13 Jun 1947
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1947
Page
1
Washington AP Government labor experts analyzing the Taft Hartley bill tell President Truman the measure is unworkable and will not stop a coal strike. Officials report advisers urge veto while others push for passage. analysis notes exemptions could provoke broader stoppages and warns of government limits during disputes and payroll deduction provisions.
At UN commission Hodgson of Australia criticized the Big Five for failing to agree on disarmament steps and warned that major powers cannot resolve differences. He urged backing Australia’s plan and pressed for progress while noting disputes over Trieste and military bases. The Big Five had been tasked to reconcile Russian and American views but reported failure.
Washington reports on the Atomic Exergy Commission noting half of its plants and equipment may be obsolete. Testimony by General Manager Carroll J. Wik reveals ongoing improvements and the push toward more powerful weapons and peaceful uses. Chairman David Lilienthal faces questions about commercial energy timelines and secrecy safeguards amid plans for new or revised facilities and funding.
The Army Air Forces announced the award of a contract to Douglas Aircraft Company of Santa Monica California for the design of a craft capable of speeds beyond 2200 miles per hour and flight altitudes around 35 to 40 miles as part of a series of supersonic planes. The project aims to develop aircraft faster than sound and to explore high speed, high altitude flight.
Reported sugar shortages prompt Kingsport grocers to limit sales. Stores impose per customer caps from 6 to 20 pounds as managers halt “runs” on the commodity. Some shops sold out by afternoon while others faced steep demand unsure of rationing details. Residents scramble for stamps and guidance as officials plan to enforce the limits within days.
The Kingsport Tennessee School Board announced there is no danger to Dobyns Bennett High School retaining its present status. KR B Houston said there is no need for changes and accreditation rules keep Dobyns Bennett in good standing alongside Bristol and Johnson City High. The board also reviewed bids for home recreation equipment for the Junior High and Lincoln Avenue schemes and discussed the new education law and equalization provisions.
A strong Midwest storm dumped heavy rainfall from Nebraska to Missouri and Iowa, with five to six inches recorded in some spots by midnight. The system then moved into Wisconsin Indiana and Illinois bringing rain and thunder, expected to ease and clear with warmer weather by week’s end.
A House committee cut 130,884,200 from Veterans Administration funds as it approved an 8,408,406,759 nation budget for independent agencies next year. The VA was trimmed by 2. or 3 percent under President Truman's request, with total allocations down to 6,244,457,080 for the VA and other agencies facing reductions across major departments. The measure aims to curb government spending while preserving veterans benefits, though some programs and agencies face steeper cuts. The atomic energy commission, Civil Service Commission, and other agencies received varying reductions, while the VA’s benefits budget remains a key point of contention in the pending budget bill.
Reported by Reuters British news agency several bomb blasts hit Tel Aviv and Haifa areas injuring and alarming workers at offices and shops. Explosions damaged a dairy products store and a residence. two typewriters and a telephone handset were stolen in an office raid. Police investigated extremists’ links to the violence amid threats against Reuters staff.
Warren Austin as U S delegate declares America with half the world productive power has decisive capacity to create conditions of permanent peace. He warns against inaction while stating progress possible in atomic control talks and reduction of armaments. Austin emphasizes safeguarding sovereignty and seeking international safeguards for peaceful atomic energy advancement.
Funeral services for R. T. Young, longtime Kingsport resident and former head of the Records Department, are set for Saturday at Saint Episcopal Church. Young, 62, died Tuesday in Bow mune-Ciiny Hospital. He came to Kingsport from Johnson City with the J. C. Rennes Co. and later worked for the Tennessee Eastman Corp. for 15 years. Survived by his wife, Marie Marshall Young, two daughters and several relatives, services will be conducted by Rev. Fy Wont. Construction on the 760 seat Grat Yun theater on Cumberland Street is halted due to a zoning technicality. a building permit had not been secured before work began, according to City Building Inspector Simon K. Jones. The Amusement Corporation officials claimed they were unaware of the permit requirement as they sought approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The project may resume once compliance is achieved.
The Labor measure drawing sharp opposition from the United Mine Workers Journal and NAM Taft-Hartley bill critics. The piece warns of industrial and political peril if the Supreme Court voids the measure while noting wartime era rationing and government controls.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a family scene with a mother and child in a bedroom of a new house under construction. The text hints at a tense moment with the child and mother and a quoted line about the mother’s feelings, but details are unclear.
Two crewmen are feared dead after a Louisville and Nashville freight train derailed and plunged into the Cumberland River near Clarksville. The locomotive and two cars disappeared beneath 20 feet of water. divers planned to search for bodies as authorities expected days to recover the wreckage from the river. The incident involved train No. 17F operating between Portis and Guthrie, Kentucky.
President Truman, en route to Washington aboard a special train, dodges questions on the four billion dollar tax bill as he cites a world peace objective and seeks to bolster ties with Canada and Latin American nations. He hints a veto remains possible if Congress fails to meet his terms. The White House and diplomatic visits in Ottawa and Mexico are shaping a broader push for regional harmony and labor policy.
The Sullivan County school board will meet tonight at the courthouse, announced Superintendent Lewis I. Chase. He said bids for coats and school aids for the fall term will be considered as residents from the Vermont section of Kingsport urged relocating the county high school near Lynn Garden. The Vermont delegation's suggestion was discussed but the board decided to proceed with the present site. Attending were Mrs. FR G. Ragedale, Mrs. Ment Poulk, Mrs. McKinley Stubfleaugh, B. Clay Vallett, and Mrs. Ragedale who spoke on a petition seeking a reconsideration of the high school location.
Chilean President Gobotay Gonsales Videla declared a ten day state of emergency in Santiago as protests turned deadly. Gen Rafael Bermandes Reyes led troops to restore order after gunfire wounded several and four people were killed. Authorities ordered armed troops to guard streets and public transit amid strikes demanding higher pay.
Detroit area unrest hits Ford, Continental Motors, and Hudson plants as 700 Ford foremen strike over a stalled wage deal. Workers picket at Continental and Packard while Hudson negotiates a tentative deal to end back pay disputes. Police report multiple injuries as clashes occur before shifts.
Senator Eline denounced anti discrimination legislation as a threat that would break down segregation and create a mongrel race. He urged education over forced change and criticized the measure as a power grab by federal authorities. The debate involved remarks from Franz Goldman of the Supreme Lodge of Bas and responses from allied lawmakers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.