House Delays Action on Thrift Bill Edits
Washington March 16 AP final congressional approval was given to empower the president to trim government expenses by more than 300 million with veteran and federal pay cuts. The House delayed action on Senate amendments to allow formal reporting by the special economy committee before a possible White House transmission.
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Washington
Mar
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Special Economy Committee
White House
Representative Burns
Tennessee
Gaid
Byens
Congress
Clark
Missouri
Lang
Louisiana
McCaran
Nevada
McGill
Kansas
Overton
Hill
Louis A. Johnson
Legion
Senate OKs 3.2 wine addition to beer revenue bill
Washington reports the Senate approved an amendment adding 3.2 per cent wine to the house beer bill, aiming for swift action to deliver the measure to President Roosevelt. Democrats hope a late-day debate would conclude with passage by Saturday, enabling beer to be legal before April 15 in states with such laws.
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Washington
Senate
Washington, Mar
House
Senate Finance Committee
Harrison
Miss
Finance Committee
Roosevelt
Borat Ry
Idéhod
Senate Finance’ Committee
California
Tolmsen
Calif
Sandor Petői: Hungary's National Poet Recalled
Hungarian literary history notes Sandor Petőfi as the national poet, celebrated for shaping 19th century national identity through fiery verse and revolutionary ideals. His legacy persists in poems that energized reformists and stirred collective memory across generations.
Hearing on beer legalization in Tennessee postponed
A Nashville hearing on pending Tennessee beer legalization was postponed at the last minute. The House Finance Committee delayed the session as the Democratic caucus nominated Reed Sharp from Nashville as state election commissioner for Middle Tennessee. Dry advocates and city leaders attended, then Sharp was nominated by acclamation amid speeches by state and local officials.
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Nashville
Jie
Minnie
Alison Welch
H. M. Duboye
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Noah Cooper
Sharp
Robert Brown
Hickman
Henry R
Pex) Bell
London
Robert J. Alexander, Jr
Davidion
Leon Gilbert
Davidson
Fear Reopened Banks Bring Heavy Deposits Across Nation
Banks nationwide reopen after holidays with heavy deposits as confidence recovers. President Roosevelt urged patient rehabilitation of banking processes, noting progress is rapid though not guaranteed. Cash hoarding ends, national check clearances resume, and scrip fears fade while regulation plans address future withdrawals.
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New York
Roosevelt
People of
America
Banks Reopenings Progress Amid Market Rise
The Associated Press reports bank reopenings advancing across sectors with some offices operating at full normal capacity. Deposits exceed withdrawals, NY state mortgage firms restart under new insurance rules, Philadelphia funds rush disrupts a sex industry plan, and New York stock prices rise to a 17 month high.
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Associated Press
Chicago Boards of Trade
Mortraze Guarantes
New York State
State Insurance Department
Philadelphia
Teads
New York’ Exchange
Weather Notes for Tennessee and Virginia
Forecasts show mostly cloudy conditions in Tennessee and Virginia with warmer temperatures tonight and Friday. Reports record yesterday’s high and rainfall, noting no rain in the same date last year and 0.8 inches yesterday. Readings recorded at 6 09 p m for the preceding 24 hours.
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Tennessee
Virginia
Wach Gay
Davis Heads U S Arms Delegation
Norman H. Davis was named chairman of the American delegation to the disarmament conference with ambassadorial rank. A Tennessee Democrat and longtime diplomat, Davis has served on the delegation under the Roosevelt administration and will sail to Geneva mid next week. He and Secretary Hull have been in frequent talks with President Roosevelt as plans move forward to secure a disarmament agreement and ease European suspicions.
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Washington
Mar
Norman H. Davis
Davis
Reaver
State Department
Roosevelt
Huth
Geneva
Europe
Hull
Chicago beer selling bill targets saloon term in law
In Chicago the state assembly considers a bill to regulate beer sales that would ban the word saloon. So far 741 licenses have been granted in Chicago to hotels restaurants nightclubs and department stores under the act.
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Chicago
State Assembly
Man Hid In Floor Compartment To Flee Prison
Police tracked escaped convict Toy William Crosby across Denver after a three week search. Crosby allegedly hid in a floor compartment of a bedroom, remaining concealed until capture.
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Denver
William Crosby
Comiict
State Penitentiary
Crosby
She's No Hoarder: Elderly Woman Deposits $200 in Bank
In Broadhead Kentucky an 80 year old woman rode ten miles on horseback to the Citizens Bank of Broadhead and made her first bank deposit of $200. Bank officials did not release her name.
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Brodhead
Citizens Bank of
Broadhead
Roosevelt to Send Farm Relief and Job Plan to Congress
President Roosevelt prepared a late afternoon message to Congress outlining an experimental farm relief bill and unemployment measures. The plan targets 200000 idle workers for reforestation and public works while leveraging federal appropriations and coordinated agency action to speed passage.
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Washington
Mar
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
Mr. Roosevelt
Interior
Isbor
House
Jones
Agriculture Committee
Smith
Senate Agriculture Committee
Agencies Seek Funds for Relief in Storm Lashed Area
Relief efforts unfold across Hawkins and surrounding counties after a Tuesday tornado. With 21 dead regionwide and dozens injured, Kingsport and Rogersville lead funeral efforts while relief agencies and civic groups mobilize to provide food, shelter, and medical aid to storm victims.
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Carters Valley
Hawkins County
Kingsport
Rogersville
Little Hove
Vietione
Lyons
Tannassee
Kentucky
Virginia
Lillian Mason
Middleshorse
Pruden
Tenn
Hancock County
Emmett Moore
Thorbin Sexton
Short Mountain
Kingeport
Priden
Harrogate
Sneedville
Oswego
Proden
Hammond Post No. 3
The
American Legion
Strand Theater
Sharply Contrasting Pictures Of Park Body In Debate
Nashville observers report two divergent depictions of the Great Smoky Mountain park commission as a legislative committee considers abolishing it and transferring duties to the state park and forestry commission. Knoxville and Greeneville voices push for change, while supporters defend the commission’s work and urge reform.
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Nashville
Mar
Senate
House
Great Smoky Mountain Park Commission
State Park and Forestry Commission
Great Smoky Mountain
Legislative
East Tennessee
Kennerly
Knoxville
Park Andorestry Commission
Tennessee
Dempster
Allen Frierson
McAlister
Frierson
W. H. Kisey
Greeneville
Relief Funds Sought By Legislature For Storm Victims
A PIA resolution introduced in the Tennessee House by W F Managan requests $10,000 to aid storm victims. Governor McAlister would administer the fund and appoint a relief committee in every stricken area to coordinate aid.
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Nashville
Tenn
PIA
House of Representatives
W. F. Managan
Washington
McAlister
Tornado Injuries Reported in Three Hospitals
Nearly 100 injured after Tuesday tornado, 37 confined to General Hospital Kingsport Marsly Clinic and Lyons Rogersville. Nine in critical condition include Robert Duckworth Sr Rev W H Ramey Dewey Lawson Tate Crockett Mrs W H Ramey and others. Full list names patients across Kingsport and Rogersville facilities.
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Kingsport
Rogersville
Marsly Clinic
Robert Ducknor
Robert Duckworth
Sr. King
W. H. Ramey
General Hospital
Dewey Lawson
Tate Crokett, Jr
W. H. Raime
Houdini theory grows in gymnast murder at Y M C A
In Rochester March 19 AP reports a strangling death of Evix Baumann, 27, a husky gymnast found in a Y M C A room bound with a rope harness and sleeping pouch. Investigators weigh two theories, including a failed Houdini style stunt and possible murder with potential knockout substances. Baumann’s valuables remained untouched, autopsy awaited.
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Rochester
Evix Baumann
Baumeanu
Husky
Baumann
John P. McDonald
Barman
McDonald
Kingsport Red Cross leads urgent relief after tornado
Kingsport coordinates permanent relief for hundreds left homeless after Tuesday night tornado. The Red Cross, led by Frank L. Cloud, dispatches arrive from Washington to oversee rehabilitation. Registration underway in Cherry Hill and Reedy Creek with local sheriffs directing districts while appeals seek funds, food, clothing, and bedding.
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Kingsport
Cherry Hill
Reedy Creek
American Red Cross
Frank L. Cloud
Red Cross
Melville Garr
W. T. Tones
Clyde Baird
Washington
Mr. Cloud
Fairmont Avenue
Fred Garcia
Henry Key
Sherif J. D. Newland
Sam Morwell
Mr. Jones
The
American Red Crss
C. Warrick
D Melville Carr
W. I Jones
Paga Six
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Rockefeller Foundation
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