Sullivan Drivers Declared Worst In Tennessee Examinations Held
Sullivan county examiners report Tennessee's poorest drivers after assessing applicants for licenses in Sullivan County. Only 9 of 100 passed. average score 61, with 90, 80, and 74 as top marks. Exams cover signs, questionnaire, car handling, and driving test. Cars must be driven to tests by licensed drivers. successful candidates receive temporary permits pending permanent licenses. Applicants aged 16 may obtain full licenses with process. 14–16 may apply restricted licenses with parental consent.
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Weaver Refuses Ouster Hearing Attendance in Nashville
A. A. Weaver of Bristol, Sullivan county election commissioner, informs the State Board of Elections he will not appear for the May 5 ouster hearing in Nashville. He calls the move political, cites support for Browning’s opponent, and says his duties have not been criticized. The case also involves Joe C. Snow and Henry J. Smythe, the other Republican commissioners.
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McGhee
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Henry J. Smythe
Mountain City
State Board
Weather outlook for Kentucky Tennessee and Virginia
Weather forecast notes fair conditions in Kentucky and Tennessee with continued warmth tonight and Wednesday. Showers and cooler air arrive Thursday. Virginia remains fair tonight and Wednesday with cooler temperatures in the far east tonight and in the southeast portion Wednesday.
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Senate approves expansion bill in 56 to 28 vote
The Senate passed administration’s $1,156,000,000 naval expansion bill by 56 to 28, sending the measure back to the House with amendments. Provisions set 135,000 tons of battleship capacity, 46 ships, 950 aircraft, and up to 20,000 ton carriers, with a proviso capping battleship tonnage at 35,000 per vessel unless other nations build larger ships.
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Telegram warns police of deaths in Tampa family
A Pittsburgh tele gram sent to a suburban Tampa home warned of a murder scene. Sheriff and detectives found Mrs Paul Friere Bunge, 48, slain by throat slashing in a bathtub and five young girls dead with cotton and anesthetic in their nostrils. The missing father, a writer from Pittsburgh, is sought as investigators pursue a theory of a family murder plot.
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Haug Couple Charged Over Alleged Beating Plan
In Queens 38 year old Mrs. Bessie Haug and husband Jo L. Haug face charges after she allegedly hired two men to assault her husband while he slept. He suffered serious head injuries from a hammer and a gun butt. The couple, once divorced, remarried four years ago.
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Republicans Pick Candidates Today in Sullivan County
Hundreds of Sullivan county Republicans gathered in Blountville this afternoon to hear announcements of candidates to oppose Democratic nominees in August. The executive committee, meeting in coset session, started at 2 p.m. with B. M. Brown presiding. After executive session at 2 45 p.m. five candidates announced bids for sheriff, school superintendent, and county trustee. Milam, Frazier, and Still sought sheriff. Woody for trustee. Clark for county schools superintendent. More names rumored to be in the committee’s hands as they returned to secret session at 3 p.m. Eight offices may be filled, with four nominees expected to oppose Democrats if approved.
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Fear on Hitler Mussolini Visit Sparks European Tensions
Europe braces for possible war as Hitler and Mussolini showcase fascist strength. Chamberlain seeks to avert crisis by backing a treaty with Britain and Italy to ease Czech tensions amid Nazi pressure on German minorities. France boosts manpower as it pledges support to Czechoslovakia.
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Antagonism Seen as Greatest Menace to Business
Washington May 3 President George H Davis of the United States Chamber of Commerce warned that antagonism is the chief menace to business. He said reformers and theorists hinder progress and noted the American system relies on reciprocal ties that bind all to act together. The remarks followed Aldrich’s critique of Roosevelt spending as dangerous.
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Last Minute News Flashes From May Day Dispatches
Rogersville infant Jeanette Hardin remains critical as doctors urge immediate treatment for a likely blood infection. A Memphis physician, Dr. Ross Anderson, was found dead with a gunshot wound near the city, while United States Steel plans a $100 million ten year debenture issue to refinance debt and expand plants. Bernard Smith testified he knew Richard Whitney faced heavy borrowing mid December 1937 and alerted exchange president Charles Gay.
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Board to rule on Sullivan County primary again Thursday
The Sullivan County Democratic Primary Board plans an adjourned session Thursday to decide if a second primary is needed. The decision hinges on receipt of a transcript from yesterday’s hearing in which seven witnesses testified. Sheriff candidate Charles F. Lingar described poll observations from the tower end of the county.
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Primaries Inject County Balloting Issues of Nation
Florida remorrats contest U S senator race amid four state primaries. Pepper seeks renomination with White House support from James Roosevelt. Wilcox opposes White House recommendations. Sholtz backs administration but calls for less government interference. Republican senate race features Jensen opposition. Statewide races also include congressional nominees and other offices.
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Daladier Orders Man Power Raise in France
Premier Edouard Daladier ordered increases in manpower for all France's armed forces. The edict raises army sailors and aviators, expands reserve officer slots, and triggers an 8 percent tax rise to fund military needs. A new defense credit of 4.7125 billion francs was opened for national defense.
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Breach widens in church plan on unification
A secession threat expands as the Southern Methodist Episcopal Church debates legality of unification with North and Protestant branches. The 472 delegates at the Georgia conference vote on bishops without nominations. The laymen’s group vows to preserve Southern Methodism while promising a church that allows worship per local conscience.
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Los Angeles
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Mystery Friend Shielded by Actress Simone Simon
Los Angeles May 3 AP The identity of Simone Simons mysterious friend was debated as Simons secretary remained jailed in the case charging ex secretary Sendra Martin with stealing 11010 from her employer. Simons testimony described gifts including gold keys pajamas a gold hairbrushes and slippers worth about 800 for the unnamed friend. Martin remanded to county jail pending arrangement May 18 with 310000 bail.
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Federal Agent Dies After Gun Battle
William F. Ramsey, 34, an FBI agent, died from four gunshot wounds after a gun battle with a former Indiana convict in Danville. Ramsey’s mother hurried to his bedside by plane from Seattle as Sheriff Harry George of Danville reported the shooting occurred yesterday.
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