Britain Recognizes Communist China After Split with Nationalists
Britain announces full diplomatic recognition of the Chinese Communist government led by Mao Zedong, severing ties with Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist administration. Chiang's delegation in Formosa condemns Britain as surpassing a “burying” move while other Western powers may follow. Scandinavian states and others are expected to act in concert.
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Great Britain
Mao Txe-tuta
China
Britain
Chiang Kat Ahek
Nationallat
Chiang Formosa
Mirven
Cturcea
Norway
Sweden
Tienmark
Ambaasador
Cheng Tienta
Hiavory
Chink Haw
Taft Sees GOP Unity On Campaign Platform
Senator Taft of Ohio expresses confidence that Republicans will agree on a campaign platform for the 1956 elections. He chairs the Senate campaign policy group named to work with Guy Gabrielians plan, as the conference approves cooperation and assigns 18 members from the Midwest and West to the panel.
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Taft
Ohio
Mandala
House Republicana
GOP
Congres
Guy Gabrielaan
Cangreens
Far Werstern
U S Policy Dashes Nationalist Hopes Over Formosa
U S policy statement evaluation across Formosa fears unsettled Chinese Nationalists. Senior officials privately cautious, citing delicacy in criticizing a friendly state while conceding U S inaction. Truman’s stance leaves Chiang Kai-shek’s regime relying on motives and patience rather than intervention.
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Formosa
Truman
Formona
Tee George Yeh
Chen Cheng
Southeast China
Viregitta Military Institute
United States
State Department
China
Inquiry Into Inadequacy Of Phone Service Initiated
James L Tolbert of the Tennessee Public Service Commission will conduct an on the spot inquiry into the adequacy of Unter Mountain Telephone Company service. He plans a weeklong tour visiting Greeneville Jonesboro Elizabethton Johnson City Bristol and Kingsport. The probe follows a prior hearing and proposed rate increase for the company.
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Charman Jobin Co Hananer
Aiaté Mailronel
Bubhe Wulitte Commission
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Unter-Mountain
Hammer
James L. Tolbert Jeft
Enat Tenneanee
Mondey
Greeneville
Joneshore
Elizabethton
Johnson City
Bristol
Kingeport
John Maragen Pleads Innocent To Charges
John Maragen pleaded innocent to charges of lying under oath to Senate investigators. Judge F Dickingan Lette set the trial date after defense attorney William A Kehoe was given 10 days to file motions. Kehoe said he was recently retained on Maragon's contact.
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John Maragen
Foros Boothlack
White House
Senate
Hietttal
Dickingan Lette
William A Kehoe
Kehoe
Maragon
Husband Puts Rabbits Into Bed In Divorce Bid
A New Jersey court hears a divorce petition alleging extreme cruelty after a husband allegedly shoved four clean rabbits into his wife’s bed to startle her. The odd incident is cited as part of the couple’s dispute leading to the case.
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Paterson
N. J
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Revenue Rep To Aid Area Farmers In Tax Returns
Walter J. Hunter deputy internal revenue collector announced that a representative of the Internal Revenue Service will be in Kingsport January 8 and January 16 to assist farmers with filing income tax returns. Deputy Collector John B. Dail will be at the Kingsport Post Office on both days to help farmers with their returns.
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Spl
Walter J .Hunter
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Service
Kingapor
John BE
Dail
Kingsport
Americans Begin Evacuation From Threatened Isle
President Truman announced the evacuation of Americans from Parmora amid Communist threats while sparking heavy Republican criticism over bypassing Congress and the bipartisan foreign policy. Senators and leaders debated the move as they urged clearer authorization.
Court Suit Filed Against Lewis In Ohio Mining Case
A court suit filed in Franklin County Ohio targets John L. Lewis and United Mine Workers leaders over damages claimed from strikes and wage losses. The New York Coal Co and partners seek up to 8 million dollars in damages, alleging violations of Ohio Valentine Act restraining trade. The case seeks injunctions to curb union leaders actions and halt three day week policies impacting wages rent and welfare funds.
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Conminion
Elena Curt
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Powhatan
Hocking Valley
Columbiaaults
Lawin
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Thomas Kennedy
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Lewin
Minera
Alan
Fram
Constable Arrested After Armory Raid
Nashville police charged Davidson County constable Jim Marable with conspiracy after eight hot machines disappeared from a guard armory early Monday. A National Guard officer and other officials faced disciplinary review as the case unfolded, with machines later found at a repair shop and linked to a post theft sequence.
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Davidson County
Jim Marable
Atnte
Mintelet Atty
J. Curt Fen Liner
Warren Wim
Marable
Sparkman Pushes Need for House Bill on Housing Plan
Sparkman argued for a new national housing program to aid moderate income families with loans through a proposed National Mortgage Corporation. He said up to 2.0 to 1.21 billion dollars could be mobilized over two years, backed by Treasury funds and private capital, guaranteeing up to 95 percent of values at low interest and 60 year terms. Public hearings were set to begin next Wednesday as Senate supporters move an omnibus housing bill.
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Sen
Tennessee Woman Legislator May Run For Congress
Naya RK magazine reports 74-year-old Democratic representative Mary Shadow from Mhea and Meigs Counties may run for Congress this year. Her mother Mrs W A Shadow could replace her in the legislature if she enters the race. Shadow says she has no political plans and considers renomination and re-election for now.
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Tron
Tenneapee
Naya RK Magazine
Mary Shadow
Mhea
Meigs
James J. Frasier
Mra
W. A. Shadow
Mina Shadow
Macy
Neeking
Welfare rolls rise in 1949 in Tennessee
Nashville report shows welfare department public assistance rolls and spending up significantly in 1949. November 1948 payments to aged totalled 1.488 million dollars, with broader increases noted across old age, children, and blind categories.
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Tenn
State Welfare Department
J. C. Mer Imahan
Tita
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Freight Cars Jump Track Near Nashville
Two freight cars jumped the track near Nashville in Barford County on Friday. Officials reported no injuries or damage to the track or roadway, with a single observer noting the incident as a minor derailment.
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Chillanooga & Bt
Lowin
Barford County
Ninate Lytle
Floods Threaten Nation As Rain Ice Hit Midwest
Flood warnings extend from Pennsylvania to Missouri as a wintry storm band brings rain and flood conditions. A cold front moves slowly between Knoxville and Newville, with milder temperatures fading to colder spells tonight. Indiana and Illinois face rising flood danger while Memphis endures damaging winds and bitter cold across the Midwest.
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Missouri
Arkenann
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Newville
Associated Preans
Indiana
Illinois
Memphis
Watchman Seized After UAW Building Dynamite Plot
Willam Thomas, 41, night watchman at the UAW headquarters, was abducted near downtown Detroit and found alive beside the River Rouge in a state of exposure. He said a man grabbed him, tied his hands and neck, and drove away in a car after discovering a dynamite charge planted months earlier in a rear stairwell. the blast did not explode. Detroiter officials suspect a broader plot linked to the UAW shoot and implicate possible Communist involvement, with Walter Reuther commenting on possible ties. Thomas had just undergone an alcohol detector test at the Detroit police headquarters.
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CLO United Auto
River Rouge
Willam Thomas
Sham
Wayne County Hospital
Thomas
Mbriticora
UAW
Inge
Walter
Victor Reuther
Walter Reuther
Famous Geographer Bowman Dies in Baltimore
Dr Isaiah Bowman president emeritus of Johns Hopkins University a renowned geographer died in Johns Hopkins Hospital Friday morning from a heart attack he was 74. Bowman had retired January 1 194. He advised President Wilson on the League of Nations plan and aided Roosevelt on World War II planning and early work toward the United Nations.
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Baltimore
Isaiah Bowman
Emeriton
Johns Hopking University
Johns Hopkion Hospital
Bowmin
Johnie Hopkins Hospital
Bowman
Aolore
Wilson
Roosevelt
Street Scenes Incomplete Actions On Downtown Street
Street scenes show a Burley truck driver exiting a truck on a downtown street and pausing before proceeding, a mall fry pedaling up Main Street with a man’s pipe in his mouth, and a young woman waiting beside a car as she unlocks a door to retrieve something while another line hints at a later change or errand.
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Knoxville Plans To Care For Teachers Convention
Knoxville Tennessee prepares for a March 2 convention with about 4000 ranchers expected to attend. PRA executive secretary Dr Anien C Balt visits from Nashville to consult with city county University of Tennessee and the Chamber of Commerce on arrangements.
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Tenn
Jude
Rity
Anieen C. Balt
PRA
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Ctty
University of ‘Tennessee and
Chamber of Commerce Oiftclade
U S Plans Far East Policy Shift and Aid
Washington administration shapes Far East policy to drive a wedge between the people and Communists. A statement would signal friendship with Chinese inhabitants and potential recognition of the Communist regime. The plan also supports Nationalist movements with economic aid and possibly arms for Pacific nations facing Communist pressure. Secretary Acheson to testify before Congress on Tuesday. President Truman’s hands off stance toward Formosa is reiterated.
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China
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Farman
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Geter
Orient
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Formana
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Formosa
Krug Declares Self A Businessman Out Of Politics
Julius A Krug former Interior secretary and Brookside Mills director says he is now a private industry executive and not a politician He plans to spend much time in Knoxville and Norris to attend to business matters while resigning from Truman administration roles
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Bronkalde
King
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Tennaanne Valley Authority
Norris
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Approval Readied for Western Defense Pact Plan
The 12 nation Atlantic Pact Council prepared to approve a pan for defending Western Europe against possible aggression. Secretary Acheson would present the U S version to the meeting, which follows three council sessions since the alliance formed. The plan envisions pooling defense forces to deter a Soviet attack with France assigned a primary ground role.
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Middle Tenn Towns Brace Against Duck River Floods
Shuthyville and nearby communities along the Duck River brace for rising waters as authorities warn the river could crest at around three feet if rain continues. TVA flood control services in Knoxville monitor the situation and urge precaution.
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Shuthyville
Tenn
Memphis Records First 1950 Traffic Fatality
A flood alert near Memphis forecasts Duck River crest near flood stage in Columbia area. Joseph W. Morgan, seven, was fatally struck by a car on a downtown street as he attempted to cross. He died in hospital about an hour later.
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Columbia
Memphis
Sand River Thorn
Cain
Textile Industry Outlook Brightens Elizabethton Mint
In Elizabethton Tennessee a banquet by the Carter County Chamber of Commerce honored I Rogowin president of North American and American Bemberg Corp with the first anniversary of Rogowin's association with the Elizabethton mills. Gov Gordon Browning lauded industrial growth in Upper East Tennessee and officials hoped to balance agriculture with industry. Attending were Col K W Palmer Mayor EB Blankenbeclar C of C President J Wright and others.
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Tenh
Ailogic
I. Rogonin
North American and American Bemberg Corporation
Vingoain
Carter, County Chamber At Commerce
Rogowin
Gordon Browning
Upper Kant Tennewaos
Atute
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Col
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EB. B. Blankenbeclar
C. of
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A. B. Coleman
D. W. Moulton
H. G. Btone
J. W. West
Nashville Explosions Prompt Federal Hous ing Plan Debate
Nashville Tennessee reports blasts disrupt a housing project tied to a segregated plan. Officials discuss seeking federal aid to solve the incident as builders say construction will proceed with 200 units planned, costing up to ten thousand dollars per unit. The event prompts civil rights concerns and disputes over discriminatory housing practices. Governor Browning unavailable for comment.
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Kean
Gov
Browning
Dy L
Jonawa
Jenson
Jordan Stoker IE Naahvilis
Torey
American Civil Liberties Union
Gov. Gordon
Truman Sees U S Create 61 Million Jobs and End Poverty
President Truman delivers a sober optimistic annual economic message predicting the United States can offer 61 million jobs this year and 44 million in five years with the goal of eliminating poverty. He cites a reborn economy postwar crisis, urges standby powers to control credit, broader loan terms, and a moderate tax increase, while keeping wage adjustments with management and labor.
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Trudman
United States
Truman
Congress
Bualene
Jlabor
Farmere
Wave Increases Lower Than in 1948
The President's Council of Economic Advisers reports that about one third of 165 million unionized workers saw wage increases that year, smaller than 1948, with a noted absence of a clear pattern. The review highlights pension and welfare growth as one of the year's outstanding developments.
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Vresident
Council
Branamic
Ths
Solunar Periods Schedule From Knight Tables
The printed Solunar Periods table from John Alden Knight outlines major and minor fishing and hunting times for days Friday through Sunday. It notes observed lake stages at Cherokee Dam and Douglas Reservoir with specific feet above mean sea level readings for 10 am Friday.
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Chrokee Dam
Douglas Reservoir
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