Housing Shortage Faces Kingsport Residents Urged Action
Kingsport residents are urged to alleviate a growing housing shortage as more families move in. Building materials are cheap now, making construction favorable, while rents rise with costs. Banks and insurers offer more loans for homes, easing buying or building. Several dwelling permits have been issued, including a $10,000 two story brick residence on Watauga Street and a $4,000 seven-room house on Sevier Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsport
J. W. Dobyns
Watauga Street
Myrtle Street
R. E. Shipley
Sullivan Boulevard
Marcel Hawkins
Sevier Street
Sam Pyle
B. H. Baylor
A. J. Doggett
Tragic Cresoline Poisoning Ends Life of Young Wife
Mrs. Herman R. King a 22 year old married woman drank cresoline at her 917 Walnut Street home yesterday morning. She died at 11:15 after collapsing at 10:30. Authorities deem the act intentional though motive is unknown. She leaves husband a two year old daughter and several relatives. The King grocery business is operated by her husband and his brother at Walnut Street and Bristol Pike.
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Herman R. King
Walnut Street
King
Inlaw
F. A. King
L. L Highsmith
Johnson City
W. %. Walker
Kingsport
Hearing Tuesday for Barger Cunningham Hackney in Hawkins case
The hearing for George Barger Ray Cunningham and Albert Hackney on felonious assault tied to the Sunday crash that injured Deputy Sheriff Charles Craedie will be held Tuesday at 1 o clock before Magistrate H O Bunn. Cunningham and Barger are to be represented by Worley and McAmis while Hackney by Dodson and Ferguson. Craigie suffered a broken leg after attempting to stop the Ford touring car. Charges include driving while intoxicated and speeding. bound over to Hawkins circuit court after a prior Church Hill hearing.
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George Barger
Ray Cunningham
Albert Hackney
Charles Craedie
Hawkins County
Acive Rotherwood
H O Bunn
Cunningham and Barger
Worley
Hackney
Dodson and Ferguson
Craedie
Doe. Cooper
Church Hill
Barger
Graedic
Riverview Hospital
Will Examine Condemned Men in Kentucky Death House
Western State Penitentiary medical staff in Foldyville, Kentucky, conducted surgical operations and mental examinations on prisoners. Three condemned inmates, Frank Thomas, George Weick, and Charles Miller, were slated for execution May 9, with George Griffith set for June 6. Bryant and Bowling also in death row. no dates for their electrocutions.
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Foldyville
Western State Penitentiary
Frank Thomas
George Weick
Louisville
Charles Miller
Thomas
Lynes County
George Griffith
Harlan County
Charles Bryant
George Bowling
Breathitt County
Landis Backs Prohibition Enforcement Views in Senate
Washington reports Kenesaw Mountain Landis told the Daugherty committee that prewar liquor still circulates at social dinners in Chicago while the justice department does its best. He admitted not resisting hostess invites and joked about hospitality laws. He noted the lingering appeal of prewar liquor.
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Washington
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Daugherty Senate Committee
Chicago
Department of Justice
Landis
Brookhart
Methodist conference backs United States joining world court
Springfield Mass report states the Methodist Episcopal general conference voted unanimously in favor of the United States joining the world court for the settlement of international disputes. The action reflects broad church endorsement of multilateral peaceful dispute resolution.
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Springfield
Mass
Methodist Episcopal General Conference
United States
World Court For the Settlement of International Disputes
Orgs Seles
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Mrs
Cunningham
Rotary Club
Late Telegraph News
World Court
Kentucky
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