Ten GOP candidates seek county offices in Blountville meeting
Blountville Kingsport area Republicans gathered over 260 members to announce candidacies for seven county offices. Sheriff contenders include Luke Powell Robyn Milam Charles Peara and John Martin while Clyde Reser seeks circuit clerk. Ward Gardner undecided highway commissioner.
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Gulivan County
FR Pierce
Shantir
Luke Powell
Kingaport
Powell
Kingsport
Robyn ©. Milam
I. T. Newland
Charles, D. Peara
Holston Valley
John Martin
Ningaport
Bristol
A. M. Rawls
Hawk
Sane
Ward Gardner
Font Yawra Ego
Stone
Blsanteille
Wae
Truman Drops In On Party For Senator McKellar
President Truman attended a Tennessee State Society celebration for Senator McKellar. Secretaries Vinson, Forrestal, Anderson, Krug, Schwellenbach, and Rep. Davis were present. McKellar praised Truman as a fine honest man while guests sang Dixie to honor the senator.
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Truman
Ford
Bte
Ruesta
Sen. McKellar
Thare
Toms Measean
Vinson
Forrestal Anderson
Krug
Schwellenbach
McWellar
Senate
Tennessee State Society
Life
Mcxellar
Tennessee
Stong
OPA
Cliford Davis
Memphis
Percy Priest
Nashville
State Society
Dixie
Ly Tennessee
McKeller
Tom Clark
Lee MecNellar
British Press Attacks Move to Nationalize Industry
The labor government faces a Conservative push for censure as sections of the press criticize the plan to nationalize large parts of Britain's industry. Winston Churchill, leading the party, chairs a shadow cabinet meeting amid debate over the policy and government rhetoric.
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Britain
Natons
Winston Churchill
John Wilmot
Churchill
Auto Pioneer Chevrolet Founder Commits Suicide
The founder of Chevrolet, Slidell Laz-Arthur Chevrolet, hanged himself at his home after wartime despondency. Acting Coroner H. El Gautreaux of St. Tammeny Parish reported the death occurred Tuesday. Chevrolet was a Swiss native and early automotive pioneer.
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Arthur Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor Company
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Switzerland
House approves bill to end price controls amid OPA clash
The House passed a landmark bill 285 to 42 aimed at dismantling price controls, drawing opposition from OPA chief Porter who warned of soaring consumer prices. President Truman hoped for better Senate outcomes as votes split largely along party lines.
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Fom Opa
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White House
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Presa
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Ross
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Chester Bowles
Stabila
Rem Rankin
D-Miss
Banking Committee
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D-Ii
Sid Dean
OPA
Porter
Peany
Lestelia
Barricades And Troops On Scene Of Easter Rites
Barricades and troops guarded Jerusalem as thousands gathered for Easter ceremonies amid Arab Jewish British tensions. A nationwide civil service strike with 50,000 workers heightened nerves while Legionnaires and civilians mingled in the Holy City during Maundy Thursday rites and other processions across Western and Eastern Christian communities.
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Palestine
Christ
Five Raids Conducted by Sulivan County Deputies
Thursday saw three Sulivan County deputies execute multiple liquor raids. Five persons were arrested and 51 pints plus 13 quarts of liquor seized, with additional arrests and bonds set. Locations included near Knoxville Highway, Gate City Highway, and Dolmer Woods, with several establishments named.
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Mites Darling
Kye
AL Philips
Mragier
Ents
Morrell
Nouth
Knoxville Highway
Motherwood Bridge
Bill Morrison
Ransom Ketron
Lyan Guedor
Gate City
Tom Fletcher
Daler 'Woods
Berlin Morrison
Athing
Amos Robins
Arthar Herst
Elbert
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Reid On & Secomt Dolem Woods
Fate Of Americans Hidden By Capture Of Hotel By Reds
The Yamato Hotel in Changchun, housing Maj. Robert B. Rigg and M/Sgt. Claytes Pond, was captured by Chinese Communist forces. Communication lines were cut, delaying word on the two Americans as gunfire rocked the city and Soviet allied efforts moved to relieve the besieged garrison. General Marshall and accompanying U S officials rushed toward Chungking amid the Manchurian crisis.
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Ais Pirot Wee
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Yamato
Robert B
Rigg
Chicago
Claytes
Pond
Portland
Ore
Fareen
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Associated Press
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Sam
General Marshall
Manchuririen
Changchun
Sandteg
Marshall
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Peiping
Reece Broadcast Set For Friday
Carril Retee national chairman and Tennessee congressman will speak from Washington on a nationwide radio hookup Friday between 4 45 and 2 15 on Votes for Victory. The address will be carried by station WPT Kingsport facilities.
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Raph Veen Party
Tennessee
Washington, D.C
Reece
WPT
Kingsport
Truman Urges Hoover Home Return to Highlight World Food Crisis
President Truman proposes former President Hoover return to the United States to address Americans on famine abroad. Hoover, touring as famine relief head, plans programs with UN relief officials as Britain and Canada push for more wheat aid and food is debated in wartime relief efforts.
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Anderson
Canada
Great Britain
Trumen
U S Alarmed Over Iran Suddenly Turning Censor
A1 State Department note expresses grave concern as Iran imposes news dispatch censorship on foreign correspondents including AP NYT Chicago Tribune United Press and Time magazine amid Tehran controls and possible Soviet pressure connections.
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New Court Of International Justice Formed
The Hague welcomed a new Court of International Justice with Jose Gustavo Guerrero of El Salvador as president. The ceremony at the Peace Palace featured royals and diplomatic dignitaries as judges swore in, pledging to uphold peaceful settlement of disputes and to maintain the court’s prestige and authority.
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New Peace Organization
Wilhelm Schermerhorn
Forrestal urges Navy to stay on facts and curb propaganda
Secretary Forrestal tells Navy officers to tighten discipline and avoid speeches or propaganda while backing a unified mechanism for defense. He notes no action against Rear Admiral Merrill and cites discussions with Truman, Nimitz, Sullivan, and other officials on coordination and unification.
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UN Vote Defeat For Reds Over Trantan Case
United Nations Security Council experts rule against further consideration of the Trantan case as factions split on agenda limits. Debates focus on the Spanish Question and Iran related issues with reports drafted by majority and minority groups.
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Russia
United Ations Becurley Council
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Kingsport Churches Plan Special Good Friday Services
Kingsport churches including St Pauls Episcopal Broad Street Methodist and First Methodist plan three hour Good Friday observances. The Ext Tennessee State College choir will perform The Cruscifixion at Tadmon with chimes from First Methodist from 7:20 to 7:30. Easter services feature a Baptist approach with a Boynsons Bennet High School chorus directed by Mrs See.
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Baxter St Paul's Episcopal Church
Mathodit
Broad Street
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Tennesae State College
Tadmom
Beoch Street
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Christian Youth Association
Dobyns Bennatt High School
Diss Marie
League Ends Existence Today
Delegates of 14 motions in the assembly vote to dissolve the League of Nations with effect from the close of the current session. The body ceases to exist except for its liquidation affairs, ending the first major postwar peace organization. It was proposed by Woodrow Wilson, but the United States never joined.
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League of Nations
Woodroam Wilson
United States
Nation Faces 18 Day Coal Strike Apathy Sparks National Debate
The government pushes its case to the public as the 18 day coal shutdown continues. Officials warn of rising factory stoppages, reduced steel output, and potential rail curtailments while labor and industry officials seek to restart negotiations.
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Joni D. Small
Interior
J.”. Krug
Im Bia
Ahea
John de Lewis
Apric L
Twe
Schwellenbach
Lewis
Lewiz
Sean Chetena Balke
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Uille
Lecom
Eexty Biay
Dher
Krug
Mombh
No City Stickers Bring Fines To 3
Kingsport police chief J. Whereson announced three motorists were fined for failing to buy city tags. The deadline for tag purchase was Monday, but many late purchasers remained.
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Kingsport
Fred Ly
J. KR
Pedhtal City Recorder
Sald Thordar
Tyr Late-Consers
Tapien
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