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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1950

Page

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Judy Coplon and Gubitchev Guilty by Federal Jury

A federal jury in New York found Judith Coplon and Vicentin Gubitchev guilty on multiple counts including conspiracy and attempted espionage. Coplon was found guilty on two counts and acquitted on one. Gubitchev convicted on two counts. The jury deliberated since early afternoon and court proceedings adjourned for sentencing.

Judy Gubitchev New York Judith Coplon Vicentin Gubitchev Misa Coplon Gublichey Misa Coplon Und United States Misa Cop Jo Guettchev United Suates U. S Irving H. Saypol Ryan Ita

Devaluation Trouble Leads to English Court Decision

The devaluation of the pound creates a cross Atlantic mix of poverty and hope. Hobbs, a GI from Lone Don Fé, marries Joan Cashman and finances travel for his wife and two newborns to England. After arrival he is jailed briefly at Tower Bridge Court, but the Home Office permits him to stay and work as a carpenter.

Hobbs England New Otlegas Tower Bridge Jourt Home Office

Classified ad brings nonstop calls to local resident

A Times-News classifieds listing at 171 Lincoln Avenue generated over 150 calls with the telephone ringing nearly constantly. Residents reported persistent inquiries and sought further details, while a resident named Bo Tree allegedly received the bulk of responses during the period.

FB Bomar Lincoln Avenue Times-News Cluk Wradtaker

Unions May Take Cue From Miners

Washington report outlines potential labor shift as unions seek wage gains beyond coal. John L. Lewis faces ouster amid UMW loan to push concessions at Chrysler and GM. Truman appointee panels urged welfare pay rises only, yet broader pay gains loom.

Washington Galina Worl John L. Lewis Lewis United Mine Workers United Auto Works Chrysler General Motors Lewis Flint Lewis Truman CIO Philip Murray Techa

Bristol Printing Firm Granted Va. Charter

Johnson City reports Appalachian Publishing Corporation received Virginia charter to publish newspapers in Bristol Virginia. Publisher Cat A Jonen Jr said the firm is a precautionary measure, expected to operate in Bristol if regional newspaper interests establish a Bristol paper, with the company chartered Monday by Virginia authorities.

Johnson City Bristol Cat A. Jonen, Jr Preas-Chronicle Appalachian Publishing Corporation Jones Tiriatol Johnson Gay Jones Rea- Apolse Press Services Newapapara Alila Tennessee Virginia

Dust Clouds and Fires Plague West Plains Area

Dust storms and prairie fires scour parts of Texas, Kansas, and Nebraska. High winds cut visibility to near zero in places, with two traffic deaths blamed on dust clouds and Leroy Little badly burned in a major blaze near a Dumas ranch. Firefighters from seven towns battled the wildfires across hundreds of acres, threatening cattle and buildings as flames raged for hours.

Associated Press Alers Texas New Mexico Kanaan Garden City Kansan Prairie Kania Praskan Texan Chokce Ranch Wheatlands Texax Panhandle Dumas Leroy Little Sunday Fire Department Frank Carter Volunteera

Memphis Strike Riots Prompt Dawn Patrol by Cops

Memphis Tennessee police mounted a heavy dawn patrol downtown to curb violence in the American Snuff Company strike. Federal conciliator W M Wheerson set a meeting between company and union officials to resume negotiations ending an eight week stalemate. The CIO United Steelworkers of America strike began January 13 and has seen sporadic fighting. yesterday a milling mob threatened non union workers and pelted the plant with rocks. About 825 wheelworkers reportedly walked out, with estimates of 300 to 1,000 in attendance including sympathizers from nearby plants.

Memphis Tenn W. M. Wheerson CIO United Steelworkers of America Jecra Wheelworkers Union

Air Force to Buy $20 Million Gear for Tennessee Center

The Air Force won authorization to proceed with preparations to purchase equipment valued at 20 million dollars for the Air Engineering Development Center in Tennessee. The Defense Department said the authority allows drafting procurement specs and all routine steps up to signing contracts.

Washington Air Force Ahord Air Engineering Development Center Tennessne Defense Department

Former U S Employee Confesses To Spying

Former U S employee Michael Shipkey, a Bulgarian translator, confessed Monday in Sofia to spying for the United States. He, along with Karlane and four others, pleaded guilty to the charges and described their actions during the probing by police.

Sofia Bulgaria Michael Shipkey Bul- Karlen Peoples Tin Amperien Mindater Lonald Wftutbe U. S. State Department Shipkoy Bhipkov Hey Will Aiipkov Kivkw Phodava U. S Legation Stefan Kratukov Indla Tzanov Vassil Nalchev Shipkov Heath Lan Fle Botte

Production Of Coal Speeds To Normal As Strike Ends

A dapper man in a gray flannel suit studies a wildlife magazine in bright afternoon sun while a young professional at lunch complains of a sore shoulder from a Sunday golf session, highlighting a calm post strike scene.

Fauitlens

Unemployment Rises to 4.684 Million in February

Washington officials report 4.684 million unemployed in February, the highest since 1941 and 36 percent above February 1949. Nonfarm employment holds steady while total jobs show a slight February increase amid seasonal effects and ongoing strikes.

Washington

Troopers Find Forest Fire In Plane Search

Troopers patrolling Albion Oklahoma terrain traced a forest fire in a rugged southeastern area, misidentified as a plane wreck. They confirmed no aircraft crash and noted commercial flights remained accounted for while investigations continued amid difficult terrain.

Albion Okla Okluton Klamicht Here Okia- Honia City Toker Aly Fore Dane Edo Birhweay

Earthquake Strikes Central Philippines Alarm Triggers Exits

An earthquake rattled residents in the central Philippines on Tuesday night. The main tremor was felt at 10:07 p.m. local time with heavy shaking described. No damage or casualties were reported, and authorities expected aftershocks to be minimal.

Manila Philippines

Wife Of Doctor Testifies In Mercy Killing Trial

Mancester New Hampshire The wife of Dr Herman N Sander 41 testifies in the murder trial of her husband 32 year old Alice Sander a Harvard medical man Dr Richard Ford heads the Department of Legal Medicine at Harvard University is expected to be final witness by which the defense aims to show he did not kill Abbie Borroto 50 December 4 She says she knows every word of her husband and he portrayed the death bed scene in detail The courtroom remains packed as the testimony continues

Mancester N. H Alice Sander Hia Utree Richard Ford Department of Abbie C. Borroto Rhe Wan Borroto

Royalist Party Leads Greek Vote in Early Returns

Royalist party holds a slim edge over the Leftists in early Greek election returns. National Progressive Union led by Gen. Nicolaou Plantiras trails in second as results from 3,271 of 4,000 precincts surface.

Athena Constantin Taaldaria Conservaive Leftints National Progressive Union Nicholau Plantiras Tima Returna Mindaliry Biterior Populinta Liberals Republican Front Social Democrats Independent Political Front Extreme Right

Hoover Urges Reform In Government Bookkeeping System

Former President Herbert Hoover urged a vast reform in government bookkeeping systems. Hoover led President Truman’s bi partian commission on reorganization and testified before the Senate executives expenditures committee.

Hoover Washington Herbert Hoover Truman Senate Executives Expenditures Committee

Princess Margaret Ill With Influenza At Palace

London reports Princess Margaret, the 11 year old younger daughter of King George VI, ill with influenza and confined to lie in bed at Buckingham Palace. She watched the royal procession for the state opening of Parliament but could not participate because she is not 21.

London Mar Garet Bas Buckingham Palace Annaunead George VI Lie Toyapistore Auriol Margaret

European $1 Billion Aid Program Begins

Washington reports a French aircraft carrier arrives at Norfolk to begin arming Western Europe with a $1 billion aid program. The Dixmude will load France's units including about 40 fighters and bombers after ceremonies. Protests by Reds accompany the first shipment as Communist demonstrators press to stop U.S. military assistance. Authorities say shipments to seven European countries are being prepared for swift transport.

Washington Norfolk Europe Dismude Easort Oarriag France Frannie Dou Arma la Franio Cargaon Jane Porta

Prince Berotac Khama condemns British interference in Bechuanaland

London reports Berlin? Bechuanaland prince Berotac Khama, educated in Oxford, denounces British meddling over his exile of wife Ruth Williams. He claims tribal elders refused approval for the 1948 marriage and seeks return of his family as clashes ripple into South Africa and Rhodesia. The dispute centers on royal authority, marriage ties, and colonial governance.

London Berotac Khama Hamangwatos Hin Fehrone bin Aad Bechuanaland Berateo Sale Ruth = Williams Bacana Ria Tabakndl Khama

Palmer Re-elected Ridgefields Club President at Meeting

W Palmer was chosen for another year as Ridgefields Country Club president after the annual stockholders and directors meeting. L Latimer was elected vice president replacing Spencer KE Palmer, Clyde Crafts became secretary replacing John Dodd, and John St C Worth was re-elected treasurer. The board voted to retain the initial Executive Committee and add the two new officers.

W. Palmer Ridgefields Country Club L. Latimer Spencer KE. Palmer Clyde Crafts John @. Dodd John St. C. Worth Joseph H. Lewis Provrias IOTM Seo Palmer

Brannan Urges Farm Aid Plan To Ease Milk Prices

Secretary Brannan told the National Farmers Union that farm price supports drive milk out of reach for Americans and urged adoption of direct payments to farmers. He cited government egg stockpiles and per capita egg consumption as evidence for reform.

Denver Brannan Egge National Farmers Union Convention Farmer’ Union Gavin Tranan

Burns Fatal to Race Car Driver in Virginia

A race car driver Stanley Jr from Richmond VA died after injuries from a fire in a 100 lap race. The event occurred Sunday when the car caught fire midway. Red Byron of Atlanta won the race.

Burns Virginia Charlotte Stanley, Jr Richmond Marly Wan Py Red Byron Atlanta

Streams Of Fuel Pour Into Areas With Shortages

Pittsburgh reports resumed coal flow after a month long strike as 372,900 striking miners prepare to return. Industries recall workers, steel firms and railroads restart production, and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway restores dining car service to conserve coal. The Interstate Commerce Commission keeps a partial coal burning freight ban while New York and other cities extend rationing.

Pittsburgh Dig Wheeling Steel Corporation Belew Chraspeake and Ohio Railway C. and O Ranume Rina Lites ICC Interstate Commerce Commission New York Bee Coal

Hawaii Statehood Passes House Amid debate and delay

The House approved a bill to make Hawaii a state amid mixed signals from Congress. Earlier moves shifted between Alaska and Hawaii measures, with opposition noting defense and political concerns. Delegates urged statehood rights long sought by Hawaiians while several Alaska opponents joined Hawaii backers in the tense vote.

House Hawaii Washington Senate Senate Interior Committee Alaska Rep. Cox D-Ga Harry Bridges CIO International Longshoremen'a Union Rep Cooley U-Nc Farrington

Solunar Tables By John Alien Knight

Fragmented text describes solunar tables by John Alien Knight with line about minor periods and Lake Stages. The readable parts hint at times, shops, seats, and an hour and a half duration. No clear event, date, or place is identified.

John Alien Knight Anita Ae Perinas Theas Times

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