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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1948

Page

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Phillips and Miller trade insults at Nashville meeting

At a Nashville gathering for the First District GOP primary boards both Rep. Phillips and his opponent W E Miller clashed, with coats shed and tempers flaring. Witnesses say they moved toward blows before aides restrained them as committee members attempted to finalize county board appointments for August 5 primary balloting.

Phillips Miller Nashville Dayton KE. Phillips W. E. Miller Johnson City Luke Mediey Cookeville Mixx Nellie Kenyon Ateal Mike Kenyon Robert Holt Senate Committee Holt State Board Guy L. Smith Medley Benton Medlay Burch Biggs Democrats Walter White Dayton Rhea County

Bidault seeks pact approval with Western Germany

Foreign Minister Georges Bidault pressed for French consent to the Western Germany pact. He planned a cabinet meeting today and faced criticism from both ends of the spectrum. An informed source said the cabinet would approve, with a National Assembly Foreign Affairs Committee meeting tomorrow and possible approval by the weekend. Moscow papers carried New York and London dispatches but offered no editorial. The Risainny denounced the negotiations leading to the plan.

Paris Georges Bidault Germany National Assembly Moscow New York London Risainny

East Tennessee party primary boards listed by county

East Tennessee Democratic and Republican primary boards for Grainger Greene Hawkins Sullivan and Washington counties are listed with names of county officials and local party members. The fragment includes numerous misspellings and unclear entries but shows cross county party personnel.

Lst Upper East Tennessee Demochat Grainger Carl Davidson L. CG. Bryan Breégar Petre Wiley Barnard Joe Davin Greene Grover Kerbaugh Mark Warden George Hutton J. R. Sentelle Tine Britton Hawkins John 4. Moneyhan Roy Bernard A. F. McClure Ralph Bellamy R. O. Bradshaw Sullivan Ferry Cooper Jack Bostic Craig Caldwell Louis I. Chase T. B. Stone Washington J. KH. Winston Lee Bailey Henry Jackson Keebler J. M. Leonard G. C. Chase Grainger County John J. Morgan T. J. Gilmore T. L. Holbert Horace M. Greenlee Elvin Merritt Greene County W. OR. Lowry Lucy McTnturff C. Morrigan Albert Nease Bryce Shaw Hawkins County Hugh Blanken Cad Carr Waymond Hurd D. C. Repley C. H. Lane Sullivan County Russ Hubbard Chester Hail Katherine Hicka Jay D. Bumgardner Arthur Schieren Washington County N. BE

Taft Attacks Tariff Plan Clash With Millikin Vandenberg

Senator Taft of Ohio blasted a tariff cutting proposal by Republican Millikin and Vandenberg as too powerful for the President under the Reciprocal Trade Act while Democrats warned it would kill the foreign trade program. The House backed a one year extension curbing executive power. the Senate GOP aims to preserve veto power or limit changes.

Washington Taft Ohio Finance Millikin Cole Vandenberg Finance Committee Senate Fi‘o House Tariff Commission Congress Senate Committee GOP Millikin-Vandenberg George Lucas Til Milliledine Vandenberg

Weather outlook shows heat with scattered storms

Weatherman forecasts hot weather with showers in the area over the next few days. Expect considerable cloudiness and highs near 80 today, with tonight partly cloudy and lows in the 60s. Wednesday cooler, Thursday fair with little change. Yesterday’s high 78, low 61, rainfall 0.24 inch.

GOP Family Spat On Housing Plans Ahead of Convention

On the eve of the GOP national convention Rep. Wolcott announces a substitute for the Taft housing bill. He signals his committee will end public hearings and act later in the week, with final House action likely Monday or Tuesday. The plan likely differs from the Taft Wagner measure and omits federal financing for 500,000 low rent units.

Washington Wolcott R-Mich Taft House Banking Committee House Congress Senate Philadelphia Wolcotta Ellender Wagner New York

Senate Backs Alien Draft Debate Splits Party Lines

The Senate approved a plan to enlist 25000 aliens into the Army with citizenship after five years, saying they would not form a foreign legion. Critics argued it signals a major shift in policy and could invite international criticism of Americans defending the nation.

Washington Senate Lodge R-Mans Foreign Legion Europe Gurney Usc Armed Services Committee Gurney Armed Services Langer R-Sd Taft Ohio GOP Lucas Luca Glear

Beardsley defeats Blue in Iowa governor race surprise outcome

In Iowa primary, Gov. Robert D. Blue loses renomination to William S. Beardsley, a New Virginia druggist-farmer in his first statewide bid. GOP Rep. Gwynne trails rival H. F. Gross in the Third District, while Senator George A. Wilson cruises to re election. Other incumbents win big margins.

Dex Molisa t—Towan Robert D. Blue John W. Gwynne William S. Beardsley New Virginia Blue Blo Hale Beardsley Gwynne Gross Waterloo Iowa George A. Wilson John N. Calhoun Burlington Twe Henry C. Talle Karl M. le Compte

Egypt Unites to Free Trapped Men Amid Palestine Observer Row

Egypt rushes troops to free men trapped in a lake area as the United Nations mediates a four week truce. The United States plans to send twenty one military officers as truce observers to Palestine, joining seven Navy officers and seven Army officers from the European Theater. Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Gromyko suggested the USSR will also send observers, complicating Western plans. The UN cease fire proposal calls for observers to supervise the armistice and ensure compliance.

Lake Suchess Russia Red Army Palestine United Nations Washington Palcstine State Department Navy Army Folke Bernadotte United States Kremlin Holy Land Andrei A. Gromyko Security Council E Commission Medister Inter-Nation Commission France Belgium U. S Gromyko

Poll tax rush signals heavy turnout for Sullivan election

Deputy county trustee Mrs. Earl Faust reported 4524 poll taxes paid from May 1 to June 7 before the August 5 county general election. Poll tax receipts were mailed to voters who paid at booths and official receipts will be mailed later.

Sullivan County Earl Faust Kingaport City Hall League of Women League Broad Street Trustees Lynn Garden Highland Park Bloomingdale Long Island Faust

Hardin Qualifies For Railroad and Utilities Race

Greeneville attorney James N. Hardin, who had sought the Democratic governor nomination, qualified for the Railroad and Public Utilities Commission in a petition filed before the midnight deadline. Hammond Fowler of Rockwood, endorsed by the state Democratic administration, is the other qualified candidate in the Utilities Commission race.

Nashville Tenn James N. Hardin Greeneville Railroad and Public Utilities Commission Crossville Friends Hammond Fowler Rockwood Utilities Commission Jim McCord Lewisburg Gordon Browning Huntingdon Jay Hanson Knoxville Hardin Robert Murray John W. Kilgo Roy Acuft U. S Tom Stewart Winchester Mater Kefauver Chattanooga Chaige John A. Mitchell Coulkeville John R. Neal George Hardin John Hickey Cocke County U.S Allen Strawbridge Dresden

Trade Activity Signals Cautious Market Start

Opening trades showed moderately heavy activity as investors watched overnight orders. As clearing concluded, volume waned while buyers and sellers assessed the market’s next move.

Acuff Declines To Enter Race For Governor

Nashville Tenn Roy Acuff a famous radio star says he will not seek Tennessee governor. He was qualified by friends as a Republican candidate but he will stay with his singing career. He declined to permit his name on the ballot in 1946 and now again declines both party primaries.

Nashville Tenn Roy Acuff Tennessee Acuff Forgovner

Coal Operators Back Away From Lewis Proposals

Washington notes soft coal operators show reluctance to fund 14 million dollars in miners death and disability benefits sought by John L. Lewis. Talks continue at the Statler Hotel with a new deadlock outlook as trustees debate welfare fund allocations amid ongoing court mediation. President McLain of Transylvania College denied 39 seniors degrees at commencement in Lexington.

Washington John L. Lewis Lewis Cends Statler Hotel Charles O'Neall Ezra van Horn Thomas E. Murray New York Navy N. H. Collisson Reckeliyr Lexington Raymond F. McLain Transylvania College

Kingsport Chamber protests tribe losses to White Sox

Kingsport Chamber of Commerce directors asked Secretary A B Coleman to draft a protest letter to the Chicago White Sox over the Cherokee's poor showing in the Appalachian League. The motion followed a Bluefield pressure and included forwarding Times News clippings to illustrate the club's weakness. The Cherokeees had a nine game skid before a 13-4 win over Narrows, climbing to fifth place with recent victories over Pulaski and Bluefield, Welch.

Kingsport Chamber of Commerce A. B. Coleman Chicago White Sox Coleman Times-News Chamber of Commerce J. Shivell Bliefeld W. Va Boston Braves Ciib Bluefield Kingsport White Sox Ramos Narrows Pulaski Welch Johnson City Bristol Cardinals Tribe Chamber of Commerce Iectors Kingsport Inn. U

New Look Coming to Times Tomorrow in Typeface Upgrade

Kingsport Times announces a new look with smarter appearance and sans serif type after installing about 25000 dollars worth of typesetting machinery at 220 East Market Street. The change mirrors Kingsport News and aims for improved readability while preserving news coverage.

Ringsport Times Kingsport Publishing Company East Market Street The Times Kingsport Times Kingsport News United States Kingspart Times E. B

Reinforcements Reported as Isdud Battle Rages

Cairo says Egyptian ships reinforced near Isdud to back encircled troops, while Tel Aviv says Egyptian forces hold 5,000 strong siege. Bernadotte seeks a four week truce. position on immigration of military age remains unresolved. Casualties reported by Egypt slight. Rehovot fires attributed to Egyptian air attack.

Cairo Palestine Tel Aviv Bernadotte Egypt Isdud Tel-Aviv R W Kit Egyptian Defense Ministry Miesanim Niteanim Hement Imilea Rehovot Telviv Israel U.N

Martin says he is available as dark horse for GOP nomination

Boston 7P Speaker Joseph W. Martin told Massachusetts delegates he is a dark horse candidate and not seeking first ballot support in Philadelphia. He said he may welcome party and country support if it develops, while Massachusetts Republicans face a split as Saltonstall and Lodge are also discussed. The Herald News endorsed Martin, praising his intelligence and integrity as fitting for president.

Boston Joseph W. Martin Massachusetts Philadelphia Martin U. S Leverett Saltonstall Henry Cabot Lodge Robert F. Bradford Saltonstall U.S. Senate Lodge Peeeiee Arthur Vandenberg Michigan Massachuusetts Herald-News Fall River United States

Columbia Fires Third Flood Crest

The Columbia and Fraser Rivers unleashed a third flood crest downstream as weary sandbag crews reinforced battered dikes for three more weeks. Extreme Pacific Northwest heat sent melting snow into the two rivers, with the Jootenny River breaching a Canadian dike and floodwaters submerging about 8,000 acres of farmland near Creston, British Columbia, about 430 miles east of Vancouver.

Portland Ore Columbia Fraser Pacific ‘Northwest Canada Creaton B.C Vancouver

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