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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1950

Page

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GOP Jubilant On Rejection Of NLRB Plan

Republicans hailed the Senate vote to reject Truman's NLRB reorganization plan by a 52 to 30 margin with 18 Democrats joining 33 Republicans. Hours later the chamber defeated another Truman proposal on the comptroller of the currency by a 65 to 60 to 13 split. Senator Wherry warned that the labor board showdown showed Scott Lucas had only about a third of the Senate. Taft said the outcome signals opposition to most Fair Deal measures and noted a GOP Southern Democrat coalition forming against the president. See Revision. Page 3

Washington Senate National Labor Relations Board South NLRB Truman Wherry Nebraska Scott Lucas Mir Taf Ohio Taft Congress

Brink's guards robbed in Thompsonville payroll heist

Four gunmen in gas masks and armed with shotguns slugged and tied three Brink's guards at the Bipelow-Sanford carpet plant pay room in Thompsonville Connecticut and escaped with about 15000. The injured guards were hospitalized in Springfield Massachusetts as federal agents joined local authorities in the inquiry into an interstate payroll robbery.

Thompsonville Conn Thhree Brink Bipelow-Sanford Mercy Hospital Springfield Mass Washington PBI Brink's, Inc Boston Wilkes-Barre Brink's

Just Call 3010 es BH One Bioria gate Wed and Mrs Hemphill

Times News want ads claim profits from readers turning don’t-need ice agents into income. A quoted Mrs Hemphill about selling items showcases the ad service. Call 3010 for ad information and rates. Birnbaum, ad accepted, 15 words or 75 cents.

B. E. Hemphill Birnbaum

Hormone Treatments Show Benefit for Mental Patients

New York Creedmore State Hospital researchers reported at a New York State Medical Society meeting that sex hormones in large doses helped about one third of 40 patients with schizophrenia, melancholia, and depression. The treatment, using both male and female hormones, aimed to correct presumed hormone imbalances after shock therapy.

New York Creedmore N. Y Morthner Raymond Arthor Sackler Co Tul Johan H.W van Opbusijser

Probers Obtain Far More FBI Data in Loyalty Inquiry

Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee reviews State Department loyalty files amid revelations they received extensive FBI material on 81 individuals accused by Senator McCarthy of Communist or security risk ties. President Truman limited access to raw FBI files, while Chairman Tydings says the records contain substantial FBI data. Committee members note the depth and scope of material provided, though raw documents remain unseen.

Washington Senate FBI State Department Ales McCarthy Rwis Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee Truman Committee Tydings Edgar Hoover

Escape injury in Norton crash

Three edoparts miraculously escape injury when their four place plane crashed on take off from Dotson Airport in Norton Virginia. Pilot Ray Hoffman and companions H A Salyers and Robert Salyers survived with no serious harm. Plane owned by Proineer Construction of Shamokin Pennsylvania. Hoffman planned to return there by other means. Cause undetermined, power loss suspected after refueling.

Glenn Dotson Dutsonm Cockburn Pennsylvania Kay Hoffman Shamokin H. A Robert Salyers Wise Bill Carieo Marguerite Beverly Hurn Dotson Ray Hoffman Robert Salyers Proineer Construction Company Hoffman Tesuel Havard Hofman Mary Trans-Oceanic Airlines

Dennis Ordered To Wail For Contempt

Washington DC court orders Eugene Dennis, secretary general of the American Communist Party, to serve a one-year prison term for contempt of Congress. Dennis sought a delay until June 22 for appeal alongside ten co-defendants convicted of conspiring to overthrow the government.

Washington Eugene Dennis Congress David &. Pi Dennis American Communist Party Court of Appeals New York

Big Three Plan to Harness German Industry for Defense

The Big Three foreign ministers of the United States Britain and France began a three day conference in London to discuss building Western defenses and coordinating resources. A French proposal to pool French and German coal and fire production was noted but not debated. The group emphasized long term projects and a firm anti Communist alliance with Germany, as they prepare for next week’s North Atlantic Council meeting.

London Germany West France Britain United States Dean Acheson Ernest Bevin Robert Schuman Ince- China Malaya Buntly Europe Bevin Clement Attlee House of Commons Gisa Council of Foreign Ministers

Red General Elevated To Polish Politburo

Warsaw Poland Marcel Konstantin Rokossovsky former Soviet army commander is named to Poland's Politburo the nation's top political body. The elevation follows party forecasts amid rumors of purges and internal criticism. Rokossovsky already heads Poland's military forces and sits on the state council. Observers expect further government changes with the new appointment.

Warsaw Poland Konstantin Rokossovsky Communist Party Po-lebura Rokossovsky Red Army State Council Yamer

Three Thousand Democratic Chiefs Head to Chicago Jubilee

Chicago hosts a three day Democratic jubilee welcoming President Truman and energizing campaigns for the coming congressional elections. The program features Gene Autry on horseback, 23 100 colored balloons, a $2 bill coupon release, and a Jefferson pageant with a Truman speech at Chicago Stadium. Elizabeth Taylor and Margaret OBrien appear, while Willam M. Boyle Jr notes expected spectacle and cross party attendance is limited.

Chicago Truman Lucas D-Ill Tomorr Nvor Chicago Stadium Washington Bego Gene Autry Margaret O'Brien Elizabeth Taylor Conrad Hilton Willam BM Boyle, Jr Thomas Jefferson Preman Boyle Rive

Southern Suspends Operations in Knoxville Division

Southern Railway suspends all operations in the Knoxville division after violence at the yard. A picket was bruised, a driver pursued, bullets fired at trains, and engineers injured lightly. The suspension affects 49 miles of track outward toward Asheville, NC, and Chattanooga.

Southern Knoxville Denger Perch F. Coleman Bresnan Southerm Bush Brosnan Raymond Chesney Chesney Knoxviile Ashevile Chattanooga

Truman To Push For TH Repeal In Cross Country Tour

President Truman vows not to compromise on repealing the Taft-Hartley Act as he travels by special train for the Fair Deal push. He calls the law a substantial infringement on collective bargaining and says it strengthens management at the expense of labor unions. He denounces critics of the Fair Deal as warnings of government interference and creeping socialism.

Butte Mont.ory Truman Caase

Rain Cancels Baseball Game at Robyns-Bennett Field

The Sullivan bynun reports a baseball game this afternoon was canceled due to wet grounds. The Saturday game at Robyns Bennett field will count as both conference and tournament action. The Dobyns Bennett Erwin frame was postponed and reset for Tuesday.

Sullivan + bynun 1 Way Robyns-Bennett Field Dobyns-Bennett - Erwin

Early Stock Market Reports For Today

The stock market today stayed on a narrow course with fractional losses edging ahead of small gains. Yesterday’s modest rise lifted the Associated Press average of 60 stocks to a new peak, while Great Northern preferred fell sharply after news of a dividend reduction.

New York Great Northern

Congress Reacts Sharply To Bomb Sharing Plan

Washington 71 Congress vents fierce opposition to sharing the atomic bomb with America’s allies. Senators and Representatives distrust any move that would require new laws to permit such a transfer. Chairman Vinson and Lt. Winger voice cautious support for allied access to essential equipment, but sentiment remains largely against expanding American defences to cover others.

Washington America Atlantic Congress House Shasing Vinson D-Ga House Armed Services Arathe Patin

Phillips Nabbed Near Greeneville

Phillips, 26, of 117 Cedar Street, held on charges of sexual assault against a teenage girl. Recaptured in Greene County after escaping Blountville jail, with two youths in custody and held without bond. Authorities say he spent Wednesday and Thursday nights with relatives in Ducktown before arrest. The case continued in Sessions Court Friday.

Philips Cedar Street Ilam Greene County Phillips Blountville W. B. Burch Hugh Kyle Jaynes John Marshall Hawkins County W. €. Wolfe Ducktown Greeneville Sessions Court

Five Held To Jury In Harlan Slaying

In Harlan Kentucky five persons, four of them related, were bound over to the grand jury after an examining trial before County Judge F M Meadows in connection with the fatal shooting of Patrolman James Ford last Monday. Bonds were set at 10000 for Claude Beach and Roscoe Bail with murder charges. 5400 peace bonds for Wheeler Beach and Gertie Beach. 2000 bonds for Virginia Beach and Wheeler Beach. all released on bond. Claude Beach was identified by Patrolman Dennis Cattrell as the shooter.

Harlan, Ky F. M. Meadows Heslan James Ford Claude Beach Roscoe Joort Wheeler Beach Claude Wheeler Gertie Virginia Claude Brach Dennis Cattrell Pard. Y

Plan Bonus To Keep Men Over 65 On Job

Washington endorses a bonus plan to reward employers who retain workers beyond age 65. Harvard economist Summer Slichter proposed incentives. Secretary Tobin supports it to curb compulsory retirements and reduce unemployment. The plan would pay employers a share of social security benefits for keeping older workers, enabling continued work with staged retirement optional after 85.

Washington Tobin Congress Harvard Summer Slichter Slichter

Key Industries Hit By Strike Begin Layoffs

The three day old firemen strike idled about 200000 workers, with 180000 railroad employees affected. Mediators sought settlement as violence surfaced on strikebound lines near Knoxville and in New York Central territory. Skeleton service ran on Southern, New York Central, and Santa Fe. Pennsylvania laid off 85000. New York Central idle 25906 and planning further furloughs.

Gompe Knoxville Pennsylvania New York Central

AFL Leaves Opening for Labor Merger

Philadelphia report says President William Green signals flexibility on labor union unification, while CIO leadership outlines possible functional unity. APL Executive Council wraps four day session as Green plans to keep negotiations open and cites a committee to meet CIO. Participants include Daniel Tobin, Charles McGowan, and Daniel W. Tracy.

Philadelphia Ari William Green CPO Finttp Murray Green APL Executive Council Murray

FISHING TABLES From the Drivted Loaner Tables

Reading fragments show fishing tables with weathered notes on dates and times. Mentions of Douglas Lake and Churatae Lake stretch across an unclear calendar while the text notes measurements and stages of some local waters.

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