Magistrate frees three Sullivan grand jurors in contempt case
Magistrate George Ei Bradley dismissed contempt of court charges against three Sullivan County grand jurors and bound Gene Robinson over to the next term on a perjury charge. The decision stunned the hushed courtroom after defense and prosecution argued over jurisdiction and the timing of Still’s indictment.
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Gene Robinson
George Ei. Bradley
Sullivan County
Bradley
Slife
Robinson
Depuy
Tom Stills
Kineheloe
Israley
Locourt
Lodo
John BR. Toad
Harry J. Garrett
Consel
Gage
Garrett
Euit
Neas
Todd
Jls
Shim
Rovingon
Dodd
Roblin
Grand Jury
Robinsen
Tone
Draft for Move Seen in Primary
Manchester New Hampshire March 15 The Democratic national convention shows groundwork for a possible draft Roosevelt movement as the first 1940 primary awards a full slate of delegates pledged to a third term Eight delegates at large and four district delegates are chosen with Democratic leaders backing the President renomination Protests against a third term are ignored and the delegation heads to the convention with release pending Roosevelt supporters face Parley and Curnor pledged contenders and three unpledged candidates Roosevelt leads while Republicans choose an unpledged delegation
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Manchester
N. H
New Hampshire
Democratic Party
Parley
Curnor
Roosevelt
Granite State
Rerard
Stylex
Five Plead Guilty Narcotic Charges in Greeneville Case
In Greeneville on March 28 Special judge Taylor reviewed pleas of five Mountain Citians who initially denied narcotics charges but switched to guilty pleas. Two others, Wide Smythe and Tar Harry Smythe, maintained innocence. Trial set for next Monday. no judgement on the pleas was pronounced.
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Greeneville
Jorge C. ‘Taylor
Pat Frst
Serlorday
Wide Smythe
Tar
Harry Smythe
Bristol
Rial
Carl FR Wilson
W. Justin Smythe
Drape
James R. Butler
C.ponnelly
Conpiracy
Paul Madron
den- List
iSes
Oklahoma Governor Calls Out Guard Over Dam Protest
Oklahoma Governor Leon Phillips mobilizes National Guard units to enforce the hold on the Grand River dam settlement funding amid claims for damages to roads and bridges. Adj. Gen. Louis A. Ledbetter expects to deploy more troops to prevent potential clashes. Senator Thomas D. Olcks accuses the governor of stirring up unrest by considering national guard involvement.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Hinck
Stite Vlaime
Rod Haired
Leon Philips
al Wagoner
Washington
Thomas D-Olcks
Leen. Phillips
Grand River
Mixed Feeling in Scandinavia Over Finland
Scandinavia reacts to Finland's capitulation with relief, sadness, and unease. Observers weigh a northern defense union and guarantee that Finland will not fight alone if new Soviet pressure arises. Oslo and Stockholm fear strategic gaps and the loss of the Mannerheim Line amid a shifting security backdrop.
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Scandinavia
Finland
Copenhagen
Pelace
Bary
Weno
Sweden
Cape
Panukie
Mialinad
AL Reds
Norway
Oslo
Dagbigdet
Kemston
Gulf of Bothnia
Lwo
Mannerheim Line
Hanke
British administrator Sir Michael O'Dwyer killed in India gun attack
In London an Indian gunman fatally shot Sir Michael O'Dwyer, longtime British administrator of India, and wounded cabinet minister Lord Zetland and two others during a Waxt Indian Association meeting at Cuxton Mall near Westminster Abbey. The assailant shouted then fled. chaos followed as security and bystanders reacted.
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Edwin Stout
London
Michael O'Dwyer
India
Cuxton ‘Mall
Westminster Abbey
Lord Zalland
Louis Dance
Lord Lamington
Sir Michael
Lord Zetland
Assatiation
Matee
Aidle
Lae
Zotlinsgaint
Seo O'Uwyer
Parole Hearing May Decide Knox Convict Kennedy
Protests opposed parole for C. O. Kennedy of Knoxville, jailed since 1938 for a manslaughter conviction. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles heard objections from Knox County Women’s Democratic Club and Kennedy relatives, with action held pending further study after a March 24 eligibility note. Kennedy had a clean record since imprisonment and was deemed eligible for parole.
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Nashville
C. O. Kennedy
Knoxville
Brushy Mountwig
Te Stake Board of Pardons and Paroles
W. 13
Lannom
Cooper
Kennedy
Lanvom
Knox County Women's Democratic Club
German Italian Rail Coal Pact Bypasses Sea Blockade
Berlin reports a new Germany Italy coal agreement to ship coal by rail to Italy due to Allied sea blockades. The pact, signed by Karl Clodius and Amadeo Giannini, aims to route coal through Alpine passes with Italy providing transport cars from Poland.
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Rome
Pi Ily
Germany
Reich
Italy
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Premice Mussolini
Ruhr Aln Westphalia
Poland
Karl Clodius
Amadeo Giannini
Berlin
Delegate Pushes Salary Inquiry In Clarke County
Clarke county delegate M Blacksburn maor asks Comptroller Bodges and Budget Director Rowland A Buyer if salary increase data supplied were accurate. He cites Governor Price's claim of a malicious campaign to mislead about raises and new positions created by executive order and demands full figures and clarification from state officials. The 1040 session of the general assembly ended Saturday night.
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Berryville
Vin
M. Blacksburn Maor
Clarke County
Murber
House
Leroy Bodges
Rowland A. Buyer
Lown
Peieo
Cleegen
Moore
Price
Cal
Leroy Hadges
Compitalios
Rowland Gger
Emen Sary
Governor Price
General Assembly
Soviet Pressure on Finland Triggers 1939 Invasion
The Soviet Union imposed a costly peace on Finland after demanding Karelia cessions and other concessions. Finland refused to surrender strategic lines and bases, including Hanko, leading to the November 1939 Red Army invasion. Helsinki endured air raids as the conflict opened, with a puppet government established at Terijoki.
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Hanko
Mannerheim
Karelian
Red Army
Finland
Helsinki
Terijoki
Finand
Olla Junsiken
Fincommie
Louisiana Storm Kills Thirteen in Shreveport and Texas
A tornado struck Shreveport late yesterday then crossed into Texas, killing 13 and injuring at least 87 while leaving hundreds homeless. Damage in Shreveport exceeded 41 million dollars with lines at Tibby-Owens-Ford logs and 100 thousand from state fairgrounds. five hundred Shreveport homes were damaged. One victim was 71 year old T. IX Giddens, a Shreveport capitalist.
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Shreveport
Texas
Sloan J. Flores
Tibby-Owens-Ford
Barksdale Field
Elysian Fields
Bethany
Tex
T. IX, Giddens
Wagner Protests Changes In NLRB
Senator Wagner denounced Smith committee amendments to the National Labor Relations Act, calling them a dangerous weapon against workers. He favored sound reforms but warned against radical changes until the attorney general advisory report is available. He outlined eight conclusions supporting his stance as Congress debates labor board functions.
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Washington
Wagner
Labor Board
Senate
Smith Commuitees
National Labor Relations Act
House
Rep. Smith
D-Va
Inhor
Smith
NLRB
Congress
British Opposition Attacks Finland Aid Delay in Commons
In London March 13 Britain's refusal to provide large scale Finland aid was attacked in the House of Commons by Leslie Hore-Belisha former war secretary. He questioned inaction despite Chamberlain's statement that Britain would give all possible help to Finland amid its struggle against Soviet aggression. He recalled urging an expeditionary force before his dismissal on Jan 5.
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London
Britain
Finland
House of Commons
Leslie Hore-Belisha
Hore-Belisha
House
Chamberlain
Soviet Russia
Imereal Bhore-Belisha
Communs
Red Army victory hailed in Moscow
Moscow reports a treaty ending Finland's 5 day conflict, granting Soviet security for Leningrad and broad territorial and military footholds. Britain and France offered to aid Finland but Finns accepted Russian terms, signaling faith in Moscow's victory and world peace, per Soviet officials. Viipuri included in cession under the accord.
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Moscow
Russia
Finland
Kremlin
Britain
France
Germany
Leningrad
Viipuri
Fussia
Firing Ends Early as Terms Grow Harsh in North War
Finland quits fighting with Russia as terms toughen. Helsinki parliament must approve concessions while Moscow treaty ends war. Scandinavia eyes political change and temporary government under Mannerheim. Germany hails peace while Balkans and western front brace for wider impact. PINN SURRENDER.
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Briana
Jau
Moscow
Russia
Finland
Helsinki
Lkely
Vield Marshal Baron Guyt
Carl Mannerheim
Chetr Caphne Julion
Jin
France
Norway
Sweden
Germany
Balkans
Scandinavia
Wiy
Pinn
Last Minute Flashes and Trials Hit Headlines
A rapid roundup shows a tax replacement dispute in Washington with state actions to refocus property taxes, Kansas City reports reveal Matthew S. Murray linked to tax evasion, and international brief items note Schacht’s Stockholm mission and Finland’s peace delegation arrival. Ginger Rogers granted divorce in Los Angeles after late-night hearings.
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Preranice Risto Kyti
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Missouri
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Yam Pendergast
Gailty
Schacht
Stockholm
Phoe
Tidningen
Hjalmar Schacht
Stockhalley
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