County road bid plan for 750000 black topping project
A Special County Court Road Committee will seek bids from private contractors to complete a representative portion of Sullivan County's 135 mile black topping program valued at 750000 dollars. The move follows a joint meeting of Kingsport and Bristol Chambers of Commerce highway committees at the General Shelby Hotel in Bristol.
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Taft Sees No Change to Tax Cut Plans Despite Truman Talk
Senator Taft said GOP plans to cut income taxes would not be altered by President Truman's foreign policy message. Senate Republicans awaited Truman's joint address while Democrats debated tax cut totals. House has passed a 6.5 billion dollar tax cut. Republicans insist on moving ahead unless Truman signals otherwise. Local notes report Mrs. Cornette’s death in Morehead Kentucky.
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Group Holds Future of Kingsport Parks
Kingsport considers a comprehensive park plan as the City Planning Commission weighs a detailed survey of five park sites. Recreation Commission Chairman C. K. Koffman urged hiring Charles M. Graves of Atlanta to map and specify park layouts. Graves recently finished a preliminary survey costing $172, with a full survey at $050.
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Kenny Wagner Escapes Alabama Manhunt Widens
Mississippi prison official says Alabama authorities joined a search for Kenny Wagner an armed life term escapee who fled Parchman carrying a submachine gun and rifle. A taxi driver who ferried him 35 miles east of Hamilton is detained for questioning as Wagner travels toward Greenwood and crosses toward the Alabama line.
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Meat Walkout Tests New Labor Law in 1947 Chicago
A 100000-strong CIO meat packing strike faced a presidential fact finding board named by President Truman. The three man panel, the first under Taft Hartley, meets in Chicago to probe the wage dispute causing production cuts across about 140 plants, with United Packinghouse Workers of America pledging cooperation.
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African Natives Like Em But They Do Not Want Congo Blues
Laura Boulton, UCLA music instructor returning from ninth expedition, reports African natives embrace all music including jazz and symphonies. She recorded from Cairo to Capetown, praising Bushmen drum patterns and Ovambo rites, noting natives dance to Beethoven seventh and entertain wandering minstrels who profit from song blackmail.
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Damages Awarded in Greeneville Auto Collision Case
Bernice Brown was awarded 4000 damages after a Greeneville collision on October 26, 1940. The jury verdict came at 10 33 am after two rerefers and a prior 23 minute session Tuesday. four other damage suits against James Creech in a December traffic accident seek 30000 for injuries to daughters Alice Klein and Syndel.
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Eisenhower Move Gains New Strength
Manchester New Hampshire reports growing drafts for Gen Dwight D Eisenhower as a potential presidential candidate. Publisher Leonard Finder notes recent letters supporting a draft and says public opinion may shift from talk to action, signaling rising interest and possible strategic moves ahead of the election. The text also includes stray local scenes and altered shop display items.
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GOP Leaders Seek Pact On Aid Plan
Washington AP reports House Republican leaders clash over cost length and handling of the European recovery program. The Senate approved 6.5 billion for a four and a quarter year plan, with Republicans debating trimming funds or shortening duration to one year or creating an independent corporation. Steering and Foreign Affairs committees warn of sharp cleavage on key questions as talks resume with aim for final action by April 1 and a conference with the Senate after House passage.
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Poochie Saves Her Pooch From Fire at Charlemont
A Kingsport patrolman saved a small white Spitz named Poochie and her newborn triplets from an early morning blaze at 221 East Charlemont Avenue. Firefighters extinguished the fire caused by a carelessly tossed cigarette hStick. A man found on the premises, once employed by the plumbing shop, was detained for further questioning.
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Republicans Split Over Truman Universal Military Training Plan
Reaction to President Truman's appeal for universal military training and revived draft cuts across party lines in Congress. Some Republicans criticized the move as creating a crisis while others supported it. hearings were set with Secretary Marshall as first witness. House leaders backed the proposal as a national safety precaution, and discussions covered a limited selective service draft alongside UMT.
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Cranes Nest Boy Wounded Seriously in Rifle Accident
Five year old Pedro Thacker son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Thacker of Cranes Nest Cranes Nest was in serious condition at Coeburn Hospital Wednesday from accidental rifle wounds.
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Board Approves Roof Changes For Dobyns Bennett High
City board approves substituting asbestos shingles for concrete ones in the rebuilding of Dobyns Bennett High School Auditorium. Manager says concrete shingles delivery likely delayed until August, weather risks could halt interior work for six months. Education board aims to complete by the 1948-49 opening in September.
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McCord to Attend Sullivan County Teachers Banquet
Governor Jim McCord has accepted an invitation to attend a March 26 banquet of the Sullivan County Teachers Association in Bristol. Spencer H. Taylor, banquet chair, said about 868 teachers are expected at the General Shelby Hotel event, which followed last year’s Kingsport Inn banquet. McCord expressed delight and hopes for cooperation with weather.
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Truman urges universal training and European aid plan
President Truman told Congress the European crisis is critical and urged swift action on universal military training and a temporary draft law. He backed the five nation Western European pact and the European recovery program, asking for immediate measures to secure peace and strengthen the United Nations efforts. The Senate approved European aid of 5.3 billion dollars for the first year, with House action pending.
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Truman Speech Highlights US Policy in Europe
Highlights from President Truman's foreign policy address warn of a Soviet push to extend control over Eastern Europe. He urges rapid Congress action on European recovery, universal military training, and temporary reenactment of selective service to bolster allied security and national strength.
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