19 May 1929
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1929
Page
1
Debates over export debentures in the farm bill strain Senate House talks with parallels to a tariff clash. Senators split 47 44 for the debenture while conference signals threaten a quick bill path. Government salary limits and farm board size emerge as key issues as Hoover’s stance influences possible compromises and timing. A Swedish engineer Persson unveils a device aiding train braking and safety.
In Ohio, two pursuit pilots from Rockwell Field San Diego died after midair collision over a residential area. Second Lieut E L Meadow of Nashville perished. Second Lieut A F Salter of Los Angeles was injured but survived after leaping from his burning craft.
Rain and cooler conditions expected in Virginia with showers and possible thunderstorms Sunday. Tennessee similar with eastern showers and cooler. western areas forecast for Monday sun and rising temperatures. Temperature yesterday reached 81 with a 4 degree low compared to last year. Readings taken daily at 6 p.m. by L. Bum U. S. Weather Office.
With the biennial city election two weeks away five candidates have filed for alderman seats. The June vote will select two aldermen to serve four years as Moody and Brown retire. Sloan led filings, followed by Graves Keener Taylor and Tomilson, all notable in the city and pledging city welfare. a heated race is anticipated.
A brief report from Princeton Kentucky notes a Presbyterian meeting held on May 18 attended by local clergy and members. The article highlights routine prayers, a sermon, and fellowship without noting attendance figures or outcomes.
Philadelphia May 18 It became known that Scarface Al Capone the Chicago underworld figure now facing a year for carrying a loaded pistol in this city made desperate efforts to avoid prison. Judge John E Walsh said Capone was treated like other offenders and did not escape a harsh sentence. Two accomplices James Malone and John Creedon also received maximum one year sentences.
A teen medical association formed by Kingsport doctors to discuss plans and funding for a single modern hospital. They urge consolidation of the two existing facilities to serve emergencies, noting past transfers to Bristol during Rye Cove incidents and pledging support to build a top regional hospital.
Angora officials studying seaport management at government expense were recalled. A Constantinople free port plan failed years ago with only free rides. another European harbor expert rode to Constantinople, paid, and returned. The Turkish commissioners then pursued Paris boulevards as their final study, and were sent home.
Washington May 18 Congress laid aside farm relief and tariff today for baseball as both houses adjourned. Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee pressed to smooth grievances among farmers, while a conference panel works to reconcile debenture plan differences. The Senate funds probe nears contempt action against sheriff Thomas Cunningham over 1996 Pennsylvania elections. Major General George S. Gibbs testified radio and telegraph consolidation into regulated communication firms is an economic necessity.
A Graf Zeppelin passenger recounts the perilous voyage as the airship, after turning back to Friedrichshafen, faced motors trouble over southeastern France. With one motor, drifting toward the sea, passengers prepared for a life boat drill and awaited a safe landing.
Dr John Preston McConnell president of Radford State Teachers College is reelected president of Southwest Virginia Inc at the fourth annual celebration at Virginia Tech. New directors named by counties and cities include J D Varrico W B Moore B F Buchanan J L Crint Fran Goodpasture and others as the event at Miles Stadium and V B L draws about 10000 attendees.
In Elizabethton Tennessee eight textile strikers were released on bond pending grand jury action after a clash with non union workers at mills. Others arrested faced preliminary hearings for conspiracy to commit murder. many suspects remained unidentified. Explosions continued with no material damage as National Guard patrols monitored widespread unrest.
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