City Board Accepts Fund For Memorial Library
The City Board voted Tuesday night to accept a 250 000 J Fred Johnson Memorial Fund for constructing and equipping a public library in Kingsport. An additional 50 000 from the same fund will endow a chair. a separate account will hold the remainder.
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Bulding
Kingsport
Aldermer
J. Fred Johnson
Jster St Ming Cobage Hristo, Tenn the
Horacy
OM. Pahtips
G. Gilliam
Buster Hale
Alan Jared
New Street
Artit' Marca
TM Fuller
Armitage
Disease Future Messi
Lamits
Horsley
Renaryotr
Linas
Ross N. Robinson
Karl Goerdel
Lm, Futter
Joe Russell Stowe
Board of Improvement
Bloomingdale
Wheatley Strait
Tobe
M. Fuller
Ben, Carson
Russel Stone
Futkern
Reece Fires at Administration Over Press Freedom
Washington Reuters Republican National Committee chairmen spoke at a National Press Club luncheon accusing the administration of infringing press freedom and attempting to control radio programs. He warned that any government control would threaten the nation’s airwaves and called on Republicans to act before censorship erodes democratic freedoms.
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Washington
Canal
Republican National Committee
Aly
National Pass Club
GOP
Ene
Trouxen
Hwanid
Liberal Party
Barbers Raise Prices and Hours in Kingsport Units
Ben Sullivan, president of the Kingsport Barbers International Union, announced price hikes from 40 to 60 cents for a cut and 24 to 67 cents for shaves, plus Saturday closing at 1 PM. The pensioned changes affect Kingsport and nearby towns after April 4 union meeting at Central Barber Shop on Market Street.
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Kingsport Taroet
Inter
Ben Sullivan
Kingsport
Lesal
Barbers International Union
Sullivan
Pam
Saturstays
Johnson City
Morristown
Creeteville
Elizabethton
Union
Market Street
Capture Of Changchun Is Forecast Amid Civil War Strife
Peiping reports forecasted fall of Changchun, capital of civil government, to overwhelming Communist forces. Chinese forces reportedly penetrated Chemgchim and seized the railway station, disrupting communications. Marshall expected to assist from Tokyo after meetings with MacArthur. Estimates place Communist strength around 40,000 against 14,000 government troops and Peace Preservation corps.
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Peiping
Changchiot
Civil
Bang Churia
Chinmphing
First Army
Sveplogkeal Morth
Changchun
Coromunist
Tokyo
General MacArthur
Washington
Truman
United States
Associated Press
Tor
Masterson
Amatican
Changchum
Lion Corps
Truman Names Allen As New Envoy To Iran
President Truman announced the nomination of George Allen as envoy to Iran and Stanton of California as ambassador to Siam. Adler will move to a post in the Near East section of the State Department. no appointment was made for Rome.
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Truman
Allen
Iran
Washington
George
Arahasdor
Eran
Fie
Ble
Aia Bn
Mdnk
Stanton
California
Siam
Adler
Nis
Rome
Alexander Kirke
With & Amile
Near East
State Department
Kde
George Allem
Mowem
REC
President says Admiral in Hawaii sparked blast
President Truman spoke at a news conference about an explosion tied to an admiral in Hawaii. He named the officer as a target in discussions over a proposed Army Navy merger and noted the incident stirred the administration.
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Hawaii
Washington
Pregient Triket
Galt
Int Hixwali
Secretary of the Navy
Forrestal
Chester W Wimitz
Noel Operations
Truman
Hawa
Nations Meat Supply Dips Toward Wartime Ration Levels
Washington reports meat stocks are dropping toward wartime ration levels as the Agriculture Department outlines a plan to apportion shrinking supplies for civilians armed forces and overseas needy areas. Projected second quarter availability falls to about 5.36 billion pounds from 6.03 billion last quarter with 85 percent allotted to civilians 6 percent to the armed forces and the rest to overseas regions.
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Washington
Agricullura Department
Herbert Bl. Lohman
Eultire Department
Department
U.S
Peri
UN Council Faces Sharp Franco Controversy and MacArthur Reply
United Nations debate over Franco's Spain escalates as General MacArthur defends Allied occupation policy in Japan. He rejects Russian demands for elections and asserts that the Supreme Command with Courtney Whitney remains advisory, cautioning against actions that imply pressure on parties. In separate local news, Virginia obituary notes 89 year old Stershe E. Blevins of Abingdon leaves 210 descendants, with funeral at Camper Funeral Home and burial in Hayter Cemetery.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Ees
Virginia
Buspoy Va
Stershe E. Blevins
Near Ate
Tragion
Blevins
Vetive
Washbaton
James
Whites
Mim
Abington
Bain Bivins
California
Wiliam "J. Blevins
James C. Blevins
Abingdon
Belle Andrews
Déoliie Ment
Virginia Blewling
Mirs
Jesue
R. Beascris
Stanley
Ross
Burlas
Hayter
Pune
France Backs Move Against Spain In UN Debate
United Nations Security Council debates action over Poland charge that Franco Spain harbors Nazi war scientists and hosts German researchers. France argues against Spain with Bonnette expected to present lengthy argument. US Britain Brazil favor hearing charges but oppose concerted action. Debate tempers as council plans expert committee guidance before a decision.
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New York
United Nations Security Council
Poland
Spain
Sper
Aumbassador
Henri Bonnet
France
Helrayed
Paris
Cabdizet
Neve Mnes
Oscar Lange
iPience
Stronm
Russia
Mexico
Australia
Fernando de Jan Rifas
United States
Britain
Brazil
Hissal
Tae
Aid
Trygve Lin
Republicans Plan Full Slate At Blountville Meeting Tonight
Republicans meet at Blountville court house tonight at 7 30 to map a full slate for the August general election. County officers and party leaders seek active supporters to attend and discuss candidate entries led by Sullivan County officials including Dr J K Fierce of Kingsport as county GOP chairman and Arthur Schietum of Bratton as view chairmen.
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Suven Loonty Mepumlcans
Blountville
Weetuy Fain
Truster
Lwreed
Gardner
J. K. Fierce
Kingsport
GOF
Sullivan County
Arthur Schietum
Brtatot
Street Scenes From a Turbulent Day in Town
A roadside incident unfolds as a motorist remains calm while a boy points out a car light. Shoppers and bystanders wait near a store as a cautious, thrifty speaker offers a partial cup of coffee. Rabbits and animals in a nearby scene mirror the odd, bustling street mood.
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Bross
Bill To Continue OPA Passes Test Vote In House
Washington report notes an overwhelming 178 to 34 tally as the House acted on a bill to extend the OPA beyond June 30. Rep Renita (D Bliss) opposed enacting clauses while Porter warned of price controls and a potential public stampede if the agency is weakened, with lawmakers debating amendments.
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Washington
Renita
D-Bliss
Raskin
House
Paul Porter
Porter
Senate Banking Committee
Congress
OPA
Senate
Trutam
Han
Nameless WWII Dead Honored With Unknown Soldier Tribute
The nation may select 1,800 unidentified World War II dead to join the unknown soldier honor on the Potomac banks. Congress had approved one unknown World War I tomb at Arlington, while the Senate panel suggested a European theater and Pacific brother to share the tribute. Records show 4,353 unidentified US service members among those killed in recent conflicts.
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Potomac
House
Arlington National Cemetery
Senate
Solomon
Armed
Rosenberg Blamed At Nuremberg Trial For Nazi Atrocities
Prosecutors at the international military tribunal depicted Rudolf Rosenberg as the chief of a brutal regime responsible for mass murder and slave labor. They presented documents from his files detailing extermination orders and harsh governance across occupied Europe, including killings in Minak and coercive actions by subordinate leaders.
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Erpberg
Aly Ministry
Basters
Rosenberg
Minak
Gauleitat
Erich Koch
Reich
Moscow
Truman Expected To Intervene In Rail Walkout
President Truman was expected to intervene to delay a nationwide rail walkout involving about 50000 Rock Island System workers. A fact finding board was anticipated, as reports from across the system indicated readiness to strike, while other labor disputes and mine shutdowns continued nationwide.
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Truman
UEP
Rock Island
At & Pure
JF. A. Coleman
The
Brotherhood of Railroad
Hanser
Imade
Railround Prediction Board
Chicago
Brakeoven
Washington
Lnear
Soit Dos
John Lo Lewis
AFL
United Mine Workers
Dom Ruinery
Geedyear Tina & Rubies Co
Akron
Mande Mle
Public to take over industry in labor government plan
Wilmot, minister of supply, announced in the House of Commons that the government will move to place the iron and steel industry largely under public ownership. He said the decision follows studies by a government committee and steel masters, with legislation likely to cost about 6 770 000. The plan reflects the industry’s national importance and need for state control.
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Egndon
Britain
Fon
Wilmot
House of Cammana
Stech India
Alber Mull
Wiimrat
Truman Planed to Have Friends Carry Program to Voters
Signs suggest President Truman plans a nationwide effort. Capitol Hill Democrats discuss White House briefing as CIO PAC backs defeating Democrats and Republicans who oppose the so called people’s program. The CIO PAC aims to pressure party members, oppose Southern Democrats, and promote Roosevelt era reforms.
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Truman
Appessea
Friedlyr
Capitol Hill
White House
CIO
Compantes
Democrats
Republicana
People
Rosgram
Pasha Chairs UN Security Council Despite Turbulent Start
New York report states 31 year old Egyptian Dr Hstex Afi Paste assumed the UN Security Council chairmanship for one month, succeeding Dr Quo Thi-chi Chiesa Atif. He studied medicine in Cairo and London, later serving as Egypts foreign minister appointee in London. The Wasp battleship USS Wasp was declared afloat after breaking free and drifting aground near New Jersey shores.
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New York
Hstex
Afi Paste
United Nations Security Cognett
Quo Thi-chi
London
University of Lenders
Warder
Ehadr
Butte Officers Hold Juveniles After Weekend Vandalism
Butte Montana police and 60 special deputies were patrolling after a weekend of vandalism and home wrecking. No new disorders were reported by Sheriff Al McLeod and officers, as the Canadernde copper mines area faced damage. Negotiations between the mining company and union officials were planned to resume with Federal Counselor Robert Williams.
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Butte
Mont
Amt
al McLeod
Gwen
Canadernde
Union Officis
Federal
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UNRRA
Lehman
Anderson
United Nations Forum
UN Council
Franco
Marthe Blevins
Montana
Razaen
Robert E. Hannegin
Sidney Hilman
Repectera
Cio-Pac
Fees
Peoples Program
Frea
Pasha
Wasp Aftaat
Bayonne. S. L
Wasp
Airerety Earsier
Sve
Atut
Jersey
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