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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1941
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports a $35 million dispute amid two billion dollar measures the relief bill at $935.905 million and the agriculture appropriation at $1.34 billion. Senate and House conferees clash over whether the extra funds for commodity disposal belong in relief or farm legislation.
German claims of rapid advances reach Minsk and Smolensk as Nazi forces push toward Moscow. Berlin says Minsk pocket forms and north wing in pursuit while Russian reports cite stubborn fighting in Murmansk Dvinsk Minsk Luck sectors. Libau captured. Viipuri repulsed. fronts remain west of 1939 borders.
Ministers, magistrates and county clerks saw 85 marriage licenses issued in Sullivan County over the weekend. The rush followed the upcoming July 1 effective date of a state law requiring physical exams and doctors certificates for permit applicants. Bristol issued 56 licenses, Kingsport 15, Blountville 14, with many couples from Sullivan County seeking June weddings or to beat the deadline.
Tennessee’s pre marital examination law takes effect soon and promises to curb congenital syphilis and reduce prompts for elopement. Health Commissioner Dr. W C Williams notes enforcement will lower gin weddings and marriage mills while improving public understanding of venereal disease control and complications.
Seventeen others pleaded guilty or innocent in a major weekend espionage roundup. Twenty-five suspects were arraigned in Brooklyn federal court with bail set at 425000 and trial scheduled for July 15. The group includes technicians tied to secret bombsight manufacture and several German born defendants.
President Roosevelt told the 33rd annual governors conference that the coming days will test America’s energy ingenuity and statesmanship. Governor Van Wagoner urged rapid contracts and said backlog aids long-range subcontracting for defense. Lehman and Dixon joined in calling for swift settlement of industrial labor disputes.
The army plans to induct about 50 000 selective service trainees monthly in the last half of 1941 with many from the 750 000 registered to morrow The White House order fixes 900 000 trainees as the statutory maximum and Hassett says future releases will come from current service men The two trainee estimates reflect the aim to expand the army beyond 1 500 000 as per prior goals and the need to use new registrants promptly
Pope Pius XII, in a Sunday Vatican broadcast, linked war sufferings to divine providence punishing mankind but forecast a postwar era of peace and hope. He did not specify the Russia Germany conflict, but spoke of front lines and persecutions tied to religious faith.
Hyde Park N Y President Roosevelt dedicates a large Roosevelt Library housing six million documents. The ceremony features a mid afternoon address by the President and honors his public life from New York state senate to the White House. The collection highlights his naval service in World War I his 1920 campaign and New Deal era. Relics from Dutchess County and mid Hudson Valley underscore his roots. The building sits near his birthplace on a 12 acre tract deeded by the President and his mother.
City records a calm weekend with 90s heat and few emergencies. Hospital reports the smallest caseload of the year with two or three emergencies Saturday and none Sunday. Police court fined four for public intoxication and addressed seven other drunk cases on bonds. Fines included 15 dollars for speeding and 3.50 for evading a red light. A 25 dollar cash bond forfeiture for possessing whiskey and a 3.50 bond for a grocery firm parking after midnight were noted. Last Monday Judge Napoleon Bond disposed 27 cases in city court.
In Dallas Texas Lyndon Johnson ally and 32 year old Rep. Johnson held a lead over former Texas governor Miracle Man O Daniel as vote counts resumed. With 116 of 254 counties reported and about 96 percent of votes in Johnson led 167471 to 162910 while other candidates Mann and Dies trailed. Election officials estimated 15000 to 18000 votes still outstanding.
Lynn Cole of the Silvacola section is glad as his cow Bossy is returned after plunging about 75 feet into a cave on the farm. An automobile wrecker aided the rescue. Bossy sustained only scratches and bruises. Sunday morning the cow reportedly gave a gallon of milk.
The local draft board met at the Federal building to brief registrars assisting in Tuesday's registration of men who turned 21 since last October 16. More than 30 registrars will help with preparations to accommodate at least 500 men, and the session explained the proper responses to expected questions.
British bombers struck Bremen and Oldenburg in daylight, attacking German shipping and a Netherlands island base. Two ships of 6000 and 2000 tons were believed sunk off Nordeney by RAF explosives. one German fighter was shot down while raiders returned safely.
Kingsport faces heat relief as the Municipal pool reaches a record 450 bathers on Sunday. Pool manager Bob Beck says a bargain day at ten cents admission will run Thursdays this and next week to encourage more swimmers from Kingsport and nearby areas. If successful the plan will continue through the season.
Ignace Jan Paderewski renowned pianist and first president of the Polish Republic died after a two day illness in the Hotel Buckingham. His sister and aides were present as plans for a funeral and heart burial in Poland were discussed, with his heart possibly to be kept in Warsaw Cathedral.
Washington reports the senate approved a $1.1959 billion supply bill for the labor department and the federal security agency before the fiscal year ends. The Ways and Means committee suggests a 7 percent tax on new car sales to raise about $79.9 million, replacing a 15 percent proposal. Acting secretary Sumner Welles notes Red Cross nurses aboard a ship sunk in the Atlantic, with a possible American Marine loss.
German claims say on the northern Russian front the Nazis are in pursuit of retreating Soviet forces and that the defense has deteriorated so far there is no longer a proper front.
In the Barents Sea region a five day heavy battle between German and Soviet tanks continues as the drive toward Kiev loses ground. Berlin claims Luck occupation near Lwow, but no confirmation. Franco-Russian diplomatic ties severed amid security concerns.
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