Finns Accept Mutual Aid Treaty With Russia
Finnish leaders announce acceptance of a one year mutual aid pact with Russia framed as a food deal. The document promises joint defense only if attacked, with Russia allowed to aid Finland by mutual agreement and only upon invitation. Ratification by both parliaments is expected next week.
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Finland
Finny
Russia
Teglaurea
Kignerd
Moscow
Stalin
Juho K
forKone
Ney
Germany
Winsalah
Atay
Romania
Mungary
Anc
Half Million Miners On Strike
The coal mine strike swelled to about a half million workers as John L. Lewis led 400,000 soft coal miners and 3,000 eastern Pennsylvania anthracite miners walked out in sympathy. Transportation workers near 60,000 joined via halted rail service while roving pickets disrupted non union strip mining across central West Virginia and other regions.
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Fittsburgh
John L. Lewis
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers
Jab- Jean Becaune
Sielmakers
Bates
Wwthrin
West Virginia
Hoffman Named ERP Head by Truman for Aid Plan
Paul G Hoffman, president of Studebaker, was chosen to administer the 5.3 billion dollar Western European recovery program. The nomination was approved by the group as Chairman Vandenberg signaled Senate confirmation. Hoffman faced questions during the closed confirmation session and spoke to reporters afterward.
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Wrahington
Phe
Srenyite
Morghen
Relwinny Comenlise
Paul G. Hoffman
Vandenberg
Rmich
Senate
Hoffman
Studebaker Corporation
Truman
Mmbers
Appresti
Mately
Ritter
High Tension Line Fatal for Virginians at Indian Creek
Ernest Salyers 30 of Glamorgan and Robert Taylor 25 of Esserville were electrocuted when a derrick contacted Appalachian Electric Power lines near Indian Creek five miles from Glamorgan toward Pound. Raymond Taylor, owner, nearby was knocked down. power shut off by Clincheo station. Salyers employed by Peerless Coal Corp in electrical maintenance. survived by widow and child. Taylor was single.
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Chunorknt
Ernest Salyers
Glamorgan
Robert Taylor
Esserville
Appalachian Electric Power Ce
Indian Creek
Raymond Taylor
Whele
Clincheo
Salyers
Peerless Coal Corporation
Salymrs
Ettd
Taylor
Pound
City Board Approves Park Plans and School Salaries
The City Board authorized development of five city parks and salary increases for teachers next fall to align with national averages. They deferred final passage on a raw milk ordinance, inviting health officer Dr. J W Erwin to explain the need at the next meeting.
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Dobyns-Bennett High School
J. W. Erwin
E. B. Blankenbeeler
Blankenbeeler
Erwin
D. W. Moulton
Irwin
Cansell Brothers
Dobyny-Bennett High Secrol
Tho Raphinn
Slimon K. Jones
Ont
Anhraton
Highland Products Company
Knoxville
Clarence J. Bryan
New City School Board
Kingsport
Meeting of Mayor and Aldermen in Kingsport
Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen met Tuesday night to revise Dabyan-Bennel plan and address issues. They heard Cedar Grove Vermont water extension request, parking limits on Market Street, taxi stand move on West Market, and review beer ordinance objections. They approved a 1943 street paving project, alley closing, and parking around Dobyns Bennett High School.
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Vermont
Public Works Department
J. L. Kincheloe
Market Street
Cherokee
Cumberland
J. Charles Still
Plymouth Cat Company
Cherokee Street
West Market Street
Broad Street
Richard E. Armatrong
Tan
Boure Mnottielty
Dobyns-Bennett High School
Schol
Jackson
Lincoln
Avais
Bay
Public Works
CG. Ky. Mairsh Pil Fhe Contendkars
al Te Breas Marie
Moulton
Air Pollution Chief Outlines City Rules and Emission Forms
Kingsport's new Air Pollution Control Director Herbert A. Scruggs reported progress on enforcing the pending ordinance set to take effect June 1. He showed forms for heating contractor permits and first offense notices, detailing exact emission times and durations. He noted railroad and industrial efforts to cut smoke, with Clinchfield Railroad training crews and locomotives upgrading controls as he targets industrial emitters in the first year.
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BM Burnette
Herbert A. Scruggs
Kingsport
Department of Air Pollution Control
Komenthe
Shisaby
Serugey
Achs
Bel
Board of
Mayer and Aldermen
Air Pollution Control Director
Scruggs
Clinchfield
Erwin
Nishbogawa Tye
British Blame Unity Crash Over Berlin Soviet Inquiry
Russian investigation blamed British violation of Allied flight rules for a crash near Berlin that killed 16. The Soviet report cited two-mile minimum distance and 2,500-foot ceiling limits, while British officials disputed the charges and urged completion of the inquiry.
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Bertina Vic Ruhalann
Berlin
Allied Control Council
Moscow
Calliston
Maxenwifle
Jeaidert
Tvo
Lwe
Gatow
Viking
Highwad
Aly Itraffic
Britain
James
Genteal Counel Oh
Street Scenes End With Police Action Over Parking
A chaotic street scene shows a police officer issuing a parking ticket as a driver resists. In the confusion a figure dives toward water, pursuing another person across the scene. Nearby observers describe the tense moments ending with the splash and a rapid retreat.
Trucks Roll Again As Strike Ends
Heavy freight trucks moved again after a 48 hour stoppage as spontaneous traffic resumed along the toll road. Police monitored key points to manage mixed parade of returning cargo carriers and scattered stragglers in the dawn restart.
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Wadishe
Lewis Asks Injunction Dismissal
Washington-AP reports John L. Lewis asked a federal court to suspend the restraining order ending the soft coal strike. Attorney Harrison Combs served the motion on Assistant Attorney General Graham Morison and said a hearing would be requested for Friday. The government pursues contempt civil action as two major operators reportedly ignored the McGuire order.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Harrison Combs
Lewis
United Mite Workers
Justice Department
Challce
Combs
Graham Morison
District
Matthew F. McGuire
Clark
Matthew I. McGuire
Benjamin
Bairless
Nenit
WW. S. Steel Corporation
Cub
George M. Humphrey
Cleveland
Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company
Bairles
Humphrey
Lawia
They
Anye
Pias
Renkon
Vhely
Fairless
Spites
Mum
Shakoonthher
McGuire
Earncast Posibbte
Smc
Investigation of 1947 burglary continues in Spartanburg mill case
Investigation into an $19,000 burglary at a Spartanburg cotton mill extended on Wednesday with local and out-of-state officers. They plan another search of Hugh C G Mints farm in Wolfe Valley Anderson County Maui. A 7 year ex convict charged with breaking into the Glendale Mills office February 26 also wanted in a second burglary. He was arrested Sunday night by Constable John Parker and Deputy Sheriff Coy Jack Smith. Officers declined comment but said the probe continues.
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Spartanburg
S. C
Hugh CG. Mints
Wolfe Valley
Anderson County
Maui
Glendale
Mu1s
John DB. Parker
Coy
Jack Smith
Scott School Budget Hearing: Budget Figures Discussed
A public hearing on Scott County budgets will be held in the circuit court room on April 24 at 10 am. County officials and the school board reviewed the budget figures, with Superintendent Charles F. Starnes outlining a school budget totaling 406,988.50 and funding from federal grants and the state. The plan divides the budget into Operative and Capital Outlays, detailing administration, instruction, transportation, lunchrooms, fixed charges, and debt service, plus proposed school building expenditures and site costs.
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Sata Cle
Vi.Spirin
Scott County
Circuit Court
O. B. Darnell
Board of Supervisors
Tansday
Alt. Hull
Bristol
Charles F. Starnes
Thly Lergany
Fa Patitad
Puevicod
Commonwealth
Ralend Fron
Mery Bolal
Starnes
State Department of Education
Dewey Loses Out In Shuffle In Wisconsin GOP Delegate Races
Milwaukee AP reports a late Milwaukee count reshapes Wisconsin's 27 Republican national convention votes in yesterday's primary. Edwin Stassen maintains a strong lead for at large delegates, fending off two MacArthur ticket challengers as LaFollette and Zimmerman push for seven at large seats. Milwaukee totals shift, with Kohler and McCarthy also a major focus as Dewey trails, leaving the final results uncertain.
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Milwaukee
Harold E. Stassen
Wisconsin
Douglas MacArthur
Stassen
Jeada
MacArthur
Philip LaFollette
Fred Zimmerman
Laoilette
Zimmerman
Eddy
Wauwatosa
George Greeley
Oshisosh Dusl
Staswen
Walter J. Kohler, Jr
Joseph McCarthy
Arthur Lenroot
Melvin J. Olson
Wiltur N. Rank
Bjing
Ton Stansen
Mel
Bresson
Railroad Unions Renew Strike Threat in Renewed Dispute
Cleveland reports three railroad unions the engineers, firemen, and enginemen renew a strike threat while leaving room for talks with carriers. They reject an emergency board's recommendations but say wage and rules committees are prepared to meet carriers soon to negotiate a form acceptable to both sides.
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Cleveland
Ehaleman
Enaneers
Secret Atomic Tests Suspected by Top Army Engineers
Indications point to a secret series of major atomic weapon tests by a select U S team on isolated Enwetok Atoll. The tests target wartime use of atomic energy, including potential delivery by missiles and air dropped bombs, with few witnesses beyond a tightly screened set of experts.
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Honolulu
United States
U. S
U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
Son
Eniwetok
Adm
William 8. Parsons
Dopuy
Nowspaper
David Aa
Ordon
Army
Air Force Wins Another Hearing On Defense Funds
Washington report on Senate and House hearings as Air Force seeks expanded air power funds. Secretary Symington, generals testify in closed session after lawmakers push for larger air force and universal training. Defense secretary and committee leaders debate costs and feasibility of expanding from 55 to 70 air groups.
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Washington
Congress
Senate Armed Services
Air Force
Air
Symington
GOP
Wilson
Ows
E. Y. Robertson
Wyo
Defertng Forrgatal
Dr Cobb Expected To Resign Baptist Church Post Here
Reports say Dr L B Cobb pastor of the First Baptist Church will announce resignation at tonight's monthly meeting. He is believed to pursue evangelism after four years of contemplation. The resignation was presented to the deacons at Monday's regular session.
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Dr. Cobb
Baptist Church
L. B. Cobb
First Baptist Church
Cobb
Ace
Reguar
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