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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1947

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Bevin May Propose All European Meet On Marshall Plan

London sources say Foreign Secretary Bevin will urge France and the Soviet Union to back a three-nation all European conference on American aid to Europe. He plans to discuss the idea with William Clayton in Paris and with PM Attlee and other British officials.

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Dorsett to retire after 47 years with Clinchfield

S. A. Dorsett freight agent for Clinchfield Railroad announced plans to retire after 47 years of service, including long tenure in the Kingsport office. He began in 1918 and will be succeeded by W. W. Randolph, formerly freight agent at Fremont, Va, who started with Clinchfield in 1968.

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House Panel Targets Petrillo Amid Labor Probe

A House Labor Subcommittee plans to grill Petrillo, president of the APL Master Union, Monday as part of a congressional inquiry into his union. Subcommittee members say they will press him on featherbedding, use of musicians, welfare funds, and practices affecting new inventions in broadcasting. Petrillo previously faced subpoenas as the Supreme Court ruled on a law limiting his union’s operations. In Chicago he acknowledged the Court's decision and said he bowed to it.

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Lawyers Eligible For Pay Increase

A 1947 legislative measure raised prosecutors salaries to 5500 dollars and allowed certified district attorneys to take the raise early. The Governor’s office lists those who ceased private practice and certified for eligibility, including Beechey, Wolentarger, Tarpley, Sart, Henderson, Howell, Gerber, Koy, Grays, and Bumpus.

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Drastic Tax Bill Okayed By French Assembly

The French drastic tax bill, raising bread milk and cigarette prices, was adopted by the National Assembly 302 to 241 with nine abstentions. It includes administrative actions and stops state subsidies, aiming to save funds. The measure sparked protests and a nationwide demonstration call by labor unions leading to potential port disruptions.

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Soviet veto possible on police plan debate at UN

The article reports on a possible Soviet veto in the UN Security Council over how to structure contributions of men, planes, and ships to a proposed police force. It outlines opposing views from the Soviet side and the United States, and notes the risk of a bypassed vote and the broader implications for Big Five power balance.

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Columbia Trustees Weigh Eisenhower as Columbia President

The Columbia University board held a late meeting amid speculation about General Dwight D. Eisenhower taking the post. A New York Herald Tribune report claimed a near confirmation exists, suggesting a conditional appointment with retirement tied to presidential approval. Officials offered no comment.

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Reds Said To Have Rejected British Requests On Hungary

British sources report that Russia again rejected Britain’s requests for clarification on Hungary. Moscow’s response, delivered over the weekend, offered no details on charges against Ferenc Nagy and framed the Hungarian changes as constitutional.

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Third Party Rumors Fly As Veto Loses

A chaotic account notes third party rumors following President Truman's veto override. Senator Pepper, one of 23 Democrats, supports the veto while warning of Republican losses and a potential new party dynamic. Senator Byrd and others criticize party cohesion as the House overrode the veto, signaling shifting political currents.

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Midwest Floodwaters Sweep Across Nebraskan and Missouri Rivers

Floodwaters moved down the Missouri and tributaries flooding towns in Nebraska Missouri and Iowa. Evacuations rose as bridges breached levees and millions of acres faced inundation while authorities warned of continued crests and delayed construction of flood control works.

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Street Scenes From a Murky Eid Morning

A garbled OCR fragment describes eid street scenes with a car, a diesel engine, a superintendent, and a commuter near a yard. Mentions of a person’s wife waiting, a cash trek, and a group near walls suggest urban disruption. Names and places are unclear but indicate a local incident.

Union to Test Legality of New Foremen Contract

A contested contract between the Waises-Praner Corp and its 400 Willow Palm foremen faces a constitutional test. Union leaders Kaybar Kibl and Robert Keys say the agreement, amid Senate action on Truman’s vote, raises questions on representation and wage provisions including a 33.00 monthly minimum or a higher rise.

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Truman And Labor Board In Meeting On Taft Hartley Law

President Truman convened members of the National Labor Relations Board to discuss administering the Taft Hartley Act. Senate Republicans eye broader funding for the board as Congress debates the measure amid veto threats and ongoing partisan fights. NLRB members include John M. Houston and James Reynolds Jr. with additional appointees.

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Judge Rules Sun Bathing In Briefs Is Okay

Judge William Bacon ruled that women sunbathing in backyard shorts and halter are not indecent. Neighbors who complained faced threats from the women, who argued they were not unclothed. A patrol officer investigated and the case went to general sessions court, where the judge issued a firm, cautious ruling.

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Labor Would Take Battle To Polls Strikes Spreading

Washington AP reports soft coal miners idle nationally, fueling fears of a full scale coal strike. Industry officials say the stoppage may widen despite Taft-Hartley curbs. John L. Lewis and United Mine Workers leaders face pressure as government options and potential court challenges loom.

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Four dead, tanker explosion wreckage prompts search for more remains

Rescue teams comb the charred tanker wreckage near Wilmington as four bodies are recovered and others remain missing after a massive explosion that split the vessel and caused widespread damage to nearby docks. Coast Guard and salvage crews assess the scene, with losses estimated at around ten million dollars in damage and fuel supplies.

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GOP unveils anti poll tax measure amid Southern opposition

GOP leaders announced an anti poll tax bill aimed at Southern Democrats who blocked tax cuts. The plan seeks swift passage this session, framing the measure as a voting rights step. Key quotes describe pressure from Southern lawmakers and cross party dynamics shaping the bill’s timetable.

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Miners Idle in Virginia and Nearby Fields in Protest

About 2,500 Southwest Virginia miners in Virginia Coal Operators Association mines idled Tuesday in protest of a Senate bill. The Stenega Coal and Coal Company sites Derby Dus bar Roda Imboden and Sonne were down, with 8,000 to 10,000 tons daily capacity lost. Blue Diamond Coal Company mines Mayflower Daperial Manarel and Norton Coal Company reported reduced output, while Grinebfield Corporation had limited activity in Norton County. Officials said many miners stayed away four days before the planned Friday walkout, with union leaders and company officials attributing the action to opposition to labor legislation.

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Soviet Economist forecasts grim U S economic mood

A lengthy Soviet article by economist M. Murinin argues high U S prices reflect a failing economy. He criticizes U S manufacturers and government for resisting price reductions and asserts an approaching economic crisis with widespread pessimism among economists about the timing and depth of a downturn.

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