26 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
1
Washington AP high level assurances emerged on eve of Paris talks that Secretary Marshall’s European recovery proposals have broad U S support. Officials cautioned about cabinet rifts and Congress funding, noting European leaders seek clear congressional authorization while hoping Moscow signals cooperation at the Paris conference.
Bernard M Baruch warned in a speech to the first graduating class of the Industrial College that the United States must be ready to mobilize fully in any future war. He urged universal military training and a work-or-fight clause for all citizens, plus surveys of underground industries and mass civilian dispersal plans. He cautioned against delaying readiness while mass destruction weapons exist and stressed continued industrial, spiritual, and economic mobilization to deter aggression. He noted Russia as a present concern but dismissed fear of explosions, urging cooperation with allies to sustain morale beyond any experiment. The college graduates included Army Navy and Marine Corps officers, underscoring the need to avoid repeating past mistakes of militarizing society only after war begins.
A Cleveland to St Louis passenger train derailed near Shijoh when twin locomotives leaped the track, plunging six cars into an embankment. One worker buried, James L. Brockwell of Johnson City, Tenn, among the dead. three of 48 passengers injured slightly. Officials investigating possible cause.
In a mass action the Industries Union of Merime and Shipbolging Workers call a strike of more than 40,000 repair and construction workers in ten shipyards. Bethlehem Stock Company yards are heavily affected as talks for new contracts remain unresolved. Further negotiations with Todd Shipsaids Corporation and Federal Shiptabling and Dry Dock Corporation are planned, with warnings the strike could spread to most yards along the east and gulf coasts. The labor action involves over 100,000 workers regionally according to officials.
The TVA fights a Senate plan requiring interest payments on federal funds. Chairman Clapp and Rep. Ferguson spar over why TVA should repay interest. Clapp says TVA funds were appropriated and not bond-backed, while Ferguson hints at possible policy shifts. The House plan could force TVA to set aside 40 percent of receipts to cover interest, risking river valley power service.
Des Moines faces near record flood levels as the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers crest. Crews rush to deploy sandbags, evacuees move from low areas north of University Avenue, and traffic restrictions begin as levees strain under rising waters.
AFL President William Green rejected pleas for a general strike against the new Fatt Hartley labor law. He called AFL-105 unions to a Washington conference July 2 after an emergency meeting with executive council members. Green said unions nationwide should mobilize to fight the measure while aiming to keep political action tied to labor goals.
A Washington report notes a strong House and Senate tilt toward enacting a tax slash measure with a $4 billion price tag. President Truman and Taft weigh in as party lines shape the fight, while Republicans seek enough votes to override a veto if needed.
An address by Eric Johnster, president of the Motion Picture Annotation, denounces the Soviet Union as a vast glacier advancing eastward, threatening Western Europe and the United States. He cites the eastward focus of British and American observers and warns of Moscow’s expansionist economic and political policy amid a tense postwar world.
Fragmented text alleges issues with subscriber deliveries and service interruptions. Mentions of delivery, city limits, and operators suggest a local notice or column note about problems with newspaper distribution and customer service. Names and times are unclear due to OCR errors.
Federal case details theft involving three cars resold by Thom son Motor Conpass Inc. AP reports charge against Charles Procter and others. Procter claims papers presented at sale appeared valid. state police investigated with testimony and statements from witnesses.
A garbled OCR fragment references a theater, couples, a loving note, and a street name with stray terms. No coherent event or individuals are identifiable for a proper summary.
Washington defense officials discuss plans to supply American nations with aircraft. Lt. Gen. Bayt and Gen. Vandenberg outline proposed aid and training programs to bolster regional air power amid strategic concerns.
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest a report about a voluntary action or plan involving a tor or seater and a bay, with a Reuters-like tag. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
manuscript OCR reports FAA members voting to continue strikes alongside merger proposals led by president Robert H. Key. Foremen approved a plant consolidation plan while Chrysler and Dodge plants face shutdowns and two week furloughs. About 200 workers affected across De Soto, Plymouth and related sites with temporary pay gaps.
Fragmented OCR reads suggest a debate on unification involving backers and government agencies. The text mentions hearings and leadership comments from both parties, with proposals to proceed or delay unification and criticism of the process.
A four day stoppage spreads from Pennsylvania and West Virginia into Ohio and beyond as about 3,200 workers walk off. Miners at several plants including Youngstown and Chicago facilities join the protest citing labor law concerns. Officials report hundreds more idle as production declines and pump prices edge higher amid the stoppage.
President Truman vetoed a wool tariff bill saying it would harm international trade and raise domestic wool prices. The veto, the third major wartime session action, blocks safeguards and shifts policy toward negotiating with nations at Geneva to reduce trade barriers.
Negotiations between railroads and brotherhoods over a 50 cent wage increase faltered today after private talks mediated by the National Mediation Board. The protracted talks began in June and involved workers not directly in operation. a dispute over service of the mediation process was noted. Police reported a separate incident in which a man was tied by dogs and harassed by a peeping intrusion at a cabin window.
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