Mexican Troops Guard Government Buildings Amid Uprising Fears
San Luis Potosi reports of planned revolt surround General Illo's faction as federal troops patrol key sites. Cedillo resignation accepted by President Cardenas sparks rumors of a power struggle amid national oil policy tensions. Britain breaks diplomatic ties with Mexico drawing international reaction.
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Mexico City
San Luis Potosi
Rsmg
Saturnino Illo
Cedillo
Michoacan
Mexico
Great Britain
Lazaro M. Gardenas
Rinister
London
Pro
Oithers
Cardenas
Cedilla
Cedilo
Cedille
Defense Ministry
Tomas Fupia
National Revolutionary (Government) Party
San Falis Potosi
Weather Forecast Tidbits From Regional Pages
Weather notes predict fair and warmer conditions in Tennessee and Kentucky with partly warmer Sunday and Monday. Vorgenla shows generally fair but somewhat warmer Sunday with possible showers in extreme west. Ohiodistrict: fair and warmer with possible light showers in east and north. Kentucky and West Virginia: remaining mostly cloudy with likely light showers in extreme west Sunday.
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Tennessee
Kentucky
Moray
Wes
Virginia
FDR Control Over Money Backed in Senate Move
Senate appropriations committee members debated giving President Roosevelt unrestricted control of 4.15 billion in relief and public works funds. The house bill would channel funds to sending and spending agencies, with the president approving or vetoing projects. Some urged direct allocations to agencies to avoid tying the president’s hands. Senators expected hearings to begin Monday and a possible floor vote later in the week.
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Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Roosevelt
House
Adams
D-Colo
Senate
Bbill
Agencias
Byrd D-Yal
Love Theft Suit Seeks 25000 Against Milburn Cheeseborough
New York society figure Charlotte Milburn Cheeseborough is sued for 25000 in an alienation of affections case filed by Mrs. Katherine Wright of Madison Connecticut. Mrs. Wright through counsel plans divorce from John Wright who inherited a fortune. Wright also faces a superior court assault trial for allegedly firing at a neighbor under the belief she was his wife.
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Charlotte Milburn Cheeseborough
New York
Brallty
Katherine Wright
Madison, Conn
Wright
John Wright
Mt Is
Central Press
Hawkins Demo Parley Splits Over Browning Factions at Hawkins County
Democrats of Hawkins county met in rival conventions at the courthouse in Rogersville causing a bitter split. Anti Browning faction elected Frank H Fortis as chair man while Browning faction chose Frank L Gardner. Chair man Robin Armstrong Jr refused ballot voting, Hale led protests, two thirds backing ballot claimed but not granted. Continued on page eight.
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Rogersville
Bay
Hawkins County
Frank H. Fortis
Browning
Frank L. Gardner
Witfield B. Hale
Robin. Armstrong, Jr
Major Berry
Hale
Bultot
Poll Tax Repeal Urged for State
Nashville May 14 Delegates from Tennessee congress of labor farm and progressive organizations urged repeal of the poll tax as a prerequisite to voting and for a permanent registration system. The two day session opened with a permanent organization led by J C Cox of Chattanooga to sponsor state and federal legislation aiding the middle and little man. Seventy six delegates, mostly labor groups, attended. Endorsement of political candidates was banned under the call.
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Nashville
Tennessee Congress of Labor
Congress
J. C. Cox
Chattarnooga
Cox
Ques
Nations May Back China In Far East War
The 101st League of Nations council session ended with a strong bloc of France, Great Britain, and Soviet Russia behind China. Chile announced its resignation from the league, and a resolution creating an autonomous refugee office was adopted. Switzerland freedom from penalties was endorsed, and praise was given to the United States for its call for a world refugee conference. Poland abstained on key votes. Poison gas condemnation was also recorded as the council urged aid to China.
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League of Nations Council
France
Great Britain
Soviet
Russia
China
Chile
League
Switzerland
United States
Poland
Council
League Assembly
Japan
Souneil
Wight
Barkley Says No Fear Of U S Dictator In Middlesboro
Senator Alben W. Barkley addressed a Middlesboro flood project dedication, stating he is not uneasy about a dictator in the United States and praising the Roosevelt era federal programs that aim to aid the humble citizen. He highlighted federal efforts like the Middlesboro flood control project and emphasized his action oriented approach.
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Middlesboro
Alben W. Barkley
America
United States
Senate
Barkley
A. B. Chandler
Tam
Roosevelt
Wagner Act Case Faces First Test in Kentucky Coal Fields
In London Kentucky on a Monday in May 1644 federal district court opens the first Wagner Act prosecution. Twenty two coal corporations and twenty four mine executives face trial along with twenty three law enforcement officers from Harlan County. The case centers on labor’s rights to organize and bargain collectively amid the southeastern Kentucky coal boom. The government accuses operators of resisting unionization and collective bargaining while workers seek better hours wages and conditions. The long struggle in Harlan is marked by violence and tension as the case unfolds.
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London
Sam
Harlan Covunty
Kentucky
Ullors
Harlan Real
Amnesia Victim Recovers Memory After Short Nap
In Knoxville Tennessee a man believed amnesiac reidentified himself as Robert M. Robinson, an electrical engineer from Tell City Indiana. Doctor Lensgraf confirmed the ID by phone with Robinson's brother-in-law William Becker of Tell City. Robinson said memory returns after a nap though he cannot recall details about his children.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Robert M. Robinson
Tell City
Ind
A.W. Lensgraf
William J. Becker
Teli City
Robinson
Lensgraf
New Names Enter Republican Race For County Seats
Several new potential nominees for the August general election seek the Republican ticket. The Sullivan County Republican executive committee meets in Blountville on Tuesday at 2 p.m. to choose and announce candidates to oppose Democrats in the April 2 primary. It is undecided if eight tickets will be entered. leaders expect at least four candidates.
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Sullivan County
Republican Executive Committee
Blountville West
B. MM. Brown
Brown
Young Demos May Hold Ballot Key in Tennessee
Nashville May 14 Young Democratic clubs meet in convention here next Friday and Saturday may provide a miniature replica of the August primary with Browning and anti Browning factions fighting for control. Officially the state organization says it is non partisan and no factionalism will be allowed. observers predict a major struggle over convention offices between Browning allies and those loyal to McKellar Crump. Murray of Jackson and Carr of Nashville lead organizing efforts.
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Nashville
Tennessee
Augusta
Govermor Browning
Acti-State
Major Strugst
Friends of Browning
K. D. McKellar
E. 4. Crump
Shelby County
David Murray
Jackson
Joe Carr
Mussolini warns U S over critic ism of Fascism in speech
In Genoa on May 14 Premier Mussolini addressed about 100000 Blackshirts in a rally denouncing American criticisms of Fascism. He warned that Democracies facing a doctrinal war would unite into a bloc if provocations continued. He said Italy aims to preserve peace while arming for security and reaffirmed ties with Germany and the Britain-France pact. Continued on page eight.
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London
Britain
Mexico
The
Evening News
Lazaro Cardenas
United States
Gwen St Clair O'Malley
Mexico City
Melven II
Genoa
Italy
Benito Mussolini
T Duce
Mediterranean
Harry H. Woodring
Woodring
Mussolini
Germany
Great Britain
France
Pennsylvania Democrats face labor battle in key election
Washington May 14 Democrats vote in Pennsylvania amid national focus on party fate. The CIO led bid for political power challenges Governor Earle's faction as Lieutenant Governor Kennedy heads the CIO ticket with Philadelphia Mayor Wilson as Senate nominee. A third governor hopeful is Paole, a recently ousted former attorney general.
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Kirke L. Simpson
Washington
Pennsylvania
Florida
AM Democratic
White House
American Federation of Labor
Committee of Industrial Organization
Democratic Party
John L. Lewis
CIO
Thomas Kennedy
Cor
Wilson
Philadelphia
Earle
Self
Senate
Charles A. Jones
Gandi
Paole
Let It Live Mindset Divides Kingsport Voices Over Chicago Child
Kingsport pastors doctors and lay citizens debate whether a Chicago infant with glioma threatening sight should undergo life saving eye removal. A physician urges operation to save life while some lay interviewees advocate letting nature take its course, fearing public dependency and quality of life issues.
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Kingsport
Chicago
Von Cramm Gets Prison Sentence
Baron Gottfried Von Cramm, world’s No.2 amateur tennis star, convicted of immorality in a secret three hour trial and sentenced to one year in prison. He denied knowing the man was Jewish. the verdict follows 1925 to 1936 conduct allegations and a March 8 arrest, with the court deducting two months already served.
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Berlin
Baron Gottfried von Craimm
Manasse Herbst
von Cramm
Herbst
Ore
Jerusalem
She Roehm
Defeated men lose in effort to oust rivals
Sullivan County Primary Election Board dismissed the contests by Malcolm Morison Jr. and Paul Gray against T. N. Orr and T. L. Holt. The board, in a 10 page opinion, found no evidence of fraud or violations and approved certificates of nomination for eight successful candidates in the April 2 primary. The ruling ends a monthlong inquiry into alleged election irregularities and the fraud scheme tied to bogus poll tax receipts. Two suspects were arrested previously in connection with the scam, but their guilt was not established.
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Sullivan County
T. N. Orr
Top
T. B
Holt
Malcolm Morison, Jr
Paul Gray
T. L. Holt
Court House
Blountville
W. C. Pector
Otis Huddle
Blountville opinion finds poll tax scandal exaggerated
The Swigan County Democratic Primary board in Blountville issued an opinion noting that reports and rumors have greatly exaggerated the section fraud issue. A prefatory summary states widespread rumors and misperceptions influenced coverage, asserting the poll tax scandal has been greatly exaggerated by newspaper reports.
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Swigan County
Democratic Primary Board
Blountville
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Ken White
Young Demos
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Sag Kash
Wingsport
Helsine Calan
Heen & Child
Hach
Intervie Times
Ricks
Anne Hkided
Ernst Rolin
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