Valley Bill Moves to White House Public Works Push to Congress
Sullivan County mobilizes first forest workers for U S relief drive under James Worleywort as recruiter. Eleven recruits hail from Kingsport with others from Blountville Fordtown and Johnson City area. Alternates named to cover any failing pass. Recruits must report at Worley’s office in Kingsport Saturday afternoon for training and transportation to Johnson City.
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Johnson City
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House Approves Conference Report on Tennessee Valley Project
The House approved the conference report on the Tennessee Valley development bill, sending the measure to President Roosevelt after Senate adoption. The act would create the Tennessee Valley Authority to oversee flood control, navigation, and power projects including a dam on Cove Creek and transmission of power throughout the region.
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Tennessee
Aead Oil
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Crisis nears in Wisconsin milk holiday strike
Milwaukee May 17 AP disruption grows as Wisconsin milk strike nears a peak. National guards deploy across counties including Milwaukee Racine Waukesha to deter pickets threatening dairy farms and milk shipments. Adjutant General Immel pursues a showdown while guardsmen and local police bolster readiness and coordination with sheriff offices.
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Vondenseries
Ralph M. Immel
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Likewis
Akron crash inquiry cites error in judgment
Washington May 17 differences between naval policy and high navy officials over responsibility for the Akron disaster grew after a board reported an error in judgment by Commander Frank C. McCord was a contributory cause. The board said McCord should not be condemned given the limits of his knowledge at the time. Secretary Swanson Admiral Pratt concurred that no reflection should attach to McCord. The report, released by the navy department, accompanies a separate congressional inquiry opening Monday with about 50 witnesses.
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Navy Department
Rene Breckenridge
New York
Congressional
Oight
Windsight
Mitchell case unfolds with tax fraud charges and huge fortune
New York May 37 AP reports two portraits of Charles E Mitchell as jurors hear government claims of an $850000 tax fraud. Federal attorneys cite Mitchell as a big fish, detailing stock maneuvers including a National City Bank sale to his wife and a Morgan loan to support bank stock, while Mitchell’s losses mounted to 25 to 30 million dollars and his homes were mortgaged to fund obligations.
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Max D. Steuer
Charles E. Mitchell
Guo We
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Stower
Judd
Tuxedo
Southampton
Eollateral
Question of tax form for Congress action in Washington
Roosevelt urges Congress to authorize a 3.3 billion dollar public works program and tax reforms if prohibition repeal makes temporary taxes unnecessary. He calls for government industrial cooperation to expand employment, shorten the work week, and ensure fair wages while preventing overproduction. He asks Congress to enable a cooperative movement across industry for wide reemployment and price stability.
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Tennessee Poll Tax Rule Lets July 20 Vote
Tennessee voters may cast ballots in the July 20 state convention election on repealing the eighteenth amendment if poll taxes are paid within ten days of the referendum. State Attorney General Roy Beeler ruled that the later provision overrides the earlier 60 day rule, allowing payment up to ten days before the vote. Qualified voters from last year need no additional poll tax payment.
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Nashville
Roy H. Reeler
Andrew Tanner
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Becler
World reaction to Hitler endorse Roosevelts peace move
President Roosevelt, at the White House, and officials described Hitler's endorsement of his peace bid as heartening. Foreign reactions are mixed but generally favorable toward a world wide ban on aggression. Telegrams from Henry Stimson and others praise the message's potential impact, with ongoing coverage inside.
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Fort Sliss
Texas
Dr John Hibben Dies In Car Crash At Princeton
Dr John Grier Hibben former Princeton University president emeritus died after a car crash near Woodbridge New Jersey Mrs Hibben 72 was injured with a fractured skull and in hospital Coroner said internal hemorrhage from a rib fracture caused Hibben death Governor Shocked tributes poured in as Princeton planned funeral arrangements Hibben had served 20 years as president and 40 years with the university with noted scholarship in idealism Petey Scivilla the truck driver survived with minor injuries
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Rahway General Hospital
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Pringeon
Moore
Phas
Finn
Petey Scivilla
New Brunswies Hospital
Dean Christian Gauss
Dr. Hibben
Woodrow Wilson
Charles A. Lindbergh
Worldwide reaction to Roosevelt message reported
AP dispatch surveys global responses from Tokyo to Bucharest. Officials and leaders greet the Roosevelt disarmament appeal with cautious optimism, praising its peace and recovery aims. Some warn of political risk, others anticipate new talks and possible U.S. stance shift.
Hitler Denounces Versailles as Europe Crisis Deepens
Berlin premier Adolf Hitler condemned the Versailles Treaty before the Reichstag, urging a German right to live on equal terms, calling reparations obligation fulfilled yet harmful, and outlining Nazi aims to curb communism, reinstate stability, and mobilize unemployed workers amid a continental crisis.
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Europe
Hitler Speech Seen in Washington as Encouraging
State department officials described Chancellor Hitler’s disarmament address as encouragingly conciliatory. They noted his approval of President Roosevelt’s appeal to abolish offensive weapons and support for international control of armaments. Germany’s willingness to modify Versailles restrictions by peaceful means was seen as a hopeful sign for Geneva talks.
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