Fentress Sheriff Dies in Zenith Gun Battle
Knoxvillle May 15 AP Sheriff H V Taylor of Fentress County died of bullet wounds in a hospital after a Zenith mining town gun battle. Taylor was slain while attempting to arrest Cl Tf. Markel 40 a foreman and Edward Slaven 40 a worker. The shooting began when a deputy flagged Markel, who fled and then fired on the sheriff.
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H. V. Taylor
Fentress County
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Arsenal Burning in Alabama Probed
An investigation probes a blaze at a military arsenal in Montgomery Alabama with $1 5 million in equipment losses and $42 000 in tables. Authorities consider sabotage as a possible cause while examining recent fire dynamics and wind effects on the burning structures.
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Ali
Tns
Smith
Brison
Pela
Cooper Extends Tour to Knoxville
Governor Danny Pyne plans a strenuous campaign travel schedule across the state. He will leave for Knoxville by plane and address a noon meeting of the Farmers Association before continuing to the capital site today.
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Todas
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Peik
WPA Fund Approved In House Relief Bill
Washington May 18 The House appropriations committee recommended a $974 653 000 WPA appropriation to fund relief through eight months amid calls to curb abuses. The plan forms part of a $1 111 764 810 emergency relief package for the year starting July 1. Louisiana officials face criminal charges as the report cites mismanagement and abusive practices in relief projects.
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House Appropriations Committee
Roosevelt
Reilaf Neretofare
Louisiana
WPA
Anpraprinkions Group
Stele
Combitttes
Lone
Laisa
Heliee Punt
Scores of Guesses Made In City Census Contest
Citizens of Kingsport eagerly entered a local census guessing contest hosted by The Times. Participants submitted population estimates and names with addresses, with a $6 prize for the closest guess. Entries needed 24 hours before release times. nonparticipants within Kingsport or nearby areas were urged to report to the district enumerator or supervisor.
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Leecheng Coe
Kingsport
Johnson City
Defense Bill Moves Toward Approval In 1940s Push
President Roosevelt accelerated work on an extraordinary defense program aimed at about 2.0 billion dollars for army and navy buildup. Officials indicated Congress could approve swiftly once the formal request reaches Capitol Hill.
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Roosevelt
White House
Congress
Laen
John J. Pershing
Capitol Mill
de Paul Vas Zeeland
United States
Swiss Mobilization Declares Readiness for Invasion Defense
Switzerland proclaims general mobilization and full fortification of front positions across Tealian borders. Federal Council and high command state troops hold key posts, with forts fully manned and neutrality protected by home defense forces. Foreign observers estimate regular army at 600,000 and home guards at 209,000.
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Home Guards
Bill to Deport Maritime Union Head Approved
The House committee on immigration approved a bill to deport Harry Bridges, a coast labor leader born in Australia who is in the naturalization process. Representative Allen J. Ly introduced the measure, claiming it is the only such bill ever offered.
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Thalian
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Australia
Renige
Holt Third In Ohio West Virginia Primary Vote
In Ohio and West Virginia primaries, Holt finished third behind Kilgore and Kump as Kilgore led the Republican field for Senate and Neely vied with Andrews for party leadership. Davey led the Democratic gubernatorial contest in Ohio, with McSweeney strong in the party’s senate race and Burton White contesting the Republican governor nomination.
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Revert A. Taft
Ohio
West Virginia
Myst J. Holt
Fest
ML M. Neely
Martin L. Davey
John W. Bricker
Vic Donahey
John McSweeney
Tisitct
Harold Burton
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Holt
Harley M. Kilgore
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Neely
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Andrews
Thomas B&b. Sweeney
Boone Dawson
Charleston
Roosevelt
Ted
Yuotas
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Davey
George White
McSweeney
Sea
Pace
Dutch Troops Suffer Heavy Losses in Nazi March
May 15 reports from Pi-Nuether lands minister Eeto N. Van EKleffens estimate Dutch army losses at 160 100 killed, tied to a fourth of its 490000 strength. Van Weffens, a civilian, may have overestimated death rate, suggesting casualties far exceed World War I figures.
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Pi—Nuetherlands Fosejen
Eeto N. van Ekleffens
Dulen
van Weffens
Dutch Defeat and Allied Reorganization Amid Holland Collapse
Berlin reports the Dutch army capitulated at 11 am as Germany claims victory while Van Rieffens counters that Hols vind’s fleet remains nearly intact and allied forces will absorb Dutch units. He notes Zeeland resistance and Dutch troops in Belgian lines, urging continued mobilization as the empire pledges full Dutch resources to the allies.
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van Keffens
Dutch
van Kleffens
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Decense
Charles J. J. M. Weller
German Forces Cross Meuse in Northern France As War Worsens
German forces crossed the Meuse and advanced toward Sedan while French counterattacks pushed back portions of the thrust. Reports from Paris claim the German momentum was stemmed and reduced by about six miles, with Belgian resistance holding along the frontier. The Nederlands capitulated after a Dutch coast invasion, and Britain faced threats of attack as German forces pressed deeper into France and threatened the Low Countries.
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Berlin
Britain destroys bridges at Sedan in air battle
London May 14 The air minister said the Royal Air Force destroyed two permanent bridges and two pontoon bridges near Sedan France and with anti aircraft fire shot down 15 German planes. British losses were 34 to 85 aircraft in a fierce battle aiding French forces across the Meuse.
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Airinister
Sedan
France
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Meuse
Setlon
War Bulletins From May 13 15 Amid World Conflict
War bulletins report Italian steamer Forcola attacked by German aircraft off the Dutch coast prompting a call for assistance. French halt of passenger trains near Italy border takes effect May 15. Dutch and Belgian communications cut off. Western Union reports breach. Allied fleet sails from Alexandria for scheduled maneuvers. French claim half German forces crossed Meuse were driven back. Markets rise in New York after earlier volatility tied to German victory prospects.
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Italy
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Belgium
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CAP
Meuse
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de Mere
Troops Mass for Decisive War Battle in Belgium
British forces in Belgium face a likely decisive clash as German armies push from the Netherlands toward Allied positions. The Royal Air Force bombed German troop concentrations and supply lines while British and French soldiers held their ground under the threat of intensified Nazi bombardment. The scene described shows anxious troops and towns preparing for heavy combat in the evolving front.
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Belgium
Teangie
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Third Reich
Toren
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