Kingsport Woman Wins Red Cross Sweetheart Honor
Mrs. Ruth Harkleroad of 144 Fairview Avenue was named one of the prettiest sweethearts in a contest sponsored by the American Red Cross chapter in Mecharstadt Mann, Germany, where her husband Private Andrew B. Harkleroad is stationed. She carried her three week old son Richard on the outing and wore a corsage of deep red roses presented by Backer Brothers Flower Shop. The award was a surprise to the family, who learned of the honor after his overseas service began in January 1946.
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Germany
Pyt Andrew B. Barkhroad
Backer Brothers
Brunetto
Andrew
Yiartletond
Uagth
Oin Moaninkeim
Ferocious Fight Reported in Suburbs of Mukden
The Chinese Central News Agency reports a ferocious clash in the southern suburb of Mukden as unidentified forces attacked two points manned by government troops and police. The battle began around 22964 meters and lasted three hours, with attackers pulsed. Chinese officials say troops and police countered as Soviet forces reportedly withdrew from Manchuria, and Communist activity was noted nearby. Reports of street clashes near Mukden were unsubstantiated.
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Chinese Central Nova Agency
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Mukden
Tae
Manchurhin
Fausaia
Aine
Manelaria
Lit Chieh
Gille
Tiehiing
Muleden
British Troops Stalled By Battle Near Bulton and Boandoeng
British forces faced a three day clash with Indonesian forces between Bultenzorg and Bandoeng, aided by a tank column. The convoy moved through Sronmpat after strafing runs by Thunderbolt fighters. Casualty figures revised to 16 dead and 59 wounded.
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Bultenzorg
Bandoeng
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Lewis seeks broad wage and welfare demands for miners
Washington AP reports John L. Lewis urged bituminous coal operators to establish a health and welfare fund for miners and presented a nationwide UMW survey of worker positions under workmen compensation laws. He unveiled nine general demands including pay increases, shorter hours, and improved injury protection at the opening Bituminous Wage Conference.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Aperatora
United Mine Workers
Barrison Combs
UMW
Lewis
Wwelfare
Strauight Crowe
Combs
Heningley Straight Creel
Coal Company
Kentucky
Ada- Pama
Taday
Tev Health and Welfare Fund
Bles
Sara Elimlent
Suprema
Terns
Heer
Fie
Fragmented Street Scene Snippets and Odd Phrases
A garbled text fragment mixes street scene notes and stray names. It mentions a baby, gifts, and various indistinct references to people and items, presenting a patchy, non coherent newspaper-like snippet without clear events or sources.
President Truman withdraws Pauley nomination for Navy undersecretary
President Truman, at Edwin W. Pauley’s request, withdrew Pauley’s nomination to be Undersecretary of the Navy. The move followed Pauley’s defense of his reputation amid Senate scrutiny, with the White House releasing letters and reaffirming Pauley’s public service.
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Pauley
NAVY
Tehran
Washington
Triedman
Edwin W. Pauley
California
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Mris
Walsh
D-Masx
Naval Affairs Committee
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Ais
Alx Wera
Vantravessy
Witlel
Bargid Tafalera
Segre
Gary
Interior
Iohes Bac
White House
Drpaident
Leslie Biffle
Caetetery
Semate
Department of the Wavy
Pauluy
Rek
Congress studies defense programs amid postwar reassessment
Washington AP report says congressmen press for reevaluation of U S postwar military needs. Secretaries Byrnes and Patterson and General Eisenhower are summoned to brief the committee on world tensions and defense requirements. Senate panel weighs giving armed forces control of atomic energy development for national defense. House Military Committee session signals intent to extend the draft law beyond May 15 and set up peacetime war reserves.
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Capitol
Tea House Writers Committee
Byrnes
Senate
Domevile Front
Cdwin
Prutey
Navy
Conzrens
Rotary Lecturer In City Tonight
Donour, a Newaaver man and radio commentator, will speak on Maintaining World Trade and a High Standard of Living for Rotary Institution of International Understanding at 8 05 p m. The third on the Rotary panel, International Security in the Pacific, will be the Dobyns Benneke High School Bolt. Bolt, who will soon write about Latin American counters, is a veteran metropolitan newspaper fan and commentator. He has been freelancing, commentating, and lecturing on international affairs recently, with frequent mentions in Western Hemisphere media. Born and educated in Indiana, he served in the British Merchant Marine during World War I.
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Newaaver
Spaak
Rotary Instituon
Dobyns Benneke High Schoo Bolt
Rotary
International Security
Pacific
Anxi
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Mse
Capes
Indiana
Jerved
Maie
General Motors and Union Settle Long Coca Cola Strike
GM and the United Automobile Workers reach a tentative settlement ending the industry’s most protracted walkout. Special Federal Mediator James B. Dewey helped broker terms for a speedy end to the 27,000 production workers’ shutdown that cost the industry tens of millions. Negotiations continued into the night as both sides eyed a broader settlement beyond wage issues.
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Tames
B. Dewey
Rollker
Tle
Sonterance Sepohd
James F. Davey
UAW
Walter FP. iRguther
Waw-Cio
Scovil
World Bank and IMF Entry Debated at Monetary Conference
At Washington a US group weighs opening doors to Italy amid split views on Italy’s rehabilitation and loan repayments. Fred M. Vinson cited potential entry bids while Treasury hesitates on formal approval as Italy’s economic future fuels debate among voting members.
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Savannah
P— Healy Bas
World Bank and Monetary Fund
United States
Fred M. Vinson
International Monetary Conference
W. U
Treasary
Mat Miler
Itahy
Vinson Kameel
State Department
Italy
Toke Fer Potter
Chicago
New York
Washington
Werner von Blomberg Dies of Heart Failure
Former German minister of war Werner von Blomberg died at 67 from heart failure at Nuremberg General Hospital. He led Germany’s prewar army under Hitler, prompting a political storm after a 1938 betrothal scandal involving Erika Geuhs and a break with military leadership.
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Weener von Blomberg
Hitler
Yoeth General
Nuermberg
von Blowberg
Gertie Militerretd Toot
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Sktorm
Anang Ts
Blomberg
Hented Bis Cane
Germany
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Nemed
Lehman Quitting As UNRRA Chief
Herbert H. Labmann resigns from UNRRA director post due to health and age. In a public letter to the UNRRA Central Committee he cites physician advice for long rest and notes he stepped down before his term’s end to allow a more permanent organization to handle relief work.
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Washington
Herbert H. Labmann
Thad
Uonrra
UNRRA
R Lehman
New York
Jin
Raggevest
Byrnes Reports on New Affairs in Iran and Russia
President Truman received a rapid briefing from Secretary Byrnes on potential Soviet moves into Iran. Ambassador Hartman and Senator Connally discussed the matter in secret, while Iran’s ambassador reported to State on Russian reinforcements and the lack of official Moscow guidance. The White House considered a note to Moscow as diplomatic tensions rose over Red Army activity.
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Iran
Turkey
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London
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Foreign Office
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Troy
Azerbaijan
Russia
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Black Sea
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Hesder
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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D-Texas
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State Department
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Soviet Union
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