Senate Keeps Two Percent Tax With Amendments In Vote Today
Nashville AP reports the State Senate passed Gov. McCord's two percent sales tax bill by 21 to 5, with an amendment allowing part of annual collections over 52,000,000 to go to counties. Several Shelby County delegates did not vote. debate centered on revenue use for education and local governments as the bill returns to the House.
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Nashville
State Senate
Jim McCord
Shelby County
Blarchard Taar D-Shelby
House of Representatives
J. P. Cartwright
Davidson County
Gite White
Senate
James Cummings
Dwoodpury
Willarth Hagar
Duobanon
Cum+mings
Ha- Sin
Thapsades
Bristol Boyls Insane Ruling Shocks Sullivan County Court
A Sullivan County circuit court judge committed 18 year old Bristol resident Eades to a state hospital after a jury found him presently insane. Testimony showed prior military service and recent erratic behavior including threats and partial arson charges. The case hinged on mental fitness. if deemed sane he faced arson, if insane he would be committed for treatment.
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Eades
Vatern
Bristol
Isaite
Circuit Court
H Gilenwater
Kingsport
Rhodher
Hades
Arnoy
Axaon
Maxvwille
Sullivan County
Roy Somal
Aia
Virginia
East
Tennessee
George Endds
Bay
Che Vateramy’ Hospital
Eades A
Seo Cart
Petitioners Fight Cleek Pardons Letters in Records
A list of 29 petitioners and eight individual letters oppose clemency for J. R. Cleek, who was pardoned last year by Gov. Jim McCord after a circuit court sentence for operating a pickle sale. The record shows letters from W. J. Bacres, Dr. M. Corns, Dr. A. M. Wallace, Rev. John Clark, Ina F. Mooney, and local constables, with signatures from numerous local residents and officials supporting a pardon reversal or reconsideration.
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J. RL
Burk
Cleek
Jim. McCord
W. J. Bacres
Morris LoWn
Alterney General
M. Corns
A.M. Wallace
Gate City
John Clark
Upchurch
Ina FL Mooney
Kingaport
Long Ishend
Zimanererin
Jeck Jones
W. H. Poston
George Wilhorn
Sale Alvis
J. H. Adams
W. MM. Showalter
Dewey McConnell
Push Niditter
Garland Smith
W. E. Stapleton
Robert Ward
Laura Ward
Wiliam Ward
Mildred Blankenship
Lousten Shaffer
Ira
Alma Shaffer
Janet Tate
Rudy the
FL Tate
Ralph Harrison
Roster Whitail
Jett Adams
John Adama
Louisa Eshkinroed
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Dewey
Tnozr Loy
Aad
Walter Hudsom
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Petitioners Deny Involvement In Creck Pardons Move
In Nashville three signatures appear on a petition for J R Buck Creck’s pardon. signers Dewey Stupe Mrs Martha Shupe R H Tate Ruby Tate and Jewel Tate state they had no part in the petition. Bat Cary county attorney would be asked to investigate signatures on the petition acted on by the Board of Pardons and Favvles.
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Kingsport Times-News
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Cleok
Dewey Stupe
Martha, Shupe
R. H. Tate
Ruby Tate
Jewel Tate
J. R
Buck) Creck
Kingsport News
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Board of Pardons and
Talmadge Group Faces Defeat By Legislature
In a sharp session the Talmadge faction suffered its first setback in the General Assembly as they failed to expunge contentious cries and oath protocols. Senate vote ended in a 257 27 tie, with leadership noting the decisive party split and questioning oath enforcement amid constitutional powers disputes.
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Pat Maces
General Assembly
Senate
Vate
Dounnet
Renin
Lnotts
Yaa
Wilian P. Bean
Comyers
Kidnap Search Pressed as Girl Returns Home
A disjointed account describes a California kidnapping case ending with the 16 hour ordeal ending when the girl is brought back home. Police and FBI tracked the suspect, unable to collect ransom, while the father John Edward Devine a grape grower faced legal trouble but the kidnapper fled school details and statewide surveys are mentioned.
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Stason
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Bieter
Beyoud
FBI
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Rothar
Margaret Devin
Hengelf
Efe
Nepteih Ammer
Dome Pitt
Alice
Dean
Isappearan
Mendey Otter
Lodi
Mkera
Abe
Belgrada Asks Greece to Withdraw Attache
A garbled report claims Belgrade asked Greece to withdraw a military attache. The text is unclear but references Greece and an attache, with confusion over names and places, making specifics difficult to confirm.
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Greece
Athins
Belgrade
Wugomay
Un-American Group Returns To Business Under GOP
Fragmented report outlines House committees plan to investigate un-American activities across government film labor unions education defense energy and schools under GOP control. The meeting focused on flagging alleged communist influences and avoiding smear tactics while the new chair Thomas Regan leads the panel created as the Dies Committee in 1988.
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Starmic Energy
Kingsport scrapped tax plan prompts national policy debate
A garbled report discusses the City of Kingsport discarding a municipal motor car tax and a Senate inquiry into Marshall policy. It references Truman era diplomacy and debates over Secretary of State designations, with confusion about names and roles but notes political tensions between Republicans and Democrats and call for clarity on Marshall’s authority before he assumed office.
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Bizevelt
Britain Agrees to Burma Plans
A garbled report discusses Britain's stance on Burma development plans. The text mentions frontier provinces and local residents seeking independence, with unclear references to frontier authorities and civic positions.
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Burma
Hoover To Study Washington A Former President
Hoover announces acceptance of conference on European problems amid U S occupation concerns. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but reference to Herbert Hoover and discussions with foreign and domestic heads about Europe in the latter part of the text.
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Washington
Herbert Hudvey
Air Astment
Togd
U. S
Sy Ee Oat
Foreign
Street Scenes Faicierto Winter Visit Delayed
An OCR fragment hints at a city street scene description with expectations of a winter visit. The garbled text references anticipation and plans but lacks clear names, places, or events to confirm a concrete lead.
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Ee Es Miteeneen
Pvisit
Audit finds bank shortage tied to Clark case
A clipped Washington report cites a $122 009 bank shortage connected to Clark and alleges misused funds. It notes lawmakers and officials probing actions, with Senate Civil Service Committee and related bodies examining extensions and appropriations amid ongoing investigations.
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Sahington
Henmady Romrey
Martin
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Srma
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the Indies Affairs
Hay
Clackmart Langer
Sarvines
Mary
Merving
Capone Appears Near Death After Stroke Attack
Reports say Capone remained in critical condition last night after a stroke attacked the 48 year old gangster. Doctors said a possible rally followed a period of near death and last rites were given by a Miami Beach priest. Capone's wife called for the actor to be at his bedside as a long, sunlit life at sea and on a Chicago court stage float through memory.
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Ter Biscayne Bay
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Nader
Owas
Sid Cixpone
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Willian Berry
Miami Beach
Bassutterad
Snowbound Town Receives Supplies by Convoy
Browning Montana reports planned convoy to deliver food fuel oil salt and hay to its 396 residents trapped by heavy snow. A giant rotary plow and two additional rotary plows accompany a truck convoy expected to push through ten to twenty snowdrifts along the route near the Canadian border.
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Malik
Investigation of Damage Under Way in Italy Remains Unclear
Reports from Central Italy describe ongoing inquiries into damage linked to property losses amounting to 170,000 plus. Officials cite possible broad republic liabilities with debates over payment and currency conversion. The total estimated damages are reported near 1.7 million dollars, with exchange notes suggesting a pounds figure as well.
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Ban
Refund plan for tags after city tax repeal
The City Recorder and Treasurer will issue 127 refunds to residents who already paid the 1947 city site license after the Board of Mayor and Aldermen canceled the municipal vehicle tax. The $5 auto tag rate replaced the $2, with merchants urging only in-city tag holders pay. A water project expansion and other fiscal options were discussed for the coming General Assembly session.
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Salay
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Wie Park Co
Tamit
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Kicewsen
Warning on Portal Claims Raises Corporate Payment Concerns
WilMary Chapman Peters told a Senate subcommittee that portal pay lawsuits could force many firms out of business even if full claims aren t allowed. He warned most cases amount far beyond anticipated recoveries for employees and noted courts may still allow substantial sums. He added that financial laws could trigger widespread bankruptcies if payouts are directed by courts.
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Wirsington
WilMary Chapman Peeter
Senate
Tudisiaey
Portal
Taig Koen Agkedim
Poster
Judge Rules On Lippy Loraine Marriage In Transit
A chaotic tale from the border doors as Judge Rockwelles grants a Mexican divorce request and orders that Lippy and Loraine not live together until marital issues are settled. The couple, who previously wed across the border, traveled between Juarez and El Paso, seeking a Mexican divorce before a brief El Paso ceremony, while California authorities resisted recognition.
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Kingsport Merchants Endorse Chamber of Commerce Formation
At a Kingsport Inn dinner, the Kingsport Merchants Association endorsed organizing a Chamber of Commerce. E G Dunning outlined steps taken, committees formed, and a plan to transfer assets to the new chamber. A large attendance and future general meeting were announced to set by laws and launch membership efforts.
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Kingsport Merchants ‘Associathom
Kingsport Inn
Merchands Group
Agaimr
Chamber of Commerce
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Geer
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Instoeiation
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Record Cold Grips City with 14 Degree Low
News notes the season’s coldest day in a two year span with a 14 degree low and brisk winds. Around noon the temperature rose to 2 degrees with clear skies aiding pedestrians and outdoor workers. River water fell to 66 feet by morning and minor flood effects touched roads and fields. No casualties or extensive damage reported, though residents on Long Island and in Kingston sought higher ground and stayed with relatives or neighbors.
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By & Am
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Seurit
Kingsport
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