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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1947
Page
1
Jackson official recount shows Taylor winning the commission chair after a split vote with Jourelmon, aided by Hanmer’s earlier non support. The meeting reaffirmed a rotating chair plan, with remarks about past service and future leadership.
Washington today completed work on a Republican bill to reduce individual income taxes with broad cuts for all, prioritizing lower brackets. The plan proposes a 20 percent across the board reduction, specialty exemptions for seniors, and a higher rate cut for incomes above $300,000, while noting targeted relief for workers and investors.
Dwight D. Msanhowar, a general of the Aches, stated he will not be a candidate, declaring that his name in that capacity is not good for the great organization with which he is associated. The message emphasizes loyalty as a soldier of the nation’s security to prevent the rise of a potential future threat.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Enginemen and Firemen proposed a bill to require all workers to pay poll taxes via employer deductions to boost state revenue. A. M. Lampley, spokesman, said the plan is not a repeal substitute and would impact elections and governance. The announcement touches on veterans voting, administration support, and upcoming legislative openings in 1947 alongside candidacy chatter for speaker and key posts.
Widespread coordinated assaults by Jewish underground groups in Jerusalem Tel Aviv and other cities killed at least one British officer and wounded many. Observers predicted harsher British reprisals and follow up strikes, as Irgun Zvei Leumi and Stern Gang stepped up violent tactics amid looming political shifts.
Navy reports eight crew aboard an Antarctic trek plane that departed from a sea plane tender near Fine Island and failed to return as scheduled. The last contact came at 3:25 p.m. on December 30 Hawaii Standard Time. Captain Henry Caldwell and his family are identified in the notice.
Filing of portal to portal wage suits against three major automakers and related firms surged to a new high, with totals approaching several billions as unions push for back pay for time lost. Cases spread from Michigan to Pittsburgh and across numerous states, naming Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, and other plants in contested claims.
Washington Congress members push measures to curb strikes affecting public safety including coal. Proposals aim to force compulsory arbitration, outlaw closed shops, and curb sympathy strikes. Lawmakers and Republicans debate timing as they seek to protect public health and safety.
A cryptic OCR fragment reports petition challenges to Jackson votes in Wise by Pres Sthivs Correnpemutent. Names such as Borton, Bynes B, and Bava Mat Jackeon are misread. context suggests a political referendum related to a dry campaign and legal action to set aside a referendum outcome.
The article reports on disputed ballots in the Appalachia area with four absent voters, challenges to two Jackson votes for improper registration, and a petition requesting voiding of those registrations. It notes deposition schedules, a January 22 ruling by Judge George Morton, and ongoing Public Welfare Commission deliberations alongside related community issues.
Democrats begin the year with a bank balance near 730 204 while Republicans report two months of fundraising and ongoing costs. The finance records show large contributions from named donors and expenses tied to campaign operations, with the House filings due from political organizations.
Fragmented text lists six figures expected to shape the new Congress. Names mentioned include Arthur H. Vanderberg, Rossy W. Martin Jr., and Wallace Humphey White Jr., with references to roles in the Senate and prior positions. The passage notes electoral history, party leadership, and education ties but is incomplete and garbled.
President plans to deliver the State of the Union in person to Congress on Monday at 1 p.m. BST if both houses are organized. Presidential secretary Charles G. Roga said the message will take about 50 minutes to read before a joint session in the House. The speech will be broadcast to the nation with anticipated participation by key trade leaders and government officials.
A fragmented report describes a windy night street scene with a distant crowd rallying. Vague names appear as Olvtivirann and Witt amid chaotic imagery of crackling sounds and intense weather, hinting at a dramatic public gathering.
The first Republican controlled Congress since 1951 convened as the Senate erupted over Senator Bilbo amid extended debates. House leaders prepared to begin business while protests and gallery scenes reflected the fierce party clash over seating and leadership.
The National Coat Association estimated a weekly output of about 9.128 million coats mined, with a net tonnage around 9120,000 and production for the corresponding wool set at 7,200,000 metric tons. The data comes from an incomplete year loading report and includes an additional past estimate.
The Kingsport Merchants Association plans a meeting to discuss an auto tax issue and store hours. The KMA board has met but taken no action, deciding to present the matter to the full membership before any recommendation to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
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