Tennessee G O P Backs Prohi Law and Hoover
Tennessee Republicans at the state convention endorsed President Hoover and prohibition, urging renomination and retention of all prohibitive laws. The platform called for rail regulation to aid interstate commerce and praised leaders like J Will Taylor and Howard B. Shofner. Delegates named include C B Lovette and Arthur Bruce among others, with no governor endorsement yet.
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Johnson City
James A. Fowler
Knoxville
Oe Brown
Chattanoopa
Howard
Seheiner
Marion Richardson
Lawrenceburg
J. Tom Taylor
Athena
Arthur Bruce
C. H. King
Alter
Thrift Bill Pushes Revenue Plan in Senate Report
May 11 AP The senate finance committee released its report on the billion daily revenue bill, urging that it be paired with 280 million dollars in savings to balance next year’s budget. The committee unanimously backed balancing the 108th budget and defended proposed rate increases and levies as part of a sound fiscal policy.
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Roosevelt takes West Virginia as White gets Ohio
Franklin D Roosevelt won West Virginia delegates while Ohio Governor George White heads the Democratic list. Hoover's Republicans cemented control with Tennessee and Wyoming delegates. Bettman beat Tabor for Senate. Ingalls secured the GOP gubernatorial nomination with a repeal plank.
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Puryear death sought by state in triple slaying
Memphis May 11 The state vows to seek the death penalty for Stanley A. Puryear 88 charged as the triple slayer who killed his wife Aurelia and their eight year old daughter and a man he accused of killing them Attorney General W T McLain said the case likely will be docketed Saturday with trial set for early June and he would pursue the death sentence The defendant maintains Will Jamison killed the victims and he killed Jamison in self defense
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Tennessee
Stanley A. Puryear
W. T. McLain
Shelby County
McLain
W. T. Griffin
Jamison
Puryear House
Puryear
Serear
Means Desperate Efforts to Get Free on Bond Fail
Desperate attempts by Gaston B. Means to obtain freedom on bond pending trial for allegedly swindling Mrs. Edward Me fwan of 164000 appeared doomed. District Attorney Roger told Justice Proctor Means may disappear with any recovered money, while investigators probe a separate claim of a 190000 plus theft from Mrs. Finley Shepard. Means already faces a 100000 bond with four sureties. attorneys seek 25000 bond instead, arguing it sufficient to ensure appearance.
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Gaston B. Means
Edward B. Mefwan
Roger
James M. Proctor
District of Columbia Supreme Court
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Rover
Finley Shephard
New York
Helen Gould
Jay Gould
McLean
Lindbergh
Shepard
John Reed Burr
Justice Proctor
Japanese Withdraw All Troops From Shanghai
Tokyo May 11 1943 the Japanese government announced a decision to withdraw the rest of its troops from Shanghai ending months of tension. The cabinet approved the move and elder Hirohito was informed before the general staff ordered Shanghai forces to prepare for return to Japan within a month. The spokesman said troops would be held in readiness should a genuine emergency arise while Germany and allies were urged to monitor compliance with the Shanghai truce.
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Traylor Boom Quieted by Banker Yet Again
Chicago mayoral figure Antoni Cermak revived the Traylor for president bid amid Illinois Democratic talk of national support. Cermak and Thomas Donovan offered mixed views as to delegate strength, noting Roosevelt remains a possibility. Cermak said he was surprised, suggesting if any switch it would favor Melvin Traylor.
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Antoni Cermak
Chigwra
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Rooom
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Germak
Fran Pits
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Donovan
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Texas
Kentucky
Two held in Frazier slaying case in Virginia
gate City Va may 11 George Grace arrested yesterday afternoon at Saer HT CO 2 Darnell held in Scott county jail in connection with the fatal shooting at the Jakters filling station near Natural Jones A pupil from Johnson City Lilian Phillips of Kingsport also detained Catton owner of the sedan involved in the shooting faced first degree charges He was wounded and treated at Kingsport General Hospital then returned to jail Hearing date not set Phillips girl says she was asleep in rear seat and knows nothing more about the exchange of shots Continued on page six.
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Selene Costello Divorces Director Sherman in Los Angeles
Actress Selene Costello was granted a divorce from director Jowell Sherman in Los Angeles after testimony describing an alleged inferiority complex and cruelty. Costello cited cruelty and behavioral issues, while Sherman faced counterclaims of domestic incidents and a shared library of controversial literature. settlement details were settled prior to formal proceedings.
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Selene Costello
Ruben
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Aviators Plan Pacific Jumps from Seattle to Tokyo
In Seattle on May 11 a public prize nears $30,600 as aviators push plans for a first nonstop Seattle to Tokyo flight with 20 days left. Harold Bremley, who has attempted the route, aims to depart Seattle by May 20 and seek landing in Japan. A Tacoma aviator is reportedly mining in Durango, Mexico, while Charles Dickinson, 74, from Chisago, says a plane awaits in Delaware and a pilot may fly most of the way if the attempt proceeds. If the flight does not start by June 4, donors will receive the money back.
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Youth, sought as slayer of relative's wife, kills self
In Wooster Ohio a 14 year old youth Harold Young killed himself shortly after naming Herbert Meeker a Wayne County farmer as the killer of Meeker's wife Gertrude. Meeker confessed to involvement after questioning by Holmes and Wayne county sheriffs. The crime began with blows to the head and an alleged attempt to stage an automobile accident. The case prompted ongoing investigation and continued on page six.
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Herbert Meeker
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John Stevens
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Gertrude
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Stevens
Clark Shearer
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Holmes River
Memphis
Fair expected with little change in Tennessee temperatures
The forecast shows fair conditions with no significant temperature change tonight and Thursday in Tennessee. In Virginia a cloudy period with occasional showers is expected tonight and Thursday as temperatures rise slowly Thursday afternoon. Readings note yesterday's high 70, low 59, with rainfall data reported for the previous 24 hours.
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Cotton Carnival Opens as Memphis Celebrates King Cotton
Memphis on May 11 begins the second annual Cotton Carnival with King Cotton and his queen Catherine Butter leading a three day festival. George Washington impersonators, lavish balls, street parades, and pageants are set to honor the cotton industry and mark Memphis proud bi centennial celebrations as Mayor Watkins Overton prepares to receive the carnival keys.
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George Washington
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Arkansas
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Hoover Breakfast Conferees Pledge Economy Plan
At a bi partisan White House breakfast President Hoover outlined a new Senate economy program aimed at saving 200 to 300 million dollars through reduced appropriations and consolidations. Participants included Senators from both parties, Newtson, Roop, and budget officials as the plan to outline an omnibus measure progresses.
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