Roosevelt Nominates SEC Chairman to High Court
William D Douglas 80 year old securities commission chairman is nominated by President Roosevelt to be an associate justice of the Supreme Court. If confirmed, he would replace Justice Louis Brandeis who retired February 12 after 23 years on the court.
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Weather outlook across Tennessee Virginia and Kentucky
Mostly cloudy and cooler conditions dominate Tennessee tonight with scattered showers in the southeast and northern chill. Virginia expects general fair skies in the north, denser clouds and rain possible in the south tonight, with generally fair and colder Tuesday. Wednesday brings rain in parts of the region. Kentucky shows mostly cloudy conditions tonight and Tuesday, followed by showers and sun in the far west Tuesday afternoon, with colder temperatures tonight into Tuesday.
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Prague Legation Closed as U S Orders Deputy Return
The United States closed its legation in Prague and ordered Minister Wilbur J. Carr to return home. Carr was told to hand over the legation to American consular officials in Prague as Germany’s recent actions reshape the region. The State Department released Carr’s March 17 telegram noting no accredited Czechoslovak officials remain to protect U S interests. Congress debates neutrality and arms sales as senators split on allowing cash arm shipments to warring nations.
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Mystery Shooting Of Youthful Football Star in Ridgely
A Ridgely youth, Doug Canaday, age about 19 or 40, was shot in the hand after answering an anonymous taunt to meet behind Vane sawmill. Sheriff Haynes quoted Canaday saying he did not recognize his assailant who handed notes to him previously. The case involves threats and an alleged early note promising a challenge.
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Accuse Plants Storing Arms to Curb Unions
The Senate Civil Liberties Committee reported that large employers stockpile arsenals of firearms and tear gas to deter collective bargaining. It urged legislation banning offensive chemical weapons in disputes and limiting armed guards to plant property, noting private buyers bought vast quantities during strikes. Key firms named include Federal Laboratories, Lake Erie Chemical, and Manville Manufacturing.
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Garner Stands on 32 Platform in 1932 Views
Vice President Garner confirms he still holds the same views cited in his 1932 letter accepting the Democratic vice presidential nomination. He states two aims of government protect lives and property and promote the general welfare, outlining his philosophy in a letter to Senator Barkley.
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Cause Sought For Plane Crash In Alder Washington
Aviation experts visited Alder to determine the cause of a Boeing four engine strato liner disaster that killed 19 aboard. Victims included Dutch aeronautics engineer Von Baumhauer and Royal Dutch Air Lines assistant manager Peter Guilonard, with Boeing and federal officials examining the 500,000 wreckage for structural faults.
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Sullivan youth fatally shot after arrest near Hawkins line
Investigation by Hawkins and Sullivan county officers follows the fatal shooting of Red Conkin, 23, near Duncan Church in Sullivan county. Deputy Sheriff Frank McClure claims Conkin jerked away during transport after a drunkenness arrest and threatened him with a wooden club. McClure was arrested on a murder charge and released on $8,000 bond. Preliminary hearing set before Magistrate Be Smith. Conkin survived by parents and seven brothers. funeral planned at 3 p.m. tomorrow at home, with burial in Mullin cemetery.
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Britain seeks anti Hitler pact signers
London diplomatic quarters reported Britain proposed an anti aggression declaration with Soviet Russia and other willing nations to form a stop Hitler front. The move was a counter to Russia’s suggestion for a joint conference of democracies to resist German aggression. US participation was uncertain but would be welcome if possible.
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British accuse Germany of provoking moves toward invasion
London March 20 Viscount Halifax accuses Germany of deliberately provoking incidents to justify invading Czechoslovakia. He sharply argues Berlin sought secession of Bohemia from the federation. Maxim Litvinov notes conference proposals were communicated to Moscow after Austria’s absorption and the Sudetenland crisis.
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Autos Take Nine Victims In State
Nine people died in Tennessee auto accidents this week including a Cumberland River ferry plunge near Nashville where Thomas Hulan and his sister Novella 34 died. William Hulan 34 and A B Lancaster 23 survived by escaping, while blame centered on inexperienced driving and a gear mishap. Other recent deaths occurred in Harriman Dyersburg and Selmer areas.
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State to acquire 23700 acre Steel Creek Park site
PANS FURTHERED FOR STATE. Pani Bashville reports State Park Director Sam Brewster announced plans to acquire by March 23,700 acre tract for Steel Creek Park, five miles south of Bristol. The move accompanies Rhode Island strike action where 3,000 truck drivers walked out for higher wages amid contract talks. In a separate development, Michael Corin, Pacific Coast manager of Intourist, was sentenced to six years in a U.S. federal penitentiary for crimes not clearly detailed in the brief.
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Senators Favor Mobilization Next Tax Levy Change Move
Senate finance committee members pushed for independent action to overhaul business taxes if Roosevelt fails to propose revisions. The administration argues studies are needed to gauge effects while hopes to keep revenues steady. Congress may substitute a flat-rate corporate tax to replace current levies, though critics warn higher rates may deter business. Reorganization debate continues as the Senate advances the administration’s government reshaping bill. France mobilization looms with regional action along the Rhine, recalling troops and signaling heightened measures amid German threats. Ambassador Daladier and Caulondre are involved in rapid diplomatic moves as the war context intensifies.
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Southern Tenant Farmers Union claims broad labor jurisdiction
Memphis March 20 The Southern Tenant Farmers Union says it has 40,000 members across six states and seeks labor jurisdiction over two and a half million workers in the south. An emergency meeting extended its scope to include all farm workers and rural relief workers. STFU plans to become a real industrial union and withdraws from United Cannery, Agricultural, Packing and Allied Workers of America while unsure about future APL or CIO ties. The union accuses UCAWA PA of being Communist dominated and of trying to seize control of the STFU.
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Anti Jewish Frontist Party Loses Zurich Seats
Zurich election results show the anti Jewish Frontist party losing its six seats in the grand council. Early figures suggest a strong voter decision to uphold Swiss democratic principles amid a largely German speaking Canton population.
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Germany Lithuania reach memel annex pact talks report
Berlin reports that Germany and Lithuania may approve Memel joining the Reich if Memellanders opt to return home. Lithuanian foreign minister Jauzas Urbysx and German foreign minister Joachim von Ribbentrop discussed the possible annexation and stated Lithuania would shed what it calls "unnecessary ballast" if Memel seeks reunification.
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Memel debate grows as German reunification looms
A Danzi government spokesman said Free City Memel waits for reunion with Germany but time is not yet right. Memel Landtag meets March 23 to press self determination while Lithuanians hint at favorable economic terms for any German purchase and insist they will defend independence if attacked.
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Hitler’s use of self-determination idea shocks minorities
United States foreign affairs writer DeWitt MacKenzie reports that Hitler’s empire-building exploits press minorities in Eastern Europe to pursue independence or reunion, claiming he reverses Woodrow Wilson’s self-determination principle. Munich victories and the annexation of Sudetenland spark renewed minority activity across the Baltic to the Black Sea.
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