Invited Leaders Consider Soviet–Backed Korea Government
Pyongyang radio invited South Korean politicians to a conference on April 14 to explore a Soviet sponsored government for Korea. Kim Koo of the Korean Independence party and other leaders oppose UN plans for a May 9 election in U.S. administered South Korea. The move aims to form a Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea with a constitution under Soviet sponsorship.
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Eleven Dead After Hit and Miss Tornado
A hit and miss tornado ripped across central and eastern Oklahoma killing at least eleven people. The storm struck Wetumka and Eufaula areas with multiple fatalities including the Stringfellow family near Wetumka and the Harris family burned in a fire near their home. The tornado tracked east to Sallisaw near the Arkansas line, damaging planes at Tinker Field and leaving widespread destruction through farm communities.
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Sex-Slayer Still At Large In Nevada Case
Wells Nevada authorities seek 18 year old Lasze Varga, a former Michigan mental patient, on a murder warrant tied to the rape and death of 92 year old Mrs Billes Morning in her home. The Rev Richard Morning and friends prepare final rites for the victim as police pursue the suspect who fled custody.
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Politician Chenoweth Criticizes Truman Campaign
In Blountville Sullivan County Republicans heard Rep J Edgar Chenoweth of Colorado condemn government spending the United Nations and the European recovery plan while calling Truman’s appearance largely political. Col E Palmer outlined candidate filing rules and county delegate selection for the April 39 Nashville convention and August 5 election. Delegates will be chosen April 22 with precincts voting 25 ballots each.
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Board Studies Coal Pension Fight Amid Strike Crisis
The Washington pension board opens hearings on the John L. Lewis soft coal strike, aiming to report causes and circumstances by mid next week. President Truman pledges action under Taft Hartley and may seek an injunction to halt the walkout as operators await summons.
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Congress urged halt on U S shipments to Russia
Rep Colmer of Massachusetts urged a complete halt to U S shipments to Russia. He asked Congress to insert the ban into the foreign aid bill totaling about 6.2 billion dollars before the House.
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Arabs in Jerusalem clash over bill debate in name of Wall Street
In a heated session Rep Marcantonio accused of defending big business as proxies for war while debate raged over an amendment. Amid the scene in Jerusalem gun positions loomed near holy sites as Christians prayed at stations of the Way of the Cross with local Arab leaders present.
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National Guard May Be Redoubled for Recruiting
In Nashville Tennessee Adjutant General Hilton Butler reported a telegram from Kenneth F Cramer in Washington requesting the National Guard to redouble recruiting efforts due to world events. Tennessee’s Guard is authorized to grow from fourteen thousand nine to seventeen thousand officers and men. Actual strength stands at seven thousand eight hundred.
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Ninth District Demos Meet in Bristol Virginia
Democratic leaders from the Ninth Virginia district gather in Bristol for caucusing before the nominating convention at Bristol High School. Tom B Fugate of Lee County is a favorite, with six western counties expected to back the former campaign manager of Rep John W Flannagan. Some Bristol and Washington County Democrats may back Bradley Haberta for the nomination.
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Car Injuries Fatal To Man
William R. Shelton, 35, of 1808 Riverside Avenue, West View Park, died at Holston Valley Community Hospital at 4 p.m. Thursday, bringing to four the number of traffic deaths in Kingsport this year. He was struck by an automobile Saturday night on West Center Street near the intersection with Clinchfield Street. He suffered multiple injuries and remained in critical condition since the accident. Police say charges of assault with an automobile against James B. Smith, 32, driver of the car, will be changed to manslaughter. A preliminary hearing is set for 2 p.m. Monday in Sessions Court. Witnesses differed on avoidability of the crash. Four traffic deaths in less than three months may set an all-time Kingsport record.
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Street Scenes At Easter Window Display In City
A small boy carries his father's oversized shoes to a shoe shop for repair while a crowd gathers before a storefront window. Adults and children eye gaily colored Easter displays as a damp stocking found during services at a church on Charlemont Street reminds attendees to attend worship.
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McCord Urges Education To Harness Atomic Power
Gov Jim McCord told Kiwanis in Kingsport that national welfare hinges on educating youth to control atomic power. He warned that without control the nation faces Armageddon. He cited uranium costs and purity, praised youth as constructive force, and noted Sullivan County schools gained over 500000 from sales tax. He was to address the Sullivan County Teachers Association in Bristol tonight.
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Stronger Air Force Doubts Halted Postwar Plans
Senate air power advocates led by Senator Lodge challenge the 3.44 billion air force expansion. They demand 70 combat groups and universal training, citing Russian submarines near U.S. shores. Forrestal and Spaatz defend the cut to 56 groups while Maybank seeks precise data next week.
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Export Controls Tighten on AI Parts and Airplane Equipment
Washington unveils a presidential proclamation tightening export controls effective April 15. The list bars shipment of select items including small arms, machine guns, fire control gear, range finders, and aircraft parts except under special license. Congress has pressed for tougher rules amid prior disclosures of war surplus sales to private buyers.
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Vulnerable Alaska Open To Swift Air Attacks
AP report outlines US military posture with 7,000 soldiers and under 100 fighters in Alaska, plans to add 8,000, and cautions from Forrestal. Navy notes submarines sighted west of the curtain, with sightings near San Francisco and the Aleutians. Senate hearing blocks public access as Gen. Omar Bradley testifies on data about other nations' armed forces.
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California Delegates Back Truman At Democratic Meet
California's 62 delegates to the Democratic national convention are pledged to President Truman after a four hour secret meeting led by State Chairman James Roosevelt. Delegates planned to campaign for the nominee and platform, despite calls for discussion and a looming Wallace third party challenge. The state senate Un American Activities Committee accused the Independent Progressive Party of following the Communist Party pattern.
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