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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1942

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Mackenzie Sees Hitler At Long War With Russia

MacKenzie assesses World War II battles in the Tsimlyaysk sector and Belaya Glinn near Rostov, noting Russian defense holds but no decisive breakthrough yet. He praises Soviet resilience, discusses potential second front timing, and cautions German fears of invasion along the invasion coast.

Tsimlyaysk Lower Don Belaya Glinn Rostov Krent Hitler Field Marshal von Runstedt

Sullivan Ballot to Longest in Years for County and State

Voters in Sullivan county face the longest ballot in 24 years as they go to the polls Thursday to select county offices and the entire judicial system across the state. Many judicial posts are unopposed while local races in fish, tithe, and tenth districts draw focus amid last day campaigning before the Democratic primary. Polls open at 9 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. at 27 locations with candidates preparing final appeals and coalition dynamics shaping expectations.

Sullivan County Supreme Court Courts of Appeals Nol Walil Tts U.S Middle Tennessee Prentice Cooper Tom Stewart Tyan Journimon Franklin J. Ridley Mitchell Murfreesboro Nashville Edward W. Carmack Stewart Shelbyville Sev Kenneth D. McKellar Coalition West Tennessee Memphis Jane Carr Iame Mitchell and Carmack Hagard

India backs allies for independence amid civil disobedience plea

Indian Prime Minister and the Congress party signalled a stronger offer to Britain to grant immediate independence, pledging to support the war effort against Japan with the United Nations. Gandhi reportedly urged cautious steps, while a party committee drafted a plan to lead a mass civil disobedience if demands are refused.

India Great Britain United Nations Abril KiBsia Mohandas Ganghi all-India Congr Gandhi Britain Japan Chie Pacific China War Front U. S. Air Force Japanesov Hankow Yangtze River Joseph W. Stillwell

State Election Winners To Be Carried In News

State wide Democratic primary results will be reported in the Kingsport News within hours after polls close. AP will tabulate county by county and feed the figures to Nash ville and member papers via leased wires with expert operators and quick updates.

Kingsport News Tennessee Associaters Press Press Association Nashville

Scions In Four States Claim Primary Races

Congressmen in Virginia Kansas Missouri and West Virginia weathered renomination tests in Tuesday primaries. Incumbents and hopefuls won votes on labor and prewar foreign policy issues with notable contests in Virginia Kansas Missouri and West Virginia. Slaughter Schoeppel Reed and Woodrum won nominations while McGill Smith Glass faced varied opposition in a year marked by party debates.

Virginia Kansas Missouri West Virginia Arthur Capper Matthew M. Neely H. G. Kump U.S. Senate Richard M. Duncen Ford M. Frankenhoff TAC Sentative Walter C. Ploser St. Louis Pearl Harbor Joseph B. Shannon Kansas City Roger ©. Slaughter Andrew Schoeppel Aormer State Corporation Commission Carl Friend U.S Clyde M. Reed Thale PB. Skovgard W. H. Burke Little River Emmett C. Davison International Association of Machinists AFL Alexandria Clifton A. Woodrum Roanoke Moss A. Plunkett Carter Glass Raymond J. Punishouser Shepardstown Chanman Revercamp

Kingsport Starts 230 New Homes Under Defense Priorities

Kingsport officials report 930 dwellings approved for private builders in the area with 230 to be built now and a possible 1,230 total. War work workers receive top priority ratings and rental housing for plant employees near top. The Kingsport Merchants Association expands housing clearinghouse and trailer sites grow as defense work continues. Construction is limited by high priority voting and defense supply rules.

Kingsport National Housing Agency National Ousing Agency Kingsport Merchants Association Merchants Association

Textile Wage Raises Studied Washington P Discussion

War labor board mediation panels considered wage increase recommendations for three cotton textile cases. Four of five members found current wages substandard affecting about 62,000 workers in 40 New England mills and 11 southern mills. A suggested rise of 74.5 cents an hour was proposed by the panel’s employer member.

Washington —P War Labor Board WLB New England

Citizens Urged To Find Houses For War Workers

Kingsport Mayor Glen Bruce appeals to citizens to provide housing for influx of war workers. A citywide survey begins Monday, asking residents to offer rooms, homes, apartments or trailer spaces, with rental compensation. The effort aims to support war needs and speed plant operations, urging broad cooperation.

Glen Bruce Kingsport Bruce Board of Mayor and Aldermen H. G. Dunning Iitizens Committee Homes

No OPA Ruling Is Received On Rent Rebate

No information from Kingsport on rebates for renters due to OPA ceiling rents set last week. Reports say rebates unlikely to begin March 1 and may cover the period from the order effective date. The OPA designated Kingsport as a defense rental area and a 60 day window to reduce excessive rates was announced.

Kingsport OPA

Newcomers Day Planned by Kingsport Civitan Club

The Kingsport Civitan Club will observe Newcomers Day at Thursday noon during the regular meeting. The aim is to foster goodwill and fellowship with new city residents, with each member expected to bring a newcomer as a guest for lunch.

Kingsport

Reds Admit Axis Gains In Caucasus

The German assault in the Caucasus intensified as parachute units and waves of tanks pressed Russian lines. Red Star and Red Fleet reports detailed German landings near populated points and rail hubs while Russian ships and guns contested sea and shore positions south of Rostov.

Moscow North Caucasus Beslova Glina Navy Red Fleet Sea of Azov Rostov Red Star Belaya Glina

Kingsport Gas Ration Relief Quiet, Few Complaints

In Kingsport motorists and gas stations report a 25 percent gasoline reduction with few complaints. Dealers say supply remains adequate and travel decline since early measures cushions impact. Some stations briefly closed. most stagger hours to keep a representative open daily.

Kingsport

German Forces Take Key Kuban Junction in Caucasus Drive

Berlin reported German 88 forces seized the vital Krav potkin rail hub after heavy fighting and established bridgeheads across the Kuban River near Kropotkin. The blitz move cut off Soviet columns and opened a 400 mile front along the Kuban, with advances toward Yeisk and Tikhoretsk threatening the Soviet Black Sea fleet.

Berlin Burard Kravpotkin High Command Kuban Kropotskin Armavir Spully Mtthwest Caucasus Black Sea Kropotkin Rastas Caspian Sea Rostov Krasnodar Voroshilovsk Sea of Azgov Tikhcretsk Yeisk-Tikhoretsk Tikhoretsk Azov

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