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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1940

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Edison Joins Race for Governorship in New Jersey

Ned Edison, Navy official Claurius Edison, declares his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor of New Jersey. He cites weighing duties and says he will seek the nomination. Democratic leaders, including Mayor Hague, see him as a strong candidate amid expected light opposition to Gov. A. Harry Moore, who cannot seek another term.

West Orang Ned Seertare Claurius Edison Aumatucedd Gongmnor New Jersey Eidison Sedivon Rank Hague Jersey Civ Ehich Navy Department Moison Pelinany Arnold Ch. Foltman Robert C. Tetdsickson Woolbury A. Harry Moore

Vandenberg Campaign Tours Draw Fire From Critics

OD Tarld Oliver Wastiengon reports Vandenberg’s campaign tour drew sharp questions as supporters press for a presidential bid. Critics argue the rhetoric aims to mislead voters while other insiders discuss cabinet possibilities and retirement rumors surrounding the president.

Cupboard slaying sparks youth hunt in Seattle

Seattle police issued a murder warrant for 23-year-old Dannel Davis after the body of Mrs. Warrist Redding Arnold was found beaten stabbed and trussed in a cupboard beneath a sink. Deputy Prosecutor Kares Ralls said Davis confessed to estranged wife June. Authorities tied the case to a downtown hotel stay and Mrs Arnold’s absence from a department store shift.

Seattly Maren Sb Seattle Warrist Redding Arnold Gale Wilson Warren Guy B. Knott Dennel Davis Sun Kares Ralls Wits Ralls Saavis Mrs.Davis David Davis Tata Dalter Arilel

Farley to Attend Nashville Confab

Farley plans to attend a Nashville conference with postmasters from Tennessee and surrounding areas. Postmaster General Ay Maries will visit Colun hit, Tenn, dedicating a new postal facility and participating in mid day festivities at the Dimple of the Universe. Amelia Shirk Copenhevar, president of the Tennessee chapter of the National Association of Postmasters, will deliver remarks for Farley during the events.

Nashville Grey Postminster Dan Ay Maries Colunhit Tenn Amelia Shirk Copenhevar Tennessee National Association

Daladier Resigns as War Aides Trigger Crisis in France

PARIS March 20 A mass cabinet resignation ends Edouard Daladier’s premiership after criticism of his war policy. President Lebrun asks Reynaud to form a new government with broad support. Reynaud agrees to reply tomorrow, signaling a possible coalition across Right and Left. The move follows Daladier’s clash with the Radical Socialists and calls for tougher German action.

Paris Marek 2M Daladier Peume Germany Albert Lebrun Chal Reynaud Reymund Talacien Coputiud Thua Diladion Aiserib Germeany Reynaud Uetion Lebrun Am Reyne Proeinion Blysee Pierre- Etienne Whroudin Al 4 Vireles Elysee Palace Lebrun Cahinet Edouard Daladier Alber Lebrun

Food stamp expansion sparks economy clash in Congress

Washington March 20 Civic groups push to broaden the food stamp system threatening to delay budget trims. Senate debates a farm bill swollen over by 202 million, while advocates seek 28 million to fund stamp distribution to needy families in about 50 cities with 700 more applications. Senator Byrnes notes competition among chambers of commerce to win a distribution center. House approved 85 million for stamps and export subsidies, but Sen La Follette Progwis urged 113.09 million. Senate panel ties this to 212 million for parity payments, boosting appropriations well above House figures.

Washington Kriler Senate Byrnes D-Bc Chambers of Commerce House la Follette Senate Appropriations Committee

Late News Reports From The War Era Varied Resignations And Appointments

A jumble of late news items reports Noke Belisha resigning the Liberal National chair, Postmaster General Parley delaying a presentation to the Democratic convention, British labor leaders denouncing Chamberlain as unions growl over wartime roles, and York weighing a congressional bid. Other notes include Georgia politics, New Orleans court arguments, and Hitler naming a munitions minister to ramp up production.

Breftish Assauls Chamberlain London General Council of the Trades Union Congress Chamberlain

Blue Laws Modified by City Council

Kingsport officials approved first reading of an ordinance to end Sunday hours restrictions for retail items. The measure permits sale of groceries, soft drinks, candy, cigars, tobacco, newspapers, periodicals, and shoe shines on Sundays while excluding wholesale floors and certain eateries. Service stations remain unaffected. The council will seek three readings before final enactment.

Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen Johnson City Highway

Surprise Delay Called In Probe Into Warplane Sales

Washington March 20 The House military committee postponed today its inquiry into the sale of late model war planes to foreign buyers. Chair May said Secretary Woodring could not provide the needed data in time for submission to committee next week. He assured there was no intent to conceal information from the public or Congress.

Washington Ita Pya- Jented Lang May Congress Woodring Xessin War Department

Insurance Death Plot Uncovered in Uniontown Case

Uniontown Pa March 20 A state trooper posing as a killer uncovered a murder for hire plan tied to insurance. Rev Clayton Miller 88 of Brownsville and Mrs Amelia Santilli uniontown brunette signed statements admitting the plot. They waived hearing on conspiracy to murder and solicitation to murder. The intended victim Albert Santilli 47 was spirited to safety.

Uniontown Spire Mote William BR. Hanna Clayton R. Miller Brownsville Amelia Santill Sue Cork Albert Santilli

Britain vows to contest war effort in its own way

War Secretary Oliver Stanley addressed the National Defense Society in London saying Britain would contest the war in its own way, not in neutral countries’ terms, and criticizing neutral critics as dangerous. He warned neutrals that rights matter and that many only learn discipline after the war’s impact. In Jerome Idaho, James L. Showers, 46, a local businessman, died after his fifth child was born, with physicians citing strain of fatherhood as the cause.

London Oliver Stanley Plantly Laerkles Britain United States Stanley Iou National Defense Society Germany Jerome Idaho James L. Showers Showers

Gallogly Loses Extradition Fight

Marcel Gallogly, heir to a Georgia family, loses a Dallas county appeal as the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals overrules a motion for rehearing in his bid to avoid extradition to Georgia. He faces two life sentences for murder. Dallas awaits a mandate likely by Friday to proceed with Georgia custody.

Austin Tex Marcel Richard Gray Gallogly Georgia State Court of Criminal Appeals Gallogly Dallas Georgi Guy W. Lee O'Duaniel Gallogly Ca Texas Court of Criminal Appeal O'Daniel Daniel

British attack on Sylt Island resumes amid heavy bombing

From Tonder Denmark March 20 reports say British bombers resumed assaults on the German base on Sylt Island with violence near the seven hour raid of last night and this morning. Danish coast observations indicate six attacking units sweeping the narrow island and continuous bomb bursts over coastal towns.

Tonder Denmark Sylt

Nazis deny reports on British raid on Sylt

Nazism's DNB reports three people injured by bomb fragments in a British raid on Sylt. It denies British radio claims of air base damage or a munitions dump destruction. The raid involved fifteen to twenty planes, hitting uninhabited structures with three minor casualties and possible British aircraft losses, per the agency.

Berlin On.e Tantebt Sylt D. N. By

Danish Watchers Report Bomb Attacks Over Esbjerg

Observers judge attacking units by successive bomb bursts and anti aircraft fire. Danish shore observers note planes over Esbjerg in the early hours, with machine guns active and no heavy gun hits reported. A foreign plane, fired on by Danish anti aircraft guns, attempted to machine-gun a gun crew. A Danish naval unit fired on the Esbjerg harbor.

Syl Fred Esbjorg Esbjerg Hvide Sande White Sands

Church Reopens After Rebellion Over New Priest

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, closed during parishioner protests over a new priest, will reopen for Holy Week under archbishopial supervision. Archbishop Joseph Schremblis lifted the interdict on 1,500 Italian American parishioners who pledged to submit to lawful ecclesiastics. The parish school also plans to reopen soon as students attend nearby public schools.

Cleveland Mayeh Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Joseph Schremblis Anq Lawfuceclesiastics Leli Sid Lears

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