Death of John D Rockefeller Ends Long Philanthropic Era
Nation mourns the passing of John D Rockefeller Sr at his winter home The Casements aged 87 died quietly at 4 05 am EST after a long life built on oil and other businesses His son John D Rockefeller Jr inherits wealth used to fund vast endowments totaling over 700 million dollars A private funeral is planned for Wednesday in Pocantico Hills followed by burial in Cleveland Laborious ascendancy from a four fifty weekly wage to wealth exceeding two billion is noted with emphasis on philanthropy and final illness in sclerotic myocarditis
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Weather forecast for Tennessee and nearby states
Virginia tonight and Thursday warmer by a few degrees. North Carolina tonight and Tuesday fair. Georgia tonight and Tuesday fair. Tennessee and Kentucky: variable tonight and Thursday, slightly warmer Tuesday.
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Three Baby Son Born to Chas A Lindberghs
News from Nashville reports five Tennesseans died or went missing over the weekend due to drownings and highway accidents. Dorothy Bayne of Knoxville died from injuries after a crash near Maryville. James Flynn of Sevier county was killed when his car struck a bridge abutment near Knoxville. a 10-year-old farm youth, Everett Frank Clark of Antioch, was found dead along the Nesh e-Murfreesboro highway. Crawford Lawson of Chattanooga drowned in the Tennessee river. Ralph Vaughan of Nashville drowned when his outboard boat capsized. two companions were rescued. Cleveland dispatch announces the birth of a third son to Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh on coronation night May 12 at Longbarn, Sevenoaks, Kent. The baby, unnamed, was reportedly born in secrecy. the Lindberghs have remained in seclusion at the Kent home since December 1936.
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Rockefeller charity given through capable hands
In New York on May 20, Rockefeller’s philanthropy is described as a businesslike approach. From 1855 to 1940 he donated about $950,853,052, aided by his son John D. Rockefeller. Major beneficiaries included the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, the Rockefeller Foundation, the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial, and the General Education Board, with funds run by trusted managers to avoid client paper trails.
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AFL Launches Flexible Labor Fight Across Nation
The American Federation of Labor opens a campaign against John L. Lewis and his committee for industrial organization with plans to double dues, expel Lewis unions from local bodies, and expand organizing into coal fields, textile mills, and garment factories. In Detroit, United Automobile Workers move to unionize Ford workers amid a broader drive in steel and other sectors.
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Unification plan faces opposition from die-hards
Richmond May 24 Bishop James M Cannon warned that opposition within the Methodist Episcopal Church could derail a proposed unification plan uniting churches nationwide. He noted a legal technicality flagged by Collins Denny requiring conference-level approvals and warned that a small number of die-hards could block adoption even if they hold a majority in one or two annual conferences.
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Saulsbury to plead insanity in murder trial
Sam L. Saulsbury will plead insanity at the September term of Sullivan circuit court. Judge Shelburne Ferguson granted a continuance after defense attorney Frank Davis cited Dr. A. Purvis of Morristown as the only examing expert, whose illness and travel prevented testimony. Saulsbury remains jailed without bond as 75 potential jurors were discharged after delays. Spectators filled the courtroom as both sides prepared for a sensational trial involving Mrs. Kinnick and her 13-year-old daughter Mary.
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Final Year Meeting of Engineers in Kingsport
Knoxville泰 section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers gathers for the 1936 37 year end luncheon and dinner. Delegates from East Tennessee cities and plants across several states attend with tours of Tennessee Mastman and Kingsport Press. The event features addresses by authorities on mechanical engineering and a social program for visiting wives.
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Windsor changes honeymoon plans in Monts France
Wallis Warfield and the Duke of Windsor abandoned a honeymoon cruise plan and prepared for a June 3 ceremony. Dr Charles Mercier, Monts mayor, reheated with the couple for two hours guiding the vows and questions in French at the chateau.
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Gracie Allen Rejects Scarlett O Hara Role
Hollywood May 24 Gracie Allen of Burns and Allen fame declares she will not consider playing Scarlett O Hara in Gone With the Wind. She cites desire to act opposite someone else and notes Garbo would not play the part. She adds that many girls will vie for Scarlett making chorus roles unlikely for her.
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