Kingsport Public Schools to Close 1923-24 Session This Week
Kingsport high school events end the 1923-24 session with Class Night, a class play, and commencement at Central High School. Rev. F. B. Shelton of Pocahontas, Va delivered the baccalaureate sermon. Diplomas awarded to twelve seniors. Anne Marie a three act comedy staged by the Senior Class Thursday night.
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Arthur Poston
Pet Smith
Jo Howard
Gonzella Roller
Frances Blevins
Anne Marie
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Anne Marvie
Mrs Teague
Teague
Lara Wimple
Kathleen Morton Clement Hale
No Action on Barkley Bill In Congress Tonight
The House adjourned without a vote on the Wowell Barkley bill to abolish the Railroad Labor Board. Supporters suffered a setback as a motion to strike the enacting clause passed 144 to 134, with leaders delaying further action and risking continued session into summer. The measure, years in debate, marks a major railroad policy clash.
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Congress Passes Bonus Bill Over veto in Senate
Washington reports Congress overrode President Coolidge on the soldiers’ bonus. The Senate vote was 59 to 26, surpassing the two thirds needed, with House action last Saturday already achieving override. Treasury officials caution on tax effects and long term fiscal costs estimated up to several billions.
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Cabinet mulls steps to implement soldiers bonus plan
Washington cabinet discussed carrying out bonus provisions. Secretary Weeks says about 1,000 new staff are needed with more later to handle distribution of millions of application blanks nationwide. Veterans will earn bonus credits for days served at home and overseas.
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Aviators Arrive in Japan Completing World Flight
American aviators flying around the world reached Minato in Northern Japan today. The stop marks the completion of the Pacific crossing by air and closes the last gap in mankind’s aerial navigation around the globe.
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Smiths Orders Obeyed by Justice Bureau Says Bailey
Lewis J. Bailey testified before the Daugherty senate committee that under authority of former Attorney General Daugherty, Jess Smith’s orders were followed by the Justice Department Bureau of Investigation. Bailey said there was no corruption in Smith’s requests though a few disagreements occurred, and that all understood they must heed his directives or risk losing their jobs.
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