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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1937

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Loyalists Thwart Rebel Attack Near Madrid Front

Government troops held Pozoblanco front positions after an insurgent charge that insurgents claim killed hundreds. Insurgents, aided by tanks and planes, pressed across Sierra Morepas and gained control of the watershed before falling back. Government forces and Italians, about 10 000 strong, defended mines at Almaden as Avila’s westward column pressed toward Navalperal De Pinares. Communications near Madrid were cut by bombs, Musel harbor ships were damaged, and casualties were reported in Alcazar De San Juan.

Madrid Pozoblanco Sierra Morepas Seville Pozeblanco Cordoba Almaden Jose Miaja Spain Avila Navalperal de Pinares Gran Via Minja Spaist Alcal- Te Henares Musel Bay of Biscay Alcazar de San Juan Siguenzi Almadrones Marid Huesca

Weather outlook for Tennessee Ohio and nearby regions

Weather notes show generally fair conditions for Sunday and Monday across Tennessee and Ohio with minor temperature changes. West Virginia should see fair weather Sunday and Monday with light snow flurries in the far east and little temperature change. Virginia will be mostly fair with light snow flurries in the extreme northwest, slightly colder in central areas.

Tennessee Ohio Henducky West Virginia Virginia

Private recordings claim governor Tetler Ammons covertly tapped

Private investigator Jack H. Gilmore alleges secret microphones captured private conversations of Colorado Governor Tetler Ammons and advisers. He credits Denver figure W. G. Grant for prompting the effort and says he will submit his records to District Attorney John A. Carroll, who condemns the conduct as reprehensible.

Tetler Ammons Colorado Jack H. Gilmore Gilmore W. G. Grant Denver Ghmore John A. Carroll Carroll Central Preet

Ashurst rejects all compromise on court change

Washington March 27 Senator Ashurst Arizona leader of the fight for the Roosevelt court reorganization bill sharply closed the door to compromise tonight. He declared none of the proposed amendments would be accepted as opponents pressed for a settlement. Earlier discussions about White House talks failed to sway him. He insisted on a clean victory or defeat and warned against slipping through a compromise. Governors of four southern states urged enactment as the simplest solution to the court decision and administration clash.

Washington Ashurst Id.-Ariz Ashurst White House Leche Louisiana Graves Alabama Rivers Georgia Johnston South Carolina

Home on Wheels Producers Target 300000 Units in 1937

Detroit dispatch notes trailer makers aim to place 300000 units on U S highways by year end 1937 despite sit down strikes and regulatory disputes. Article discusses building codes state laws and local ordinances governing where trailers may be parked, and cites traffic authorities on perpetual parking allowances if not prohibited.

David J. Wilkie Detroit Indust Nilinn Toehrait

Easter Sun Rises Over Troubled World of Conflicting Religions

Easter Sunday observed amid diverse rites as Christians and pagans mix practices in New York and across continents. Pope Pius greets pilgrims in Rome while conflict persists in Jerusalem and Mexico stresses faith under threat. Children hunt eggs and regions mark ancient customs as weather forecasts color the holiday.

New York Fifth Avenue Germany Blood Brothers Pope Pius Rome St. Peter Mexico Jerusalem Holy City Prince of Peace Wotan United States Weather Bureau

Pope Pius XI Appeals for Stronger Christian Life

Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XI appealing to Mexico's clergy and laity for intensified Christian life and integral education in his encyclical as Easter rites proceed in Rome. Thousands of pilgrims gather in St Peter's Square awaiting the Pope's benediction if weather permits.

Vatican City Pius XI Mexico Nine Cays Rome Holy Father St. Peter's Basilica St. Peter's Plaza

Murder confession links 20 year old Logan murder

Stewart of Logan county travels to Houston to seek return of Frank Gray 67 booked for a Logan county murder. Gray allegedly confessed to killing Harper on Morgantown road after an argument near Russellville decades ago. Deputy Kemp notes Gray fled, last traced in Oraaha Nebraska.

Russellville Sheritt J. Will Stewart Logan County Houspden Texas Houston Frank Gray Here George Peyton L. C. Deweese Gray Harper George Mitchell Reuben Kemp Morgantown Kemp Oraaha Neb

Browning Advocates Education Aid in Tennessee

Governor Browning addressed the Tennessee Education Association promising to resign if educational standards do not improve. He praised the eight point school program and urged teachers to educate students in character amid salary concerns and sit down strikes.

Nashville Browning The Tennessee Education Association Today W. A. Bass Association Tennessee Bowning

Wage Dispute Halts 400000 Coal Miners Pay Fight

New York March 27 400000 coal mine workers and operators hold talks on a new wage contract still split over raises and hours. Miners seek a 43 percent day wage rise and 15 cent ton increase along with a cut in work week from 35 to 20 hours while operators press to keep current pay scales. Negotiations slow without John L Lewis and amid doubts about the Guffey coal control bill. The 1935 agreement expires next Wednesday midnight.

New York United Mine Workers John L. Lewis Senate Lewis

End of Strike Near As 80000 Workers Await Verdict

Senator Robinson after White House talks with President Roosevelt said federal intervention appears unnecessary in general all-down strikes. He outlined two limited conditions for federal action and noted the overall strike situation seemed to improve. House leaders also conferred, with Secretary Perkins predicting the all-down movement would soon wane.

Washington Robinson Arkansas Roosevelt White House Gunner Rooseelt Bankhead Rayburn D-Tex House

Probes Set On Pittsburgh Airliner Crash Cause

Inspector Byron M. Jacobs of the Bureau of Air Commerce will conduct a bearing Tuesday on the cause of the Transcontinental and Western Airlines transport plane crash that killed 13 near Pittsburgh. Coroner W. J. McGregor will hold an inquest soon. Investigations agree ice on the wings likely caused the plunge into a corn field near Allegheny airport.

Pittsburgh Byron M. Jacobs Bureau of Air Commerce Western Airlines Washington W. J. McGregor Allegheny

Father Ready to Aid Daughter in Annulment Case

Bradenton Florida March 27 The 12 year old Martha Nell North wed to a man 45 years her senior. Father LeMale E North says he is ready to sign annulment papers to free her and regain custody. A spokesman said Martha Nell is not with family in Jacksonville and may be elsewhere. Revell the 67 year old groom was paid off from his mill foreman job and North denies forcing the marriage.

Bradenton Fls Lemale E. North Martha Nell Jacksonville Ruby Hendricks Chandler L. Revell North Bilo Thec Revell Nord

Bates Plight of Family Keeping Boy in School

A Times letter details a nine year old boy kept in school by Christmas barrels funded by readers. The aunt walked miles in bad weather for odd jobs to raise tuition, two dollars monthly, until a fire destroyed their remaining funds. The writer urges keeping children in school to avoid later penal institutions.

Times League

Debutantes Hope For Fair Weather Parade Delayed

Debutantes in Kingsport anticipate Easter bonnet displays along Broad Street but face a possible delay due to a forecast of continued cold and possible snow showers. The weatherman cautions he is a prognosticator, not the maker of weather, and predicts spring will arrive eventually despite the present chill.

Kingsport Sanua Broad Street

State Court OKs Plans for Municipal Power Plants

Tennessee Supreme Court upheld Memphis and Chattanooga plans to build municipal electric plants. TVA and PWA contracts authorized. Memphis voters approved a 9 million bond issue for municipal power. Court rejected challenges by Memphis Power & Light and Tennessee Electric Power Co.

Nashville Tennessee Supreme Court Memphis Chattanooga Memphis Power & Light Company Tennessee Electric Power Company High Court TVA Tennessee Valley Authority Public Works Administration PWA Tennessee Na Doubdi

Chrysler Union Talks Extend Deadlock at Lansing

Negotiators in the Chrysler strike adjourned to noon tomorrow after failing to resolve the dispute over sole bargaining rights for Chrysler’s 67 000 employees. Gov. Frank Murphy remained optimistic, while Walter P. Chrysler and John L. Lewis led talks. potential injunctions and possible Easter recess were discussed as the strike stretched into a third week.

Lansing Mich Chrysler Corporation Frank Murphy Walter P. Chrysler Automotive Concern John Ll. Lewis Committee For Industrial Organization Gov Murphy New York Lewis United Mine Workers of America Chrysler Detroit Chrysler Corporator Chrysler Automobile United Automobile Workers of America John L. Lewis Jeader Dinger Allan Campbell

Average family's food bill to rise for rest of year

Government food and farm experts forecast higher food costs for the average family this year. They estimate about 23 dollars more than recent months to buy the same quantity of food for a working man’s family. Peak 1929 monthly costs reached 27.13, while the low 1955 year bottom was 36.99. Beef and pork prices may drift up as supply and consumer buying power shape retail pricing.

Washington C. A. ‘Burmeister

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