Virginia Senate Defeats Anti-Snake Handling Bill
Virginia senators spar over a proposed law to curb venomous snake handling at public gatherings of faith healers. Robinette and Garber argued for religious freedom and against restricting worship, while Norris, Bottle, Fuller and others defended the bill as a public safety measure. The measure was rejected after a partisan debate, with references to prior incidents and calls to respect religious practice.
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Lee County
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Robinetts
Robert O. Norris
Lancaster
John S. Bottle
Albermaine
B. R. Fuller
Broecen
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Nortolie
Nose
Abingdon
Watles
Anherst
Attorneys For Mine Workers Seek High Court Ruling
Attorneys for the United Mine Workers argue before the Supreme Court that the federal judiciary can prevent harm to the public from the government’s actions in the soft coal strike. They challenge a lower court ruling and seek reversal to justify ongoing union measures and the strike’s legal status.
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United Snates District Court
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Scott County Grand Jury Indicts Carter in Multiple Cases
The Scott County Grand Jury returned indictments against Carter for charges tied to the December 11 incident in Cilnehport, including the deaths of Gale Vernee Jennings and the later murder case involving Roy Lad Goff. Other indictments include Budger Carter and associates on various criminal counts. The court planned civil hearings. a key murder case against Faul Walter and A. M. Wotte was moved to January 20.
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Scott County
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William Gott
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Pond
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Southwestern State Hospital
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Cate
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House of Delegates
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Scotts
Warren
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Azora Stanley
Williama
Henry Jay Arnold
Valicious Ateeting
Co L. McConnall
Tows Hiveman
Wilton
Blaly Mara
Anid Garland Cole
Gate City
Phillip Hicks
Agnes Goody
Ezra Nowley
Tri- 1
Bara T. Cuter
Texas
Selik
Senate group calls for probe into aviation crashes
A Senate committee urged a full inquiry into aviation crashes amid claims by members that current safety figures and industry practices undermine public confidence. Lawmakers highlighted alleged gaps in oversight, criticized incentives in commercial flight operations, and pressed for decisive reforms to restore trust and safety in air travel.
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Meath
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Eagtern
New York
Senator Morse Pushes Labor Policy Reform Amid Wagner Act Debate
Oregon Senator Morse, a Senate Labor Committee member and former National War Labor Board member, urged reporters to focus on perfecting the Wagner Act to advance labor legislation. He emphasized strengthening the act that created the National Labor Relations Board.
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AP Inepupiena
Morse
Oregon
Senate Labor Committes
Natio War Labor Board
Town By 150 Men
In Birmingham and nearby towns a group of 150 men gathered at a boarding house to discuss fears about clerical and factory labor unrest. Interviews reveal concerns about silenced workers and potential strikes affecting clothing manufacturing and local industry.
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Amare Fem Te Fears
Tee Omfort
Beftra
Birmingham
Anc
May Morgan
Nee
Henry
Bregel
Cate
Two Bills To Greeneville Passed Or Rejected
Confused report details two Greeneville related bills introduced in county government sessions. One proposal aims to authorize a municipal plan for a new building project while the other concerns water works and sewer funding, with debates over costs and local impact.
McCord to Start Second Session Committees Tie Up Budget
McCord to start second session today as he leads a joint committee coalition on a controversial proposal. The plan would raise 3,800,800 in annual revenue through a two percent levy, with 12 legislators already backing the measure. The event follows the inauguration of the chief executive and features extended debate in finance and ways and means committees across both houses. The Demo Fertil organization in the county politics bureau weighs in as delegates discuss potential passage and a possible speaker decision.
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Regiaketund
Prage
Tennessee tax clash crowds Bristol leaders in Nashville
A Bristol business and governmental delegation travels to Nashville to oppose a proposed sales tax on tangible property brought into Tennessee. Local leaders warn the bill could be railroaded through the legislature without public hearing. The plan would levy a two percent tax on property purchased in Tennessee and brought across state lines to Virginia, with enforcement likely by a large state agency.
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Tennessee
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Dock Workers Vote To Join In Walkout
A London mass meeting of 26,000 dock workers voted to form a 36,000 strong union out to protest wage cuts and food shortages. Protests spread as food supplies faltered, with soldiers used to restore distribution while authorities and unions moved to negotiate a settlement through a joint industry council.
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Washington plan to shape new Senate committee faces clash
Washington debate centers on forming a new investigative committee to probe war policies. Democrats push a reformist slate led by Barkley while opponents warn that special panels would undermine the Reorganization Act and shift power away from senior chairmen.
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Wye
O'Mahoney
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Truman to Report on UN Activities
New York authorities say President Truman will submit to Congress within two weeks a detailed report on United Nations operations with emphasis on atomic energy matters. The briefing is expected to spotlight the atomic question and the United Nations role in global affairs.
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New York
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Congress
McKellar Awaits Key Letter on Clapp as TVA Head
Senator McKellar awaits a letter to decide whether to approve or oppose Gorham Clapp’s nomination to lead the Tennessee Valley Authority. He questions TVA funding needs and the agency’s future, saying he has not been told how much money is required and presses for clarity on appropriations and revenue sources.
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Street Scenes Depict Quiet Winter Day Observations
A blurred street scene shows a young woman bundled for a cold day, a child accompanied by a guardian, and a man at a table awaiting a call or sign. The fragment hints at editorial notes on street life and local reporting methods without clear events or outcomes.
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Walter Hite
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Walt: Patiently: For Waitecen
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Maton
Grocers Predict Prices Fall by Spring in Local Market
Kingsport grocers and Institute of Food Distributors leaders foresee eased food prices by spring after ceiling removals, while clothing costs show mixed shifts. Milk, bread, and canned goods fluctuate with meats and specialty items varying by brand and retailer, with overall inflation easing in some staples and remaining tight in others.
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