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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1946
Page
7
Mrs. Bess W. Truman calls on women to lead in backing the future of loved ones by purchasing U S savings bonds. She says investing a portion of wages today supports wartime aims and strengthens family security in peace, urging daily savings as a practical, continued habit.
Kingsport official reports eight candidates filed for the state Democratic primaries to be held in Hawkins and Sullivan counties in August. Incumbent Willan Buckles and Richard E. Armstrong seek the state senate seats, Brack Sams and Bert Santh vie for Sullivan and Hawkins county state representatives, and four people seek the state Democratic executive committee posts: H. Writers, Walter Moody, Mrs. Edith Susang, and Mrs. Currie M. Pace. The drive, with quota set, runs until July 8.
Dusty note confirms receipt of BE3M44D radio receivers with strong raxite reception and claims lasting trouble-free service.
Kingsport area ex servicemen have obtained poll tax receipts, totaling 441 by June 3, though confusion over procedures persists. Deputy county agent Mrs. Bart Faust explained that the affidavit for tax exemption does not itself qualify a voter. the receipt is required at the polls.
Ex servicemen may still obtain poll tax receipts until the day before the election by filing in the office and returning the receipt through deputies, while regular tax payments require prior qualification. Separate notes quote Mrs Foust on registration rules and a large 2000 word statement criticizing foreign interference and Spain policy as UN talks proceed in New York.
J R Pecktal Kingsport recorder and treasurer will join the 1946 Annual Conference of the Municipal Finance Officers Association in Richmond Virginia from June 10 to 14. Government experts and delegates from the United States and Canada will discuss taxes bonds and other financial matters. A planned visit to Williamsburg is included. The previous conference was held in Cleveland in 1943.
A note on forthcoming releases lists Esks Fras Fhe Vienns and Woods with Southern exes, Walta, Wine, Woon and Song, Voices, af Spin, Eeryperor Waltz, Artists Life, Vienna Eafe and Bhye Danube as part of a diverse slate from Spin.
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