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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1951

Page

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Allies Attack On Wide Front Reds Smash Back Eastern End

Allied forces push along a broad eastern front as U S and Republic of Korea units engage Red forces in Korea. An Army-wide assault began near the Han River east of Seoul with American and RO K troops advancing amid heavy resistance. The 27th Special Regiment battalion crossed the Man river assault boats at 8 15 a m Tuesday, while Soviet and Chinese supported units countered on the eastern flank.

Tokyo Korea Republic of Korea Han River Seoul Tom Stone U.S Fmous 27Th Welfhound U. 6 25Th Division Pam Koren

Elderly Couple Killed In Wreck Near Coeburn Virginia

An elderly couple, Mr. and Mrs. Crockett Mullins of Clintwood, Va., died in a late night crash when their car hit a bridge about two miles north of Coeburn. The driver, 67 year old Grover C Crabtree, and another passenger, Henry Sargent of Clintwood, were injured. State Trooper Ben Rimes reported the car failed to negotiate a sharp curve and struck the bridge. See wreck details on page two.

Carrie Grover C H Crabtree Uta Mobile Henry Sargent Clintwood Ben Rimes Coe~burn

Juvenile Court Act Approved in Tennessee House

A bill advancing a juvenile court in Sullivan County passed the Tennessee House of Representatives. The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen backed the move, but final establishment hinges on Sullivan County Court action, which opposes the measure. The enabling act would grant County Court authority to set up the court, with funding debated by the Kingsport group and the advisory committee.

Sublivan Tennessee House of Representatives Nashville Kingsport, Board of Sullivan Courtly Court Senate Howson Harry Tee Senter Bristol Goreon Browning Kingsport Board of Shaver and Aldermen Ko. KoPiman Kingsport Svenue Court Fusenile

Rioters in Tokyo Rally Injure Seventy Six Police and Koreans

Seventy six persons, including 20 policemen, were injured in a riotous demonstration by Korean residents of Tokyo at an unauthorized rally. Police described the rioters as Communist sympathizers as 6,000 officers paraded downtown. Officers fought back with nightsticks while stones were thrown near a Korean school in the northern city area.

Tokyo I?i Air Korean Cty

Senators Vote Today on Armed Forces Manpower Ceiling

Washington P A Senate debate centers on fixing a manpower ceiling for the armed forces under the UMTS plan. The proposed budget ranges near 500 000 dollars for Army Air Force Navy and Marines With a 130 pm EST vote expected and McFarland aiming to finish the action before adjournment discussions promise a rare night session.

Washington.p Idany Truman Unmankinowsky Jajority Reader McFarland D+ Ariz Sel Acten

Combat Casualties Rise to 52,448 in Korean War Totals

Washington reports 52,448 total combat casualties in the Korean War through March 2, with 7,937 killed, 34,692 wounded, 3,893 deaths total, and 980 men returned to duty. 72,? currently missing and 20 known prisoners remain reported.

Washington Kim Getion Etl U. & Military

Quevitle Seeks New Cabinet to End French Crisis

Former Premier Rent Queviile agreed to try to form a cabinet after President Vincent Aurist asked him again this morning. He seeks to end France's political stalemate and has the consent of his Radical Sa¢tariat party. Parliamentary sources note a possible break in the election reform deadlock improving Queviile's odds.

Partie Rent Queviile France Vincent Aurist Sa¢tariat Quenille

Knowland Calls for Clean House After White House Scandals

Washington coverage reports Senator Knowland demanding President Truman end vacation in Florida and fire officials amid Senate inquiries into mink coats at the White House and alleged influence attempts related to the RFC. He urged a prompt reckoning and investigation into the Mississippi job sales angle as part of GOP pressure.

Washington Truman Florida Senate Key Wrest Knowland Mississipp California America United States Knowlami RFC Board Easthina and Steands Mississippi Miek Farland Arizona Marylane

Board Approves 10 Percent Tax On Beer Sales

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed an ordinance imposing a ten percent tax on retail beer sites. City Manager D W Moulton says the tax could raise as much revenue as current beer sales fees, replacing a flat $300 yearly charge. The tax would be more equitable, tied to ability to pay, and take effect before April 3 after approval on final reading. Nearby Johnson City had earlier moved similar action. Sullivan County has not yet acted. A packed meeting included residents debating parking near Pobyts Bennett High and the Gibson-Pleenor housing project.

Bit Barnett Ality Board of Mayor and Aldernment D. W. Moulton Troix Moulton Cammes Johnson City Ffohnson City Kingsport Tay Sullivan County Ottawha Street Pobyts Bennett High Perth Wo Byouds Ocksood Marke West Sullivan Beetiy Gibson-Pleenor Ind Reer

Everhart accuses Browning and solons of betraying Tennessee

Kingsport Democrat State Senator Charles M. Everhart denounces Gov Gordon Browning and the 1951 General Assembly over the proposed budget. He vows to oppose the general appropriations bill and rural roads funding, arguing for restraint and against tax increases amidst a revenue outlook claimed to rise by about 99 million dollars. He calls for a full budget copy for taxpayers and warns against increased debt and spending.

Charles M. Everhart Kingsport Democrat Gordon Browning General Assembly People of Tennessee Everhart Kingsport Times-News Swilivan Conty Tegislator Tetennee Kingsport Senatar Biy Joes Lena Incowe Everbart

Tennessee Education Bill Sparks Senate Clash Over County Funds

The Tennessee Senate approved the administration’s general education bill after a fierce floor battle over high school tax funds. Knox, Hamilton, and Davidson Counties would share funds with Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville. A minority report sought to block tax-sharing and testing changes.

Nashville Demenee Senate Seales Knox Hamilton Davidson Senate House Widcly Knoxvile Chattanooga Raymond Graham K. Prank Yaylor DeNashville Assembly

Labor’s Defense Formula Sparks Hall Labor Talks

Washington reports labor leaders proposing a defense mobilization formula amid a standoff with the Truman administration. Senator Humphrey and Defense Mobiliser Charles Wilson planned talks, after ULPC rejected broader participation and pressed for a new wage policy board and cost of living tied ceilings.

Washington Humphrey Charles Wilson

Government orders cutbacks on durable goods steel use

The government ordered about 150 consumer durable goods makers to cut steel use by 2 percent in the second quarter. The mandate targets products from passenger cars to pocket knives as part of a broader effort to reduce steel consumption from the first half of last year.

Washington

Byrd Demands Law on Authority to Deploy Troops

Senator Byrd of Virginia pressed for a congressional statute limiting presidential power to deploy U S troops abroad. He argued Congress should define authority and oppose a blanket grant to command American divisions under Eisenhower in Western Europe.

Byrd Washington D-Va Congress Truman U. S Braman Dwight DB. Eisenhhower

Cotlaze Case Heads for Jury in Truman Plot Trial

Washington P Oscar Collana faces potential jury verdict as the Cotlaze trial nears its end with final pleas due and Judge Goldsborough outlining remaining legal points. The government contends the plot aimed to assassinate President Truman and the nine women are among the jurors awaiting deliberations.

Washington Oscar Collana Tre Blair House Cotlaze Truman T. Aberr Goldsborough

Bids Opened on Kingsport Junior High Remodeling Contract

Bids from four contractors for remodeling and enlarging Kingsport's junior high were opened by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Twentyeight. Bids ranged from 1135- SO to 192,713, with Architect Allen N. Dryden estimating 153,000 under current conditions. No completion date was set. all bidders promised only as soon as possible. The board postponed a decision for study by a committee, with a late Friday finish possible. This project follows a school improvements program approved last year.

Kingsport Alermen Twenday Allen N. Dryden E. B. Blankenbeeler Washingtonn Im Progress Buide Sonmer Steadman Construction Company Armstrong Construction Comeny Sproles Construction Company Cassel Brothers Schoots

Indiana Men Arrested in Slaying OF Coed

State Police said two men from Chunresseo Indiana were being held for questioning in the slaying of Carolyn Draws, a Western Michigan college coed. Rae Olsen and Bud Matthels stand trial at Kalamazoo, with officers identifying the suspects as the alleged assailants.

Indiana Columbia City Ind George Everett Churusseo Western Michigan Robert Brubaker Or‘ile Carolyn Kalamaso Rae Olsen Valorus Bud Matthels Everett

Fastman Reports Record Sales and Earnings for Kodak

Rochester N Y reports Kodak shows 1950 as best year in company history. Net sales reach 461 million for 33 weeks ending December 31, with earnings of 61.3 million, equal to 450 per share on 13.98 million shares outstanding. Dividends noted, with 1949 figures listed.

Rochester Eastman Kodak Company Perley Wilcox Thomas J. Hargrave S& Weeks Sre Kodak Fae

RFC Probers Scrutinize Congress Favors in RFC Probe

A Senate subcommittee grilling alleged influence peddling focused on Walter L. Dunham of the RFC board and alleged White House ties. The body named Dunham, Donald Dawson, and E Merl Young as key figures in an influence ring. Young denied the charges while Dawson refused to comment. Dunham, ill, sought private testimony before a later public hearing. James Murray faced questions over a $21,000 fee from the Sorrento Hotel tied to pressuring a $1,000,000 RFC loan following a senator's urging.

Washington Senate Congress Walter L. Dunham Reconstruction Finance Corporation RFC Fulbright Darby Dunham White House Donald Dawson E Merl Young Young Dawson Bhiy al Bbart James Murray Sory Murray D-Moanth Sorrento

Gunman Kills U S Supported Al Razmara at Tehran Mosque

In Tehran a gunman killed Premier Al Razmara as he entered a mosque. The attack prompted an emergency cabinet session and the appointment of acting premier Hehli Pahimi. Western observers fear increased turmoil in the impoverished nation amid the shooting.

Tehran Wan Ali Raza Russia Landis Pniades Eprawis Aga. Caminurdsen Baxcar Hhei! Pahimi Fah Wittoy

Deputies clash over scope of task at postwar ministerial talks

Reported discord among four powers shows US Britain France and Soviet deputies arguing over whether to discuss substance of a German treaty or keep to technical agenda at the proposed ministerial conference. Western sources say Russian deputy pressed for content while the others insisted on clear limits.

Andrei Gyomyko Unite States Britain France

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