American Freighter Flying Arrow Hit by Nationalist Warship
The Flying Arrow, an American freighter, was shelled off Shanghai by Chinese Nationalist gunboats after ignoring halt warnings. Between 30 and 40 shells caused fires and damage, but all 43 crew and 12 passengers survived. British sailors assisted in alighting the ship’s crew. cargo worth millions was partly dumped to prevent further loss. Ship deemed seaworthy by captain later. owners notified.
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Red
Shanghai
Talper
Formosa
Flying Arrow
Sionp
Black Swan
Hong Kong
Cangat
David Jones
Chicago
Jones
Isbrandtaen
Mme Chiang To Rejoin Husband Heads Formosa Mission
Mme Chiang Kai shek pledged that Chinese Nationalists would fight to the last bullet and wage guerrilla warfare and propaganda against the Communists. She, speaking from the United States, said Britain had bartered the soul of a nation for recognition of the Communist regime and called for renewed national resolve. She planned to depart for Formosa this week to rejoin her husband and lead the anti Communist effort.
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New York
Mme
Chiang Kai-shek
Formosan
Chiang
United States
Formosa
National
Ice Storm Cleans Up, Power and Telephones Restored
Memphis and surrounding Dixie area face the aftermath of the worst ice storm in 17 years. A large crew worked to repair communications and restore electricity after lines snapped and trees fell. Thousands remained without power and telephones across the region as thaw began and flood concerns rose in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi.
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Memphis
Tenn
Middle Dixie
Wear
Tennessee
Akansas
Mississippi
Storm and Fire Hit Iceland Fishing Town
A fierce storm and fire devastated a Iceland fishing town on the West Coast near the coast of Mus week. Gales and mountainous seas wrecked vessels. about seven crew were missing or dead. Two sailors went missing after a rock swept them away as a survivor watched another ship burn. The wrecks left rescuers racing to confirm casualties and recover bodies.
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Reykjavik
Storor
Helal
Rhone
Tata Ve
Flood Waters Recede In Middle Tennessee
Flood waters of the Duck River receded in Columbia Tennessee on Monday after two fatalities. William Spence aged 27 of Maury County and William Green aged 99 of Nashville died when their car ran off a road and overturned in six feet of water. The Cumberland River crested at Nashville at 41.78 feet, 18 feet above flood stage, but had fallen later. The Duck River and other rivers were dropping across Middle Tennessee.
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Columbia, Tenn.i
Duck River
William Spence
MaurysGounty
William Green
Nashville
Cumberland
Tennessee
Leaf Sales Resume As Weather Eases In Louisville
Leaf buyers in Louisville Kentucky cleared prices and pushed heavier deliveries to Kentucky Burley markets Monday as functions neared the home selection. Heavy sales last week boosted the season poundage to 952,977,908 pounds, far above the unprocessed crop estimate. observers expect the crop may be larger than earlier forecasts, prompting some centers to wind down auctions in ten days to two weeks.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Burley Taco
Sone
President Pushes Small Tax Hike To Trim Budget Deficit
President Truman proposes a 1951 budget totaling 42.439 billion dollars aimed at reducing a deepening deficit by raising taxes. Defense remains the largest expenditure item at 18.256 billion, with foreign aid at 4.701 billion. Domestic programs rise to 12.478 billion under Mr Truman's plan, noting overall outlays would drop from current levels.
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Washington
Trumaty
Congress
Russia
Orcal
Truman
Street Scenes Preview of a Bridge Grand Slam Moment
A quick street vignette notes a recent bridge grand slam by a player who talks to bystanders about the win. A sleepy reader dismisses reprinting the page as repetitive while overheard conversations feature a plump woman planning a weight loss program and cautioning her husband about her mood.
Police Abandon Hunt For Stolen Money
Nashville police halted a two day $4200 treasure hunt after a string of robberies. Investigators said a 19 year old escapee from a boys training school in Wakeville was connected to the case. Joe Colter is expected to be returned to Pleeville.
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Nashville
Tenn
Capitel Aan
Deweuves Marlin
Stephens
Negro ‘Training School For
Wakeville
Joe Colter
Pleeville
Ministers Set to Discuss Prohibition of War at Commonwealth Conference
Foreign ministers from the British Commonwealth, meeting in Colombo, Ceylon, opened a Monday conference to enforce measures to stop possible war, halt the spread of aggression, and maintain world order. British Commonwealth Secretary Philip Noel-Baker outlined the aims and urged unity among the nations.
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Columbu
Ceylon
British Commonwealth
Philip Nool-Birker
Attlee to Announce English Election Date Likely
Reported speculation says Prime Minister Attlee may reveal the date for England’s general election by Wednesday. British political writers note possible dates around February with observers watching royal and cabinet developments.
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Londen
Atlee
Hirat
Auller
Autormoldle
George VI
Sundringtam
Norfolk
Parliamient Therourk
Clint Hensley Faces Double Murder Charge
Clint E Hensley Jr is charged with two counts of murder after a shooting on East Sullivan Street near Five Points that killed Cordell Gilliam and Rosque. The 17 year old suspect is held in Bulllivan County Jail on 20000 bond awaiting a preliminary hearing Thursday. police report the weapon was surrendered after the incident at 445 PM near Red Top Inn.
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Wadlow Cinp Road
John Henry Rosque
East Sullivan Street
Five Points
Cordell Mace Gilliam
Pierce Street
Highland Park
Aesque
Aesque Street
Lynn Garden
Holaton Valley Community Hospital
Hensley
Bullivan County
Blountville
Soasiana
G. Gilbreath
Henaley
Gilliam
Rosque
Red Top Inn
Kingaport
John Allen
Long Island
St. Clark
Boringdale
G. W.bil Pletcher
James M. Broylca
China Reds Claim Nationalist Land
The Chinese Communist government reports seizure of Formosa and Tibet areas as it demands the expulsion of the Nationalist Chinese representative from the United Nations Security Council. Pravda and Isvestia quote Mao Zedong asserting a future warfront, with radio dispatches outlining Turkey-like concessions.
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Farntion
China
Clita
Chiang Kalalek
Nablinsdlat
Formosa
Hatin
Et Bet
United Nations Red Haa
Radio Diapater
Chou Bin-lat
U.N
Vainin
Tibet
Rande Hy. Pravda
Javestin
Moscow
Mao Paar
Truman Budget Faces Multibillion Deficit Hit
President Truman proposed a military budget of 13.6 billion dollars for the coming fiscal year, 400 million more than the current year, with Army at 4.003 billion, Navy at 4.141 billion, and Air Force at 4.412 billion. The plan aims to fund fewer ships and manpower despite higher costs, pay boosts, and pricier weapons, while defense spending climbs overall and a larger federal deficit looms.
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Washington
Truman
Air Force
Army
Navy
Chinese May Bargain On English Treaties Tong Kong
Chinese May bargain on English treaties and Hong Kong questions amid speculation Britain may adjust terms with China to avoid widening rift with the United States in the Far East. A British foreign office spokesman declined to comment on the Communist posture toward recognition. Debate over Hong Kong's status grows as tensions in the region endure.
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Tong Kong
Britain
United States
London
Communiata
Hong Kong
Great Britain
Kowloon
Italy
Vexag
Niles
Alba Hills
Rane
Evangelista
Church of Christ
Ue Ataun
Sasol Gandolfo
Karmmer
Pius
Average U.S. Citizen To Pay $282 In Taxes
Government tax burden outlined by President Truman for the 12 months starting next July 1. The average American, based on current population estimates of 150.4 million, would pay about 282 dollars in taxes, up from 101 dollars in the year ended June 30 before Pearl Harbor.
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Washington
Truman
Pearl Harbor
Readable typography boosts readers for Times News
The Times News unveils improved typography with larger reader-friendly type and increased white space. Officials say the change enhances legibility and sharpness, aiding quicker reading and clearer headlines for Tennessee and Southwest regions.
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Kingaxport Times
Veredity
Mort
Death Toll Set At 40 In Hospital Fire Probe
Forty people died as investigators probe a hospital fire at Mercy Hospital's psychiatric ward. Coroner C H Wildman confirmed the fatal toll and fire officials search for a cause, with ruled possibilities including a discarded cigarette stub and wiring. Witnesses recall patients screaming and clinging to iron bars before perishing in the blaze. Concurrently, a coal wage strike affected thousands of miners across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia, with Pittsburgh area pits closed as rest actions spread.
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Davenport
Uneir
C. H. Wildman
Alate
Caine
Viegiaia
Kentucky
Alon Page
Ile
Ohio
Lunion
Pittsburgh
High Court declines to review gag rule case
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to review a Maryland ruling that struck down Baltimore’s unique crime gag rule. Justices offered an unusual opinion by Justice Frankfurter, stating the court believed fewer than four members deemed it desirable to review the Maryland decision as a matter of sound judicial discretion.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Baltimore
Duatice Frankfurter
Maryland
Chrysler Workers Set Tieup Deadline
Chrysler employees authorized their bargaining committee to set a strike deadline to boost pension demands. Norman R. Matthews, director of the UAW Chrysler division, said the date was left to the committee's discretion.
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Chrysler
Norman R. Matthews
CLO
United Auto Workers Chrysler Division
Flying Saucers Reported Over Knoxville
Civil Aeronautics Administration officials explained Sunday that the apparent flying saucers over Knoxville were vapor trails from jet propelled planes, not mysterious craft. The sighting occurred as residents watched the sky above Knoxville Tennessee with curiosity.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Civil Aeronutics Administration
CAA
Pastors Debate Mercy Slayings in Heated Talks
Manchester area clergy examined mercy killings as Dr Herman N Sader faced murder charges from a dying patient case. Speakers at Lambic and religious venues argued the sanctity of life versus compassionate end of life decisions. Clergy like Rev William Wo Perk and Rev Napoleon J Gil bert centered sermons on divine authority, mortality, and moral duty amid legal questions.
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Manchester
Seroma Tae Mercy
Hermann N. Sader
Phoelersymen
Mercy Kebling
Laer
Sander
Otis
Mra
Abbe Borrota
Tnjeeting i
Len
Quek
William Wo Perk
First Unitarian
Congress Asked For More Funds To Expand TVA
President Truman urged Congress to provide about 119.7 million dollars for TVA expansion in the 1951 fiscal year. The plan adds two dams on the South Fork of the Holston River, completes South Holston Dam, advances New Johnsonville plant work, and expands Widows Creek capacity. The request more than doubles this year’s 49.4 million and includes a 12.4 million supplemental appropriation.
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Truman
Congress
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Atomic Energy Program
South Fork
Halston River
East
Tennessee
South Halston
Johnsonville, Tenn
Widows Creek
Pennington Gap Merchant Shot by Brother
State Trooper J E B Fugate said a man shot another man in Pennington Gap causing critical injuries to Jim Hall, a country store operator near Jasper. Floyd Hall, 63, was arrested and jailed in Lee County awaiting formal charges as deputies pursued him through the region.
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Apmilachia
J. EB. Fugate
Pennington Gap
Lee General Hospital
Fugate
Floyd Hall
Lee County
Jim Hall
Jasper
Duffield
Big Stone Gap
Farnie
Tull
Jonesville
John Pierce
Barron Lane
Bix Stone
Solunary Tables Major and Minor Periods Schedule
The ar schedule printed from John Alden Knight lists major periods by bold headings and minor periods in regular type, with start times in Eastern Standard Time for January 1945. It notes time blocks for days Monday through Sunday and references the observed date at Cherokee Dam and Douglas Reservoir with shore mean sea level elevations.
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John Alden Knight
Dale
Cherokee Dam
Douglas Reservoir
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St Jean the Baptist Catholic Church
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Harry Snyder
Pennington Gap Merchant
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