27 May 1940
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1940
Page
1
A jury acquitted five defendants in two fee grabbing cases after a swift 19 minute deliberation. The Magistate ordered fees and charges related to building inspections and a public works matter, with state witnesses detailing arrests and alleged payoffs tied to city contracting.
Fragmentary local item reports a man accused of robbery and slavery linked to a tense chase along a river route near Jeffersonville. Authorities described a long investigation with alleged forged documents and a suspect named in connection with a crime spree. details remain unclear due to the damaged text.
A fragmented report on a new trial motion for Rice Belaved in a regional court, with references to legal personnel and proceedings. The text mentions public defenders and potential rulings expected soon, noting actions around trial dates and related motions.
Fragmentary OCR yields a grim record of Prussan Prince’s death linked to Blanbers with references to Wilhelm and other named parties. The garbled text mentions legal action, possibly inheritance, and a search for heirs, with unclear connections to Polish features and local residents.
Five youths from Lawrenceburg bound for New Orleans on a raft were rescued by coast guardsmen near the Ohio river falls after their raft overturned a tent was set up for shelter and they were pulled to safety amid confusion over the falls location and rough river conditions.
Washington May 24 A report on the Glan ome pron committee spurs speculation that Glenn Frank may heal the convention's platform committee Benatora Lodges Capper and others are named as possible picks The discussion centers on a broad shake up of Republican principles and a firmer stance on foreign policy while avoiding meddling in global affairs
Washington. Rep. Taber denounces Perkins as incompetent while the House debates a resolution to transfer immigration duties from the Labor Department to the Justice Department. supporters argue the change would improve efficiency and enforcement. opponents liken it to a political divorce and warn of upheaval in the bureau. The measure awaits Senate action.
A petition alleges threats and brick attacks after a push to close several neighborhood businesses. Forbes home on Miller Street was struck by bricks as residents reported random violence amid debates over closing shops south of the East Michigan Skyway. Authorities seek names of witnesses while civil actions follow inquiries led by local officials and judges.
Berlin reports rapid Nazi air and torpedo boat offensive along the English Channel. German forces push in Flanders toward Ypres, claim sinking a British destroyer at Ostend and an Allied submarine off Helder. High command aims to split Allied forces and dominate the coast, with substantial combined arms efforts across Dunkerque to Boulogne.
President Roosevelt appealed for national sanity and unity, pledging robust military security while warning against foreign sponsored dissension and fear. He said the army and navy are now the largest and best trained in U.S. history and urged an end to panic and political paralysis.
Berlin and London reports claim German and Nazi sources warned the U S embassy that Allies planned or had carried out a criminal attack on the liner President Roosevelt. The dispatch cites warnings to the U S Charge d Affaires and suggests German officials foresee possible U S involvement.
The Supreme Court ruled unions are not subject to federal anti trust laws unless they restrain competition substantially. Justice Stone said a Philadelphia labor union was not liable under the Sherman Act for damages from a silk lawn shine, though the sit down was violent. The ruling clarifies the controversy over unions and antitrust.
Chaotic Flanders front sees German and Allied forces pouring troops, tanks, and planes into a major daylight attempt to cut the Allied line west of the Seleldt and encircle British and French troops. French commanders admit setbacks as German spearheads push toward Calais and the Channel, with heavy losses reported on both sides.
A German offensive near Paris reportedly pushed to several points tightening the advance on the French and British lines. British counterattacks, aided by French tanks, were described as successful in altering the local balance.
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