Solons See Easy Road For Draft
Washington reports Senators Bridges and Ball foresee smooth room for a revived halt Russia draft and universal military training UMT while warning of a tough path ahead. They expect committee action this week on UMT and limited Selective Service with opposition framed as cost and fairness concerns in a shifting security climate.
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Washington
Congress
Russia
Bridges
R-Nh
Ball
R-Minn
Neas
Senate Armed Services
Witl Ton
Gurney
R-Nt
Defense Forrestal
Senate
House
House Rules Committee
Armed Services Committee
Mike Dels
Marlin
R-Mass
Martin
America
Unions May Ask For Raise In Steel
The United Steelworkers Union planned wage increase demands in talks with U S Steel and major steel firms. About 600 firms were notified a substantial raise would be sought for roughly 600,000 of the union’s 850,000 members. Major producers and subsidiaries including Cernerie Illinois Steel, National Tube, American Steel and Wire, Tennessee Coal Iron Railroad, Columbia Steel, and Geneva Steel were set for negotiation events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Tio-United Steelworkers Union
Philip Murray
CIG and
Steelworkers Union
U. S. Steel Corp
8. Steel Corp
GS. Steel
Cernerie-Illinois Steel Corp. National Tube Co
American Steel and Wire Co. Tennessee Coal, Tron and Railroad
Columbia Steel
Geneva Steel
Fifteen Die In Auto Wrecks In State
Fresh toll shows fifteen deaths from automobile crashes in Tennessee over the past week. Nine occurred in four large populations areas while three occurred in MeMlin County. Baskvill t reported two city fatalities and one in Davidson County. Memphis had one in the city and two in Shelby County. Knox County logged two deaths, Chattanooga one. Polk County two, Cocke County one. The 1948 toll for the big four new glands at 57, ten more than the toll this time last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
MeMlin County
Baskvill T
Davidson County
Memphis
Shelby County
Knox County
Chattanooga
Polk County
Cocke County
Neighbors Provide Veteran with New Artificial Foot
Terry, a 31 year old World War II veteran from Pittsburgh, lost his foot during a prowler chase as his car was pursued. Neighbors in Sheraden raised funds for an artificial foot and extra support for his wife Rebecca and six year old daughter Constance at Allegheny Hospital.
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Pittsburgh
Preston
Terry
Nia
Jef Enot
Sheraden
Sheraden Busineéistmen
Allegheny Hospital
Rebecca
Constance
Man Held Here In Big Robbery
A man held in connection with an $18,000 Spartanburg County robbery was seized at a Wolf Valley farm home in Anderson County Tennessee. Police say the suspect goes by several aliases and faces a $500 reward. postal and Spartanburg authorities expected to arrive in Kingaport.
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John D. Purser
Sullivan County
Jack Smith
Spartanburg
8 C
Parker
Manis
U. S
Herk's
Spartanburg County
S.C
Wolf Valley
Anderson County
Tenn
Kingaport
Trade Treaty Parley Set
Washington reports discuss extension of the reciprocal trade treaty program with safeguards for American industry. Speakers Martin Gearhart Jenkins Woodmink outline likely veto power and restrictions while noting current agreements take effect without congressional action.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Martin
R-Mass
Rep
Gearhart
R-Califf
House
Senate
Jong
Ways and Means
Jenkins
R-Whic
State Department
Woodmink Or-Michd
Italy Shows Military Might Ahead of Election
Rome and observers reported a two hour parade displaying 40 tanks eight American Shermans dozens of armored cars and hundreds of troops to deter Communist threats ahead of elections on April 18. Officials insist the display is to reassert national defense and deter violence as Italy limits its armed forces.
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Rame 7
Jika Boussolini
Ant Witcher
omiMbinry
Idaghebn
Rome
Serge Zotav
Janox Jerzersels
Bardinin Grenadier Division
Luigi Longo
Italy
Nianher
Hig
Mario Scelba
Ciprano ‘Facchinetti
De Gaulle Appears Victor in Algeria Elections
De Gaulle's party led Algeria's first home rule assembly results with 22 of 42 seats claimed. Socialists and radical socialists won two seats each. Seven Arab nationalists were killed in a voting riot near Aumale as police faced unrest and arrests followed anti French statements.
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Aumale
Algiers
Greeks Rout ed Stronghold in Epirus Central Battles
The Greek Army reported crushing rebel holds in Epirus during a five day push with over 600 insurgents killed and 128 wounded. In the Krussia Mountain area an 800 strong guerrilla force was crushed, 83 rebels killed and 24 captured, while Mir Murguna and surrounding points were cleared by the Eighth Mountain Division. The operation, led by Lt. Col. Thomas G. Fleming, aimed to quell the Free Greek insurgency as leaders eye Ionannina as a potential rebel capital.
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Athens
Philiates
Mpicos
Delvirio
Albanti
Cuerrillas
Mir Murgana
Winsleigh
Gamm
Guerrilas
Muitain Rede
Lanning
Mear
Greek Eighth Mountain Division
Markos Vafiades
Ionannina
Thomas G. ‘Fleming
Cambridge Ave
Dayton
Ohio
U. S
Mt. Murguna
Epirus
Belgrady
Greece
Russia and U S to discuss traffic ban in Berlin talks
Berlin talks aim to resolve Soviet rail and road checks on transit between Berlin and western zones. U S chief of staff in Germany and Soviet deputy commander agree to conference, no date set. Britain, France possibly invited. Western trains largely barred. freight and essential mail continue.
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Berlin
United States
Sta
Germany
Viscount Mont-gomery
Britley
Whaft
Lal Cen
Sir Vorfen Robeattain
Wrllal Copes Er
Rusginnd
Armeri San
Done ii Mita
Fridaughrt
U. S
C.K. Galley
U.S
M. I. Dratvin
Western
Gemany
Borkin
N.C. D. Brownhorm
Mill Uairy
Bertinnd
Ptt
Frankfurt
Berin
Leaina
Thein
Army
Frontefort
Draigin
Gatley
Street Scenes and Oddities Departing Bus Terminal
A fragment describes a young woman in a bus terminal still wearing a corsage while reflecting on glory fading to heaven and rib. Former air trade youths prepare in Electric Shop on Market Street noting a smell like an airplane interior as birds chirp and a sequence ends with a sudden break and keys flying in all directions.
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Teaven
Rib- Don
Air Tdree
Market Street
Aventird
Many Leaders Lose in Today's Stock Market
New York isolated strengths persisted amid a quiet opening and scattered gains near midday. Several pivotals slid into minus territory while Rock Island Railroad rose on talk of resumed dividends after a long lapse. Names mentioned include Gulf Oil Bethlehem Steel Chrys ler United Aircraft Paramount Pictures and Philip Morris alongside several stumbles.
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New York
Rock Island Railroad
Southern Railway
Great Northern Railway
Misa Corp
Gulf Oil
Bethlehem Steel
Chrysler
Gaoodyoar
United Aircraft
Paramount Pictures
Philip Maris
Republic Steel
General Motors
Woolworth
Rougias Aircraft
Wonnecott
Phelpxy Dodge
du Pont
Bartrun Kodak
Southern Pacific
Baltimore & Ohio
Standard Oil CN
UN Veto Faces Changes Aims to curb veto power
A Senate bloc backs a joint resolution to revive the UN charter and authorize the President to take measures to unite nations, reduce wars of aggression, limit armaments, and establish an international police force. The plan seeks action despite Soviet nonmention and requires approval by Congress.
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Washington
Senate
United Nations
Ruashua
Soviet Union
One World Organization
Baldwin
R-Conn
UN Meet
Jim Mitchell 105 Dies in Tennessee Home
James Madison Mitchell aged 105 died at 7 15 pm Sunday at his granddaughter’s home in Kingsport Route 4 He suffered facial burns from a stove fall last Wednesday and later paralyzed He was born June 10 1843 in North Carolina and came to Tennessee after the Civil War Survived by son Charlie Mitchell two daughters and numerous grandchildren Funeral arrangements set with body at Weave Cooper Home and removal to granddaughter Mrs Bessie Durham’s residence
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Ynan
Tennessee
James
Jim)Madison Mitchell
Bansko Duryham
Routo
Kingsport
Hobson River
Pye
Attelby
Aingering Paralyaty
Preedgville
N.C
Tennessape
Old Carolina, Clinghfield ,and Ohio
Charlie Mitchell
Rock Springs
Tenn
Litzie Grubbs
Beckley
W. Va
Mia
Ray Clingfoll
Roanoke
Weave Cooper
Bessie Durham
Wisconsin Voters Turn On Three Republican Candidates
Wisconsin voters weigh Gen. Douglas MacArthur Harold E. Stassen and Gov. Thomas E. Dewey in a high stakes presidential primary to select delegates. Campaigns push hard on anti communist lines with Taft and Brownell maneuvering for delegate support across New York Iowa Maine Florida and Nebraska as Stassen MacArthur and Dewey claim backing and rivals push back.
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Wisconsin
Cal
Gen. MacArthur
Stassen
Gov
Dewey
Milwaukes
Douglas MacArthur
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Gay. Thoms B. Dewey
New York
MacArthur
Moscow
Nebraska
Robert A.taft
Ohio
Taft
Missouri
Herbert Brownell
Brownell
New Hampshire
Maine
Towa
Plavida
Florida
Florida Hacking
Brownell la Beling
Virginia
Gklshoma
Kansas
Michigan
Arizona
North Carolina
Louisiana
Tinin
Clarence Budington
Demeuratic Trent
Na- Klovat
J. Howard MacGrath
Butte Mont
Truman
Rockies
McGrath
Lewis Heads For Another Court Battle
Washington AP reports John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers head toward a fresh clash with the government as striking soft coal miners refuse to end a 22 day pension walkout. Federal court orders require immediate return to work and bargaining over pensions.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Wwe Norm
Spl
Virginia
United Mine Worker of
Ampertes
Virginia Coal Operators Association
John de
Macording
MO Rablaxon
United Mine Workers
Uniaw
Oae
Matthew F. McGuire
Connecticut Avenue
Ueir
Minera
Vrorts
Leaders Press For Quick Aid To Western Europe
Washington officials press for a rapid start to the European recovery program backed by billions of dollars. Italy, France, Austria, the Netherlands and Greece are named to receive aid, with food and industrial supplies deemed urgent for Italy ahead of April elections.
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Washington
Jeaders
Europe
Truman
State Department
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Export-Inport Bank
Wive
Italy
France
Austria
Netherlands
Greece
Paul-Henri i Spaak
Spaak
Prince Charles
Brussels
Britain
Belgium
Luxembourg
America
Muropa
Germany
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Universal
Postal Authorities Inc
Tuck
Tergalien
College of Winkworl
Theale
Fwecine Media
Moe
Pele Minlaer
Mackenge King
Canada
Clansorn
Viscount Alexander
Bandy
Blountville
Sullivan County Court
T. R. Bundy
Grand Jury
Christ Court
Maniy
Holaton River
Tennessee¢ Eastman Corporation
Jive Bandylso
Pike
Blount
Ville
Leairieity
Bos
Ami
de Gaulle
Victor
Algeria
Jim Mitchell
Kingsport Area
Finland
Czechoslovakia
Arkansas
Henry Wallace
Boston
Vandenberg
Dev Fenga Worredtal
Walace
Glen Taylor
Idaho
Wairmont
Wallace
Huntington
Taylor
Indiana National Guard
Indianapolis
Howard Maxwell
Platforn
Maxwell
Iowa University
William Beardsley
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