FDR declares unlimited national emergency to aid Britain
President Roosevelt announces an unlimited emergency and a mobilization of all resources to resist Axis power. He stresses arming production, defense expansion, and hemispheric security while warning of potential actions against German and Japanese forces. The address underscores commitment to Britain and warns of global danger.
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Congress Criticism of FDR Speech Divides Democrats and Republicans
Congressional reaction to President Roosevelt’s foreign policy pronouncement drew sharp splits. House Speaker Rayburn called it forceful and clear, while Alf Landon warned it signaled the end of democratic government. Senator Ellender hailed courage but warned of war if axis powers seize bases. Taft and Nye offered skeptical, cautious views. Green urged immediate repeal of the Neutrality Act as leadership. London reports Britain has 17 straight nights with minimal Nazi air activity.
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Rohrdanz Hired as Roanoke Football Coach
Jefferson high officials announced C. W. Rohrdanz of Dobyns Bennett Kingsport Tenn will succeed Claude Moorman as head football coach at Thomas Jefferson High School in Roanoke The Roanoke school board action followed strong recommendations from college and high school football figures Dick Bryant will remain as assistant coach and head baseball coach Rohrdanz said he would comment after official notice
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Japs Seize U.S. Goods From Haiphong Warehouses
Japanese forces raided two Haiphong warehouses in French Indo China on Sunday and removed 1 500 tons of American owned goods valued at about 10 000 000. Three Japanese freighters sailed today for an undisclosed destination carrying the seized merchandise.
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No Relief Seen For Southeast From Drought
The forecast shows no rain for the drought afflicted Southeast while the Carolinas Georgia and Virginia posted 90s and higher. Rain was limited to the northern states and southern Louisiana with no expected movement into the dry region.
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Circuit Court Adjourns as New Trials Denied
Blountville May term of Sullivan county circuit court adjourned at noon after nearly two weeks of trials before Judge Shelburne Ferguson. The session heard Morton v Scyphers in an unlawful detainer ruling, two divorces, and other rulings. Notable items include a 15 year sentence for Pete Mowdy on a criminal assault conviction, retrials denied for Lacy and Hawk on larceny, an acquittal for Willie Ray Ford in a manslaughter case, and a new trial granted for David Watnik in a bank robbery case. Aired reports also detail Crete siege updates and North Africa movements as World War II developments.
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Vinson Keeps 30 Day Cooling Off Plan As Labor Protest Rages
Washington Rep Vinson D Ga says he will strip from his defense strikes bill all but a 30 day cooling off period. He abandons provisions to freeze open or closed shop arrangements and to allow management to fire workers deemed subversive. Carborundum Niagara Falls plant to resume production as CIO strikers accept federal conciliation. CIO demands collective bargaining representation.
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College President Praises Democracy at Kiwanis Meeting
Dr. Lloyd of Maryville College was principal speaker at the Waterfield Kiwanis meeting at the Inn. He urged Kiwanis members to lead in the democracy drive amid world conflict, outlining a four point program on democracy and stressing the spirit of democracy as Christian. About 150 Kiwanians from Bristol to Kingsport attended, with Big Stone Gap co hosting.
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National Emergency Proclamation Averts Mine Shutdown
A spokesman for Appalachian soft coal operators says Roosevelt’s national emergency decree bans closing any industry vital to defense. He declines to name himself, but argues a shutdown is not possible under the proclamation. Southern operators oppose a $1.40 daily wage rise to $7, while unions press equalization. northern operators have agreed to $1 more to $7.
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Center Street Paving Contract To Be Let Soon
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen in special session moved to limit encroachment on Center street and arrange future maintenance. The state will handle the Center Street paving with June highway department letting, Riverside Avenue bids to be advertised for summer work. Kingsport Utilities will raise pole lights to 400 candle power, 60 percent more light at $8.87 per lamp per year for 299 lamps.
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Worldwide reaction to Roosevelt fireside chat and war stance
London crowds cheer the speech and Britain’s press calls it an iron pact with allies while Rome and Berlin gauge the address. Tokyo and Canberra see markets and courage, Ottawa notes U boats and aid, Mexico cites combat steps, Paris reports limited reaction.
Union official hints at return to work if Roosevelt orders it
Harry S. Hook AFL business agent testified under sharp questioning that he would recommend striking San Francisco bay shipyard machinists return to work if President Roosevelt demanded it. The testimony centers on labor tensions and potential federal intervention in the shipyard dispute.
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Roosevelt set to address convoy question in late press conference
President Roosevelt will hold a special press conference late this afternoon to clarify the issue of convoys. The address is expected to resolve questions about whether U S ships will be escorted and how protection will be arranged.
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Driver James Hendrix Found Dead in Truck Sleeper
James Bascom Hendrix, 40, of 118 Main Street, a Mason-Dixon Lines driver for two years, was found dead this morning in the sleeper of a Perryville Maryland trailer by his co-driver A H Chapman who was substituting. Company and state officials planned investigations and believe a heart attack may have caused the death.
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British Push Hunt For Nazi Warship Prinz Eugen
London reports a vast Atlantic search by fifty to one hundred British warships and numerous aircraft for the 10 000 ton cruiser Prinz Eugen as part of a sweep on the Bismarck group. The Prinz Eugen fled toward Bergen after the Hood sinking and Bismarck battleship engagement. An American Catalina sighted the Bismarck about 550 miles west of Land’s End, leaving Prinz Eugen unseen.
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