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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1948

Page

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Dutch Aid Tied to Allied Recovery as Netherland Crisis Grows

The United States weighs ending or reducing Marshall Plan assistance to the Dutch East Indies amid Indonesian conflict. Officials say aid hinges on Dutch recovery progress and adherence to obligations, while pleas call for a cease fire and troop withdrawal. European economic concerns remain central to decisions on further aid.

Washington Tiett Indonesian Republic Holland Cooperacion Admrinistration Netherland East Indies Ecnerinal Beir l Ately Netherlands BCA ECA Hanning Netherlands Indies Paul G. Hoffman Philip Cressup Ametoam Vauwet Nulfoms Security Caeners Pariessup Gaid United States Hague Council Hoffmiaty RCA Oracroffingly Hoffman

Four-Time Killer Sought In-2-Store Hunt

Police seek Lucedale farmer Murdock Hinton in a quadruple slaying case near Lucedale Mississippi. Four members of a family were shot at close range during a domestic dispute. sheriff J B Nelson and Gloria Hinton reported the incident as authorities press searches in nearby woods and Mobile Alabama for the armed suspect.

Wale Kiter Buckgher Akat Riva Acatem Gloria Himtor Abelit

Group Pushes Uquer Sale Regulation in Restaurants

A state group, led by restaurant operators, urges lawmakers to slow alcohol sales in eateries. Attorney Tom Jobin discusses a two year study and an amended measure to allow cocktail bars with food establishments while applying to venues already licensed. Robinson notes the plan targets existing outlets.

Varig Tom Jobing Robinson

Street Scenes at Downtown Feud Court and Shoppers

Squall Fry listens to a downtown feud speaker while last minute shoppers gaze. A transient circus worker awaits trial at the courthouse as officers are entertained with sleight of hand. A jeweler wearing a magnifying glass part of the morning scene.

Squall Fry Soddenjy Whea Epprare Auice Foy Coffre Ant

Tojo and four others hanged in Sugamo Prison

Reports from Tokyo describe the execution of Hideki Tojo and three of his six war conspirators at Sugamo Prison after midnight. A seventh condemned man issued a final Buddhist gesture, while a civilian condemned man requested a quiet death and a final meal.

Tokyo Hideki Toyo Sugamo Death House Shinse Hanagima Therm Tory Fojo Pearl Harbor

Special Christmas Offer Cuts Paper Subscription Costs

A holiday renewal deal cuts Ryigae port Times rates for subscribers in Newscan and Kingepar. Daily and Sunday editions cost $8.50 yearly, or $6.90 daily, with gift and new subscriptions included. After January 15, prices rise to $17 yearly for daily and Sunday, or $8 daily only.

Ryigaeport Times Kingepar Newscan Times iNews Haticay

Living Cost May Show New Drop In Military Goods

A Washington exhibit at a Virginia warehouse displays 400 items of docking and personnel equipment bought by the Army Navy and Air Force. The munitions board plans standardization to cut costs and argues for uniformity while preserving service identifiers. A reporter examined the display as price indexes show only gradual declines since wartime highs, with blankets uniforms and gear priced across services and colors.

Washington Virginia Army Navy Air Force Munitions Board Defense Secretary of Defense Formestal Army Quarter Arlington Potomac Fuhot Navy Steiies Hiedical Amy Medicab CIA Ums Army Fish Medical General Motors Prise Earry

Mrs Chambers Acquitted in Death Auto Case

Mrs Chambers, acquitted of charges in the death of 70 year old Maggie Themes in a Baltimore traffic accident, testified no skid marks were found and she knew nothing about the crash until the impact. Police officer testified no signs of deliberate action and the case drew attention amid broader spy rumors.

Baltimore Whitaker Chambers Maggie Themes Igi Frida Chamkers Peope Reuben Caplan Davis Mustal Champers

All She Wanted For Christmas From Santa Geshen Box

The Geshem Jonear Chamber of Commerce operated a Santa Claus mailbox in Geshen Ind receiving a handwritten note from a young woman asking Santa to come to town. The missive referenced town and years old and expressed sentimentality about Christmas wishes.

Geshen Ind Geshem Jonear Commerce Santa

War Hero and Family Die in Texas Plane Crash

Wealthy Second World War hero James Miller and his wife perished with their three children when their single engine plane ran out of gasoline and crashed near Orange Grove, Texas. Miller, a DFC recipient, was en route from Dallas to Benavides with relatives. his son would have turned two today. Two other bodies were found in the wreckage and two passengers survived.

Pris Tojo Xrid Loth Se Matkaga Iso Mice Tex Here Davide Miller Muller Muley Milter Orville &., Jr James Crane Rupert Stanley Atiivon Joe Schackerh Orange Grove Texas Millers Deflas Benavides Duval County Miller Mr. Mulley Delles Ois Field Okinawa

Tri-State Busses Allowed On Highway To Serve Kingsport Area

Tennessee authorities authorize TriState buses to operate with closed doors to the Union Bug Terminal along US Highway 23 from the Virginia line to one mile north of the city limits. Previously open routes to the city were voided due to franchise conflicts. The State Supreme Court upheld the city’s control limits over transportation facilities to within one mile outside Kingsport.

Nashville TriState Bornotation Egiosh Hativeen Posle Marth Kingsport Stave Cummissian Virginia Line Geily Union Bug Tennessee East+ fawn Corporation Big Stone Gap Virginia Kentucky Ira Archive Trans Deitation Corporation State Line State Supreme Court Kingspool Conveillonee

Hoey Considered Top Investigator in Senate

Senator Clyde Hoey of North Carolina is floated as a leading candidate to head the Senate's Investigating Subcommittee. If chosen, Hoey would oversee inquiries into federal departments and civil rights program opposition.

Washington P- Senate Clyde Roark Hoey McClellan Wergusom Hoey Denso Truman Senate Wacy Touernment Tha

Man Shot During Break-In Attempt In Old Kingspark

A resident of Figure 3, Church Hill, was admitted to Holston Valley Community Hospital with gunshot wounds after attempting to break into a private home on Knoxette Highway in Old Kingspark around 5 am. The intruder, later identified as Hutson, was shot by homeowner Ransome Fields defending his family.

Church Hill Holston Valley Community Hospital Old Kingspool Feed Hutson Hasita Ine Moon Ftie (Manty) Upehureh Hutson Ransome Fields Fickis Knoxette Highway Old Kings ‘Park Upenwich Fields Fiekss Bula Pieldy Guit Uncle Mor

Duggan Cleared Of Spy Charges

Report says Laurence Duggan cleared by House committee of espionage accusations after no conclusive evidence of criminality found in his death inquiry. Officials cited unclear motive and ongoing police work as investigators review potential suspects and related Berini matter developments.

New York House Laurence Duggne Richard Mi. Nixon Washington Hrad State Department Ophis City Amouronsy Duggan Manhattan William Yowyer Apy Alger Hiss Stebe Berinyi Post Pone

Red Tag Targets CIO Officers Amid Labor Purge Claims

Westington’s House committee labeled 13 union offers as red tagged and accused CIO leadership of cleansing itself. It named Barry Bridges, Ben Gold, Abram Flaxer, and Donald Benderson as anti-communist officers amid broader claims of communist influence in unions including the Longshoremen and Electrical Workers.

Westington House UN- American, Activities Committee CIO Barry Bridges Longshoremen’s Union Ben Gold The Fur and Leather Workers Abram Flaxer United Public Workers of America Donald Benderson Othe Fond, Tobacco and Agricultural Workers American Labor Party Reds RY Swyany Russia

Browning Seeks State Share For Hospital Plan

Gov elect Gordon Browning said Nashville cannot provide 13.5 million in aid for a five year federal state hospital construction program under the Hill Burton Act. He spoke after meetings with Middle and East Tennessee officials seeking the state one third share of hospital costs while federal and local funds cover the rest. He noted Johnson City area tuberculosis hospital construction has priority and the proposal will be considered fully.

Nashville Fernnessee Gordon Middle Tennessee Ica Browning Sullivan Maury Linean Cotine Johnson City

Young Cabin Boy Fends Off Sharks Near Shore

13 year old cabin boy aboard a ship near Guantanamo Bay fought sharks for nearly two days. Bent Jeppson died after being dragged overboard. Anthony Me tona of Sacramento said he tried to rescue him as blood tainted the water and sharks turned on him before he fled.

Guantanamo Bay Cuba United States Naval Fussell Amhony Metona Sacramento Calif Bent Jeppson Denish Jeppson Xaome Bent Russell Sway Jas

Australia seeks Dutch expulsion over Indonesia attack

Australia urged the United Nations Security Council to expel the Netherlands unless Dutch forces halt their assault on Indonesia. Cpl. W. R. Hodgson warned of a first clear violation of the UN charter and cited breaches of ceasefire and prior resolutions. China and the United States backed a resolution calling for an immediate halt and Dutch withdrawal. Colombia and Syria joined in support, bringing confirmed backing to four nations.

Paris Australia Holland United Nations Hte Cpl W. R. Hodgson UN Security Council Utah Council Security Council L. Hsia of Ching China Philip C. Tessup Indonesia Colombia Syria Hodgson Netherlands Leberly Nicathom

Christmas Death Toll May Reach 265

The National Safety Council estimated today that traffic deaths over the Christmas holiday may total 285, with 265 a provisional figure. The count covers only immediate deaths from 6 p.m. Sunday to midnight Sunday. final toll could rise due to delayed fatalities.

Chicago National Safety Council

China Veto Shift in UN council Possible If Communist China Rises

The article discusses how a shift to Communist domination in China could realign United Nations Security Council votes. It notes China’s permanent member status and the potential for eight to remain aligned against six, creating minority positions and extra veto power with Russia. It also explores implications for China’s roles in various UN bodies and commissions.

Lake Sucemy China United Nations Security Council U.N. Etig Chi Comirunist Russia Security Council Council Ukraine Soviet Bloc Pre Fanzador Chima Bro+ade and Social Council Calingit Commission On Human Rights Economic Commission For Asia Far East

Weather Outlook Sees Mixed Snow Rain Ahead

Forecasters warn of possible snow flurries and a rain mix with a white Christmas potential in parts of the central plains and Midwest. Central Rockies report fresh snow expanding toward the central plains as bitter cold grips the upper Midwest with subzero readings in Minnesota South Dakota Wisconsin and Montana.

Kingsport Mid-Continent Central Rockies Central Plains Midwest Cemtel Canadian Bisrardt An Grand Forks Minnesot South Dakota Wisconsin Montana

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