Downward Trend In Food Prices Seen By Some Merchants
A survey of Kingsport stores finds recent price cuts up to about 11 percent on staple items, with about half the merchants noting a downward trend in food costs. Some merchants doubt a sustained drop, citing overstock and producer pricing, while others point to jobbers’ losses and quality goods arriving, and report notable reductions in soap, lard, shortening, cheese, and canned foods. Meats stay steady. fruit juices rise, and flour fluctuates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
Kingsport
Shemp Eshiunte Tetariauredt
Wolsiier
Mosk
Ise
Mark-Bowns
Markstowns
Alhough
E. W. Graham
Lever Brothers Compu
Peice
Arab Demands On Palestine Beat In UN Session
In New York the United Nations Assembly overrode Arab protests to adopt a British fact finding proposal on Palestine. Arab leaders briefly opposed the move but no voice opposed the approval as Oswald Acanha of Brazil announced inclusion on the session work list. The broader fight over Palestinian independence and representation in the Palestine debate continued to unfold as the steering committee would tackle the issue after the agenda debate. Syria pushed for including the Palestine independence question, with further action expected after lunch recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Palestine
Assembly
Oswald Acanha
Brazil
Tym
Edt
Syria
Three Day Siege Of Storms Claims 25 Lives
Tornadoes and violent storms swept the nation over three days, killing 25 people and injuring many. Red Cross and relief agencies opened shelters in Farmville North Carolina, aiding families left homeless. Severe weather hit Arkansas, Missouri, Texas, and Iowa with multiple tornadoes, including one near Rockwall Texas killing two and injuring others.
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Red Cross
Farment
N.C
Atorande
Ieister
Diller
Parissent
Marth Carsting
Arkansas
Missouri
Texas
Iowa
Issouri
Lawn
Rockwall
Tex
Sone
Speed limit in state eliminated by Commission action
Nashville Tennessee postwar speed limit of 5 miles per hour on open highways has been eliminated by State Safety Commissioner Lynn Bomar. Motorists may follow the long standing rule to drive at a careful speed proper for traffic and road conditions. Some areas will remain restricted due to lock conditions, with a speed limit in congested zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
P—Tennesage
Lynn Bomar
Bomar
Chetniks Moved To British Zone
Allied officials report the final group of Chetniks held in a Yugoslav camp near Maly has begun transfer to the British occupation zone in Gue mins. The move, kept secret until now, starts three weeks of screening for wartime criminals, with the last group leaving yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Maly
Tulins
Guemins
Chetnika
Wey
Yugosiwia
Marahal Tito
Draia Mipilovic
Tito
CIO AFL Begin Merger Talks Amid Labor Unity Push
The CIO and AFL initiate merger discussions in Washington as leaders Murray and Green form a five member committee to examine organic and physical consolidation while facing legal and political hurdles. Key figures include Walter Reuther George Meany Daniel Tobin and others from major unions.
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Harold W. Ward
Washington
ATL
CIO
Ebeul
Eather
Ly Compress
William Grogan
APL
Philip. Munray
Maggertad
Sither
Murray
Ty Groupe
AFL
Bast
Nellon
Congress
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis’ Union
Lewis
MOMW
Green
Firah
Theaw
Wilture L. Hutchoson
the Carpenters
Daniel J. Tobim
Ant. George Meany
Murrays
UMW
Methor
Four Die As Train Wreck Takes Four Lives Near Huntington
Four persons killed when a westbound freight shifted railside steel protrusions ripped a hole in a passenger train near Huntington Pennsylvania. An engine and cars derailed while the freight damaged three other coaches, halting all main PRR tracks five miles west of town at about 1: a m BST.
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Huntington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Frank Rash
New Yorks
St. Lewia
Emmis
Algo
PRR
GOP Scents Victory In Labor Campaign
Republican leaders hailed a predormary win as amendments to the Senate labor bill may pass with final passage likely. Senate vote tallies showed Republicans and Democrats split on Morse’s motion to recommit, signaling possible support for the bill despite veto risk from President Truman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GOP
Washington
Senate
Presicomt Truman
Peters
Wherry
Steshing
Cortyaithea
Morse
Roory
India
Taft
Tack
Senate-Labor
Detroit Building Strike Halts Housing and Construction
A strike by 16,500 AFL building trades workers in Detroit halts most housing and commercial projects. About 9,000 carpenters led the walkout with 4,000 painters, 4,000 laborers, and 500 cement finishers joining. Wages starved for gains from 25 to 43 percent, with carpenters seeking 42 12 cents and painters demanding 25 cents more per hour.
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AFL Building Trades
Detroit
Finlay Alien
AFL Carpentery Distriet Council
APL District Painters Council
Sociabek
Carpenters Council
Weir
May Day address urges Soviet Armed Forces to stay ready
Nikolai Bulgenin calls on the Soviet army navy and air force to maintain fighting preparedness as Moscow broadcasts a May Day order. The message lauds peaceful progress toward a democratic peace, vows defense of the state, and frames the armed forces as guarantors of labor security amid international tensions and anti imperialist rhetoric.
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London
Russia
Nikolai Bulgenin
Europe
Moscow
Red Square
Belgium
Norway
France
Communist Party
Téndhar Corrade Stalin
Lave
Viet Union
United States
Balkans
Waga
Aiig
Central Communist Party
Hacenagh Amitam-Heed
Greece
Yugoslavia
Paris
Praca
Germany
Ustria
Mine Explosion Claims Eight Dozen Men at Terre Haute Pit
In Terre Haute eight to nine dozen workers at the Spring Hill coal mine were killed by an explosion yesterday. Names identified include Calvin Wilson pit foreman James Simmers Mort Gates John Brown Fern Zarhart Barney Riggs Desire Leto Chauncey Blackburn and others from Terre Haute and Liggett. Rescue teams recovered bodies about 15 feet apart indicating victims were walking toward the shaft when the blast occurred. Authorities suggest a dynamite blast may have ignited a dust explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
India
Spring Hill
Calvin Wison
Jabal
Steve Simmers
Mort Gates
West Terre Haute
John Brown
Fern Zarhart
Shout 3d
Barney Riggs
Desire Leto
Chauncey Blackburn
Liggett
Hind
C. L. Puckett
Berns
Ome
Res Quers
Thay
Foss Wilson
Weslay Harris
Ming
Indians State Teachers
Roctes
Tokyo Police Warn Citizens About Cyanide Theft
Tokyo police warn of stolen cyanide sold for baking supplies and warn thieves may mistake cyanide for flour. Authorities note cyanide large enough to kill and urge vigilance near markets and flour outlets.
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Tokyo
Miaichunery Campiny
Urawa
Have
Street Scenes Report From Portrayal Of Suburban Street Life
An OCR damaged fragment describes a street scene with youths and adults, noting a woman driver and a motor vehicle incident. The text mentions pedestrians, a street corner, and a nighttime setting, but specifics are unclear due to garbled wording.
House Nears Decision On Rent Boost
The House prepared for a decisive vote on extending federal rent controls for six months beyond June 2 as a plan to keep price limits in housing materials and construction. Debate highlighted divisions over continuing or terminating controls, with amendments defeated and a push to shift authority to local councils.
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Fa Lil Witty
Huglatt
R-Nob
Todd
Bub
Gamble Ir-Ny
Banking Committee
Buffett
Capitol
Senate Banking Committee
Demogratia
Wagner
Dny
Annd Faylor Hidahor
Senate
Congress
Lo. Sengters
Ale Coumsck
Sfasa
Veterans Housing
Monroney
D-Oikla
Javits
R-Ny
Mitckinnon
R-Minn
Jackson
R-Gules
Henge
Truman Eyes 1948 Run Amid Uncertain Prospects
The report notes President Truman keeping an eye on 1948 re election prospects despite public statements about not seeking another term. It references his remarks during a reception for Mexican President Miguel Aleman in Mexico City and his hope the Mexican leader would visit the United States soon.
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Truman
Mexico
Mir ‘Truman
United States
Mexico's Aleman Voices Democracy Backed by Willpower
President Aleman of Mexico told Congress that democracy must be backed by conviction and action, not tanks. He warned that isolation harms peace and praised the U S good neighbor policy as essential in the western hemisphere. He spoke amid applause and a formal reception in the House chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miguel Ateman
Mexico
Congress
Alemin Stig
Atenana
Inigh
Bouse
Senate
Alain
United States
Jersecu Aleman
U. S
Searly
Storm Disrupts Power and Phone Service in Area
Early reports show Kingsport Utilities lines down in multiple city sections while Sitters Mountain Telephone reports damaged lines between here and Bristol Morristown. Western Union Telegraph notes outages. Some trees fallen near Wingaport and Rogersville but no serious structural damage reported locally.
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Kingsport
Sitters Mountain Telephone Company
Herend
Bristol
Morristown
Offietaks
Western Union Telegraph
Zopim
Rogersville
Churco Phil
Town Pushes Groundwork For Permanent Price-Cut Program
Pottstown Pennsylvania moves toward a permanent price reduction plan after a 32 hour sale. Chamber of Commerce officials cite widespread store cooperation and aim to extend discounts beyond temporary cuts. Local merchants report strong business as they plan formal adoption and discuss profit sharing and wage effects.
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Pottstown
Pottstawn
Pennsylvania
Chamber of Commetes
Chamber of Commerce
United States Extends Mexico Credit and Peso Stabilization
Presidents of the United States and Mexico announce new credits to Mexico and a plan to stabilize the peso dollar exchange. The Export-Import Bank will approve additional credits to finance projects aimed at raising living standards and productivity in Mexico, strengthening bilateral solidarity and economic cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Aleman
Mexico
United States
United Mexican States
United States of America
United Wesler States
Bombing Injures 25 in Trieste Parade Incident
In Trieste an explosion during a pro Yugoslav demonstration injured 25 people, four seriously, as marchers carried torches and emblems including hammer and sickle and Tito. Police arrested three suspects and withheld identities. The crowd, estimated up to 10,000, moved through the Ceuluis district amid chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trieste
Tito
Va ‘Chrducel
Ceuluis
Phone Operators Staying Off Job
The New York Telephone Company reported that commercial and accounting staff were showing up to work yet operators remained largely idle in New York City after a wage agreement fell through. Four independent unions served with the company, while nineteen federation members stayed out in the nationwide action.
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New York
Tatephone Company
New York City
Lageeemane
Wtotis
Vanions
Fed
National Federation of Telephone Workers
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Mexicio
Inboves Ix
AP Wierphoto
Huth
Wisffor
Danny Williams
Miss
Babe Ruth
King
Danny
Atlanta
Betty Gorham
Dalia Airbess
Ruth
Rane
Fottstown
Newburyport
Massachusetts
Aby Limited
Chamber
Henry Mayer
Nathan P. Hoffison
Mecganivle Bureau
Striky
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