Utility Heads Move Toward Peace With SEC Unit
Executives from major utility holding firms form a committee to cooperate with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A May 4 letter to SEC Chair W. O. Douglas outlines aims to align holding company structures with the act’s provisions, under guidance from SEC officials and industry leaders.
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SEC
Sew
York
Puby
Securities and Exchange Commissions
W. O. Douglas
Cosm
SHC
Loto Swunk
Elithi Pli
Devieais
Faodann Princlude
Eisersicy
Tlvesment
Poevelings Prroperts
Ghee
Dusitess
American Water Works & Electric Co
Algoriated Gas & Electr Co
Cities Service Power &Light Co
Columbia Gas & Electric Group
Engineers Public Service Co
New England Power Aviation
Standard Gas & Electric Co
United Light & Power Co
Utilities Tower & Light Co
Charles True Adates
Washington
Groesbeck
Fogarty
Weather forecast across states stays fair with cool periods
Weather across Kentucky Tennessee South Carolina and Georgia remains fair tonight and Wednesday with continued cool conditions. A mix of unclear text suggests cool, dry conditions persisting into midweek with lower temperatures in places.
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Kentucky
Tennessee
South Carolina
Georgia
Ingersole Navy Promotion Put Forward By Roosevelt
Capt Royal E B Ingersoll longtime head of the navy war plans division and liaison with British authorities on battleship programs was promoted to rear admiral and will be sent to San Pedro California to command the sixth cruiser division. He helped London talks on naval entente and led war plans plotting for future conflicts. Born in Washington fifty four years ago he earned the navy cross in World War I and attended Annapolis.
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Lottery Plan Studied For Drafting During War Time
BAN FRANCISCO May 2 A United States War Department study discussed a wartime lottery draft system. Leaders from Army General Staff in Washington headed a four day conference to perfect the selective service plan for the next war. Officials indicated an independent government agency would conduct the draft, with civilians bearing some costs and resources. The plan aims to mobilize 13 million men aged 21 to 36 for military service.
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China appeals to League for aid in conflict
Geneva May 10 Chinese delegate to the League of Nations Dr K Wellington Koo urged the council to apply covenant provisions and the Oct assembly and February council resolutions to aid China against Japan. He said only one member aided thus far, likely the Soviet Union, and urged material help and cooperation to hasten end of hostilities and defend league principles. London and Paris officials echoed support for peace and for adherence to the league, noting the Anglo Italian agreement as aiding negotiations and citing President Roosevelt’s remarks on the matter.
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Sparks Drops Out of Governor Race in Alabama Move
Selma May 20 Py Chaungney Sparks the runner up in unofficial Democratic returns for governor announced his withdrawal in a statement to the Times Journal thus assuring Frank M Dixon of the governorship Dixon 46 year old Birmingham attorney and World War hero will take office in January Sparks statement ends the frictions that had swirled since vote tabulations showed Disots near a majority for Dixon In unofficial totals Dixon received 152812 votes of 31496 cast Sparks about 75000.
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Collector with hobby requests button collection
A brief item from Idaho dated May 10 notes collector Mather seeking a button collection from notables. Gov. Berilla Clark is asked to provide one button. Clark replied that she would finish one.
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Physicians Hope To Save Right Eye Of Colan Baby
Chicago May 1 AP Hope medical skill would save baby Helaine Colan from blindness. Dr preserve the right eye affected by Gioma. The 5% week-old infant was bright and alert in her Garfield Park Hospital crib. Mother Estelle Colan said she would visit daily. Eyeball examination by Dr E V Brown was planned to aid doctors in future eye treatments.
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Police seek note in woman death by own action
Police in Canton pursued a letter said to be left by Theresa Ludwig, the divorced woman found dead from an apparent suicide. Her brother in law George Rodebaugh claimed he mailed the note after noon yesterday. Canton attorney William B. Quinn denied receiving it. Police hoped the letter would shed light on the firearms death linked to the Cable case, with Ludwig having recently pressed Cable for money.
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Japanese Launch Attack on Fukien
Japanese navy launched an expedition against Amoy in Fukien with 12 warships bombarding shorelines and engaging the Chinese garrison. Planes dropped leaflets urging foreigners to leave the port and announced intent to occupy the area, targeting Kulangsu and Amoy’s foreign settlement near 230,000 residents.
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Unamericanism Probe Wins House Rules Approval
Washington May 10 The House Rules Committee approved a Dies resolution urging a congressional inquiry into unAmerican propaganda activities in the United States. The move signals a heightened push to investigate suspected subversive activity.
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Berry Attacks Opponents for TVA Publicity
U S Senator George L Berry defends his dispute with the Tennessee Valley Authority over marble lands flooded by Norris reservoir. He says he is one of 30 owners affected, did not sue, sought fair reimbursement, and was singled out by political enemies. Berry cites pre TVA marble work and pre Roosevelt era activity to counter gossip and warns of dangerous precedent if profits are denied.
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Tennessee Valley
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Memphis Cotton Carnival Opens With Royal Reign
May 10 Memphis hosts its eighth annual cotton carnival in grand style. King Jack Hays and Queen Elizabeth Campbell arrive amid steamboat whistles and aerial displays as festivities begin on Beale Street. A five day program includes parades, dances, contests, art and textile expositions, with crowning ceremonies for the Beale Street royal pair Ossie Moss and Ann Helen Martin to follow.
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Elizabeth Campbell
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Congress Poised for Quick Passage of Relief Measure
Congress aims to swiftly pass a $3,054,425,000 jobs and relief bill to fund Works Progress Administration and Public Works Administration programs totaling about 4.125 million employment slots. The plan avoids earmarking funds to specific projects, seeking broad speed and impact while Senate action and tax revisions move forward.
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72 Die in Duckmanton Mine Disaster in Derbyshire
In Duckmanton Derbyshire seventy two miners died and many others injured or trapped after two gas explosions at Markham coal mine. Rescue teams and officials described the grim scene as families waited at the pithead and a mortuary held anxious identifications.
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Kingsport Readies Trade Days Trade Days to draw thousands
Kingsport prepares for a two day event to showcase high quality merchandise at low prices. Merchants report several carloads of goods secured to meet expected crowds and a busy schedule including the Appalachian League game between Kingsport and Pennington Gap. Stores will close at 4 pm Friday to allow employees to attend the ballgame with about 2500 others.
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