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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1946
Page
1
Washington report says House members pared legislative goals to five must items to salvage Congress from gridlock. OPA, draft, regular appropriation bills, and British loan and housing program top the agenda with many other measures at risk if stalled.
A fragmented report describes a man trudging toward a school and colliding with a dust cloud while a companion and a passerby observe. A mysterious exchange about a woman’s friend and an orient piece follows, with unclear names and places.
Administration leaders foresee a Senate tilt toward leniency on the Office of Price Administration bill though warning of compromises with House action. Portar cites immediate price ceiling removals affecting meat, dairy, and textiles while warnings on autos and appliances rise. Senator Wagner signals a careful Senate review likely to extend price controls a year. Taft argues House plan may be workable with gradual subsidy tapering.
U S Air Force plans a large European air unit under Gen Carl Spaate orders. About 1 000 men to form core of B20 Superfortresses and other bombers. Two hundred B 29s shipped to the UK with 300 more en route. facilities in France and Germany ready for wartime deployment.
The Memphis Trades and Labor Council non partisan committee asks the local federation to provide active support for San Kenneth D. McKellar's re election this summer. The federation meeting in Nash wills May 5 3 will consider a resolution praising McKellar as a friend and noting he is entitled to AFL support in Tennessee.
Labor dispute looms as 406000 soft coal miners and 200000 engineers and truckers threaten a nationwide rail strike. Government plan to study wage demands and working conditions faces rejection from carriers and unions. Meetings are set in Cleveland and Chicago to consider a 16 cent hourly wage and other changes.
Gate City prepares for its largest celebration as Legion members sponsor the American Legion Festival. Nine high school contestants will vie for queen honors in a Scott Theater contest and parade through Gate City led by the Hammond Post Color Guard.
Australia proposes a four member expert committee to examine the Spanish dispute and report by May 37 as UN Security Council members show interest. Debate continues on the Tranian case as Secretary General Lie questions agenda viability while Poland and France push for a diplomatic rupture approach.
President Truman warned the global food crisis is worsening and urged accelerated famine relief. He cited potential truism of reduced wheat use and faster shipments, referencing an impending agreement and domestic flour cuts, while stressing India and the Philippines face severe hunger.
Teachers at the Tennessee Education Association gathering in Nashville heard Army education official Robert Patterson outline a three part program from basic training to technical and off base courses. THA President Marshall Clark criticized Tennessee teacher salaries and overall student performance amid funding concerns. The text notes a tribunal recess in Germany for war crimes with a planned Tuesday reconvening.
Grief-stricken McCoy prepares to bury twelve miners from the blast at Anthracite Coal Company. Rescue teams battled choking fumes amid the New River lead as 50 or more children mourn survivors. One victim died after reaching a hospital, while workers describe a horrific explosion and arduous rescue efforts.
Dispatches analyze the mismatch between Washington housing plans and projected needs for 1947. Estimates range from 3 to 5 million homes required by end of 1946 and 1947, with 1.08 to 2.8 million families still homeless or in temporary shelter as programs unfold.
A late dispatch reports Changchun, capital of Manchuria, taken by Communist forces after a popular uprising. Japanese puppet troops reportedly evacuated, leaving a Communist administration to restore order. American correspondents and Russian withdrawals cited amid chaotic scenes and regional upheaval.
Jefferson County Alcohol Task Force agents Milton Rogers H Rudd A B Leake Roy Tuth were indicted by a county grand jury on charges including murder and assault in a raid that killed Constable James L Thomas and wounded two others. The case may move to federal court under an old wartime provision. Bonds were set at 25000 each as arraignment looms before Judge George Shepherd.
Frantic efforts to bridge differences between the Senate and House over housing goals fail to advance as representatives return to session. Officials in Washington report a target of 2,719,000 homes this year and next remains uncertain with no action in sight for at least a week.
The Southeastern area conference of the National Association of Home Builders held a three day session focusing on housing for veterans. Builders discussed study problems and efforts to aid GI housing.
Washington editors discuss a proposal by the American Society of Newspaper Masters to distribute private press spot news overseas as part of the government information program. A leading publisher resists using his name, fearing it tests newspapers cooperation with government influence.
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