Solons Face Possible Tiffs on Four Issues
Washington reports four likely congressional flashpoints for next year. Social Security expansion, Wagner Act revision, farm program administration, and the overall economy dominate campaign discussions as candidates ramp up for fall races. Roosevelt backs broader benefits. labor groups push for changes while CIO resists. Government reorganization may be revisited, with Senate approval and House sidelining previously.
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Judge Laughlin Begins 16th Term In Shelby County Circuit
Memphis September 19. Judge H. W. Laughlin aged 70, dean of the Tennessee judiciary, prepares to start his 16th term as judge of the Shelby County circuit court. He has presided over the court for 33 years.
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Weather outlook for Tennessee Virginia and Kentucky
Tennessee remains generally fair tonight and Tuesday with cooler conditions tonight and on Tuesday. Virginia expects showers tonight into Tuesday morning, followed by cooler conditions Tuesday and Tuesday night. Kentucky shows mostly fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with possible light showers in the far eastern part, then cooler in the east tonight into Tuesday.
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Chadwick Named Head of Legion After Uncontested Vote
At the American Legion convention in Los Angeles Stephen F. Chadwick was elected national commander by acclamation as all other candidates withdrew. Chicago was chosen as next year’s convention site, with Chadwick noted for anti Communist stance and Siberian expedition service.
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East Tennessee Fatal Accidents Report Eight Deaths
East Tennessee saw eight fatalities over the weekend from violent events. Edgar Galyon, 19, died in a car overturn near Knoxville. Otis Burchfield, 25, and Clarence Taylor, 45, were found in the ashes of a Madisonville house fire. A shotgun was recovered at the ruins. Carl Parker, 38, was found dead in a creek near South Pittsburg with no violence detected.
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Hull Seen as Busy Calm Leader in European Crisis
Washington September reports Cordell Hull, secretary of state, as one of the calmest yet busiest officials during Europe’s crisis. He works seven days a week with a restrained public stance while Britain leads negotiations and diplomats gain confidential access to European leaders. Hull anticipated Chamberlain’s planned flight to meet Hitler, relayed by Ambassador Kennedy.
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Fire Bug Blamed For Terrorizing Brooklyn People
New York reporter recalls a series of six fires in Brooklyn's Brownsville area during a 50 minute span. Authorities label the culprit an alcoholic pyromaniac, terrorizing 50 families who fled their basements in night clothes. Fire Marshal Thomas P. Brophy orders a wide search of the district.
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State Officials Face Charge in Conspiracy Probe
Nashville reports that Judge Chester K. Hart struck a grand jury report but allowed presentments charging three state officials with conspiracy to commit official neglect of duty. The targets are Commissioner Wallace Edwards and Highway Patrol leaders Joe B. Williams and Homer Cook. Conviction carries a $1,000 fine or 11 months 29 days in jail or both.
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Roosevelt Holds Talks With State Officials On Neutrality Law
Washington reports President Roosevelt arranged talks with state department officials on the neutrality law and foreign affairs. He also conferred with McReynolds about possible amendments and the cash and carry issue though no action was taken. State Department noted the U S is not pressing any stance amid the European crisis.
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Hints of Peace Lift Market Prices Across Sectors
Anglo-French consent to German partition of Czechoslovakia eased Wall Street fears of immediate war in Europe. Prices rose for key issues and metals while wheat and cotton declined. Leaders in steel, automakers and chemicals posted gains as demand from abroad supported shares.
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Lost in mountains man vows to kill no more snakes
Clyde Sophier a 21 year old hiker in Berwick Pa got lost for 44 hours after stepping from a path to kill a rattlesnake He survived on two wild mushrooms before being found and vowed not to kill snakes again.
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Trucking Unions Sanction Strike In New York
Police announce that three local unions have sanctioned a five day trucker strike, removing outlaw status as International officers concur. Acting Mayor Morris sought recognition to pressure a settlement while Abe Klein accuses local chief Devery of betrayal. About 12,000 drivers were involved as some trucks left.
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Roosevelt to Visit Chattanooga En Route to Warm Springs
President Roosevelt tentatively plans a day in Chattanooga Tennessee on November 20 or 21 while traveling to Warm Springs Georgia. The stop was confirmed by Representative McReynolds who spoke from Washington.
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Nations Agree to Hit German Demands on Czechoslovakia
London and Paris approved a plan to satisfy Hitler by ceding the Sudetenland and reorganizing Czech frontier regions. The outline includes German minority protections and a neutral Czechoslovakia guaranteed by Britain France Germany Italy Poland Hungary and Romania.
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Mussolini to Broadcast Second Speech as Crisis Deepens
Premier Mussolini announced plans for a second radio address in three days to Italy and foreign nations. He spoke in Trieste about plebiscites for minorities in Czechoslovakia and said Italy's place is chosen in event of war. The scheduled Udine address would air at 5 20 p.m. local time.
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WPA Organization Pledges Aid to Roosevelt
The WPA Employees Association of America pledges to mobilize about 3,000,000 people and dependents to support President Roosevelt and favorable congressional candidates. Raymond B. Meisnere, president, issued copies to Roosevelt and David K. Niles, assistant WPA, noting free organizing rights.
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Hodza Denies Plebiscite For Area In Prague Stand
Prague reports rising tension as Czechoslovakia rejects a plebiscite and studies Anglo French conclusions. Hodza declares no plebiscite, Hodza’s radio speech cited, emergency measures tighten controls and currency limits amid talks with Britain and France.
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Federal aid approved for Salt River Electric project
A $127000 allotment to Salt River Electric Cooperative Corp of Bardstown Kentucky for 106 miles of line serving 387 customers in Nelson Bullitt Washington Spencer and Hardin counties was granted by the Rural Electrification Administration. Part of 38 projects in 20 states totaling $5862580 the funds will build generating plants rural power lines and provide loans for wiring and plumbing.
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Death of Fidel Crisp Investigated in Kentucky
Coroner Henry Holinde and Daviess County sheriff probed the death of Fidel Crisp aged 24 of Whitesville after he was found fatally injured on a highway near Owensboro, Kentucky, early yesterday.
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Investment broker Isaac Tracy Axton Sr dies at 59
Isaac Tracy Axton Sr a 59 year old investment broker died yesterday in Louisville Kentucky authorities said a pending obituary noted his career in finance and his family.
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Courts Guard Nation From Anarchy Judge Says
Judge Shelburne Ferguson told Blountville grand jurors that criminal and civil courts are the nation’s last hope against anarchy. The circuit court emphasized grand juries’ role in indictments and true bills to curb crime, noting grand jurors must function for public safety and cannot be directed by the court or prosecutors.
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