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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1947

Page

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Unions Told To Disown Communists

Washington A ruling from Robert Nenti counsel of the National Labor Relations Board holds that all officers of labor unions must swear they are not Communists before their unions can use the boards facilities or pursue collective bargaining. The interpretation affects AFL CIO and may spark debate in Congress and within labor groups as law takes effect Friday. Ben Gold of New York, CIO executive board member, is named as a member who has sworn affiliation.

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Cold Front Edges Eastward Promising Possible Rain

A slow moving cold front tracked east from the Rockies toward the Midwest with scattered showers possible and a potential drought breaker for northern plains. Forecasters said relief from 90s to 100s would arrive in the Plains within 43 hours and spread to the Great Lakes by 48 hours, though rain chances remain uncertain.

Rocky Mountain Midwest Reans Tisa Chicago Weather Bureau Plains States Plains Atlantic Pacific Coast Appalachian Rocky Mountains Weather Bureau

Envoys Discuss European Crisis Talks Continue

Three top U. S. diplomats met to advance the European economic conference plan and to explore possible American aid to Europe this winter before the Marshall Plan begins. Participants included Jefferson Cately, Franco, Williams Clayton, Under Secretary Lewis Douglas, and embassy officials said the talks were private with no progress statements issued.

Europe Jefferson Catlery Franco Williams L. Clayton Hare Geneva Lewis Douglas Britain

Argentina and US discuss hemispheric defense treaty points

Gen Marshall and Argentina's Foreign Minister Bramuglia held a private 30 minute discussion at Bramuglia's Quitendiniva Hotel in Brasilia. Marshall said they used all salient treaty points and he would deliver a major address tomorrow outlining U S views on questions facing delegates drafting a hemispheric defense treaty. A key issue is Cuba's demand for a clause barring economic aggression and military attacks.

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Speed DP changes announced by Washington officials

President Truman announced a shakeup in top administration aimed at accelerating federal action on the European displaced persons problem. Watson Miner resigns as Federal Security Administrator to become commissioner of naturalization and immigration. Treman names Outar Ross Ewing to replace Miner. Ugo Curtisi becomes immigration survey chief. Wit named special assistant in Justice to oversee the displaced persons survey. announcement made by Secretary Clarien G. Ross at a news conference.

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Indonesians, Tobey McCarthy Vie For Housing Panel Chair

A Senate House Banking committees clash over who will lead the housing seven member panel. Tobey and McCarthy duel for chair amid debate on a 1.5 million new homes program and U.N. arbitration stance.

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Cadiz Explosion Kills 400 Plus in Naval Plant Blast

A Spanish torpedo factory blast in Cadiz last night is estimated to have killed more than 400 people and injured thousands. The explosion wrecked a residential area, an orphanage, a hospital, and several factories, with extensive damage across the city and troops patrolling the scene.

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Wedemeyer Reports Frank Talk With Chiang Kai-shek

American envoy Wedemeyer held a frank five hour meeting with Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek at his residence, detailing conditions in Formosa Canton and Shanghai and criticizing Chinese officials for inefficiency and corruption. United fronts saw government troops in Henan province opposed by Communist forces, with reports of coal mine recapture efforts near Po-han and strategic movements around Tainan.

Nankinp R—Ouneway Orbert C. Wademeyer Chiang Kai-shek Formosa Canton Shanghai Chiang Wedemeyer North China Manchuria Wedemeyer Iyom Henin Province Cormyassag Pochang Tsingmoa- Taiwan Ling Hsin Min Fao Suchow Avid Nationalian Shanctung Province Tsinan Chowkinh Tainan

Two New Nations Accepted for UN Membership

Lake Success United Nations vote approves Yemen and the Dominion of Pabiscan as new members. Other applications, including Leeland and Protugaline Franajordan, are rejected or postponed amid Soviet vetoes and abstentions. The addition of Yemen boosts the Arab League bloc and counterbalances Zionist interests in Palestine debates.

Lake Success Forti United Nations Dominion Pabiscan India Red Sea Yemen General Assembly New York Leeland Protugaline Franajordan Servieh Monpolia Ava Terces Andrei A Gromyke Italy Austria Romania Hungary Bulgaria Soviet Union Ireland Portugal Trengjosdam Poland Russia Syria Albania United States Britain Bel- Blunt Australia Franee Broelt China Whstakers Mongolia Arab League United Nation Palestine UN Assembly

Bomb Found Under Downing Street Archway

British police report a bomb found under an archway from Downing Street toward the Foreign Office. Scotland Yard says it lacked a detonator and could not explode. home office experts note two wired electric batteries contained gray powder with explosive qualities.

London Downing Street Attlee Scotland Yard Home Office N Oval Foreign Office

Street Scenes and Ponderings in a Quiet Town

A fragmented street scene describes a passerby wondering about local changes. Contemplation on tree cutting paving and a bus drive shows neighborhood concerns. A child interacts with strangers, offering a cheer and a brief, curious exchange among passengers.

Human Error Labeled Factor In Air Crash

A Pacific plane crash near Tokyo and Guam is described as a tragic accident caused by a combination of human error and mechanical failure. An immediate investigation ordered by Gen. Carl Sparta will determine blame. The bomber left Tokyo last Friday, refueled at Kwajalein, and headed toward Oahu before trouble arose in wind and navigation. five men died and five were presumed dead.

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Rebels Surrender Fleet After Paraguay River Assault

Government reports rebel ships attacked upriver at Asuncion but surrendered amid negotiations. The fleet reportedly included the Sturtengo Theo Pellex Col. Martines and several small boats. Paraguay and Hurguite gunboats harassed forces along the Parana.

Suncion Paraguay Parana Argentina Sturtengo Theo Pellex Col. Martines

Booster Club of Sweetwater Visits Kingsport on Tour

A Sweetwater boosters delegation toured Kingsport on a two bus mission through downtown, industrial areas and residential districts aided by city and county officials. The visit included a stop at the Civic Auditorium for refreshments and was hosted by Kiwanis and Lions Clubs with police and civic escorts.

Sweetwater Kingspor East Tennessee Teprosariting Saeschants Monroe County W. Morton A. B Caleman Hingsport Chamber of Conrnsree Greyhound Hal Crumley Jack Moselock Roberts, Jr Sam Pickel Sweetwinter Ath Georgy Tallert Moulton Booster Cluh Pace

Dutch Retaliate Against Attacks By Native Force

Dutch claims retaliatory measures against Indonesian forces near Solatiga after attacks, with both sides suffering casualties. Today's communique lists eighteen clashes across Java Sumatra and Madura, citing mopping up operations and serious losses for Indonesians, while acknowledging Dutch casualties.

Sandy Anny Fatwate Solatiga Surmatra Busitenzorg Ores West Java

England Poised to Win Concessions at Dollar Crisis Talks

Britain appears ready to secure concessions at the Anglo American dollar crisis conference in Washington. Officials say any relief would not meet full recovery aims but could ease trade frictions by allowing use of pounds in certain dominions and relaxing currency controls. Delegations planned further discussions on monetary aid and trade measures as the second day opened.

Carcpbel America Meer Jacob L. Devers Army Spese Tennessee National Guard Devers Sid Aemdries England Washington Dominions United Bewcas Dlo Europe Ti Yarmé Britain Sin Wilfrid

Group Charges Eastman Aiding Film Monopoly

In New York federal court the government charged Eastman Kodak and others with conspiring to fix film prices and restrain competition. Tire makers General Tire, U S Rubber, Firestone, Seiberling defend pricing as below prewar levels, while Technicolor and Eastman Kodak face a separate civil antitrust suit in Los Angeles seeking to end color processing monopoly.

New York BE. J. Thomas Gomdyeet Tire and Rubber Co Yostes Digtrree Thomas William O'Neil General Tire & Ruther Co O Nail Herbert E. Smith U. S. Rubber Co Firestone Tire & Rubber Co Firestone FL. Coghran Charrge Seiberling Rubber Co Federal District Court Los Angeles William €. Dickson West Coast Antitrust Division Technicolor Motion Picture Corp Eastman Kodak Co Technicolor Kodak Rochester Eastman Thomas J. Hargrave Sen Eastman

Rebels Repelled After Guerrilla Assault on Naoussa

Greeks report a heavy guerrilla attack on Naoussa, an industrial town of about 1400, repelled after hours of fighting. Guerrillas disguised as peaceful elements entered the town and burned 150 houses and key offices before Loyalist artillery restrained them. War Minister Stritos said the situation is improving as mobile units may be formed. An Rozane report adds 16 guerrillas captured at Grevens on July 27 were executed.

Athens Mscussa Suonika Elzizeng Naoussa Mount Vermion George Stritos Independent Mobile Com Mavida Agbi Rozane Grevens

Bilbo Condition Reported Weaker for Senator Bilby

Foundation Hospital said Senator Theodore G Bilby D Miss was generally weaker this morning after a restful night. Earlier reports noted improvement over the weekend but described him as critically ill. A minor operation yesterday removed two nodules from the lungs when doctors tied a vein. the goal was to stop bleeding and prevent further complications.

Wow Orlenng Foundation Hospital Pheodore G. Bilby Fiay West

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