Senate Labor Law Debate Opens Today in Congress
The Senate begins a high stakes labor law debate tied to President Truman's pledge to repeal Taft Hartley. Supporters say the administration bill aims to replace it with a Wagner Act style measure, but broad opposition across parties signals a stormy two weeks with three main voting blocs.
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Senate Republican Policy Committee
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D-H
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Taft
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Donnell
Smith
Arong Number Coree
Four Hurt In Saturday Wreck Still In Hospitals
Johnson City Tenn four of five injured in a Saturday night automobile crash remained hospitalized. The accident occurred near the Johnson City airport road intersection within 500 yards of a site where six people died less than a month ago. Injured listed as Herman Traine Elizabethton in serious condition Roby Murray Senesboro quietly uncomfortable Herman Banner Elizabeth ton in good condition at Mountain View Hospital Ray mond Mottern Elizabeth ton reported absent at Appalachian Hospital authorities reported.
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Herman Banner
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Free Lewiz
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Supreme Court awaits new appeal for Eisler
The Supreme Court faces a new appeal from Gerhart Eisler, the ban‑mittee case figure, as his lawyers seek to overturn his passport fraud conviction. Justice Frankfurter suggested the court lacks jurisdiction over Eisler, while prosecutors push for dismissal of the writ to avoid delaying a judgment.
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Little FBI Asked For Atom Secrets
Washington reports that Senator Wherry urged placing the FBI in charge of security for atomic work. He proposed appointing a top FBI official like J Edgar Hoover to head clearance for all who work in the secret sector, amid Hickenlooper’s charges of mismanagement at the AEC led by Lilienthal.
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Nebraska
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Street Scenes Show Local Characters In Downtown Scene
A well known Kingsport figure, Nexsman, strolls downtown proudly carrying a large bass mounted on a shiny plaque. A lone woman in a car chats with herself while an amused auditor remarks about a ledger and a bookkeeper, joking about keeping the hook from being audited.
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Hosi- Nexsman
Three hardened convicts still at large after jail break
A West Virginia State Penitentiary breakout left 3 convicts at large among 14 escapees. Police in WV, PA, and OH chased Gerald Nolan 18 Biddie Stareher 23 and Denver Vannest 38, all with under or around ten year sentences. others were recaptured within 40 hours. A chase near Cadiz ended with the death of Otto Neff 38 and the capture of Stanley Sheffie 33. John Valykeo surrendered to volunteers. Remaining escapees Dennis Taylor Donald Wurster Charles Ross Everett Ruble Tack Heeney Elmer Tichnell Hobly Starcher are recaptured or in custody. Holly Starcher remains at large.
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James Bailey
Cousim Chalmers
E. Tate
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Bailey
Tate
Otto Neff
Stanley Sheffie
John Valykeo
Neff
Wheeling
W. Va
Sheftie
Valyken
West Virginia
Orell
Skeeny
Moundsville
Mike Ables
Lifer
Dennis Taylor
Donald Wurster
Charles P. Ross
Everett Leroy Ruble
Tack Heeney
Elmer
Tichnell
Hobly Starcher
Holly Starcher
Holston River Bridge Closed For Short Repairs
Highway officials announced the Holston River bridge between Tennessee Eastman Corporation facilities will be closed for two or three days for black topping and minor repairs. Traffic to Long Island from Old Highway 1 will be diverted during construction. Work also proceeds along Route 8 from TEC to Brooks Circle.
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Pay Bill Heads Toward Opposition In House Debate
The new military pay bill, unveiled by the House Armed Services Committee, would add over 300 million dollars annually to the payroll. Chairman Vinson predicts passage, while Rep Sutton of South Dakota leads opposition among younger veterans seeking bigger boosts for junior officers.
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Sutton
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Aly Khan and Rita Race Blues at Epsom and Chantilly
Aly Khan and Rita Hayworth attended race meetings at Epsom Downs and Chantilly as Aly’s Iran and Rita’s Prince Kermin failed to place. The couple, newlyweds, are expanding into racing with plans to run their own horses in America under the Aga Khan’s influence.
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America
UMW Conviction Upheld In Court
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the contempt of court conviction of John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers for failure to call off the strike last year. Talks between Southern Coal Producers and the UMW were to resume in Bluefield after a week end recess with Lewis possibly remaining in Washington. Negotiators faced a short time frame before the contract expiration on June 30 as they resumed behind closed doors following previous walkouts.
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W. Va
Southern Coal Producers
UMW
John J. Lewis
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Owens
Lewis
Joseph B. Meacy
Southern Coal Producers Association
Moody
U.S
Mucedy
Seven Die On Tennessee Highways In Latest Toll
The Associated Press reports seven more deaths atop Tennessee roads last week. Memphis Shelby County and Knoxville each logged one fatality, while another occurred in Hroxville. Hardeman and other counties also reported fatalities as the statewide toll neared 43 for four major metro regions, 16 below last year.
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Hroxville
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Hardeman County
President Truman Praises Marshall at White House Dinner
At a black tie Carlton Hotel dinner, President Truman and General George C. Marshall lauded the Marshall Plan and commitment to world freedom. Ambassadors from 16 nations joined in praise as Marshall urged quick approval of the North Atlantic Pact and noted recovery gaps in Europe under Soviet domination.
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Truman
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Russia
Secret Reports Draft Suspension Sparks Senate Probe
Senator Hick enlooper told colleagues the man drafting top secret atomic reports for Congress was suspended after an FBI loyalty check found derogatory information. AEC Chairman Lilienthal defended providing security clearance, citing national security concerns and disputes over loyalty checks.
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University of North Carolina
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Moscow
Solunar fishing and hunting times from Knight tables
The article presents Solunar Periods from John Alden Knight's tables to plan fishing or hunting. It lists daily major and minor periods with start times and notes the Cherokee Reservoir stage at 6 am Monday 1064 feet and Dougies Reservoir at 986.3 feet, with expected fall by Tuesday midnight.
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Dougies Reservoir
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