British arrests and kidnapings grip Holy Land
The article reports 90,000 Jews under house arrest in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv as British forces delay the execution of an Irgun Zvai Leumi member. Kidnappings target British officials, including Judge Ralph Windkin, with fears of retaliation for pending hangings. Armored patrols suspend normal life while appeals to the Privy Council seek clemency for Trev Bele Groner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Uin
Groner
Lancaster
Belen Friedman
Privy Council
Britain
Supreme Court
Sudew Ori
Jer Arem
Tel Aviv
Ralph Winedinin
Counci
Ralph Windkon
Nh Tel Aviv
Collins
Batts
Jerusaism
Aves
Irgum Zval
Leyme
Extramiat
Pulei- Ying
Fuluzh
Irgun Zvai Leni
Palestine
Sehneller Quettts
Jerusalen
Lim
Everting
Genla
Jeuigh
Rom Zvi
Jewists Naotional Council
Britssh
Dov Bain Groner
Ergun Zrai Leumi
Asher Levitzky
Rise
Gronet
Helen Friedmann
Tennessee General Assembly Gears Up For Fourth Week
Members return to Nashville to begin a new week of lawmaking after a short adjournment. Proposed measures target licensing for healing arts practitioners and hospitals, plus an inventory of state hospital facilities and funding for tuberculosis care. Additional bills may expand Highway Patrol by 100 officers and raise beer and whiskey taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washville
Tennessee
Th General Assembly
Highway Patrol
American Plan Rejected by Reds in Russia Memo Proposal
An informed source says Russia rejected an American proposal for a peace statute to Germany. Instead Moscow sent a memo to deputy foreign ministers urging a Big Four treaty among wartime Allies. It would require ratification by a reconstituted German government and approval by all war-declared nations. Delegate Robert Murphy is noted in the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longon
Russia
Germany
BE. 5
Robert Murphy
Grafton Green Dies Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Chief Justice Grafton Green of the Tormeysso Supreme Court died in hospital at 739 this morning after months of declining health. Born 1872 in Lebanon, Tennessee, Green studied at Cumberland University and its law school, then built a long legal career before rising to chief justice in 1965. He served during multiple terms and authored key opinions including the Spectacular Scopes case upholding a state anti coalitions law.
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Green
Stara Supreme
Fustee Green
Juatica
Knoxville
Wreta
Wilshville
Groen
Lebanon
Tenn
Cumberland
University i
Nashville
EARS
Tor
Lie
Yrod
Juste Lanaden
Justice Crier
Grasten Green
Was
Lebonom
Foun
Meattville Banner
Hin
Tae Famiy
Islegd
Groan
Soho
Amd
Blowntville
B.C. Renvon
Kurgan Port
Robert Cumpingham
Na- Bre
State Penitentiary
Jos Suttivan
Seasion
Denson
Mise
Margaret Smith
Riverside
Dease
Miss Smith
Acey Jones
Jones
Jomer
Joes
Wilthy ‘Hinghrg
Texas
Cumsting
Moon
John Leonard
Paul Nelson
Bristol
Et&wnc Transportation ‘Company
Osba
Fetredacetta
Acone
Fiheft
Mvg
Geneva Dowdy
Emsted
Leopard
Welson
Widespread Plane Crashes Kill 54 Weekend 18 Missing
Widespread plane crashes over the weekend claimed 54 lives while 18 people remained unaccounted for. The incidents spanned multiple regions, stirring concern among aviation authorities and families awaiting updates. Local officials urged caution as search and rescue operations continued into Sunday night.
Grace Moore Among 22 Killed in Copenhagen Crash
A Danish air disaster near Copenhagen killed Grace Moore and 21 others including Sweden's Gustaf Adolf. The KLM Royal Dutch plane crashed at takeoff, ranking as the week’s costliest crash, with multiple other accidents worldwide leaving dozens dead and a missing Chinese National Aviation Corp. plane.
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Grace Moore
Copenhagen
Sweden
Gustaf Adolf
Chine
Chinese National Aviation Corporation
Camten
Chung‘king
Chungking
Miss Moore
Denmark
Royal Diuteh
KLM
Copeshesen
Benin
Toad
Chinese National Corporation
Hongkong
Counghing
Ching
Hong Kong
China
London
Croydon
United States
U. & Machine Corporation
Lebanon
Ind
Femme Se¢Beer
Ind Fury
Men Toten
Derlington
Wis
Soviet Newspaper Raps Vandenberg Criticism of U.S. Policy
A Soviet publication denounces U S Senator Arthur Vandenberg as a chief target in a Cleveland speech described as frostily pro-expansion. The piece labels him as head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and calls for a tougher stance on relations with France and other allies.
Thompsonites Seek Recess In Legislature
Opponents of Governor Talmadge gathered in Atlanta to press for a recess as the Georgia legislature debates a proposed study of registration and party primaries amid political tension. A rally drew hundreds of citizens, with speakers citing concerns over election legitimacy and potential impacts on state government operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Herman Talmapére
Georgia
Aeld A
Stourmig
Galmadgew
Govermox
Talmadge
Mayge Harvey; Kennedy
Barncaville
Pigdmont
Ansley Hotel
Portal Suits Called Block To Tax Reform
Washington, Rep Knutson pledges to outlaw the tax suits as Congress debates limits on taxation. He cites treasury figures and warns of massive revenue loss, claiming a reform package could end relief for individuals while pressuring the administration on Atomic Energy issues and wartime appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaiman
Knutson
Patel
Germany
Austin
Japan
Sully
Dave Ey Lilienthal
Truman
Atomic Energy Commiastom
Tin Slimate Atomic Committee
Tobey Attacks War Probe Moves in Senate Fight
Senator Tobey faces off against Republican allies over war investigations and parliamentary committees. He accuses party leaders of manipulation and insists on a clean, independent inquiry, naming colleagues and warning of GOP drift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Benater Trbex
Todas
Tia Senate
Tolg & Reporter
Republicams
Joe
Tober
Republlicans
Baltet
Tim
Eatsntey Fox
Lotey
Vorimanibyter
Brewster
N+ Me
Whering
R-Mel
Robey
Galleagues
GOP
Tat
R-Ohio
Vandenberg
R-Minh
White
Beeteed
Flight Plan Details For Batty Toy Across Nation
Army Air Forces announce a long range flight plan from Hawaii to New York aboard the Batty Toy. Col Robert H Thacker and Col John B M Ard oversee the mission using two P-52 Mustangs and a pilot crew. The route covers Hickam Field to Point Arena California and passes over San Francisco Nevada Rock Springs Michigan Detroit Erie Pennsylvania en route to New York with an estimated duration around four days.
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Honainhi
Eoroluin
New York
Gereradt
Marth
Army Air Fexoes
Naile
Weill
Robert H. Thacker
John BM
California
Point Arena
Shin
Francisco
Nev
Rock Spain
Detroit
Erie
Industry spokesmen project housing shortage easing in 1947
Washington industry spokesmen predict the postwar housing shortage will ease in 1947 as private industry returns to a buyer's market and rent controls are eased. They urge extending wartime controls to support production while awaiting new home construction, with officials noting private industry bears primary responsibility for solving the housing gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waaatington
Gollings
Hawkey VII
GOF
MccCag
Thy
Wish
Cain
Sta
Tone
Hawkes
Mawkes
Ing
Ramon ‘Ot
Ffjer
Brepadi¢er
Jackir Crieden
Huyera
Wei
Gane
Herbert A. Nelson
National
Association of Henl
Boris
W. Wadeworth
Wood
Home Itera” Research ‘Institute
A Roel
Homes Mamsal
World-Wide Ban On Draft Sought by Congress
Rep Lamdis urged Congress to back a universal ban on compulsory military training and to seek an international agreement through the United Nations. He called for a resolution urging the President and State Secretary to push global consensus while Army and Navy push for universal schooling in country.
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Comgreas
Fresidert
Secretary of State
U.S
Walled
Wattoms
Fom Am
Jeter
Trainig
Congress
United States
Wbtmok
Street Scenes Describe Eve Street Fragments Amid Weather
Fragmented text depicts street corner chatter and urban scenes amid messy weather. Vague references seen to greetings and social interaction, with garbled phrases about dirt, wind, and night skies. The passage conveys mood rather than clear events.
United Nations Commission on Human Rights Drafts Goals
An 18 member UN commission on human rights was called to define and implement universal rights and freedoms. Delegates discussed defining rights usable worldwide, resisting sovereignty limits, and establishing an international court to hear abuses, while noting some tasks rely on state support.
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Lake Steens
Tre United
Wark
Werld
Cormunission Fon
Aosélow
Franklin Dy
Roosevelt
Sue
Ryedom
Charles Dokes
Pues
Burtalt
Backes International Geort White Re
Cnart
Chinese Reds Fight Inside Tinghsien
Combat reported in Tinghsien as Chinese Reds clash with government troops near the Peiping Hankow road south of Banting. Reinforcements move to relieve a nationalist garrison, with reference to forces advancing from Faoting toward Want, captured by Communists four days earlier.
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Tingh
Sien
Banting
Sheabel
Plamem
Faoting
Kopet
Paating
World Mourns As Met Singer Dies In Crash
World mourns the death of opera star Grange Moore in a Copenhagen plane crash. Condolences poured into Chattanooga from capitals and hamlets as family members in Tennessee learn of the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Met
Chattanooga
Condolarte
Riehhard L.moore
Grange Moore
The
International Opera
Segura
Copenhagen
Plowson
Mioowe
Opera
James Moore
Moorg
Red Seizure Of Neri Plants To Be Questioned
Berlin Pauasia plans to seize about 2006 German industries to be operated in their occupation zone for reparations. US officials say the seizure will be questioned at the Moscow ministers conference in March. Russians claim confiscated plants will be returned to German state ownership as reparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Pauasia
Bodelint Unity
Wassily D. Sokotowsky
Meissen Porcelain Works
Germany
Russinne
Thas
Russia
Marshall Facing Decision On World Flight By B-29s
The United States debates whether to launch a world flight by B-29 bombers. Secretary of State Marshall confronts timing as the Army Air Forces weigh routes via Egypt India and the Pacific. State Department cautions to avoid disrupting diplomacy and sensitive areas like Iran and the Dardanelles.
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Marshall
Washington
Siace
Monterw
Amey Air
State Department
Deedme
Sineq
Keer Pers
Easting
Moscow
Spe
Egypt
India
Tanda
Pacific
King State Department
Army Air Forces
Iran
Dardanelles
Ercay
Mead Transfers Harry Carruth To Lynchburg Virginia
Mead Corporation announces Harry F. Carruth transfer to the Lynchburg Division effective February 3. Carruth, long a Mead employee, will move from the Kingsport plant after returning from military service. Ralph H. Kemmerer of the Philadelphia Division succeeds him here and will handle Mead personnel duties in Lynchburg. Carruth’s past work included leadership in community programs and theater groups, with service in the Army Air Forces including the Normandy airborne landings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Carrot
Lynchburg
Mead
D. F. Storcix General
Mead Corporation
Cerruth
Tansfer
Mead Corbers— Tien
Kings Port
Carruth Ons Severy Dirégtar
Fis
Mortis
Beery
Kermerer
Carruth
Ralph H. Kemmerer
Philadelphian
Hig
Marvin
Kemmerer
Mingaport
Programe, Inc
Litthy Theater
Army Air Forces
Corinth
Ninth Troop Carrier Commmand
France
Normandy
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Pert
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U. S
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Cleveland
Senate
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Kittutson
R-Minn
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Tobey
Meyertinit
Matioes
Philip B
Fleming
China Reds
Tinghsien
Harry Carruth
Hammond Boat No
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Iba
Chita
League of Waren Vetera
Kingsport Keay Estate Board
Riaz
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Kingsport Bar Associaninn
Central
Busines and Professions Women'’s Club
American Legion Amsitiars Credit Granters Agpoetation Bindery Workers Union
Loma
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