Uranium Believed Found on Hawkins Farm
The Armstrong brothers near Stony Point report bluish ore from a 40 acre plot north of the community, with tests by Clarence Cagle at Oak Ridge National Laboratory indicating potential uranium deposits. A report from Kingsport Times News notes radiation readings and continues on page 3.
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Stonypoint
Hawkins County
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Times-News
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Bill Maples
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Spears Armstrong
Knoxville
O One County
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Stonypont
Kingsport
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Miners Cut Credit as Strike Paralyzes Co Stores
The report notes miners strike actions disrupt Co Stores operations and credit providers. The article details UB Stet Cet and The Tinian Supply Company tied to the dispute as workers press demands. It mentions a 400,000 currency figure and hints at broader industry impact with about half the mines affected.
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Renery
Oitie
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Bridges Perjury Trial To Resume
The Bridges perjury trial continued with defense and prosecution presenting testimony. Witnesses faced cross examination as prosecutors pursued counts of perjury and the jury heard details from yesterday’s proceedings.
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Bridges
New Subscription Offer Extended To February 15
An extended Kingsport News subscription sale runs to February 15 with several pricing options. New mail subscribers and renewals to the Nras can save by choosing the special $8.50 daily and Sunday rate or the $6.00 annual option, with a three-subscribe club rate of $8.00 per year for daily and Sunday. Mail orders to Kingsport News P.O. Box SIL, Kingsport, Tenn. Include name, address, and whether daily and Sunday or daily only. These mail offers apply to first and second mail zones only.
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Hoover's Lawyers Seek New Mental Tests for Hoover
Defense attorneys for the former Louisville suspect in a New Orleans case requested permission to perform additional mental evaluations. They argued the tests could show he did not commit the crime for which he has been convicted, amid a flurry of legal maneuvering and court proceedings in the district.
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Vie Defenae
Turaday
Vicover
Louisville
Jamies
Bristol
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Truman Rejects Use Of Taft Hartley Law
President Truman rejected invoking the Taft Hartley Act amid a coal strike. He said he could seek a court injunction to resume Gull production if emergency provisions allow. About 79,000 United Mine Workers were on strike and steel output was cut at Crucible Steel in Midland, Pennsylvania.
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Tich Latay
Pirevaster
Meaday Dyeke
Watt Hartley
John
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Brewster
United Mine
Crucible Steel Company of America
Pittsburgh
Midland
Truman
New England
Wendie Urasili
Bagge
China Bombing Targets Red Bases Amid Global Tension
Fragmented report describes aerial attacks against Red military sites as nations react to escalating conflict. The piece notes casualties and strategic bombings near coastal regions, with uncertain details on locations and outcomes.
South Ward Republicans to Hold Meeting Tonight
Local Republican leaders invite voters to a tonight gathering in South Ward. The event aims to elect precinct officials and appoint a new chair, with urged turnout from party members across the ward.
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South Ward
Diggers Search For Lost Miner In Coal Mine Tragedy
In Mahanoy City a small band of relief workers hunted for Edward Burla, 25, trapped by a rock fall last Friday in an independent mine. His brother Joseph, 30, escaped a slide earlier, while Casmir Burda, 32, near the entrance, fled for help. Rescue teams advanced after a coal vein shift opened space but continued fear of further collapses.
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Mahanoy City
Burela
Joseph
Mioera
Edelle
Burda
Measure Boosts Benefit Payment Expansion of Social Security plan
Washington reports a major expansion proposal for Social Security by administrator Arthur Altmeyer. The plan seeks broader coverage, higher benefits, and a raise in the Social Security tax to the first 4800 of income, affecting millions more workers and potentially increasing payroll tax gradually to 12 percent by 1970. Senate and House leaders anticipate a battle over the measure and funding.
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Sveade
Congress
Arthur Altminger
Ares
Senate Finance Committee
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Altmeyer
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D-Co
Finance Committee
Milkin H-Colet
Senate
House
Tri State Coach Tieup Ends Near in Southwest Virginia
Local page one brief reports TriState Coach Corporation plans to hire crews and begin operation after a labor and heath management pause. The arrangement involves Southwest Virginia, Kentucky areas, with executives including At. Cpanel and Dayle Ward. A formal contract was issued by the national secretary.
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Wandering Pickets Idle Major Kentucky Coal Mines
Wandering pickets and stay-at-home miners were expected to keep most of Kentucky coal mines idle, with activity likely limited to certain areas in Harlan, Pike, and Letcher Counties as reported by Associated Press observers.
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Ar! Inn
Pike and Letcher Counties
Manabe
Krupp dies in Austria upheaves war era weapons
German arms magnate Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach dies in Salzburg Austria on Monday ending a long career as the maker of Big Bertha siege guns and other heavy weapons. His death comes as wartime production and coal and coke supplies face disruption amid shifting markets and distant operations.
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Austria
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Street Scenes Voices of Experience on a Winter Day
A middle aged woman on a street corner waits for a bus as she mutters about winter and grumbling. Downtown storefronts display unclear ads for merchandise and items. A March of Dimes caller is cited, quipping about getting a job on a street, with slang and garbled wording.
Browning to Arrive. City Delegation Meets Welcoming Crew
Browning slated to arrive in the city with a Chamber of Commerce welcome for the visiting officials. A ten-member delegation including the mayor and city manager will meet Browning at the Kinga port and escort to Kinga park. The event features current and incoming Chamber leaders, with plans announced for a formal reception and related proceedings.
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Browning
City
McLean Receives First Vet Insurance Check for $330
W Howard McLean, a 41 year old Kingsport veteran, becomes the first local recipient of a WWII GI insurance refund. He served 19 months in the ETO with the 763rd Railway Shop Battalion, reaching master sergeant before discharge in 1952. He plans to save the $330 from the payout.
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Kingsport
McLean
Kingsport Area
W. Howard McLean
Hingsport
Nella Howard
Bob
Mike
Truman May Enter House Fight Over Rule Changes
President Truman and administration leaders weighed a bold bid by Republicans and Southern Democrats to regain power in the House. A weekly news conference was planned, and a clash over rules to give the House Rules Committee more say on bills was central to the maneuvering.
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Washington
Truman
Republicana
Bsuthern Democrate
Memphis
Tenn
U. S
Birds Point
New Madrid
Missouri
Lewis UMW Leaders Face Damages Claims in Kentucky
John L. Lewis and other United Mine Workers officials faced new damage claims in Lexington for damages from their three day work week in coal mines. A federal court suit accuses them of unlawfully restraining trade. four Harlan County mine operators seek $177,450.
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Lexington, Ky
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Harlan County
Lewis
UMW
Pennsylvania
Kingsport Judge Bandy to retire after 14 years
Sullivan County courthouses show Judge Bandy winding down not seeking re election after a 14 year tenure. Democratic meeting reveals friction over a $500 filing fee for April primary as candidates from Congressman to school board vie, with Hal Carrs defending the fee amid protests. W A Furlow of Bristol leads the opposition in the heated session.
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Bristol
Leaf Mart end prices signal sales season closing
Tennessee tobacco markets posted lower prices Monday as the sales season nears its end. Volumes remained strong in eastern markets with Greeneville selling 628,568 pounds at 42.43 per hundred and Knoxville moving 625,804 pounds at 40.38. Rogersville averaged 41.21, while Hawkins County posted 322,746 pounds sold. Other lines note broader regional activity across Louisiana and Kentucky areas.
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Greeneville
Knoxville
Rogersville
Hawking ‘County
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Columbia
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Bering
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Solunar table guides hunting and fishing by day
Schedule from John Alden Knight outlines major and minor hunting and fishing periods by date and time in EST. It urges planning around the two hour and hour and a half major periods and shorter minor periods. Observed Cherokee Lake stage noted as 1020.9 and Douglas value $37.2.
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John Alden Knight
Cherokee Lake
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