Democrats Seek Presidential Veto On Labor Curbs Bill
Democratic members of the House Labor Committee say they will confer with President Truman at noon about the labor curbs compromise. They plan to ask for a veto as House and Senate work toward passage amid talk of overriding a potential veto. The measure limits strikes and court orders to curb labor actions, with provisions affecting the National Labor Relations Board and secondary boycotts.
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Wind House
Rem. Leding
D-Mich
House Labor Committee
Truman
Madden
D-Ind
House
Senate
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Whitt House
Wooder
Cheirmae Hartley
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Semahre Comumintee
Hartley
Waters Maganbers Am
Ebiem
Beyjnett
Wntens
Taft
Suit
Isa
Aéid
Nyolhat
Advaas
Heflin
All Candidates Agree On Tax School Needs
Seven city alderman candidates in Kingsport express consensus on improving education and updating registration books while differing on methods. They favor a tax expert study to equalize assessments and financing for the high school building program, with calls for professional revenue sources and up-to-date voter rolls.
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Setuyéay
Kingsport League of Women Voters
K. J. Broadhooks
Quacier Nores
Kingsport
League
Alderana
Sam S. Benttict
Sullivan County Veterans Association
Go & Tevenua
Benedict
Tom Shipley
Dobyne Bennett
Bbigsl Schoot
Im Am
May Refused Travel Expenses in Wartime Duty Case
Testimony in a federal court jury centered on Andrew J. May denying compensation offers from Henry Garsson allegedly tied to wartime duties on the House Military Committee. Garsson claimed May accepted payments through the Cumberland Leather Company and Garrson’s munitions network, with a figure cited at $55,000. May faced no charges according to the testimony.
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Henry Garssom
Andrew J. May
May
Ceirean
House
Military Cormittee
Gvryson
Hisrother Murmy
Garsson
Hirber Fens
Kentucky
Services Set For Tornado Victims
A devastating tornado tore through a plantation area killing 24 and leaving many homeless. Joint funerals were planned for James E West, his wife, and two children. West’s body was found in a bayou near their demolished home.
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E. West
Davis Hospital
Civil Aeronautics Board
Ote
Am Enaterm Air
CAB
James McLandi
Clinton
Tent
Partson County
Sheri
Bernard F. Danosit
Vandergri
Tel Hehe
Landis
Bainbridge
Air Travel Is Called Most Dangerous Structural Failure Cause
Senate Commerce Subcommittee hearings reopen on deadly United Airlines crash. Landisom T. PF. Wright of the Civil Aeronautics Admin invited to testify. House subcommittee seeks full facts on Maryland and New York crashes. Secretary Harriman says commercial air travel remains eight times more dangerous than rail travel.
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Senate Commerce
Brewster
Rem Binshaw
R-Calit
Harriman
Senate Appropriations
Judge W I Davis Named for Sheriff Vandergeist Case
The state Supreme Court appointed Judge W I Davis of the 20th Judicial District to hear the Olster Petition filed by County Justice Sidney Dervis challenging Sheriff Vandergeist. The case accuses the sheriff of accepting bribes and neglecting to repost confiscated whiskey and issue threats.
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W. I. Davis
20Th Judicial District
State Supreme Court
Sheriff Vandergeist
Sidney Dervis
UN Seeks World Atomic Order Amid U S Soviet Tension
United Nations and the IAEA debated reconciling U S Soviet differences as David Lilienthal, chairman of the U S Atomic Energy Commission, warned that the United States seeks to maintain supremacy in atomic energy while pursuing international cooperation. Delegates pressed for more concrete paths to global agreement and a world agency.
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United Nationsr
United States
David B. Lilienthal
U.S. Atomic Energy Commissator
United Nations
Rama Tha Ganepose
Central
World Agency
Easisy Commission Mat
Russia
Coumeil
iRugela
Waite Kine Informarional
Poceign
Andrei &. Gverpyko
Atention
Lilienthal
Liberithal
U. S
Bae
Dispute Over 47 Million in Funds Reaches Conferees
Washington reports a fresh clash over appropriations as Senate and conferees debate a 47 million dollar increase. Howe-backed revisions favor Treasury and Post Office while Internal Revenue opposes, arguing tax savings justify extra spending. Weaker items include Coast Guard 500 million and Customs 1.5 million, with overall bill near 248 million, below Truman’s request.
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Senate
Bowe
Treasuey
Mwante
Internal Revenue
Howe
Col
Coast Guard
Buragu
Ciloe Department
Truman
Taxed Milkshakes Stir Local Grumbling Outside
Citizens voice mixed reactions as a new sales tax nears its three day rollout. Shoppers warn of higher prices while some back the measure to fund teachers and public offices. Local names and places appear in quoted reactions as residents weigh the cost against benefits.
Zoning Board Deliberates on Backer Brook Flats Addition
The Zoning Board of Appeals weighs approval for Backer Brothers Backer Brook Shop expansion to a second floor that would convert the site from nonconforming to conforming in a residentially zoned area. City inspectors would oversee remodeling with bids expected to reflect wartime backlog and road paving petitions.
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Reynaina
Charlemont
Oly
Masie
Jap Reparation Assets Divided
A government pamphlet outlines division of Japan's reparations assets into two categories for allocation. It lists pooled machine tools, metalworking machinery, and shop equipment to be distributed to allied nations via interrelated facilities and former industrial plants.
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Amallie
Tatezertes
Amon Cairnant Nations
Tengais
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Arsemals
Machime Teal
Famertic Sete
Black Person Sought In Mass Man Hunt
A manhunt is underway in the area after a Black man attacked a white person with a sharp object at a residence. The victim, described as in serious condition, was found near a house on a waterway road. Police and deputies from Columbia County report ongoing searches and warnings to the public.
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Alex Highe
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Columbia Cowal
News Backs Supporters Of Treaties
Washington reports strong backing for wartime treaties as Senate leaders debate ratification. Vandenberg and Byrnes press for unity while warning that rejection could aid Communists and hinder Allied postwar stability. The Italy pact faces scrutiny over terms and potential Soviet influence.
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Hmick Todey
Hungary
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United Nations
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Italy
Coal Conference Talks Stalled In Nominated UMW Negotiations
Washington labor leaders and Southern coal operators met for a third day as United Mine Workers pressed for wage increases and contract terms. The Southern Coal Producers Association refused to bargain with the full industry, raising the strike threat as federal authority to operate mines nears expiry in June.
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Joni Ty
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Peaume Negotiathons
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Lewis
Amd Napellaloray
A. Tient
Southern Coal Producers, Association
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Rence Lane
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Possible Bounce in Capitol as Tax Bill Faces Veto Threat
Speculation grows over a presidential veto on the tax cut bill as Congress considers House Bill No. 1. Senate Republicans argue high taxes strain the budget while House passage pushes for July 1 tax cuts, prompting debate over debt reduction versus relief.
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Tet
Ohio
Republican Policy Committee
Truman
Tait
Taft
Sapiove
White House
Wisikant
House
George Dat
Tal Sepertera
Ater
Gescxe
Treasury
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Knutson
R-Minn
Ways and Means
British Plan To Quit India Before Jan 1
Britain plans to transfer power in India this year under temporary dominion status, proposing a peaceful move toward self rule. Indian leaders, including Nehru, are expected to accept the proposals as Parliament weighs the plan and a white paper outlines the transfer.
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Britain
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Delhi
Munpari
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House of Commons
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Star Tem
Ai India Congress
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Kndran
Indian Leaders Accept British Partition Plan
Indian leaders from the Moslem League and Congress endorse the British partition proposal as interim government vice president Nitun declares major parties have accepted. The plan awaits legislative approval and boundary commission work to define the new state lines, with nationwide reaction to follow in Parliament.
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Netan
India
Moslem League
Congress Party
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Ty Boundary Commission
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Britain
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Finnate
Savdar Baldew
Tom Tliexgue “Singh
Taft criticizes abroad spending to curb price spiral
Senator Taft argued that heavy overseas spending by the administration fuels prices. He said the administration has abandoned its drive to cut the price spiral and warned that government aid to foreign nations may raise costs at home. Taft supported some Greek Turkish aid but urged quick wind-up of programs. Secretary Marshall ordered an inquiry into global economic systems amid uncertainty over foreign expenditures.
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Truntan
Tenilan
Marahgst
Kbrme
Germany
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Tapax
Navy Secretary Seeks Budget Cut Amid Navy Reductions
Navy Secretary Brow n tells the National Aviation Writers Association that the President approved defense cuts would trim Navy assets. He warns cuts could reduce large naval stations and lay up aircraft carriers and escort battalions, risking carrier task force readiness in a future crisis. VA reports paying over 32 million monthly benefits to dependents of veterans and 1.6 million monthly disability pensions to living veterans, including foreign beneficiaries.
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Navy
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Aviation Writers Association
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United States
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Veterans Administration
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