Floods Devastate Mississippi Valley As Relief Rushes In
Missouri Arkansas and Arkansas Ohio river flood fight centers on the St Francis and White rivers. Red Cross sets up relief depots for up to 6000 refugees amid 18,000 homeless in southeast Missouri and Arkansas. Three drownings reported near Sikeston as crews brace for Kennett and Newport areas while estimates of crest and fall vary with ongoing rains.
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Weather Wair and Warme Tennessee Today
Forecast says fair and warmer in Tennessee with windy conditions. Tonight cloudy with potential rain, then Saturday brings more rain and cooler conditions. Virginia area warms tonight with fair skies, Saturday mostly sunny then cooler Sunday. Readings taken at 6:00 for the preceding 24 hours.
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Post Wings Way Across Seeks Record Flight
Wiley Post, famed for circumnavigating, started a second attempt from Burbank toward New York City aiming to complete a 2447 mile cross country sprint in eight hours or less. The Oklahoma flyer flies the Winnie Mae at altitudes around 32,900 to 41,090 feet, promising a high speed dash as his plane sheds gear and heads east.
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Engagement announced between Ingrid of Sweden and Frederick of Denmark
Stockholm March 18 Crown prince Gustaf Adolfs daughter Ingrid is engaged to Crown Prince Frederick of Denmark and Iceland. The palace statement confirms the romance amid royal circles. Copenhagen reports widespread public welcome with flags raised and plans for celebrations.
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Stalin Plans To Greet Capt Eden In Moscow Visit
Moscow announces Stalin will personally receive Capt Anthony Eden British lord privy seal when he visits to discuss European peace. Stalin not expected to join formal negotiations and will discuss the situation privately with Eden. Past visitors include Ambassador William Bullitt and George Bernard Shaw.
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Arkansas approves liquor legalization and racing measures
Arkansas Governor Futrell praised the liberal fifty-first general assembly as it ended. The legislature enacted liquor legalization and indicated support for dog racing and repealing Sunday bagel laws while wine and horse racing were already under new laws. Federal relief was tied to education and unemployed programs, totaling over four million dollars.
Faith Child Dies as Parents Refuse Doctor Care
Mildred Anderson, 11, died after two weeks illness when her parents at Cedar Grove Pentecost Church refused medical aid, saying faith would heal. Juvenile court had sent her to a hospital hours before death. she suffered acute rheumatic fever, weakened heart, and pneumonia. The mother and father cited scripture, while five siblings survive.
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More Taxes in State Seen as Plan Outlined
In Nashville on March 15, the legislative finance sub committee studied proposed tax changes aimed at raising thousands of dollars in state revenue. County clerks reviewed the general revenue law while supporters noted reforms could reduce levies yet boost overall income. A committee will meet Attorney General Beeler to review Wallace’s suggested taxes including newspapers advertising soft drinks and construction firms.
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Georgia's Liquor Laws Face Referendum Showdown
Jubilant repealists push for statewide vote on liquor repeal in Georgia. Senate passes bill calling July 2 as the state wide referendum date with 32 to 13, while House May 13 is set for action. Debate featured a lone filibuster by Senator Randall Evans Jr., who opposed liquor bills. The measures differ on county option rules and petition thresholds.
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Strachey Arrested by U S Immigration Officials in Chicago
British author and lecturer John Strachey was arrested in Chicago on a deportation warrant issued by federal immigration authorities. The charge was described as absurd, with allegations he entered the United States via false statements and later claimed to be a Communist.
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Youth Admits Kidnaping Fake in Delaware Report
Chester Hyde, 19, reported kidnapped from Woodbridge New Jersey, was found bound and gagged in a residential suburb in Delaware. Police say his ransom note to his stepfather demanded 10000 dollars and he later confessed the abduction tale was a ruse to obtain money. No injuries reported.
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Special Issue of Stamps Are Sold
Washington March 15 Postmaster General Farley returns to selling stamps as a sales push for reperforate issues. America’s collectors and dealers receive 20 stamp issues with total printed of 1,700,000 dollars in value and a staff increase to push sales to dealerships and customers. Large sample rooms in hotels prepare to issue first day covers as the campaign extends.
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Campaign for Safety Urged by City Heads
An East Tennessee educational drive for highway safety was launched in Kingsport after two youths died in a motorcycle crash this week. State Patrol plans mobilization with auto dealers and civic groups to spread the program across Johnson City Erwin Elizabeth ton and Jon esboro pledging support and safety zones to be started in various districts with school crossing patrols to reduce deaths and injuries.
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Pottery Fragments Unearth Jericho Era Finds at Lachish Site
Jerusalem March 15 1 Pal cor Agency Prof Harry Tornez y er of Hebrew University says 12 inscribed potsherds recovered at Tell Adduweir Lachish date to the time of Jeremiah about 2500 years ago Written in ordinary ink the script marks a major discovery in first temple period Archaeology head Dr J L Starkey says deciphering will be done by Prof Torcanyer The find supports biblical timelines and may shift skeptical views toward ancient biblical accounts
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Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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Wellcome Archaeological Research Expedition
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U. T. Supports Revenue Measures Amid Senate Fight
In Washington March 15 the Roosevelt administration pushed the $4.8 billion work relief program as senators prepare to defeat the McCarran prevailing wage amendment. A Georgia compromise by Senator Russell requires private-wage payment on permanent federal buildings and a security wage on other projects, while other amendments face defeat. Trustees of the University of Tennessee pledge support for funding to maintain educational systems, warning that proposed cuts would endanger Knoxville, Memphis, Martin colleges and extension stations. The university seeks $700,000 yearly rather than the committee’s $250,000.
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Weathered pause for Pacific radio compass-robot flight
Oakland Calif March 15 Perfect weather was awaited today for the government’s new radio compass robot plane, a safety advance for trans oceanic flights. A test flight planned to Honolulu 2400 miles away was postponed due to unfavorable sea conditions. Capt Clayton Bissell announced the delay and said the test would occur only if conditions are ideal. Maj Chester Snow heads the tests for federal aeronautics.
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