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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1947

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Ramadier seeks confidence vote amid Communist split

Paris reports Socialist Premier Ramadier moves to ask the National Assembly for a confidence vote as a split with the Communists tests his 3 party coalition. He risks resignation as he weighs inviting non Communist allies while Renault strikes pressure wage and price controls and fuel the crisis.

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Hearings On Tax Cut Bill May End Today

Washington Senate Finance Committee pushes to finish public hearings on a 1.001 billion income tax cut measure already approved by the House. The panel plans closed door review next week, expecting a two to three day session. The plan lowers personal exemptions and expands joint filing, with debates over brackets and surtax rates amid overall tax reform efforts.

Washington Senate Finance Committee House MIM R-Corp Sxort Senate Lucas D-11 Teuman

New York Welcomes Mexican President Aleman Amid Parade

President Miguel Aleman of Mexico arrived in New York to a rousing, rain targeted parade. Crowds along Broadway cheered as Aleman toured in Trumen’s car, flanked by U S and Mexican officials. He addressed the UN’s goals, calling for hemispheric solidarity and close U S Mexican cooperation in world affairs.

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AFL Merger Talks Resume Between Labor Fronts

Washington reports AFL leaders Green and Murray confirm renewed merger talks as rival unions press united front against pending labor legislation. Officials say unity and cooperation dominate discussions though agreement on concrete terms remains unsettled amid looming congressional action.

Washington AB Agnt CHO Jenders Erlen CTO United Front S Apl William Green Philip Murray Green Congress

Debate over Jewish voice in UN Palestine matter splits US and Britain

The United States and Great Britain face division over Jewish representation in the United Nations Palestine debate. Austin reportedly favors a voteless seat on the Security Council committee, signaling near equal participation, while Britain leans against. Arab states suffer a setback as they lose a key vote on terminating the British mandate amid shifting great power positions.

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U S Readies Formula In Phone Tieup

Washington reports a deadlock in telephone wage talks as U S negotiators prepare a compromise wage formula. Officials hint at options including an immediate raise and arbitration to limit further concessions. A. T. & T. and or others remain firm on positions amid nationwide pay disputes affecting 200,000 workers.

National Federation of Telephone Workers Peter J. Sanya William M. Piangalla Fovi American ‘Telephone & Telegraph Mamie Margoux Tomas Manne Margolis Rego Ers & Week George &. Dring A. 3 Tr Temp Hines Mopazine Benjy Mayer Union

Group Reports Drop In Prices Across Commodities

The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows wholesale prices for 309 commodities fell by about 0.3 percent in the week ended last Saturday. Sullivan, DNC executive director, urged cooperation from manufacturers to pressure basic producers like steel and autos for lower prices, while declines occurred across most agricultural groups except house furnishings.

Washington Bureau of Beabor Statistica Saya Gaed Sulivan Democratic National Committee Truman Burtaugt Serap Ste Bar Cilver

Motion Picture Industry Eyes Television Under Bed

A Chicago conven tion of engineers hears that Hollywood may adopt television as a fourth major arm within two years. The Society of Motion Picture Engineers debates how much home television could steal from movies and how film and TV fit into the new electronic age. FCC licenses 55 more stations while only six current TV outlets operate nationwide, prompting a study plan to guide industry transition.

Washington The Society of Motion Picture Engineers Mater Producers Association of Amerion Loren L. Ryder Amewers Tor Johnston Bryt Radio Corporation Smertemtag Philadelphia New York City Schenectady Philadelpha Chicago FCC

President Leads Paraguayan Army in Turmoil

President of Paraguay, in direct command of government forces, declares taking over in place of Col. Federico Smiths amid a rebellion that began Sunday. Government reports say 100 killed or wounded in capital fighting, with escalating casualties expected and earlier reports of Smiths retreating to Argentina.

Asurdom Faraguay Miginia Paraguay Iteelt Federico Smiths Smith Peraguay Clorinda Argentina

China Agrees To Open Debt Talks With United States

The State Department announced that China will begin negotiations in Washington to settle major lend-lease accounts and a 1942 loan to China. Talks aim to address approximately 94.5 billion dollars in wartime and postwar debt, marking a move toward a final settlement between the two nations.

Washington Chimy United States State Department Amerigen China Dent Ghins Kwst

Street Scenes Echo Sudden Warm Spell Rumors

Downtown pedestrians shiver and gripe as a sudden spring tease arrives. A man with a bat box and outstretched hands wanders Dover Street whistling to steady himself amid curious onlookers while a street scene from a department store looms nearby.

Ani Tiv Jens Dover

Steel Pact Forces Fabricator Plants to Merge

The CIO United Steelworkers warned the industry that the U S Steel settlement and wage tactics could force fabricator plants into mergers. Key plants in Pennsylvania and nearby states faced walkouts as 23 000 idle workers pressed for contracts, with 1346 factory operations seeking to avoid union tactics and preserve wage gains in a tense bargaining environment.

Pittsburgh Rome Cio-United Steelworkers Union Waien Miles TH. Knowles Waghyngtonn Pennylvania Congress U.S. Steel Tdi Inland Steel Corp Indians Harbor Ind Pennsylvania West Virginia New Jersey Ohio

Japs Get Back National Flag

Japanese people recover their national flag on the eve of Japan's political transition. General MacArthur restores the rising sun banner with guidance for its display as part of a new era of peace and individual dignity under the postwar constitution.

Eylayn Macd Arthur MacArthur Shigerty Yoshida

Seattle Jade Heist Drains 10 Tons From City Lot

Arctic Circle Exploration Company reports a theft of more than 10,000 pounds of jade from a Seattle storage site. Officials say pieces weighed 300 to 1,008 pounds each and valued between 26,000 and 420,000 dollars. Experts suggest thieves familiar with jade value used derricks and trucks to haul it away.

Seattle United Arctic Circle Exploration Company Neuman Simes

Senate Debates House Rent Control Bill in Senate

House approval of a rent control bill prompts Senate debate as leaders discuss extending controls through December and potential future proclamations. Amendments limit local authority, exempt new housing, and adjust government priorities while foreign relief funding nears consideration.

Death Toll in May Day Attack Rises to Seven Near Palermo

Rome reports the May Day machine gun attack near Palermo killed seven, with many wounded including three women. Police arrested 64 suspects in a sweep for the gunmen as authorities mourned and called for a general strike. Workers began clearing a fire scene after an explosion, delaying an investigation for up to two months.

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Registration Opens for County Road Bond Referendum

Voters may register 9 AM to 7 PM on Thursday and Friday at select polling places for the county road bond referendum. Election officials say registration is crowded but steadier among those who have paid poll taxes, with only voters who changed addresses recently affected. Registration books remain open through Saturday in all districts.

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Customs Bureau Boss Would Quit

William F Johnson, criticized by Congress for his handling of the Customs Bureau, asked to be relieved as commissioner. Secretary of the Treasury announced Johnson will serve as special advisor to the American delegation at Geneva's International Trade Conference, then return to a subordinate role.

Washington William F. Johnner Customs Bureau Congress Sny- Ger Eloaant Truman

Taft Drops Fight On Labor Bill With Injunction Plans

Senator Taft abandoned a labor bill fight that would allow injunctions against jurisdictional strikes and boycotts. The Republican Policy Committee outlined amendments to curb union coercion, with a Senate vote set for 2 pm BST on four changes. undecided Senators warned opponents view the move as stalling Meantime, leaders push a longer session to secure a final vote by next week and may extend Senate hours from 11 am to 6 pm starting Monday.

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Winds Wreck Planes and Tops in East Tennessee Cities

A Thursday storm lamed Johnson City and Kingsport with 70 mile per hour winds. Seven planes at Johnson City airport were severely damaged, with one inside a hangar and others toppled or blown off the field. Telephones and telegraph lines suffered outages across Kingsport, Blountville, Bristol, and nearby towns, delaying services and disrupting communication as trees were uprooted and a carnival tent collapsed.

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Work On School Buildings Gets Final Approval

Final government approval has been granted for additions and alterations to Ligealn and Jackson Elementary Schools. City Manager D W Moulton announced the Memphis Housing Division approves the project. Armstrong Construction awarded contracts totaling 247 900 for Jackson and 770 050 for Linzolr School with work to begin at once.

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China Reds Near Shansi Capital

Reported by Central News Agency Chinese communists penetrated to within 20 miles of Taiyuan the Shansi capital. They smashed communications attacked defense posts as government forces hold the siege. Ho Lung is leading a major offensive with Japanese support to wipe out Yen’s forces.

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