piece bathing suits and goggles while flying in near 100 degree weather. A shoemaker dies in Macon as Alabama reports near 100 degree highs.
Harold H. Schroeder of Mobile Alabama is charged by warrants with conspiracy to commit murder and fleeing justice. Believed dead after a car fire near Indianapolis, he was found hiding in a Mobile field claiming the car was burned to hide an unconscious hitchhiker’s fatal injuries. He says fear of murder charges drove him to flee.
The New Orleans cotton exchange announced that C. E. Kortz of Natchez Mississippi failed to meet his obligations. The report had little impact on the market as it spread through the exchange rostrum on June 24.
Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller, son of John D Jr, wed Miss Mary Todhunter Clark in Cynwyd Pennsylvania. In Washington, Tinkham states Cannon has not denied charges alleging violation of the federal corrupt practices act.
President Hoover denounces the World War veterans relief bill as bad legislation during a press conference, saying it benefits 75,000 veterans at the expense of taxpayers. He calls the measure wasteful, discriminatory, and harmful to government integrity as it clears the Senate by a 66 to 6 vote.
Washington June 24 prompt approval of Senate amendments by the House and an emphatic veto from President Hoover were forecast for the World War veterans compensation bill. The measure, though greatly modified, remains objectionable to the administration and could raise taxes. As Hoover’s veto seemed likely, sponsors planned to push the bill over the president’s disapproval.
Amos W. W. Woodcock of Salisbury Maryland is chosen to direct enforcement as director of prohibition in the treasury department. A former district attorney he is 42 and began practice in 1914. he also served as assistant attorney general and adviser to the Hoover commission. The Williamson bill created the post and Senate approval is not required.
Tennessee and Virginia forecast local thunder showers tonight or Wednesday with little temperature change. High yesterday reached 97 degrees. lows around 60. Rain last 24 hours measured 0.00 inches. Readings by C. L. Bunn, U. S. Weather Office.
ENGLEWOOD N J public interest centered on the infant son of Colonel and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh The birth last Sunday of a three and three quarter pound boy sparked speculation the child would be named Charles Augustus Jr or Charles Dwight The name choices reflect the father and maternal grandfather Ambassador Dwight W Morrow Reports of progress from the household arrived via a steady stream of telegrams and gifts while a shipyard was said to be preparing a honeymoon yacht for a cruise once travel is possible The Lindberghs were said to be considering Pan American Airways plans for Colonel Lindbergh who advises the lines.
At least 45 killed and 73 wounded in a Burma central jail mutiny sparked by the Simon report. Prisoners overran guards, seized rifles, fought two hours with military police, then surrendered after ammo ran out. Casualties included 14 guards and convicts among the dead and injured.
Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh Sr. announces she will travel from Detroit to Englewood New Jersey in the coming days for her first visit to her grandson born to Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh Sr The elder Lindbergh just finished a season teaching at a Detroit school.
The Senate approves a World War veterans bill as President Hoover signals an almost certain veto, while A W Woodcock is named director of the Prohibition Bureau.
Rotary International opens its anniversary convention in Chicago with an address from international president M Eugene Newsom and a Hoover message at the first plenary in the Chicago stadium. The event emphasizes friendship and global goodwill as key Rotary aims with large attendance and a showcase of founder Paul Harris.
Associated Press report from Bombay on June 24 states Indian nationalist leaders reject the Simon commission reforms as unsatisfactory and vow a gradual rise in passive resistance. V. J. Patel notes the struggle may last months or years as Gandhi remains imprisoned and the boycott continues despite the commission's findings.
States Attorney John A. Swanson said probes into alleged public official and gangster collusion are paused until the slaying of Tribune reporter Jake Lingle is solved. Authorities pursue Forsythe or Foster as possible Lingle killer amid claims of paid protection and Moran Aiello gang pressure. Meanwhile historic airship pace marked by Kingsford Smith voyage from Portmarnock toward New York with 1298 gallons of fuel, aiming for an around 34 hour crossing.
The Southern Cross, winner of the Pacific crossing, aims to complete a westward Atlantic attempt from Europe to New York. Crew includes Captain Charles Kingsford-Smith, J. W. Stannage, W. E. Van Dyk and Captain J. T. Saul. Takeoff was at 4 27 a m local time from Port Marnock.
AAP report outlines a multi day sequence from Port Marnock to 990 miles from Cape Race. Times in EST show departures and positions with wireless updates, nearing 1000 miles from the Irish coast and tracking the liner Volendam in fog.
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