Farley Predicts Victory for Dems in Maine Speech
Bangor report quotes Postmaster General Farley predicting a Democratic win nationally. He praises the Roosevelt administration while criticizing Republicans for opposing its policies. Farley cites party splits, argues for continued New Deal gains, and forecasts big GOP losses in the forthcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Marley
Maiothker
Freles
Mike
Nui
Roosevelt
Ubset
Mtnvere
Farley
Demoviale Strategiat
Maine
Fiderale
Willy
Urley
German Planes Fall In Flames On West Front
Lyndon March 27 The air ministry said five German aircraft were shot down in flames near Metz France on the western front in a battle with the British. The British account reported one British fighter down but the pilot escaped by parachute. The British version noted increased social activity around Metz and described a clash where seven German reconnaissance planes escorted by fighters were intercepted, with several combats and enemy formations broken up before enemy aircraft were seen to go down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon
API
Air Ministry
Metz
Feanes
Royal Air Force
oneSichters
Ning Ct
Rhea Arrested on Liquor Charge in Slaying Case
John Rhen, 44, operator of the Hi Hat nightclub, faces preliminary hearing on liquor charges connected to the Peggy Rice slaying. He was arrested after a county-officer patrol and released on recognizance. arraignment set before Magistrate Gouree J. Bradley. Continuance granted for warrant review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinw
Adready
Corth
Court
Herring
Magistite Bradley
Forest of Bradley
Liquor Consumption Surpassed U S Production Last Year
Washington report notes higher national liquor consumption than production in the prior year. Estimates rely on population data and reserve stocks, with per capita figures indicating about one ounce consumed per person from available supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Wisliller Spirits Institute
FAA
Liquoil
New Obstacles Loom to Economy and Flood Funds
Washington March 27 The struggling economy faces new pressures as Sen Thomas D Olifor pushes for more flood control funds and a boost in WPA outlays. He proposes a 25 to 30 million increase in food control funding while House action shows a 70 million appropriation far below current year levels. Rep Woodrum plans to oppose any rise, warning 500,000 WPA workers could be dropped if funds rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thorty D-Oliad
Thoms
House
Favorble Meaction
Thomas
Henge
Roosevelt
Woodrum
D-Va
Lac
Cochran
House Persists In Wage Hour Expense Slash
The House backed its appropriations committee and voted 15 to 148 to slash wage hour administration expenses proposed by President Roosevelt. Rep Casey led a bid to cut funding by about 1,035,000, lowering the wage hour salaries total to 5,865,000 for the fiscal year starting July 1. The committee sought a larger cut of 1,080,000 from the President’s request of 6,185,000, citing a complex admin problem and needed amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Area
House
Roosevelt
Casey
Vastore
Appropriations Committee
Armories Sought by Three Tennessee Cities
Adj. Gen. Tom Frazier reports three new WPA armory aid applications from Tennessee cities Chattanooga Maryville and Cleveland. Chattanooga already had a $21000 unit approved and local finance arranged for a second. Federal funds sought include $74000 for Maryville and $52000 for Cleveland. The program begun last year is funded by local state and federal sources with an $850000 1939 bond issue for the state share. Eight applications in total had been filed with the WPA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
WPA
Tennessee
Adj
Tom Frazier
Chattanoogs
Fodernl
Maryville
Cleveland
Thestate
Nest
Prigier Sail
Blast Leaves Six Hurt One Missing at Newport Harbor
A blast aboard the Navy destroyer King al in Newport harbor wounded six sailors and left one missing. Capt. William Warbor, commander of the neutrality patrol, said the blast occurred in the after dovinome near a bulkhead. Navy officials awaited a naval board of inquiry to determine the cause as investigators examined the smoking gas and identified the vessel's damaged areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
King al
Newport Harbor
William. Warbor
Veysel
Ile
Richard Carl Oeblers
Denver
Ses
Woodring Denies Coercion in Sale Policy
Washington reports Secretary Woodring defending the army's foreign sales policy for late-model airplanes. He denies coercion, stating he will not be pushed around as long as he leads the War Department. He told the House military committee the policy was developed with no pressure from any party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Woodring
War Department
House
Rep Andrews
iSee Woodren
Dies Committee Witness Missing
Washington March 27 The Dies committee reported a new ally for its probe into a Communist party membership card bearing Franklin D Roosevelt's name. George Powers Allegheny County Pa district secretary did not appear as ordered by subpoena at committee headquarters after boarding a train to the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dies Committee
Franklin D. Roosevelt
George Powers
Allegheny County
Pittsburgh
Robert Stripling
House
Eastern Standard Tin
Pittsburg
Stripling
Powera
James H. Dolsen
James Hole Daleen
WPA
Communist Party
Keeret Service
Soviet Steamer Captured by British Near Hong Kong
Reuters reports the Soviet steamer Vladimir Mayakovsky halted while carrying cargo for the American vanities. Detained at Hong Kong for cargo checks by British authorities, reflecting tension in wartime supply routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuters
Britixi Weveugenes
Tony Thet
Vladimir Mayakoveks
Hongkong
Firitinh
Democrats pledge no vote buying in primary race
Sixteen Democratic candidates remaining in the forthcoming primary pledged to use money only for legitimate personal expenses and campaign costs. The pledge was adopted at a county court house meeting with the Primary Election Board in Blountville after the withdrawal of A. Monterma reduced candidates to sixteen. The move, praised by political leaders as promoting clean politics, aims to ensure the actual choice of the people by limiting financial influence to lawful channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volura
A. Monterma
Court House
Blountville
King Government Wins in Landslide in Canada
Ottawa reports Liberal Prime Minister W. L. MacKenzie King secured a new five year term with a record majority in the House of Commons. Late returns pushed the tally beyond the previous high as Canadians praised war conduct while opponents charged weak effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Germany
W. L. MacKenziing
House of Commons
MacKenzie King
Consad
Small Counties Hold Demo Power at National Convention
Nashville March 27 Smaller counties have real voting influence at the Democratic convention. Shelby County is listed with 613 votes while totals show 3721 for the convention and 1284 for other members. Delegates are to be elected May 0 and convention voting blocks include Shelby 25th, Jackson and Hamilton 168. The Ninth District, led by Shelby, has the most votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Marsh
Shelby Almie
Tor CY Curr
Uis
Roosevel
Shelby
Yes
Finnish cabinet reshaped by Ryti in coalition government
Prime Minister Risto Ryti announces a broad coalition cabinet to lead Finland’s reconstruction. Vaino Tanner shifts from foreign affairs to welfare while Reif Johan Wilting becomes foreign minister. New ministers include Lehtonen interior, Pelkamo finance, Fagerholm welfare, plus several agrarian and non partisan members. A Green Light brief notes a traffic case where William T. Bintising was discharged after a light-change misunderstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsinki
Risto Ryti
Moscow
Vaino Tanner
Reif Johan Wilting
Sthers
Tuskee Oskavi Lehtonen
Jast von Barn
Karl Rudolf Walden
Walden
Mauno Pelkamn
Antti Kukkonen
Pekka Heiltinen
Juhio Koijviste
Vaino Kotilainen
Coalition Party
Bornis
Swedish People's Party
Pelrikalo
Salovania
Fagerholm
Tanner
Social Demonie
Kykkonen
Heikkinen
Woivista
Agrarian Party
Diplomatic Rift Looms As Soviet France Tense Recall
Paris March 27 A breakdown in ties between Soviet Russia and France appears near as Russia recalls its ambassador after France challenges a telegram sent to Stalin. The gesture, deemed undiplomatic propaganda, prompted France to request the envoy’s recall and Moscow to receive the Telegram via the French charge d affaires. No immediate war declaration is anticipated though a rupture looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Russia
France
Taday
Great Britain
Inkeb Sarits
Joseph Stalin
Fineland
Ly Surjis
Surtis
Inter
Moscow
Vyacheslas Molotoff
Surtiy
Soviet Union
Germany
Balkans
Hear East
Turkey
Black Sea
Dardanelles
Allien
Fremier Reynaud
Ballin
Surits
Miners Shot as Mine Reopens Amid Labor Clash
South Pittsburgh Tenn March 27 miners were shot on an ambush during the reopening of the Battle Crack Mining Company mine near Orme Tennessee. About 150 men raided two trucks with 10 men injured several shot. One boy, Joseph Nita, 14, was among the wounded. The goaded Mine Workery contract with the AFL is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Tenn
Battle Crack Mining Company
Orme
Ten
United Mite Workers
CIQ
Gevrarde Cain
Company Angel Intendent
Bes Faveon
Fred
Crit
Quantta
Jugpey
Orne
Farl
Manning Austin
Ghattennaga
News Ce Pres
Joseph Nita
Baile Creek
Poogresave
America
AFL
Kingsport Nearing Deathless Street Record This Month
Kingsport townsfolk eye a potential new record for consecutive days without a traffic death. street patrols and traffic ordinances aim to curb crashes after a string of incidents earlier in the year. officials note past highs and stress enforcement as March progresses toward a possible milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsport
Kingenort
Sain Corday
Manpee
Vans
Winal
Also Mentioned on This Page
U.S
Living Cross of Peace
Fort Bennings
Columing
Gay
Atu
West Front
Rhea
Peggy Rice
Iseo
March
Blakes
Congress
England
Navy
Chuck Conacher
Mary Dees
South America
Miss Dees
Dew Harlin
FDR
Pewey
Tinkham
Thomas BE. Towey
Hirther
Mareh Cati
Altmark
Bwrlin
Hayal Wusleng Vehbot Altmerk
Wiel
Gemany
Fete
Furst
APJ
Senate
DEMOS
D. Newland
Walter FP. Moody
Demo Brimary
King
Liberal Bloc
Ice
Dolsen
Ryti
Philadelphia
Wiliam T. Bintising
N. Edwin Girdell
Lindall
Pair Slim
Britain
Cid Union
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!