21 Mar 1946
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1946
Page
1
New York-Russia today is an empire in the making a multination federation with 26 republics granted direct foreign relations. Moscow shifts toward limited autonomy for its republics while maintaining Soviet central control and a growing appeal to neighbors wary of domination. See Russia, Page 11.
The Agriculture Department reports 1948 planting intentions suggest livestock and grain surpluses will fail to meet demand, keeping meat milk and dairy production down for months. President Truman hopes rationing won’t return but backs it if needed, while bread grain supplies recover with a bumper wheat crop possibly ending wheat conservation by late summer.
A mass meeting Friday at 8 pm at the Legion Home will discuss forming a Navy Reserve Battalion in Kingsport. Captain Arthur A. Ageton will attend to organize the unit, with a June activation goal. The Ready Division, about 200 men and 12 officers, may be mobilized within 10 days, and the armory plans include a diesel engine, fire equipment, radio gear, and a machine shop.
Soviet request reportedly closed two U S weather stations in Siberia set up under Potsdam accord. Captains Cumberledge and Frankel described the stations in a press conference. Navy officials later said they spoke for themselves and clarified no official statement was released.
Miners seek health and welfare funding and safety improvements as talks with operators continue. Leaders warn a March 31 deadline looms with a potential strike affecting 406,000 workers if a new contract isn’t reached. Discussions cover royalty concepts, wage gains for shorter hours, and supervision unionization.
Detroit based General Motors prepared to recall maintenance workers for 121 days as union leaders in Atlantic City planned a media briefing ahead of a meeting. Walter P. Reuther indicated local issues could be settled quickly while GM said plants would not reopen until UAW approval. Local plants in Saginaw Pontiac and Flint already began recalls.
President Eisenhower pressed Congress to extend the draft indefinitely and backed a 20 percent pay and allowance increase for all military personnel. He urged limits on service for men 18 to 25 and a discharge rule for fathers currently in service. Secretary Patterson warned of shortages without extension, citing implications for Allied strength in the United Nations.
President Truman avoided confirming a 1948 reelection bid at a Jackson Day dinner. He said the speech would be political but laughed off questions about announcing his candidacy that evening. He dodged whether to discipline party members out of line, noting the need to keep the party in power to push its program.
A. R. Brashear Jr of Brashear Motors was elected president of the Kingsport Merchants Association succeeding W. B. Greene. R. F. Looney of Eadmer Leoney Chevrolet became vice president. VE Freely was re elected secretary and PL Basinger treasurer. A new Board of Directors will be named in April with 26 members expected.
Pierre Schurtier French Undersecretary of State told UNRRA a French purchase of wheat and barley from Russia would help ease global grain shortages. He said France notified the combined food board of intended reductions in the board's 2,800,000 ton allocation for the current year to reflect the Soviet grain import plan.
Former Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson testified before a Senate committee that Roosevelt’s war cabinet discussed and rejected a surprise attack by Japan nine days before Pearl Harbor. He described meetings on November 28 1941 and actions including a warning to Japan and possible military options to deter aggression.
Communist spokesmen warned the Kuomintang that the Democratic League would boycott any attempt at one party rule and a government revamp. Gen Chow Enlai, Chinese Communist leader, left for party quarters and planned to report to Mao Tse-tung before returning to Chungking with instructions. Russian dispatches claim Moscow may allow National troops to use railways to expand control in Manchuria while fronts push from Mukden toward Fushin and Szoplingho as trains carry food supplies. rail sabotage and suspensions disrupt traffic between Mukden, Pushun, and Daiten.
Brussels reports Spock resigns as Belgian premier after failing to win a confidence vote in the Chamber of Deputies. Regent authorities confer with leaders of both houses to designate a new premier.
A garbled report sketches street scenes with customers at a cafe and a person named Whisnant attempting to mix coffee while others react with chatter. The piece notes confusion and distraction among bystanders as a baby chick display draws attention and divides focus.
Washington AP report says President Truman states next Monday's United Nations meeting will not be postponed. Gromyko argues a hasty Security Council action on Iran would complicate the dispute while the US presses for early action.
The Bulgarian regime led by Premier Kimen is reported to submit its resignation to parliament today. Observers differ on whether the move signals a broad cabinet reshuffle in line with Moscow and December accords, or merely a ministry reshuffle among the Fatherland Front parties. An earlier Big Three Moscow talks pact included ten opposition representatives as a price for Western recognition.
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