Government insiders named in new commodity speculator list
The Agriculture Department released a list naming Frank Pace Jr and others as commodity traders since 1946. It also suspended three employees and opened a probe into about 20 more, saying insiders had no inside information on government purchases.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Lst
Anderson
Frank Pace, Jr
James Bruce
Argentina
Elmer Thomas
Bushfield
R-Sd
Walter S. Salant
Cornell of Economic Advisers
William A. Salant
State Department
Josephine &. Splant
New York
Winthrop G. Brown
Est
Jesse B. Gilmer
Production and Marketing Administration
Gilmer
Thomas James Brave
Rf. 7
Pace
Robert &. Haaneean
Yremnan
Apot
Budget Bureau
Bruce
Baltimore
Watter & Salant
Snow shuts Sullivan County schools and stalls Kingsport roads
Rural Sullivan County closed schools and reduced transit as Kingsport endured the town’s heaviest snow of the 1948 season. Highway and hillside routes were treacherous with vehicles stranded and buses curtailed. A bird feeding station appeal was issued to prevent crop pests amid the snow, while state weather officials warned of continued snowfall and possible sleet. A Knoxville collection of Tennessee historical documents will be returned from Wisconsin to Tennessee per a governor’s letter.
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Sullivan County
Tri-City
Kingsport
Wow Ho
Sonservetiog Geokntasios Hes
Westherman
Lfe
Wier
Knoxville
Tennessee
John Sevier
Wisconsin
Jim McCord
E. E. Patton
Tennessee Historical Commission
California Faces Worst Drought in 70 Years
California endures its driest period in seven decades as a North Pacific disturbance fails to bring rain. Forecasters predict more clear skies despite searing winds drying soils and draining groundwater. Some ranchers haul water while cities weigh rationing measures as more drought-tight days loom.
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San Francisco
California
North Pacific
Santa Barbara
Venture
Los Angeles
Louise Overell May Lose Yet In Estate Battle
Louise Overell, acquitted of her parents murder aboard a yacht, faces potential cash shortfalls as the Inter and Mrs Walter E Overell estate valued at 456984 dollars may be reduced by 400000 dollars in creditor claims. Guardians report monthly allowance of 508 dollars while attorney Otto Jacobs seeks 10900 dollars monthly for 190000 dollars in fees. guardians oppose.
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Los Angeles
Louise Overell
Inter
Walter E. Overell
Louise
Superior
Overell
Otto Jacobs
Sante Ana
Fred
Bromanuel Jungquist
Held For Treason Monti Held On Nazi Propaganda Charge
Martin James Monti a former Army Air Forces lieutenant was held on a treason charge in New York after being seized at Mitchel Field. Bail was denied due to potential death penalty risk. Monti allegedly broadcast Nazi propaganda from Berlin as Martin Weithaupt. His father said Monti claimed 15 to 20 transcriptions were made under threat.
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New York
Army Air Forces
Leutenant
Berlin
U.S
Martin James Monti
Florissant
FBI
Monti
Mitchel Field
Secession Talk Rises As Southern States Question National Democrats
Mississippi and Alabama discuss quitting the national Democratic Party over a pro Negro platform in 1948. Mississippi’s governor accuses leaders of wrecking the South while Alabama signals limits to what the party can endure. A Mississippi bill would bind state Democrats to primary votes but allow bolting. Alabama’s committee offers a cautious warning rather than direct secession.
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Atlanta
Aishama
Mississippi
National Democratic Party
Alabama
Fielding L. Wright
South
National’ Party
Bristol Man Sentenced For Slaying
Bristol man Robert Faucette, 41, was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in a case linked to Clyde Roller’s death at the Elka Club. He received a two year term. Jurors also acquitted R H Watkins of a rape charge after a six minute deliberation.
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Blountville
Spl
Robert EB. Faucette
Bristol
R. H. Watkins
Bluff City
Fawcette
Lyle Burrow
O 'Briatol
Ferguson
Burrows
Mucdey
Clyde P. Roller
Elka Club
Notity
Roiler
Hugh Porter, Jr
Negro Cook
Cold Weather Cuts 16 800 Ontario Factory Workers
Windsor and Western Ontario industrial activity stalls as cold weather and gas shortages idle 16 800 workers. Ford of Canada laid off 7 800, Chrysler 3 000. Windsor facing possible closures that could affect 30 000 more. London 1 000 idle, Sarnia 800 amid forecasted automotive shutdowns.
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Windsor
Ont
Ontario
Ford of Canada, Ltd
Chrysler
London
Sarnis
Reds Set For Austria Pact
Vienna reports indicate Reds ready to discuss a peace settlement for Austria amid East West deadlock. Russian terms at issue include two thirds of the offshore oil field production and equipment, 50 year concessions, $260 million compensation for German assets, 20 to 40 percent of the Danube Shipping Company, and free disposal of rents under lease. An American spokesman noted the list lacks political provisions.
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Vienna
P—Rusela
Austria
Biz
London
Russia
Danube Shipping Company
Plieas
Street Scenes Describe Odd Morning Urban Moments
An elderly woman walks alone in dawn streets while a building super snowman stands in a front yard. A business man, bound from ankles to knee with rubber hands, faces a weather crisis as a hurried worker in high boots endures a bizarre, awkward scene.
Ty Annabella and Marriage In Divorce Court
Los Angeles reports the nine year marriage of Tyrone Power and Annabella ending in divorce with a court approved property settlement. Annabella, born Suzanne Charpentier, gains over 60 000 dollars yearly, plus 50 000 plus 17 percent of earnings over 310 000, three automobiles, a mansion, and insurance benefits. She also receives 219 monthly support for her daughter Annie, now 18.
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Los Angeles
Tyrone Power
Annabella
Suzanne Georgette Charpentier
Power
Annie
J L Warrick Dies At Home In Kingsport
J L Warrick aged 99 pioneer Kingsport resident and businessman died at 1 pm Monday at his home 118 W Wanda Street He came from Fries Virginia in 1908 and worked with Old Kingsport Stores and Kingsport Farms later selling to J Fred Johnson in 1928 He was a charter member of Broad Street Methodist Church and served on its Board of Stewards He helped found the Kingsport Masonic Lodge and was its Tyler until health declined about four years ago See Warrick Page 4
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J. L. Warrick
Kingsport
Wanda Street
Grayson County
Mr. Warrick
Fries, Va
Kingsport Masonic Lodge
Tyler
Warrick
Senate and House weigh oil export ban and speed limits
Senate and House study proposals seek a one year oil export ban amid fuel shortages and a plan to restore wartime speed limits to 35 miles per hour to save gasoline. Senator Bridges introduces the export ban bill while Commerce reports show oil product shipments abroad for early 1745 and Britain’s large winter quote. Intercity action includes discussion on Middle East security talks with Arab leaders and anticipated American British military involvement.
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Washington
Senate
House
Aimilar
Bridges
R-Nh
New England
Congress
Commerce Department
London
Ernest Begin
Middle East
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Associated Press
Dewey Lawson
U. S
Otsote
Tennessee’ Highway Patrol
Lou Overell
Davis
Taxewe
Tenn
William J. Davis, Sr
Diabcmar
Seattle
Roscoe Lee Heytan
Geturn
King County
Liogd Shorett
Shorett
Jerusalem
Palestine
Lydda
Mississippi River
Memphis
Cape Girardeau
Helena
New Orleans
St. Louis
Miami Beach
Fla
Lifequnrds
Reds
Barrgle
Great Britain
Patton
Draper
Teasure
Lyman
U. S&s. Mill
Batary
Bath
Bevin
Interattate Commerce Committee
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