15 Mar 1946
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1946
Page
1
An Ottawa court heard a Canadian, tied to wartime espionage rings, confess to passing crucial RDX and other secrets to Soviet agents. The testimony links him to a Moscow-directed plot involving McGill chemistry data and wartime radar and electronics data. British officials warned Russia’s troop movements may signal a broader war of nerves, with both Tehran and Moscow under scrutiny.
Nationwide labor turmoil centers on a new coal contract with Alanelsld Presa eROVALONS and Lewis leading demands for 400,000 miners. Talks accuse the opposition of limited bargaining time, pressing for higher wages shorter work weeks and health safeguards. Concurrent wage talks see CIO Electrical workers at Westinghouse and General Electric stalled, while 175,000 UAW GM workers await agreement and possible job actions. Nationwide idle labor disputes affect roughly 679,000 to 775,000 workers as mediators push toward settlements.
Chungking party delegates adopted a resolution urging friendship with Russia under mutual sovereignty and world peace. They criticized Soviet presence in Manchuria and looting, while calling for reforms and greater self government for Sinktang Mongolia and Tibsi amid reported clashes around Mukden and Tangtaikow.
Washington reports a bumpy path for atomic energy legislation as divergent views on President Truman’s control plan emerge. Senator McMahon’s civilian board proposal faces Senate opposition. Truman backs civilian-led primary authority yet would rely on military input only for consultation.
An advisory committee of city citizens met with the Kingsport Board of Education to discuss the vocational program for the school system. Architect sketches for a proposed Dobyns-Hennett High addition were reviewed, with no final approval yet. Tricke was elected chairman with Reed as vice chairman, and a meeting was set for Tuesday at 7 20 p m at Dobyns Bonnett.
Savannah dispatch reports Soviet delegates at the International Monetary Conference weigh conditions for joining the World Bank and Fund. Russia may require assurances of 2 billion or more before committing its 1.2 billion subscription, with some optimists hoping for Moscow entry but others expecting a wait until tensions ease. Entry could come before the Bretton Woods deadline expires in December.
Police report two thefts in the area. A flashlight was stolen from Gaines Adama at 1525 Linville Street after a car break in at Five Points. Thieves also broke into Simon Salaman’s home at Boone and Teniewsee Streets, stealing two blankets and two quilts.
British intelligence reports say Field Marshal Walther von Reichenau von Model feared surrender to the Western Allies would lead to Russian wartime crimes charges. He reportedly killed himself near Duisburg after his army group was trapped in the Ruhr region. Russian accusations painted him as responsible for mass deaths and deportations.
President Truman’s special envoy to China, Marshall, returned to the White House and was summoned to a conference. He planned to brief Truman about conditions in China where forces clash between communists and Chiang Kai-shek’s government. He arrived by plane, was greeted by a large crowd, and swept his wife into his arms at the airport. General Eisenhower and other officials were present in the welcoming group.
Washington reports influential Republican lawmakers favor Rep Carroll Reece of Tennessee to replace Brownell as GOP National Committee chairman. Reece would likely resign from Congress to take the post full time, with a June meeting expected to decide the successor. Reece, a banker and lawyer veteran of 1940s service, is viewed as a middle of the road pick acceptable to factions.
Iranian official Gen Ahmed Sepehhad amis Ahmedi says trainloads of troops and ammunition arrive nightly at Karaj, 20 miles from Tehran, and Tehran will defend the capital to the last man if Russia advances. He notes increased Soviet garrison at Karaj and partial evacuations in Semnan, Shabran, and Meshed, and plans to raise the issue at the United Nations Security Council in New York.
Kingsport driven by volunteers reports $23,885.21 raised with several thousand more expected after campaigns in four industrial plants. Workers under Kyle Walter J A Clerk and Rose Robinson finish canvassing while others in Tennessee Eastman Borden Mills Walters Frater Construction and more stay busy. Teachers and Sullivan High School pupils contributed $275.14 and a special donation of $1,186.24 was added by parishioners. The $127,000 quota remains in reach as the drive continues.
Washington officials warn millions may owe taxes or face penalties as the revenue bureau estimates about 20 million Americans must file returns for 1945. About 7.5 million have already received refunds totaling over 200,000,000 dollars, averaging 40 dollars each, with refunds promised by July 4.
State official Gregory says indications point to the greatest tourist travel in Tennessee history. More than 5,000 inquiries have been received in the past two weeks about a series of state attractions. Requests for a tourist booklet have come from all states, Mexico and Canada.
Senate leaders lack enough support to pass the wage bill amid debate over extending coverage and raising the minimum wage from 40 to 66 cents an hour. Senators Saith R-N and Johnston D-SC signal openness to amendments linking labor costs to farm price parity.
A steady stream of taxpayers sought last minute aid from the Collector of Internal Revenue in Johnson City with Friday the final filing day for 1040 income tax returns. The district office remained open late to assist, with midnight hours announced and regular hours resuming next week. Nearby, earthquake shocks rattled Southern and Central California, causing slides that damaged the Los Angeles aqueduct in Sand Canyon and the Arena Valley area.
In a House of Commons debate Attlee stated India may choose full independence if it wishes and that Britain will help the transition with freedom. He urged India to join the commonwealth voluntarily while exploring a final treaty that benefits both sides. A cabinet mission including Peatick-Lawrence Cripps and A. V. Alexander will depart for India on Tuesday, March 23.
Winston Churchill faced cheers and boos on a rain swept Broadway reception in New York City. He urged unity toward world peace, received the city’s gold medal, and spoke at City Hall amid chants and protests from thousands gathered along the route.
Soviet chargé d affaires Novikov delivered US note to Secretary Byrnes, focusing on economic and commercial matters. State Department said no mention of Iran or Manchuria issues. review covered full economic relationship. President Truman, Senate leaders commented cautiously on international tensions, urging not to escalate Russia-U.S. frictions.
A British foreign office spokesman said Britain cannot judge whether Soviet Middle East policy is aggressive or defensive until it receives Moscow's reply to a British note. A Canberra dispatch cited Australian officials agreeing with a view once voiced by Herbert Evatt that Russia’s policy is defensive.
Fragments depict a woman by a car, a public place scene with a mysterious discovery and signals of a social setting. References to a marriage, a business forum, a collector, and a street context suggest a crowded urban moment with interpersonal activity and ongoing chatter.
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