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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1947

Page

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Foreign Policy Toughening Tied to Soviet Expansion

Secretary of State Marshall signals a tougher U S foreign policy as Big Four talks focus on Germany and the Soviet threat. He cites mass investigations and removals in the U S sector of Germany and notes British and Soviet positions on war prisoner figures and naval disarmament.

Moscow Marshall United States Artive Sociaitek Unity Communist Fevre Stat U. S Germany George C. Marshall Unites States Big Four Trman Greve Turkey London Washington Wee Amocigan Ruysien Adelone Bristat Ernest Bevin V. Mololotov Russia Fise Moloroy Rugska Carlos Grat Baypelin Soviet Union Bevin Such Montetov Moscow Puviey

Wreckage of PT Trainer Sighted Near Mt Pisgah NC

Wreckage of a PT-17 trainer was sighted yesterday near Mt Pisgah in Western North Carolina. Casual details indicate the plane had likely been down for some time and searchers were alerted via a report from RK D Brie of Cottage Station Texas, who is aiding the search for the missing twin engine plane. Clyde J Stoesberry of Knoxville Tennessee, commander of the Civilian Air Patrol, was notified of the finding.

Ashavuio Mt Pisgah North Carolina RK. D. Brie Cottage Station Tex Clyde JL Stoesberry

British sound quick approval of speech on Greece and Turkey

Moscow dispatch reports Russia views President Truman’s aid request to Greece and Turkey as a test of U.S. interference. British and Greek officials praise the speech as timely, with London signaling satisfaction and Athens expressing relief at the stance against communist subversion.

London Tonysen Soares Greece Turkey Russia Eddy Gilmore Ascoriated Mascovw Tremain Gimaca Moscow Epatch United States Mare Cielex Dally Wesker Turleyang Sai Trumar Purleey Truman Iitned Athens Constantin Tsaldaris Trumanin Congress Rod Sebdlf

Dougherty Roller denies 20 unit apartment plan in Kingspool

Executive manager Tom Roller of Dougherty Roller rejects reports that the firm plans two 20 unit eight story apartment buildings on the Knoxville Highway next to River Terrace, with 1400000 dollar units, asserting his firm is pursuing an eight story, 18 unit project costing 800000 to 900000 instead and noting details remain to be finalized.

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Marott Shoe Store Fire Damages Downtown Indianapolis

A blaze at the Marott Shoe Store, spanning seven stories, destroyed upper doors and threatened nearby buildings including the Hotel Washington. Guests evacuated to the lobby as flames peaked, with a clothing store and a household furnishings shop damaged. One man, Moore, reported theft from his car nearby when questioned by police.

Indianapolis Marott Shoe Witith Washingtom Rousehold Furnnishing Moore

U S May Propose Boundary Commission for Balkan Borders

United States officials consider proposing a permanent United Nations Boundary Commission to monitor Greece Yugoslavia Albania and Bulgaria as part of President Truman's foreign policy to halt worldwide Communist expansion. A delegation spokesman said the move would be independent of the U N Security Council Balkans inquiry now under study.

Lake Success United States United Nations Boundary Commission Balkans Ihmey Greece Yugoslavia Albania Bulgaria Truman America United Nations UN Boundary Commission Inny CN Security Council Belkan Fiysais Coun Bie Camells Mombers

Lilienthal Confirmation and Portal Pay Legislation Debate

Washington reports possible confirmation of David E. Lilienthal as chair of the Atomic Energy Commission. The Bricker-led committee approved 8 to 2, with dissent from Senator Bricker. Senate action on the portal pay bill faces hurdles as lawmakers plan next steps.

Washington Rice David E. Lilienthal Senate Zangte Seagient Lash Bickerleaper Lilienthal

Street Scenes Hint at Spring Predicaments on Busy Streets

A garbled report describes crowded sidewalks and dusty walks as spring arrival nears. It notes increased pedestrian activity, stray dogs, and rolling wheels, with older students and youths moving to school areas amid rising traffic concerns and street hazards.

Barry

Senate Debate Halts Over Appropriation Bill Passage

In a Tennessee Senate session the appropriation bill stalled as senators interrupted reading to demand copies. White and Bomas claimed copies were not distributed, delaying adjournment. A nonconstitutional amendment measure was approved for constitutional change, while other Senate actions included penalties on parking near churches and cemeteries and state highway parking regulations.

Tennessee Senate Cleris Hagan Ow White Nashville Jamey Bomas Shellyville Senate Willerd van of Labases Legislative Service White Giscuas Wagan Church of Cemetery Cltigs Iehaoly

New Sweeper To Be Put Into Use In City

City Manager ED W Moulton announced a new 80 dollar street sweeper will be placed into operation Friday. He urged Kingsport merchants to cooperate with officials in street cleaning and keep trash boxes covered. He asked janitors to dispose of waste properly and avoid sweeping trash to sidewalks or gutters. Two city policemen will visit merchants to seek cooperation in keeping streets and walls free of trash.

ED. W. Moulton Kingsport Merchants Moulton Bowen

Rumors Fly Over Sullivan County Court and Purchasing Bills

Rumors circulate that Vandenberg asks Congress to attack Sullivan County bills while opposition delays loom in the Tennessee General Assembly. Judge Burrow says he will represent magistrates ousted by a new act creating a Sullivan County court system, challenging the General Sessions Court Act set for April.

Crawford Severs Sullivan Tennessee General Assembly Office of Cowry Purchasing Robert L. Burrow Wologe- Rainn Amd Brietel Charcery Court General Sessions Court Agen Em Ty Furelasitg Chamcery Court St Brigtel Nes Chancery Briatel Sullivan Quarterly Comet Hall Sir Sullivan County Tennessee Dlons Court T Hief Alleghans Kingsport Tower Tower End of the County. Magisteatas W. N

Truman Aids Clash With Communism Faces Army Size Debate

Senator Vandenberg urged full public hearings on Greece and Turkey aid and Mediterranean credits. The White House and key departments discussed whether to maintain the March 2 military strength plan or pause reductions. The debate centers on the Army and Navy force levels, select service renewal, and how to balance allied commitments with peacetime needs.

Washington Truman United States Congress White Mouse Frumana New Forest Mediterranean Aren Dayton Portsmouth Providence Carrier Suchrark Sorvier Atlantic Cerrabear Ariatic Army Rome Trieste Adriatic Arey AAD Germany Austria Russia Acme Rugdia Miltary

Escaped Texans Prisoners Break Out in early hours

Hanan Texas two dozen convicts, including twelve Latin Americans, escaped Herm State Prison Farm near Suvarland after slashing a guard and threatening another. Fourteen captives were recaptured by 9 a.m. Captain W W Hah said the breakout involved doors to four tanks and a pickup cord as inmates seized weapons and freed inmates while guards repositioned.

Hanan Tex Herm Suvarland A.m W. W. Hah Warrington Oma Henry Lewis Lewis Hall Thas Carter

Heart Ailment Fatal To Wisconsin Gov Goodland

Wisconsin Governor Samuel Goodland, nicknamed the Tough Old Codger, died at the executive mansion after a heart ailment. He was 62 and had just won a third term, with Lt. Gov. Ostaa Remmebourg to assume the duties. The Republican governor had complained of leg pains days earlier and collapsed after dinner last night. He had a notable political career including a pre-primary victory and a resignation of a prior lieutenant governor who died before taking office. The state Supreme Court had previously ruled he could discharge acting governor powers.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Weter Samuel Geecland Osta Remmeboum Na Fe Frank Grauss Goodland Asteicher Bante Hoa Mulwaudee Swent Goutland Samme Haye Ian Dclané S. Liarnis Woomis State Supreme Cows

Global policy shifts frame allied support debates

Washington discusses extension of aid and recognition amid Soviet pressure and Hungarian turmoil. Officials outline U S plans to bolster Hungary with a 15 million dollar credit, protest Moscow interference, and consider broader democratic frontier support. Truman asks Congress for funds for Korea. China aid is constrained by stalled loans and mediation efforts. The article contrasts democratic and totalitarian states and notes a global struggle between liberty and communism.

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Fire destroys two buildings at Cazenovia Junior College

A blaze gutted two Cazenovia Junior College buildings, forcing 250 students and staff to safety. One student, Phys Watson of Rochester, was reported missing hours after firefighting began, while two female employees were injured. The total loss was estimated at 300,000 dollars.

Jose Tarfearald Cazenovia Junior College Phys Watson Rochester MW. Y Freatman Danae Sayer Rollin H. Kohler Ceuwst Rot

Uncle Billy Celebrates His 1044th Birthday in Kingsport

A century-old figure named Uncle Billy Mitchell of Kingsport marked his 1044th birthday quietly at his granddaughter’s home in Mex Sar. Waller. He recalled being born in Rockingham County North Carolina and attributed his long life to hard work, healthy farm life, hunting and fishing, and a stubborn refusal to panic when things go wrong.

James Madison Billy Mitchell Kingsport Rocknghasy County North Carolina Bithe Bingsport Patty

Searchers Seek Second Body In Building Rubble

Rescue workers dig through a 30 foot pile of brick and timber after a two story Western Picture and Bar Supply Co building collapsed. Although a 15 year old boy previously trapped was believed dead, crews continued tunneling as hopes faded, aiming to recover any remains while minimizing danger to rescuers.

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McNarney Denies Molotov Charges

Retiring American military governor in Germany General McNarney rejects Molotov’s accusation that the United States maintains German forces and occupies the country. He says two years of occupation are just begun and aims include unification, reeducation toward democracy, and building a peaceful German economy to end hunger and fear.

McNarney

Attlee Wins Confidence Vote in Commons Amid War Aims

Prime Minister Attlee secured a solid vote of confidence in the House of Commons after three days of debate on postwar recovery and nationalization. He argued nationalization serves the community, not private interest, and that the government will push full cooperation of mind and industry to sustain food, fuel, housing, and prosperity. Churchill pressed for a no confidence motion, while Attlee touted a plan aligned with industrial leaders and a rigorous operation of industry.

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