No Relief Seen In Bus Strike
The Kingsport area remains paralyzed as bus service is halted on the City Transportation Company routes due to a driver strike. Company officials cite a lack of union confirmation while workers seek wage concessions and safety assurances. Industrial plants report disruption as workers seek alternative travel methods and local stores note decreased commerce.
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Ringgpert
Sity
Singe
Fuosdeay MB
Bishner
Seld
Dishnes
Helpers Local No. 158
Kenneth Scott
APL
Sai
Sbchse
On & Darsaining
Wx St
Wang
Diahner Saith
Euternos Dilén
Tndustrial Planta of
Rinkapors
Navy
Yan
Panins
Tseis
Ptt
City Transportation Company
Kingsport
Tri-State
Tennesgee Chach
Washington County Bus Lines
Union Terminal
Yester
UN Meets May Face Delayed General Assembly Start
New York The United Nations Secretariat faces the likely need to reshuffle plans for the General Assembly meeting in September to avoid clashing with the Paris peace conference. The Big Four ministers in Paris urged postponing from September 3 to 23, triggering housing and scheduling complications for delegates and Security Council operations.
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New York
United Nations Secretariat
Generel Wssembly
Septembder
Paris
Atiopom
Sidney Hillman Death Caps Controversial Labor Leader Career
Sidney Hillman, longtime CIO PAC leader and head of Amalgamated Clothing Workers, died of a heart ailment at his Long Island home. The Roosevelt era figure rose amid political pressure and industrial labor clashes, leaving no immediate heir as CLO-PAC prepares to elect a new chair in Washington.
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Point Bowxou
Hijiman
Bimiman
Etelt
CIO Politics Action
Ota Presidentia Compalen
Ttican
Sidney
Chicago
Robert Flanagan
Uillman
Long Island
Long Beach
Bessie
John Cahill
Staik Hillman
Polat Lookeisk
Mack Lipkin
Hillman
Boiss Belye
Fay
Selmes Cerner
Irving Lorhar
Dorothy Lerner
Millan
Amatgan
America
Sebior
Clo~ Pac
Successe
Keely Cui
Gre CL
Louis to Defend 23rd Time in New York Heavyweight Bout
Louis will defend his heavyweight title for the 23rd time against Tom Mauriollg of New York at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, September 18. Promoter Wike Foeehs announced today, Dr. G. E. Eason and B. Eason return from service with the Bemy Im in the Southwest Pacific.
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Louis
Tithe
Louis Will Mike
Lim Wors
Tom Mauriollg
New York
Yanker Stadium
Wike Foeehs
G.E. Eason
B. Eason
Asree
Southwest Pacific
Jyestat
Johonam City Highway
Basar
Alabarma
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Voting set for bond issues at Kingsport City Hall
Kingsport voters will decide on municipal bonds Thursday for school improvements and city projects including library and park playground land. The ballot also covers a city hall site and a farmers market while a separate issue would fund waterworks and parking expansions.
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Kingsport
Thhey
City Hall
Canker Street
Bamm.mitt F Pt
J. R Poektah City Recorder
Wetienday
Ep Foe Approum
Hbrary
Batwaor
Mingsport Post
Baoad
Kingsport Gardens
Johnson Sty
Johnson City
Bristol
Cherokee Street
Cumberland Street
Kingspact
City Batt
Park
Jewish Threat Feared By Nation
Jerusalem reports fear of a Jewish campaign of non cooperation with the Palestine government as the inner Zionist council authorizes measures to implement the program. Arab higher committee spokesman says the group has drawn up a plan to tighten the Arab boycott and oppose Jewish immigration. The move follows unrest and the detention of Jewish agency executives, with hopes for the release of leaders. Associated dispatch from Liverpool notes ongoing tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Palestine
Inner Zionist Council
I. J. Unterman
Tel Aviv
Ay Iseyboe
Fewishegency
Ned Ibeem
Euatedy
Soupwessad
GOP Meat Outlook Mixed as Agriculture Dept Signals Shortages
The Agriculture Department warns meat supplies will remain well below demand through summer, despite hopes for a near normal livestock market once price ceiling uncertainties clear. It also foresees adequate fats, dairy, fruits, and canned goods, with lower prices for vegetables and improved shortages in some meat categories as subsidies are removed. The GOP Congressional Food Study Committee cites Agriculture Dept data and industry sources predicting tighter meat markets but gradual price relief, while aiming for steady retail flow and new cattle marketing.
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Aow
Burleley
Congress
Senate
Barkicw
Sue
Barkhey
Evemmors
Trent Pricing
Mit
R-Olie
Naa
OPA
House
Truman
Barkley
Taft
Whskidriy JS
New Heart
Republican Congressional Food Study Committee
Agriculture Department
Saga
Department
Diemand
OFA
COP Food
Ageitature Department
Milk Prices Rise Two Cents A Quart
Kingsport dairy distributors announce a two cent per quart milk price increase effective Wednesday morning. Foremost Farms manager F T Walsh explains that end of government subsidies leaves farmers to cover higher costs, while noting no actual rise in milk cost to consumers due to past subsidies.
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Kingsport
F. T. Walsh
Foremost Farms, Inc
Walsh
Bleennower Sees No Way To Cut Army Soon
General Bleennower told the Haase Millbury Committee there is no path to reducing the Army soon as he urged approval of legislation to expand the regular Army to 400000 and a total force of 400087 for the nation. He projected 65000 additional officers via ROTC, officer schools, and West Point with incentives to rise from enlisted ranks.
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Washington
Dwigitt D. Bleennower
Te Haase Millbury Committee
Ara Leroperly
Blaenhower
Eisenhower
West Point
New Ambassador To China Seen As Aid To Peace
The article reports President Truman selecting Stuart as envoy to Chiang Kai shek to aid peace in China. UNRRA director LaGuardia suspends shipments to China after staff accused Chiang’s government of blocking relief and diverting aid.
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China
Wachengion
John Leighton Stuart
Gan
George C. Marshall
China Community F
Margin
Stuart
Snene
Chiss
Trusman
Chiang Kaishek
Fiorette H. LaGuardia
UNERA
Tohina
Chiang
LaGuardia
UNRRA
Beneion
Hong
Sie
PNREA
Lustig Gets Fine Prison Sentence in Food Chain Case
Henry Lustig, head of the Longstamps restaurant chain, was sentenced to four years for evading 4.87 million dollars in federal taxes. Allen Lustig, nephew, received three years. Joseph Sabel, top executive, faced two years. Lloyd Fayers, defense counsel, vowed appeal as the defendants posted a $2,068 bond.
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Connant
One Killed Four Hurt In Holdup Shocking Bronx Ambush
A gunfight near a West 7th Street curb left one man dead and four injured, including three police officers, after an attempted holdup at a local club. Sally Moss of the Bronx is named in police notes. officers pursued robbers who fled after firing.
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New York
Tomner Artoy
Sally Moss
Bronx
Busineea
Aperit
Rocal 10
International Luddies Gament Workers Union
APL
Ta Wras
Arthur Qrean
Solin Healy
Moxy
Ape
U.S. Proposes 40 Year German Disarmament Pact
The United States and Soviet Union clash over a German disarmament plan as Byrnes backs a 40 year treaty stretch and four power control of zones. Molotov hails the Soviet stance while U.S. draft seeks Allied policy coordination and a future peace treaty framework. The talks also unveil a second proposal to appoint a special deputy foreign minister to steer policy and draft a settlement for Germany.
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Paris
United States
Germany
Fuschan
Squylunte
P. Byrnes
Wornign Commisane
Makitew
Gouneil
Molotov
Byrnes
Wholke
Burhog
Cormany
Byrney
United Kingdom
Rone
Aresembert
Auflice
Spe
Cial Caputica
Omeerm
Geran
Nal
Fox Germary
U S Seeks Competition to Keep Clothing Prices Low
Washington reports the government aims to curb clothing price rises by fostering industry competition. Civilian Production Administration and Senator Moore push to limit price fixing, while CRA and CPA navigate rules on price ceilings, allocations, and priority fabrics.
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Washington
Adimimixtranar
John
Small
Armone Clothing
CPA
EPA
Moore
R-Olly
GFA
Moore Ammei Dynast Actuary
Saement
Chay
Fer Iach
CRA
Probers Say U S Overpaid Batavia Munitions Firm
Senate War Investigating Committee heard claims that the United States overpaid Batavia Stateal Products Company by about 1.4 million dollars on a war contract. Royall testified the Justice Department sought inquiries into earnings and costs of the Erie Basin Mitat Proctively Co, an affiliate, and that tentative offers to recover funds were discussed but not finalized. The probe ties to Kentucky Rep May and pressure claims involving Batavia, with officials awaiting a full report on the overpayment and related criminal case possibilities.
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Washington
P—Anderses
Wier Kenreth
C. Royall
Bis
Justice Department
Batavia Stetal Products Company
Reyall
Erie Basin
Ths
Batavia
Royal
Notal
Fisgres HN
Theras
Cardte
Caudle
Wiver
Syme
Justize Department
Javier
Clark
Rep. May
George Mander
Cormprittes
Beary Garseen
Centro
Mead
D-Ny
Ghabyman May
D-Ky
House
Miitary Committee
War Department
25 Die In Crash Of Big Airplane
A converted Flying Fortress crashed near Mount Tam in Newfoundland, killing 25 aboard. Rescue teams found around 30 bodies by dawn, with the wreckage scattered across a large burnt area near Holyoke, while next of kin awaited notices.
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Army, Mary and
Coast Guard
Gander
Newfoundland
Mygyaim
Tam
New England
Dleuster
Claes
Latone
Walhey
Westover Bield
Chicopee
Pias
Edufarts
Irs
Donge Woods
Holyoke
Bamesti
Quaster Mile Square
Street Scenes and Public Transit Rumor Report
Fragmentary OCR note describes street scenes and public transportation with vague references to groups of people and unusual items. Mentions a woman weaving fare straw and emerging umbrella as warding off effects. Includes garbled phrases about barge and vociferous crowd.
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Strife
Bery
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Gop
Sullivan County
Lincoln Sebook
Supistrars
Mrx
Slo Cox
Elba Moats
Ted Witt
James Scott
Roger
Lke
Lustig
Ans
Bvitain
U.S
U. S
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