Civic League Organized at Kingsport Community Y
A Civic League for Kingsport was organized at a mass meeting at the community Y yesterday afternoon. City officials and leading businesspeople attended as officers were elected: Mrs. J. W. Dobyns president, Mrs. C. N. Crockett vice president, Mrs. H. S. Angle secretary, and Mrs. Lewis Foster treasurer. The group plans street by street committees to clean and beautify the city, aiming to create The City Beautiful.
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First Special Farm Relief Measure Faces Strenuous Opposition
The Norbeck Burt ness bill in the Senate proposes a 75 million loan to fund diversification in farming. Critics argue credit facilities already exist largely from farmers' deposits and cite a Federal Trade Commission decision as relevant. Other senators challenge the bill's argument in AP reporting from Washington.
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Tremendous 14 Inch 50 Caliber Gun Developed for Army
A massive 14 inch 50 caliber gun built by army ordnance experts is described as the heaviest and most powerful of its type. It fires an armor piercing projectile weighing 1,560 pounds up to 23 miles and can be mounted on wheeled carriages or drawn along railroad tracks.
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Eighteen Dead In Nixon TNT Explosion and Fire
New Brunswick New Jersey reports the death toll from yesterday's TNT explosion and celluloid fire in Nixon at 18 with one torso recovered. Eight missing, six unaccounted for, and sixty treated as rescuers comb wreckage. Arthur Dumas identified among the dead at Nixon Nation Works amid collapsed tanks and heaps of TNT and ammonia. Authorities say fires are under control as investigations begin tomorrow by local officials and the adjacent Raritan Arsenal.
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Washington Trade Activity Holds Steady in February
The Federal Reserve Board reported in February that industrial and trade activity remains strong with growing bank credit. Commercial loans increased through early February to about 372 million dollars, roughly five percent above 1923 levels, though gains were partly offset by other factors.
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Walsh Refuses Oil Deal With Doheny Amid Probe
Senate oil inquiry reveals Senator Walsh of Montana refused December oil transactions with Doheny to avoid profiting from his official position. Walsh produced telegrams showing prior discussions and noted efforts to use leaks against him. Burns testified McLean and secretary Duckstein acted as agents in the affair, with coded messages signaling investigation and potential resignation to protect Attorney General Daugherty.
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Costa Rica hit by strongest quake in 25 years
A Costa Rica quake caused heavy damage with many casualties. Half of the buildings in San Jose were damaged and part of the American legation building collapsed. The American minister and consuls and their families escaped unharmed.
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Investigation of Shipping Board Authorized by House
The House authorized a sweeping investigation of the Shipping Board by a special committee of four Republicans and three Democrats to probe its operations. The move reflects cross party concern over board activities and leadership during the current session.
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