Congressional report urges spending limits and reforms
A 12 member joint committee proposes capping spending and improving Congress. It calls for a Supreme of members to employ high caliber aides, retirement increases, consolidation of committees, and creation of majority and minority policy committees. The report notes friction among members and suggests formal acts to aid voters and accountability.
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Reece Mentioned For Chairmanship Amid GOP Talks
Washington reports Republicans have narrowed their list for national chairman to two colleagues one from Ohio and one from Tennessee. The piece notes debates within the party, mentions figures like Herbert J. Graw nell and John W. Bricker, and hints at regional implications for a Southern state figure in the role.
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Ohio
Tennessee
Herbert J. Grawnell
Clirener
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Brown
John W. Bricker
OPA Rates Improve as Congress Reviews Farm Prices
OPA signals slight rate uptick while Congress debates farm price directives. Senate Agriculture Chair Thomas says OPA is finally addressing concerns of price control policy. He labels grain increases as long overdue and calls for further investigation into alleged market manipulation and enforcement funding.
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OPA
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Partieler
Fairey
Thomas
DeOula
Senate Agriculture Committee
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Bond Hears One Of Biggest City Dockets In Years
A crowded city court docket in Oneara was reviewed by Judge Napoleon Bond as 62 defendants faced charges. Of these, 20 pled guilty to public drunkenness, seven to whiskey possession, nine to possession and driving offences, and 14 to traffic violations. Police log weekend thefts and breakins while a separate armed robbery on a Bristol trip left a suspect unknown.
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Napoleon Bond
Kingsport
Corel Roland
Bristol
Initial Test Tuesday For Draft Extension
The Senate sentiment on extending the draft beyond May 16 faces a pivotal Tuesday vote. The Millay Committee plans to pass a bill to extend selective service, weighing impact on employment and rights of returning service members. Leaders push for a prompt decision within ten days, with six months as a ceiling for any extension, while opinions split on universal military training.
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Senate
Millay Committee
United States
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Edwin C. Johnson
de 'Colo
Walker
George Deal
Sid Fry
Ventey
Joseph W. Bartin
27 Killed In Worst Plane Crash Near San Diego
San Diego is shaken by the worst air disaster in U.S. history as 27 people die when an American Airlines jet bound Dallas to New York crashes into Mount Laguna near San Diego. Bodies are recovered amid difficult terrain and weather. rescue teams, including Navy personnel, ferry victims to a coroner’s station.
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Calif
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Navy
Tales Tien
Alvlines Yrano
Dallas
Son Diego
New York
New York To Log An- Relief Run, Crusted Into the Slope of Toa bGian
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American Airlines
Los Angeles
Wisalow
Asherkit
Bill Reid
Steen
Marila
Assembly Rushes To Clear Slate Hear Churchill
Richmond lawmakers convene at noon to dispatch major bills before Friday joint session with Winston Churchill. Senate backlog grows while House carries lighter agenda. both chambers must tackle minor measures to reach Saturday adjournment and voter registration reforms aim to curb fraud.
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National Commander to Visit Kingsport March 8
Hammond Post No 1 American Legion announces march 8 program for National Commander Stelle. program includes introductions by local officials and a focus on The American Legion and service for the veteran. many out of town servicemen expected. event covered by WKPT radio.
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Efforts Fail To Settle Top Labor Disputes
Canada accuses Moscow of instructing Russian attache and embassy staff to obtain wartime secrets, including details on American troops, electronic shells, and uranium, after a Royal Commission report names four officials and two others connected to the British High Commissioner office as disclosing confidential documents.
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Union Strife Surges as GM UAW CIO Fight Heats Up
The CIO United Auto Workers pressed a 104 day strike against General Motors while the drive for a nationwide telephone shutdown loomed. GM rejected arbitration and offered a 184 cent hourly wage increase, prompting UAW CIO leaders to label the plan inadequate and push for a secret ballot on terms. Meanwhile AT&T workers prepared for a Thursday walkout as talks stalled, with wage offers repeatedly raised but rejected as insufficient. Across the labor front, San Francisco machinists and California delegates urged early wage settlement amid broader industry layoffs.
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Supplemental Registration Notice in Mancay County
Supplemental registration will be held March 15 and 26 with registration books open at all voting precincts County Election Commissioner Spivey announced residents who have moved or not registered can add their names. The supplemental registration is tied to the Democratic primary set for April.
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State Guard Withdraws From Columbia Amid Racial Unrest
The State Guard pulled out of Columbia as patrolmen remained. A week of radio disorders culminated in violence with 12 wounded and a drive to restore calm. The state and local officials held meetings with civil rights groups as extradition and habeas corpus actions were debated.
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National Federation For Constitutional Liberties
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US and UN Police Force Decision Looms in Two Weeks
Reported in London and Washington a joint Army Navy committee will decide on the United Nations police force role within about two weeks. Indications point to emphasis on warships and air capacity over ground troops as the big five powers US Great Britain Russia France and China consider deterrence and deployment options ahead of a March 21 New York meeting.
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Hannegan Urges Support Of Vets Housing
Washington reports Hannegan pushes veterans housing aid as Democrats rally behind the administration program. Bowles blasts pricing plans amid GOP calls for resignation while Hannegan leads a drive to salvage housing efforts and prime the vote for Monday.
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Cairo Strike Paralyzes Business Across City
A general strike paralysed Cairo with British establishments and foreign shops shut. The day, called a day of mourning, saw riots and attempts to breach a Royal Navy hotel, with police dispersing crowds and a few casualties reported.
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Reuters
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Burgin Dossett to Speak at Open Meeting in Kingsport
Burgin Dossett, longtime Tennessee educator and former gubernatorial candidate, will speak at an open Kingsport meeting organized by the Child Guilenca Group. The event aims to boost public interest in education postwar challenges and seek community support for needed steps.
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Bread Not Beer Cry on Capitol Hill
A Capitol Hill rally advocates more grain for hungry wartime victims and against grain allocations to distillers and brewers. Rep Bryson (D SC) pushes stronger measures, saying current efforts are outdated and proposes a new bill to curb alcohol production to redirect grain to feed people.
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