City Lawyers Offer Measure To Lawmakers
The Kingsport Bar Association disclosed its special committee drafted a bill to create General Sessions Courts for Sullivan County and sent copies to Senator William Buckles and Representative Brack Sasas in Nashville. The measure seeks to establish two divisions, define powers, appoint judges and deputies, and move juvenile and civil cases from justices of the peace and county court to two General Sessions divisions at Blountville Kingsport and Bristol with venues in Sullivan County.
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Kingsport Bar Association
Sullivan County
Wiliam Buckles
Brack
Bar Association
Waninwus Yy
Andérsad
General Assembly
Ise Pmaiaze
Peat
Justices of the Peace
Dudge
Jurladic
Tlon
Suftvar County
Tennessee
Court of General Sessions
Court of General
Blount
Wie
Senator
Kingsport
Saidre
Guartenty
U. Whall
Bicantelle
Bristol
Bt General Sessions
Kinesnort
Twantlath
Sullivan Compty
Blountville
Petignss
Civik
Elsuntville
Eichteenth
General Sessions Court Backers and Local Organizations
A fragmented OCR list names groups such as League of Women Voters Ringsport Real Estate Board and Junior Chamber of Commerce. It references American Legion Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Bar Association, Credit Grantors Association, and Kingsport related initiatives in Sullivan County.
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Hanamond
Post No
Aenerican Ceylon Roulty
Llona
Titreseit
Cistiga Cieta
League of Women, Voters
Ringsport Real Estate Board
Ringsport Mercharte Axnocimton Junior Chamber of Commerce
Veterans of Foreign Wara
Wingyort Bar Association
Content Labor Union
Business Ant Professional
Wosnes
American Legion Anziliary
Credit Grantors Association
Bindrey Workers Elion
Boead
Briatet
Duniar Chamber of Commerce
Chid Kear
Kingsport
Leasute
Sullivan County Veterans
Ringsport
Veterans Back Sessions Court System
The Sullivan County Veterans Organization of Kingsport met at City Hall on Wednesday and unanimously backed Courts of Eighteenth Session for Sullivan County. About 100 veterans attended as the fourth meeting concluded with permanent officers elected Howard Wilson chairing the group Thomas Dodson and others named to the executive board. The group aims to support honest, efficient city governance and sponsor improved municipal administration.
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Sulliven
Veterans Organization of
Kingsport
Geftern
General Assembly
Howard Wilson
Howrrd Peston
J. C. Pyla
Tary
George Bernard
Urez
Trems
Krowp
Bether
Harry Garrett
Sonsisting of
de, LC
Sales Tax Becomes Effective June in Legislature
The Tennessee House passed a two percent general retail sales tax bill after Senate approval with an amendment to set a two percent levy, replacing a proposed three percent. The measure aims to raise about 20 million annually, with 78 percent directed to education, and includes exemptions for veterans and certain military service periods. Gov. Jim McCord’s signature was sought to begin immediate collection, with debates over timing and administration noted.
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Nashville
State House, of Representatives
Neuchaage
Table General Assembly
Levy
Willian
D-Dickson
Vanderbilt University
House of Representatives
Senate
Jim. McCord
By & Becton
Lt General Geiger Dies In Hospital At 72
Lt General Geiger, a World War II and Pacific theater veteran, died in hospital at 7:28 am eight days before his planned retirement. A Marine aviation pioneer who led air forces in Guadalcanal invasion, he also served in Army Navy joint operations in the island hopping campaigns and commanded Pacific Marine forces.
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Bothsadachi Naval
Geiger
Ghinawa
Fleet Marine Force
Tha’ Pacific
Marines
Guadalcanal
Ohishi
Gem
Simon Bolivar Bueh-lprer, Jr
Tonepty W. Stilwell
Achy
Senator Baird Critiques Labor Powers in Hearing
Senator Baird told the Senate Labor Committee that giving the government vast power to handle labor disputes is misguided. He supports Ball-Taft-Smith reforms to curb union privileges and place unions under public accountability while warning against compulsory arbitration and broad federal mediation. Senator Murray, sidelined by illness, prepared a statement and may appear next Tuesday.
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Washington
Baird ‘R-Ming
Senate
James Murray
B' Mont
Labor
Schwellenbach
Balk - Schwellenbach
Ball Teft-Smith
Ita
Gall “Glasses
Fede
Witiehy Rowlds Dehy
Steike
Truman
Ball
Fytt
R-Obia
Sena
Alexander Smith
R-In
Hart Taft-Smith
Rte
Seubtti
Greece Seeks Reparations From Germany In Postwar Draft
Greek delegation presented a memorandum to the Foreign Powers outlining demands for reparations from Germany and Austria for war damages. It called for swift payment, extending compensation to property, production, and community losses, and sought restoration of prewar status. The letter urged allied support, tying reparations to territorial concessions and broader postwar settlements.
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Reek
Fder-Powar
Creuneil
Amd
Iso
Greece
Australisa
France
Georgia Revenue Battle Over Treasury Appointments Rages
Tensions erupt between the Georgia Revenue Department and the State Highway Department over treasurer appointments and bond approvals. Governor Talmadge’s nominees face Senate approval while acting governor claims authority, with legal questions tied to attorney general certification and transfer of bonds amid competing political factions.
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Atheta
Georgia
Highway Department
Gecrge
Hamilton
Webo
Tha’ Revenues Department
Thd Highway ‘Department
Diftreyl
F Key
Henman Talmadge
Favale
Poth
State Highway Department
Talmadge
Th. Thompson
Subcesabon
Bilis Ranat
Hamillar
Tom
Senate
Prewigus
Revenue Department
Tahnedge
Charles Redwine
Warom Éster
Wbes
Tampa
Stonewall Dyer
Tehnadge
Fulan. Nasional Bank of Aslante
Washington 2 The Senate Commerce Committee approves Harriman nomination
The Commerce Committee today approved President True Rat's nomination of W. Avarill Harriman as Secretary of Commerce, succeeding Harry Wallace. Chairman White led the session while posters were discussed and previous denials noted. Questions about railroads and discriminatory rates were raised by James Patton of the Farmers Union and Senator Reed, with broader economic implications hinted at by Westerd and Southam.
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Weshingtos
Senate
Commerce Committee
True Rat
W. Avarill Harriman
Commerce
Harry Wallace
White
RoBe
Heckman
Bartimon
Chaemar
Board of
Tice
Union Pacific
Sonnter
James Patton
Farmers Union
Reed
Patkar
Svaeing
Westerd
Southam
Mocnomies
May Indicted On Fraud Charge In Military Procurement Case
An indictment returned in Fort Wayne charges Rep. May and three officials from wartime procurement offices with conspiring to defraud Clark and Eric Bain Metal Products Inc. Elgin and Batavia. One count alleges May received a total of 453 634 07 dollars from firms involved.
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Washington
Fae
Andzew J. May
OAKS
Awitttorin
Sakaki
Clark
Eric Bain Metal Products, Inc
Elgin, UL
Batavia
TVA Policy Explained In Nomination Hearing
Senators pressed for a clear explanation of TVA finances and policy as Gordon Clapp faced questions during the Senate Public Works hearing. Democratic reps warned the agency must retain receipts from power sales to fund operation and construction, while GOP opposition urged changes to TVA policy.
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Washington
Pennessee Valley Authority
Senate Public Works Committee
Gordon FR. Clapp
TVA
Gore
Kefxuver
Priest
Democrata
Toke Repertere
TWA
Conmeittee Ieter
Seniator McKellar
Clapp
Nacho
Gove
Tennessee
I Jennings
Knoxville
Senate
Tennessean
Prisoner Pleads Guilty in Auto theft cases
Kingsport resident Enexuilly 2 W D Churchwell pleaded guilty in Criminal Court to automobile theft in two cases and received three year sentences in each. Court records note concerns about the young man’s conduct and his ownership of vehicles cited in the plea.
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W. D. Churchwell
Kingsport
Tate Gut
Cara
Susiya J. Fredzee
Marshall Meets With President in Inaugural Twice-Weekly Talks
Marshall meets with President Washington for a 20 minute discussion inaugurating twice weekly conferences. He says the meeting was rousing. He is accompanied by Undersecretary Dealt Xe¢leson and notes his predecessor Byrnes held routine Monday and Thursday sessions with Truman.
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Washington
George €. Marshall
Frumgm
Marchal
James F. Byrnes
Nox
Truman
Marshall
Taber vows budget clamp on 1943 and unspent 1947 funds
Representative Taber, ranking Republican, declares plans to slash the 1943 budget with a sledgehammer and re survey all 1947 programs awaiting outlays. He then aims to dig into appropriations actually voted by the last Congress to recapture unspent money, signaling a hard line on this year’s fiscal plan.
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Washington
Taber
Seié
House
Senate
One-Time Convict Exonerated In Lodi Kidnapping Case
A San Francisco studio operator Earl Shelton was exonerated in Lodi after a daylong interview with the kidnapped girl, who later returned home unharmed with minor injuries. The investigation tracked to the Devine family connections and an auto roadside confrontation, while Shelton left the police station without arrest.
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Lodi
Calif
Alice Dean Devine
Earl’ Skelton
San Prencisco
Amd
Im Seon
Iman
Pot
Shatton
Orother
Jota Edward Deving
Max
Alice Dean
Shelton
Auto Caust
Bhettom
San Francisco
Lodi Polige
Pat Dent
Alice den
Devine
Aum
PSL
Hora
Coan
Mégom
Ynocgln
Rats Brace for GOP Backed Legislation in Senate Agitation
Washington reports GOP pressure on Congress as lawmakers prepare heavy artillery against proposed Brewster war inquiry changes. Senator Wherry of Nebraska predicts a tighter party line vote, while Tobey heads a separate plan to shift war fraud probes. Taft negotiates, Democrats fear losses as new committees may redraw oversight.
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Wanhingkor
Senate
Lamone
Voter
Repiblican
Congress
Tert
Fox Future
Gti
Bareau
Whinois
Brewster
Dareas
Wherry
Democraty
Pes
Wierry
Yatechert Mejor Issicy
Army Secrecy Over Germ Warfare Sparks Debate
Army leaders refuse to discuss germ warfare amid public talk and secrecy. Pentagon views push button warfare as overrated while researchers clarify that many weapons remain in development stages. Frigid Midwest temperatures ease slowly as cold snaps ease and weather shifts forecast to affect vast regions.
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Washington
Skenny
Pentagon
Gome
Ming
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OFA
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Alye
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