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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1950

Page

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U S Considers Reopening Holston Plant Kefauver Says

Senator Kefauver told the Associated Press the Defense Department may reopen the Holston Ordnance Works in Kingsport Tennessee as part of a study of plants on standby. Officials at Wolf Creek Milam Volunteer and Holston denied any reactivation orders. The Tennessee Eastman operation began November 4 1942 under Army Ordnance pursuit of RDX and related processes. No immediate job openings or calls for workers were issued.

Washington Spl Kefauver Associated Press Defense Department Holston Kingsport Tenn Tennessee Wolf Creek Milam Chattanooga AHO. W Atomic Booth Tennessee Eastman Cereration Army Ordnance T. BC National Defense Research Committees W. E.j.bachman University of Michigan Hastman

McKenzie Attacks Bullard Over King Support in District Race

Sulllivan County News publisher Joe W. McKenzie, a Democratic candidate for the First District seat, blasted M. M. Bullard of Newport for backing Kyle King of Greeneville. He accused Bullard of manipulating party favors, costing money, and obstructing a Democratic bid for Congress while claiming to be the district patronage boss. McKenzie urged proof of governor backing and warned Democrats against voting for Bullard, insisting strong party unity is needed for a win.

Blountville Spli Joe W. McKenzie Sullivan County M. M. Bullard Newport Kyle King Greeneville McKenzie Kyle Ming Distriet Petronage King Bullard Congress Digtriel

Civilian Officers Urged To Volunteer For Service

Nashville Tennessee local call from the Tennessee Military District for civilian officer volunteers across many corps. Col C G Wheeler notes urgent needs in Medical Dental Engineers and Infantry, with limited positions for Organized Reserve and National Guard officers. Accepted officers receive 30 days to wind up affairs after active duty orders.

Nashville Tern Tennessee Military District C. G. Wheeler Medical Corps Dental Corps Medical Service Corps Chaplains Corps of Ordnance Signal Corps Finance Chemical Coast Artillery Army Nurse Corps Women’s Corps of Engineers Organized Reserve Guard

Subversives barred from American ships pact reached

Coast Guard will police loyalty on U S vessels under a voluntary pact by ship operators and unions. Labor Secretary Tobin said the agreement aims to remove disloyal crewmen without delaying ships. Coast Guard Captain Jewell forecast operation within two weeks.

Washington Coast Guard Tobin PET Naval Intelligence Tobugale H. T. Jewell

Street Scenes and Odd Guests in a Quiet Block

A business man with a tennis hobby tests various strokes in an alley while a companion watches. A young woman leaves a cinema during a downpour and asks for a phone to call her brother. Nearby houses in Cherokee Village display white cotton pieces on doors as charms against flies after a snowlike scene.

Cherohee Village

Atlantic Pact Allies Urged To Rearm Quickly

The United States urged Atlantic Pact partners to accelerate rearmament amid growing concern over Communist aggression. Charles M Spofford, US member, told the Atlantic Alliance Council that Korea shows Communism will not hesitate to shift from subversion to armed conflict. Delegates plan a two year rearmament schedule, with meeting held behind closed doors. Britain’s cabinet considers expanded defense and aid to Korea as Parliament debates readiness.

London United States Charles M. Spofford V. S Atlantic Alliance Council Karen Spafford New York Korea Abamy Spofford Couneil Britain France Italy Fortugal Ireland Denmark Norway Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg Canada House of Commons

Scare-Buyers Play Right Into Hands Of Communists

AP Foreign Affairs writer Dewitt Mackenzie condemns scare buying as aiding the enemy. He argues hoarding harms the economy and aids Moscow’s strategy to spread communism, urging restraint despite fears of war shortages.

Dewitt Mackenzie Russia Moscow United States

Enka Trouble Echoes In Injunction Hearing

In Morristown Tennessee federal court five GIO Textile Workers Union members resumed a hearing led by attorney Robert Cahoon. The plaintiffs allege that Enka Corporation state highway patrol and other officers conspired to deprive union members of their rights.

Chattanooga Veni Iecent Ameri Enka Rayon Morristown Ludge Leslie Carr GIO Textile Workers Union Robert S. Cahoon

Wolfhound unit halts North Korean attack in Korea

North Koreans fought the Wolfhound Regiment with mortar artillery and machinegun fire near Fort Lambert with U S 25th Division. Lt Col Michaelis led the Wolfhounds defending a perimeter as enemy assaults were repulsed with heavy losses. Estimates place up to 690 attackers in the first assault and subsequent skirmishes later in the day.

Fort Lambert U. S Korea Tewin Mike) Michaelis Lebanon Eisenhower Wolfhounds U.S. Laircraft Gordon Jong Cincinnati Daytona Beach

Truman Seeks Immediate Five Billion Dollar Tax Hike

President Truman asked Congress for a prompt five billion dollar tax increase to be shared by individuals and businesses. He urged using an existing House bill as a vehicle and proposed accelerating passage. The plan targets 1958 corporate income taxes and raises withholding on wages for the final quarter of the year.

Washington Bruman Congress George D-Ga Truman House Senate Finance Committee Framan

New Diesels Aid Smoke Control In Kingsport Yard

Two diesel switch engines arrived at Clinchfield Railroad yards in Kingsport to replace coal burning steam locomotives. A third smokeless yard engine is due Wednesday to finish replacing the last steam engines after 35 years of service. Yardmaster W. Q. Schigan said the new machines will eliminate smoke in the upper East Tennessee yards, with two already in use at Erwin and another to Johnson City.

Neal Steen Times Hingsport Michfield Kingsport Erwin W. Q. Schigan Upper East Tennessee Johnson City Butt General Motors Corporation LaGrange Norsepower Ag Clinchfield Clinchfield Railroad Times-News Gretchen Whisnant

Enemy Pressure Persists Amid Loss Of Men In Korea

AP dispatch reports American ground forces abandoned Yongdong on Tuesday under fierce Communist attacks along the Taejon Yongdong Highway. First Cavalry Division elements withdrew for undisclosed positions as General MacArthur noted continued enemy pressure despite heavy losses. Defense Secretary Johnson announced a 5060 aircraft expansion to boost air strength, saying the buildup will be funded by a new military appropriation. Private Cecil L. Marcum, son of Mack D. Marcum, is listed as wounded in a Korea casualty bulletin.

Associated Press Tokyo Yongdong Southeast Korea First Cavalry Division Taejon-Yongdong MacArthur Washington Defense Johbnson Tolenson Truman Navy Matthews White House Johrson Congress Keingsfortian Cecil LE. Marcum Som Mack DR

Army Freezes Reserve Status

The Army has frozen reserve commissions expiring or set to expire, affecting five year posts signed by officers who left active duty after World War II and joined the reserves. The Air Force cannot freeze these commissions due to differing law, requiring legislative action. No expiration issue for the Marine Corps reserves, which run at the president’s pleasure.

Washington Army Air Porew Ite Air Force Air Forge Maryami Marine Corps

Tennessee Second District race probe to report by Aug

Rep Chel announced a House committee investigation into Tennessee s Second District congressional race. A special sub committee convened in Knoxville last week to hear charges from Rep Jennings. CheI said a transcript from Knoxville testimony is awaited and a report should be ready for briefing, possible by Thursday.

Washington House Tennesses Chel D-Hy Knoxville Jennings Howard B. Baker Inis Republcan Chelt

GOP Demands Housecleaning Over Korea War

In Washington Republicans pressed for accountability over Korea calling for four housecleanings in State and Defense Departments. Rep Short assailed the State Department policy and Defense Secretary Johnson while questioning spending and results. Rep Vinson warned a global war could be imminent as he supported a bill adding a year to enlistment terms.

Washington Korea Defense Departments Armed Services GOP Rm Rep. Short Gop House Armed Services Committee State Department Defense Johnson Earler Vinson D-Ga House

Allen And Browning Begin Final Speeches

Two major candidates for governor plan final stump speeches. State Sen. Clifford Shenk campaigned yesterday while Gov Gordon Browning paused campaigning for a Gatlinburg handicraft fair. Allen said operating costs have tripled in five years due to job creation and higher pay. Schedules list Allen events in Dover Goodlettsville Westmoreland Gallatin Hartsville Springfield and Browning events in Rutledge Tazewell Cove Lake and Oak Ridge.

Associated. Press Lult Clifford Shen Gordon Browning Gatlinburg Allen Dover UD & Political Organization Goodlettsville Westmoreland Gallatts Hartsville Springfield Browning — Rutledge Tazerwell Cove Lake Oak Ridge

Fishing Tables and Nautical Schedule Fragments

Fragmented OCR shows fishing tables and period listings with scattered numbers and days. It references Ark features such as Niloet Periods, Lake Stages, and a schedule tied to specific dates and locations. The text includes figures like 1086 feet and 293.5 feet and mentions names and periods without full context.

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