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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1947

Page

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Indonesian Crisis Deepens As Dutch Threat Looms

War threats hover over Batavia as Indonesian leaders press for unity and sovereignty. Acting governor Jenn Hubertus San Moole and premier discuss potential action amid Dutch pressure, while calls for a united front and steps toward independence intensify.

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Forced Training Backers Plan To Display Strength

Backers of a proposed civilian mandatory training plan mobilize to press the Armed Services Committee in favor of the proposal. They expect substantial support in the full committee and anticipate a decision after public hearings this month.

Armed Services Committee House Senate Gererilly Trrmayn

Currency Rally Sends Chinese Yuan Amid Market Turmoil

An unstable exchange rate and government actions spark a strong rally in the Chinese currency. Analysts cite black market dynamics and fears of tightened trade controls as the yuan climbs against the dollar, with official rates showing sharp movements and observers noting liquidity strains and investor caution.

Shunghai Chinons Albert C. Wedenmerre Alaineiah

British Relate Full Story Of Dunkerque Evacuation

The British Admiralty released Ramsay's dispatch detailing the Dunkirk evacuation from May 24 to June 4. Of 178 British ships, 25 sunk and 42 damaged. about 700 tiny boats aided. French losses heavy. 20,525 French troops saved, 72,008 transported overall. Germans intensified air and sea attacks as operations continued.

London British Admiralty Alber Ure Bourdes Yma Bertram Ramsay Ramsay Trinwlers Deipers Phees Europe Britain Admiralty Ramsay Krute Mingteen Bhy Channel Germany Duniorque Dunkernue

Bill to standardize arms aid for Western hemisphere

Washington committee approved a bill to standardize arms and military cooperation in the Western hemisphere. The plan caps total aid at 50.9 million dollars with a ten year scope, a limited drive program, and a good neighbor clause allowing termination for violations. Support comes from Marshall, Patterson, Forrestal, Eisenhower, and Nimitz. aims include a modern American equipped defense network from Arctic to South America.

Washington House Cign Affairs United States Congress Tito State Marshall Patterson Secretary of Navy Forrestal Army Dwight Eisenhower Naval Chester W. Nimitz Arctic South Amesion

Hungarian Reds Favored by Ballot Plan Vote Threat

Budapest reports a new election bill before parliament framed to aid Communist dominated rule. A Budapest legal expert says the measure could strip votes from certain groups and remove ballots from those previously detained or interned. The bill, presented to a parliamentary committee, is urged by Communist Interior Minister and the left wing Democratic ministerial bloc.

Budapest Hungarian National Assembly Tlan Miniaiye Kaysalo Turi Tavan Bids United States Volerny Jwoditenh

Polio Strikes Kingsport Child

A Kingsport child contracted infantile paralysis, hospitalised after illness began last week. Dr J Erwin of Sullivan County health officials warned parents the disease is prevalent in summer and urged early physician contact when children show any sickness symptoms.

Alexear Kingsport J. Erwin Schivan Courty Health Anger Fhuesday Hospital Satuday Erwin Ayas Sullivan Coursy

Strong Soviet Hand in Balkans Row Shapes UN Debate

Soviet influence dominates early UN Balkan discussions as Washington and London push for a powerful commission to oversee Balkan incidents. France and others seek a middle path with a small, independent monitor group while Russia seeks bilateral settlements and a ban on atomic material exports.

Balkans

Board's Decision On School Site Upheld By Judge

Judge Viney upheld a demurrer filed by Sulfiven County Board of Education counsel in Kingsport. The court refused to grant an order restraining the board from building a high school at Ryan Garth, and ordered a formal court order to reflect the decision. The Vermont section residents had sought to compare the Vermont site with the Lynn Garden board choice, arguing the Vermont location was superior.

Aetius Guy Sulfiven Vermont Kingsport Mave Lynn Garden Judd Smith Abdornay Hal Carr Blountville Schvoal

Senate panel orders full scale probe of Kilgore election

The Scale Rules Committee voted for a comprehensive inquiry into alleged fraud in the West Virginia Senate election of Kilgore. The investigation aims to cover irregularities, voter purchase claims, and county votes, with staff and funds allocated to a nationwide inquiry led by Nelson Deranian as chief counsel.

Senate Group West Virginia Kilgore Washington West Tam Sweeney Virginia Somaine Jenner Reid Boone Sabell Mayolhe Karawha Logan Moreer Mingo Munroe McBowett Raloich Wayne Wyoming Virginia T Zenner Senate Jemner Nelson Deranian Ack W. Hardy Hardy Repecters Fr Went Wireless W. Fishy Wonte Loares Manus Ken Roger Slaughter Missouri Boras Sodtell Axitl Truman Nicor Rogues

Guerrilla forces retreat toward mountain range amid Greek border clashes

Insurgent units pull back toward the Mt Grass region as Greek Army clashes intensify near Idannina and Epirus. Reports from military informants say rebels aim for Mt Gramrning to join 2000 comrades, while a separate bid to capture Tannining fails. A Communist newspaper quotes a guerrilla radio calling for a free Communist government in Greece.

Athens Cireias Craeco Meckos Visiades Leltharié Bhada Wil de Illag Greece Balkans Rixospistia

Railroad Walkout Looms Over Pacific Lines Monday

San Francisco reports a threatened strike by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers set for 6 pm Monday. If demands are unmet, about 2000 members will halt traffic acrossSouthern Pacific major routes affecting Northwestern Pacific and Santa Fe lines from San Francisco to Portland and open routes toward Utah and Arizona.

San Francisco Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Southern Pacific Morrigon Proburt The Brotherhood P. J Peterson Genera Paeize Sam Diero and Ariagoa Railraads Bouthern Pacifity Fam Portland Ore Utah Soul Tele Bucson Ariz

Street Scenes In a Storm Achaotic Car Prank

A mangled street scene describes a woman driver maneuvering a car during a prank shears through a sudden storm. A companion named La Ter may accompany to a doorway, while bystanders in New York observe distress and potential injuries. The report notes a bus driver assisting a passenger, and mentions frightened pedestrians, improvised clothing, and uncertain outcomes amid the turmoil.

Heim la Ter Will Ae Minh Amin Dioor Ctr Et Curt

Officials push for veto free Nippon peace talks debate

Washington officials advocate open discussion on a Nipponese peace treaty while food price and rationing concerns rise. The institute's R J Negert cites higher meat costs, subsidized pricing effects, and calls for more supply to ease consumer burdens under OPA policy as senators and representatives weigh wage and price issues.

Washington Ees Uenehoek R. J. Negert Chirega Institute Senatoriouse Rep Katy Ohio Trfl Eggert Eggert Told the Committons "Tn Follows,” Birgirch

Alternative Peace Talks Show Split Over Soviet Involvement

Washington officials reject hope for a Moscow acceptance of a Japan peace treaty without Soviet participation. The United States proposed a veto free conference of 21 nations to draft a treaty framework with broad participation, though Britain and allied powers wary of diluting East Asia leverage. The plan envisions a two thirds voting general conference with seven non great powers handling initial drafting, starting with an August meeting in Washington for deputies and experts.

Washingtor Russia Weaten Ulttes Europe Moscow Kremlin United States Jason Germany Sig Brivan Philippines Australi New Yorkinc France Netherklands Canada Aly America Britain Tapan Washington Australia

Chinese Crisis Deepens as Reds Rally in Shan tung

Peiping chief of staff Chen Hu states Chinese Communists concentrate about 70 percent of North China Red forces in Shan tung Province. He cites initial plans by Chen Yi with 110000 troops, later reinforced by Lin Piao Peng, and notes government pursuit along Ge Shan ting. Freeman Matthews named minister to Sweden by President Truman.

Peiping Chen’ Hu Sta Sire Rison Shantung Province China Txamebane Almel Paiping Malwa Wishimeton Freeman Matthews Singglivad Truman Sweden Chews, & Foreign Service Europein

Ford Plants Fire 32 Union Members

The Ford Motor Company said today it fired 32 coremen for alleged violence and terrorism during the recent 47 day strike. The move comes amid tensions with the Independent Foremins Association of America and a threatened walkout by union leadership. Company officials cited verified reports of defiance by supervised workers who refused orders to leave their jobs.

Ford Mater U Fore-mins Association of America Detroit PAA Ford Ntair Bonn Ter Prt Matlin Sn Mullin

Governors Extend Only Confidence to Marshal Foreign Policy

Governors today voiced confidence in a united approach to Europe and economic recovery. The address urged bipartisan unity, stressing that foreign policy should be an American heritage policy transcending parties and personal agendas. It cited the United States as a beacon of freedom and urged steady, practical steps in international relations.

Suyte Marahath Eich Weil Europe Sue Ghayerudey

Dewey Seeks Broad Support Ahead Of Final Campaign Leg

Reports indicate Thomas E Dewey pursues strong nationwide backing as he enters the last leg of his vacation political tour. Governors from Montana Idaho Wyoming and Georgia discuss Dewey’s presidential prospects at a gathering seen as shaping support among Republican leaders.

Dewey Swik Lithke Tomansm B. Deway Uy Iy Nationallihe Associated Vappariey Ganferenre Reives Salion Salt Lake City Ie Chiat Avas Repube Montana Fdiho Wyoming Dewey Pict Yellowstone National Park Newey Gaiktorgia Republicum Ernora Bea Speculi Tron Buster Thelen Benevelent Tieles

Stop-Gap Plan Seen For War Refugee Aid In US

Washington lawmaker Representative Chelf of Kentucky today proposed a stop gap measure to ease immigration limits for 400 000 displaced persons over four years as a temporary aid to wartime refugees. Secretary Marshall endorses the idea calling it better than nothing and aims to stabilize world diplomacy. supporters say it could precede a larger bill for up to 700 000 refugees with priority to those with relatives who served in US armed forces in the world wars.

Washington Chel Todiy Mls Marshall Willin Wwe Marahail Cheff Chelf Wolle Chett Prapanat Walld Lethae

Lighting Bolts Kill Two Farmers in Thunderstorm

Coroner O. KW. Williams identified Newt McMurray, general manager of the ACM and Re forge, and Gia Conant as Knox County farmers killed by lightning during a thunderstorm. A search party found the bodies early today after the men failed to return home. investigators say they were struck at their fence line work.

Knoxville Knox County Willams Yielinis Newt McMurey General Daneer Acm Gia Conant Barbetcire Dr. Williams

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