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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1948
Page
1
Senators heard conflicting views on tax cuts. Secretary Harriman warned a cut would inflate prices by raising demand, while the US Chamber of Commerce argued a tax slash could avert a business slump.
Kingsport progress on parks and playgrounds advances as the City Recreation Commission reviews a proposal from Charles Graves and the chamber voices. Congressional debates continue on large tax cuts aimed at spurring business and funding foreign aid, with leaders predicting a trimmed package to attract Democratic support against a possible presidential veto.
A preliminary study selects prime areas to place the Program and is forwarded by the commission to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for approval. The plan outlines preparatory steps before drafting specific details for the proposed park layout.
Informants say Irgun and Leumi Haganah aim to merge into a single military front in Palestine. The pact would keep Irgun status under Hazanah, while tensions with British authorities and debates over attacks continue. Ben Gurion reportedly discussed with British officials in New York.
The Finnish cabinet names a seven member delegation from parliament and government to negotiate a friendship and military pact with Russia. The talks may occur in Moscow as Prime Minister Stalin suggested, with Helsinki or Moscow as possible venues for the conference.
Governor Jim McCord will visit Kingsport Wednesday to inspect highways in and around the city, escorted by the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee. He will tour the area, then address Rotary and Lions clubs at noon at the Kingsport Inn, with remarks and discussions to follow.
Moscow charged that the United States Britain and France are engineering a western power scheme to divide Europe and build up military strength in the Ruhr in threat to the USSR. Russia made the note public at a news conference and said it rejected Britain’s reply to a prior protest over three power talks in London on Germany's future. The note linked the talks to the Potsdam accord of 1945 and cited agreement on Ruhr control and a federalized western German government.
Federal forecasters reported temperatures dropping to 22 below zero across North Dakota with bitter cold extending into Minnesota Wisconsin and Iowa. The cold spell touched Missouri Nebraska and Kansas with readings below normal. No immediate relief was forecast as arctic air chills the region.
George W. Arnold a 57 year old Borden Mills worker from Church Hill died after being struck by a taxi on Eastman Road near Blue Ridge Glass plant. He died at Holston Valley Hospital. Taxi driver Jack Donald Cox 21 of Kingsport faced a preliminary hearing for murder in connection with the crash. The accident near 2 p.m. involved Arnold alighting from a city bus and crossing the road. Cox said he tried to avoid him but struck Arnold with his cab. Arnold survived by his wife Hattie and six children plus two step children. He leaves sons Homer Fred Roy and WH Dallas in Texas, and a son in Church Hill. He is also survived by a brother and two sisters. The body was to be returned for burial.
Washington report says House Republicans called a meeting with Senate GOP leaders to speed up the Marshall Plan timetable. Chairman Eaton of the Foreign Affairs Committee led the session at the urging of Secretary of State Marshall to enact the European recovery program by April 4. Marshall visited the Capitol to press Speaker Martin and Senate leaders for action as debate continued on the 5.3 billion program with a vote hoped by March 15. The House has not yet received a bill from the committee.
The Supreme Court upholds an atheist mother's complaint against Champaign Illinois, ruling that public schools cannot offer religious education classes. The decision, joined by eight justices with Reed dissenting, frames religion as a home and church affair while warning of potential lawsuits if schools cooperate with religious groups.
Truman forecloses on the Democratic nomination by announcing he will run for a full term. The Dixie Southern wing chances collapse as party splits deepen over civil rights. McGrath confirms Truman’s stance remains unchanged and hints at political maneuvering ahead of the Democratic Convention.
Tokyo AP reports General Douglas MacArthur said he would not actively seek any office though he would accept the presidency if called by the American people. He praised the Young Republicans and noted petitions in Wisconsin for his name in the April primary. Observers link his stance to anti-communist sentiment and possible future political moves.
In New Hampshire the Republican presidential primary shows Harold E. Dewey and Harold Stassen demonstrating strength with voters likely to back Dewey as first choice and Stassen as a second. Estimated turnout near 55,000 voters signals a key early test for party support ahead of delegate selection.
A chaotic street scene outside a Alyse grade school unsettles onlookers as a boy is escorted by a red wagon pulled by his small brother. A young woman in a Tur coat, heels, hat and gloves sits with a look of ambivalence while a widow stares distractedly, adding three spoons of sugar to milk instead of coffee.
Russian fighter planes fired several passes at a commercial airliner near Port Arthur, using machine guns but not scoring hits. The aircraft, linked to Maj Gen Chennault's airline, carried refugees and was skirting Chinese ports while avoiding direct attack.
The United States and Russia clashed in the United Nations over a plan for Palestine partition as Gromyko condemned conciliation steps as time wasting. Britain’s possible response to entering constitutional talks in the Holy Land was also questioned in a high level meeting.
San Diego sailors and Marines participated in Arctic commando training during Alaulta exercises. They swam in four degree water for over an hour, brushing ice as they practiced mission maneuvers under extreme cold, leaving them exhausted but disciplined.
Un American Activities Committee begins a locker door hearing on Dr Edward U Condon a former member and secretary of the Commerce Department Loyalty Board. Subpoenas served on Oliver Short John Towne and Adrian Fisher who has resigned and moved to the Atomic Energy Commission.
Eastman Kodak workers in TEC will receive the largest wage dividend in history totaling about 2.14 million dollars. C. Stone, vice president of the Tennessee Hustman Corporation, said 60 000 people in the Western Hemisphere will get checks. WKingsport banks will have special hours Friday from 3 30 to until end of day.
House Appropriations Committee hearings reveal Post Office Department sends dirty towels to distant agencies, federal prisons, and veterans hospitals. Rep Canfield questions annual cost. official says towels travel free by frame and some never come back, prompting a protest from Buckley.
Delegates from Britain France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg hammered out the first economic clauses of a proposed five power military pact to counter Communist expansion. U S stance remained to be clarified as talks continued with plans for an economic package to be ready for sale by year end.
Charles Weaver Dougherty 83 long-time Scott County public official died at 0:40 pm Monday at his daughter's Gate City home. He served two sheriff terms and engaged in church work. Survived by daughters Mrs. Richmond and Mrs. Bledsoe. sons Claude Joe Carl. brothers Henry and Watson. sister Mrs. Fr. M. Rockwell. Funeral Wednesday at First Methodist Church. Burial in Holston View Cemetery.
Explosion at a Chinese ammunition dump near Tsingtao leveled a city block and produced about 250 casualties. Navy sources say the blast happened just before noon within sight of docks where the USS Estes and hospital ship Renose were berthed. Tsingtao serves as a base for the U S Navy Far Eastern Fleet.
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