King Warns Canada on Soviet Spy Reach and Risks
Prime Minister King told Parliament that Soviet espionage had extended to Canada the United States and Britain, stressing Canada seeks peaceful relations with Russia while investigating a spy plot linked to the Soviet embassy in Ottawa. He cited documents showing agents seeking military and scientific data and said Stalin was unaware of the activities.
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MaucKenzis King
Frament
U. S
Britain
Canada
Russia
Stalin
King
Atensa House
Mineten
King Simsel
United States
Great Britain
Sald
United Kingdom
Otliwa
Bick
Food Shortage Dominates UNRRA Debate in Council
In Atlantic City New Jersey Sir Carl Bet endgen urged that food resources go first to Axis aggressors as UNRRA faces a global shortage. Herbert Hoover urged universal relief without boundary limits, while the council grapples with whether to curb aid to Japan and Germany. Fort Shortage referenced on page 16.
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S.J
Japan
Germany
Enternational
Carl Beteendgen
New Zealand
Council
Herbert Hoover
Europe
Hoover
Truman
Delegates Forecast Fall Start for World Bank Funds
Delegates at the Savannah International Monetary Conference returned home hopeful that the World Bank and World Monetary Fund will begin operation by fall. Secretary Vinson forecast substantial loans for postwar reconstruction, with probable totals around 1 to 8 billion dollars by year end. Greece Poland Czechoslovakia Holland and China were named as early applicants while South American republics were seen seeking development loans for industrial upbuilding.
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Savannah
Greece
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Holland
China
Ptata Ita
Sec
Helegstes
State Department Under Scrutiny by House Committee
The House Committee on Un-American Activities disclosed that for two months it has quietly investigated reports that persons of questionable American tendencies hold high positions in the State Department. The inquiry, not overlapping the joint inquiry into State Department intelligence operations, aims to assess loyalty before appointing about 20 U.S. employees to the United Nations. Mundt said no formal report will be issued soon, but the committee seeks assurance the United States does not place loyalists at risk.
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Washington
House Committee On
House Military Contanittee
Hex
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Mundt
RSD
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Skate Department
United States
United Nations Organization
Joint Meeting Of Clubs Is Off In Kingsport
The Kingsport Rotary Kisyanty and Civitan Clubs cancelled a Wednesday noon gathering because Senator Tom Stewart could not attend. Rotary president W F Winders said Stewart must be in Washington to vote on important legislation, delaying the speakership to a Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce engagement that evening.
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Kisyanty
Civitan
Tom Stewart
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Rotary Club
Stewart
Washington
Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce
Spain Denies Axis Plot. U S Charges Invasion Plans
The Spanish foreign ministry rejected U S accusations that Madrid aided an Axis-backed invasion and espionage in Malaga and Melilla. It cited 12 points showing Spain’s stance toward the Allies remained irreproachable, denying cooperation with Germany and highlighting wartime neutrality.
Strikes Drop To Two Month Low Amid GM Settlements
Idle workers fell to about 475,000 as General Motors strikers largely began returning to work after a major national settlement. Most GM plants, including the Lehigh and Buick divisions, resumed operations while a few locals and maintenance crews remained on strike over local issues. A York Pennsylvania Telephone strike ended after a week with terms not disclosed.
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CIO United
Anzio
Lcgtta
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Lepot
Flint
Mich
Buick
Detroit
Baltimore
AFL
York (Pa) Telephone Company
Senators Predict Speedy Approval Of Baruch
Senators forecast quick approval of President Truman's nomination of Bernard M. Baruch to join the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission. The move aims to draft international atomic controls while Baruch, a veteran statesman, takes a new role advising on postwar atomic policy amid concerns over secrecy and preventing alien misuse.
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Bernard M. Baruch
Aes Ammeticum
United Nations Atomic Energy
United States
Chalmas Connelly
Tex
Foreign Relations Committee
Act
Baruch
Anid
Park Bench
New York
Street Scenes From a Burned Home Ruins Daily Life
Fragmented text describes people at a burned basement scene and a precarious street setting. It mentions a front plane tile and a late day routine with tasks and a store visit, reflecting disrupted work and daily movement in a neighborhood.
Iran protests to UN over Russian troops in Iran
Iran filed a protest with the United Nations Security Council over the continued presence of Russian troops in Iran. Gholam Abbas Aram, Iran’s first secretary, said Ambassador Hussein Alyshawy presented the protest to UN Secretary General Trygve Lie. Iran hopes to present its case before the council, alleging Russian forces violate Iran’s sovereignty.
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Washington
United Newtons Security Council
Tehran
Aravagh
Aram
Amphasga
Dor Ada
Russia
Iran
Qaveim
Security Council
Moscow
Staelin
Mulatov
City Court Reversed In 2 Cases
City Court of Kingsport reversed in two drunken driving cases after a Tuesday session. Judge Shelburne Ferguson noted the court room’s cleanliness improved, while witness accounts and police testimony raised questions about sobriety, including a March arrest of T. Adams for alleged drunken driving related to Maple Street and Bristol Highway incident. Adams faced a $50 fine and six month license suspension.
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T. A. Rodsen
Clinttine Ele Pennanes
Shelburne Ferguson
Tiermaten Moxday
Blountville
Ferguson
Meese
Adams
Gi Wn W. Fletcher
Adama Whet Jarani
Fletcher
John FR
Tadd
Dodsox
British physicist on trial for revealing atomic secrets
A British 4 year old? physicist who worked on wartime nuclear research faced charges under the official secrets act for allegedly giving atomic information to an unnamed person. The magistrate ruled parts of the intelligence material suppressing specifics, and the case noted his work in Canada from 1943 to 1945 before returning to England.
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May
Irish Today
Bureld McKennna
Bow Strat Cawrt
Sid
Lerald Gardner
Tate
Bt May
Tmforma
Anthony Blanke
Hawle
Hawke
Canada
England
Gardner
Witnasa
Rineaia
Miners Leader Demands Peace or War Over 400000 Workers
Washington reports James L. Lewis addressing coal operators about nine general demands for 400,000 United Mine Workers. He repeats an “indictment” accusing management and stockholders of killing 28,000 miners in 14 years and injuring 11,004,000, urging an end to slaughter and extortion. Operators dispute casualty figures and promise safety measures and a new contract after April 1, while Lewis labels their response as bread for stone and warns of continuing conflict.
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Gencrocumeus
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Boradir
Sean Tha
Hieatiih
Senate Leaders Consider Shelving 65 Cent Pay Bill
Senate leaders debated shelving a 65 cent minimum wage bill amid strong opposition and a threat to tie it to higher agricultural prices. Backers hoped delaying could aid administration priorities, shifting focus to two sizable appropriations bills funding pay raises and war agency needs. Administration members warned farm price boosts would trigger inflation and disrupt stabilization and price programs.
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Nets
Mit
OPA
Civilian Production Administration
Lucas D-Iny
Popper Pla
Murray
Russia Launches Five Year Plan Emphasizing Atomic Energy
Moscow moves to boost industrial output and atomic energy use over five years. The plan, presented to the Supreme Soviet, aims to raise steel, cement, electricity and fuel production, fund education and culture, and strengthen defenses. Officials argue the United States and Britain seek to provoke war, while Russia vows to guard peace and security.
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Supreme Soviet
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Voanesensky
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Astine
Soviet Union
A. E. Ferre
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Council of the Union
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Supremes Soviet
Mihe Churchill
MM. Bazhan
Evea
Ukraine
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Moscow Radia
Hile
Don
Sciene
Tragic Cowboy Play Kills Two Children in Kingsport
In Kingsport a 9 year old boy Arthur Atamesy died from a burial wound inflicted accidentally by his 13 year old brother during a home game of cowboy. The incident also mentions a 66 year old Wil Gaines killed in a separate car accident. Burial arrangements and services are noted with Calvary Baptist Church.
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Tudlers
Arthur
Happy
Atamesy
Hiram Mapess
Walnut Street
Hiram, Jr
Kingsport
Wil A. Gaines
Graeneville
Cid Kingsport Fingal
Gamnes
Calvary
J. K. Tremie
J. A. Anderson
Briends
Schooimates
Ami
Sredi
Autormitte
Carling
Sed Linda
Cigaret Price Boost Seen As Ceilings,Easing Soon
New York reports indicate the Office of Price Administration will lift cigarette price ceilings within two to three weeks to offset rising raw material costs. Cigarette prices are expected to rise 25 to 60 cents per thousand. Removal of price controls on cigars may follow in months.
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New York
OPA
Office of Price Administration
Geoffrey Baker
Epube
Baker
National Association, of Tobacco Distributors
French Execute Marcel Bucard by Fort de Chatillon
Marcel Bucard, a French fascist leader also known as Bacard, was executed at Fort de Chatillon at 9 am local time for collaboration with the Germans. Convicted of colluding with occupiers, Bucard had founded the Franciscans, an extreme group whose members faced reprisals during the occupation.
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Bearcel Bacard
Fort de Chatillon
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Germin Xetlville
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