Probes Follow Crash Of Big Plane At Galax
Investigations begin into Eastero Airlines crash near Galax Virginia as officials probe inoperative radio beacon and other factors in the loss of 28 lives aboard a Detroit to Miami liner. Civil Aeronautics Board and company officials review wreckage while witnesses describe the doomed flight and rescue efforts.
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Troops Move Food as Strikes Hit London Markets
London authorities mobilized 3,000 soldiers and sailors to distribute food to hungry Londoners as a wave of sympathy strikes involved more than 7,000 workers. Within minutes of troops arriving at Smithfield Market, over 200 employees walked out in solidarity with 19,000 truck drivers who began an extensive two week strike. Drivers demanded shorter hours, paid vacations, and adjusted overtime pay. a central wages board met to consider the demands. Army trucks moved through the city as thousands faced shortages, with Covent Garden and other markets affected. Prime Minister Attlee backed troop use and prepared a special cabinet meeting while workers warned against violence and insisted on keeping strikes until troops withdraw.
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Courts of General Sessions in Greene and Washington Counties debated
George Kally reports from Nashville that General Sessions Court may expand to Greene County. Sen. Withiam Burkies and Rep. Reach Ro Samy weigh a court for Sullivan County. McGuffin notes a likely judge to serve next general election. Tipton, Rob Bing and Br. Shows push for four or five county domestic relations court. Washington County Bar Association backs a Washington County court.
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Dickenson GOP Plans Nominating Convention in County Race
Dickenson County Republicans met Saturday to set a convention Friday for nominating candidates in the November election. The slate includes a candidate for Commonwealth's Attorney Sherri, Commissioner of Revenue, and County Treasurer. Only candidate announced is Dalian Mulliais for sheriff.
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Virginia Assembly Opens Week With School Aid Debate
Virginia lawmakers return to Richmond for the second week of the session as both chambers take up key bills. An emergency school appropriation, the Whitehead tax proposal, and governor backed education measures face committee reviews and potential votes, with a public hearing at 2 pm.
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Attack Trains Batters British Occupation HQ War News
The article reports attacks on British occupation government targets and trains, with German forces sustaining heavy losses and widespread casualties. Looters were arrested. a German officer killed a crowd at freight yards. in Romburg over 20 Germans died and about 230 looters were detained in one day.
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Hearings On Sales Tax To Be Held This Week
Republican Senate talks on a sales tax ban and wage bargaining push face opposition from several GOP members. New York and Minnesota colleagues show divided views as Idaho and others urge measures to curb shop closures and labor disputes at the Capitol.
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County officials refuse resignations amid county slate split
Athens Fer 2P tie McNelstay County officials and members of an ex GL bipartisan slate refused to resign after an open letter surfaced. The letter, signed by two staffers and two others opposing the machine, spurred protests and questions about governance as Democratic Clerk W E Hamby pend Trustee Frank Carmichael defend staying in office.
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Survivors Tell Of Crash In Antarctic
Survivors from the Boey Expedition describe escaping the wreck in a snowbound Antarctic region. They recount three comrades buried and the immediate efforts to signal rescuers, while chief figures and officials discuss the incident’s diplomatic and policy implications and the ongoing recovery operations.
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Haifa Inhabitants Held Under Virtual House Arrest
Haifa residents faced a curfew after a large attack near a Jewish Arab district. Six story police headquarters was reportedly leveled after a car bomb and gunfire near the harbor, killing and injuring several, with multiple buildings damaged and fires reported. Police and British forces secured the area as raids and evacuations continued.
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Street Scenes Growp of diners moveing from oe ho another Ti To restaurand
A garbled street scene describes diners moving between restaurants and a young woman leaving home after a long conversation. Witnesses note the crowd’s unusual insistence and disturbance as a car is found parked nearby, with authorities investigating a possible abduction rumor.
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Sullivan County Maps 47 Plans and committees named
The Sullivan County meeting approved plans for 1947 activities and formed advisory, program, and recreation committees. Council members include Danaly Latture Sac Bedgay Tyna McCret Tan and Lena Mae Cruesel. chair Mal Herd assisted county staff. Kingsport Bristol and neighboring area members joined, with a luncheon at the Colonial Grill in Bristol closing the session.
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Georgia Legislature Opens Amid Succession Fight
The Georgia General Assembly convened to organize leadership and set the stage for choosing the next governor. Front runners Lieutenant Governor elect Mel Thorspen and Herman Talmadge edged toward clear majorities, while debate seethes over a special election versus succession. Both houses prepare to review returns from the general election as Tuesday's sessions loom.
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Buckles Announces Public Hearings on Retail Sales Tax
Sen Buckles of Mingspos says hearings by the Senate Home Finance Ways and Means Committee will be held at 2 tomorrow afternoon and Wednesday afternoon on proposed two percent retail sales tax. He says the hearings are open to all who wish to attend and comment. Governors and lawmakers gather for the first night session of the 73rd General Assembly as talks on the tax measure continue with mixed administration support.
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Britain Presents File in Albania Dispute to UN Security Council
New York delegates to the United Nations Security Council examined a voluminous British file on the Albania dispute over a Corte Qeel mine blast that killed 46 British sailors. Britain seeks concurrent consideration with arms reduction talks. debate to resume Wednesday with several delegates still to speak.
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Vance Urges Bristol Leaders To Quit League
Vance told Bristol city officials to withdraw from the Tennessee Municipal League in protest of the state court's failure to back a principal share in the gas tax net. He argued the move would pressure support for a two percent sales tax. Bingham, league official, said the league would not block the gasoline tax bill and noted ongoing talks with Governor McCord.
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GOP Tariff Cut Plan Aims At 4% Trade Board
A Republican proposal envisions a four percent foreign trade board with power to veto State Department tariff proposals. Senator Van Wenberg argues the measure could preserve Congress controls while allowing reciprocal trade policy. Opponents like Wherry warn against tariff cuts without congressional review, framing the plan as a partial compromise to maintain legislative influence over trade decisions.
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