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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1950

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Civil Rights Hurdle Faces Senate Today

Washington reports a major Senate obstacle for civil rights and FEPC legislation as cloture votes falter. Southern opposition threatens passage while supporters privately concede defeat likely by about a dozen votes. a decisive southern victory could derail this and other civil rights bills this session. Senate crime probes target tax evasion and political ties, with Kefauver signaling possible executive order checks.

Washington Senate Colt Calk Congress Kefauver D-Tenny Lee Truman

Truman backs pool plan to pool French German production

President Truman endorsed a French plan to pool steel and coal with Germany, signaling a new European outlook. Officials say the proposal aligns with U S goals to spur Western Europe’s economic strength and security, though it faces difficult execution.

Washington Truman Europe Germany France Mir Robert Schuman Britain

Classified notices from Times News page

Mrs George Wilk expresses satisfaction over a recent item in the Times News classified section. The ad mentions calls from interested persons and asks readers to contact 3010 Bore’s ell for trades, leases, or goods, with a minimum bid or stated option.

George Wilk Times - News

Children Employed Legally in State Tennessee Report

Nashville labor officials estimate 15 000 children in Tennessee are illegally employed while 800 establishments violated child labor laws last year. J Lee Case outlines amendments for working certificates under 18 and school-session coverage, plus a stronger state-wide enforcement program with inter-departmental reporting.

Nashville Tenn J. Lee Case Tennessee Commission On Children Ase Case State Labor Department Health Department

Market Reports New York UK Stock Action Declines Mixed

Market reports indicate a cautious New York trading day with selective buying. Copper issues and other miners led gains only in fractions, while several issues held near Thursday levels and some moved down slightly. Stonebaker advanced about a quarter point as American Telephone touched a recent high.

New York American Telephone

Dolen Brothers Hit With Four Year Sentence In Liquor Raid

In Blountville Sullivan County Cwevit Court on Thursday Orville Ed and Pan Dolen were convicted on felonious assault charges arising from a liquor raid. The trio received jail terms totaling four years.

Dolen Brothers Jack Marshall Blountville Dole Brothers Orville Pancin Sullivan County

Street Scenes and a Felonious Assault at Holston Institute

A fragmentary street scene mentions a bookstore clerk and a roof leak inquiry. The main item reports a felonious assault case near Holston Institute where Arthur Laudermilt, prosecutor, says he was shot while in his truck by Paul Morrell on December 26. Circuit Court notes nearing two percent of the capital jury docket, with murder trials among the remaining cases and charges against the Dolen brothers connected to a February raid in Oakwood Forest.

Holston Institute Arthur Laudermilt Paul Morrell Mickory Tree Morrell Aod Circuit Cours David Gray Tie Pital Dolen Brothers Tennessee Highway Dolens Oakwood Forest Doug Willams Lloyd Haney Paul Dolen

Washington Census Shows 8110 Gain

Washington County census supervisor George W. Swaney reports preliminary figures to Judge H. J. Gresham showing Johnson City at 17,778 and Jonesboro at 25,089 with gains since 1940. The overall county population stands at 30,850, with revisions possible after non residents are credited. Further population studies proceed, with later counts planned for all areas.

Washington Johson Nstec Jonesboro Swaney Gan County Isysveur Bureau of Give Washington, D

Oregon Primary Tops Political Fare For Today

The Associated Press reports a busy Oregon scene with a Republican senatorial primary featuring Wayne Morse against a GOP rival aligned with Democrats in D.C. The piece notes Senator Taft’s charge of political immorality in Truman’s administration remains disputed, while Dewey aides caution on campaign moves.

Associated Press Oregon Thomas BE Dewey New York Taft Truman Wayne Morse Repub- Tear Washington Dave Hoover Morse Avoany Rewer Lis Godos Chicago The Tribune

Milk barrier to polio virus discovered

Dr Albert Sabin reported that a substance in human milk appears to destroy poliovirus, establishing a natural barrier in infancy. Research continues to identify why some cows produce milk with this property, while efforts seek a fuller understanding of the immune-facing mechanism and transmission route.

Albert Sabir Cincinnati Children's Hospital Sabir Elma Rosie Lebanon Ghia Sabin

Scheduled Rail Walkout Seen Unjustified by Rail Group

Chicago The Western Association of Railroads said today the threatened Tuesday strike by APL switchmen is wholly unjustified. The walkout would affect 4 000 to 6 000 workers, demand a 40 hour week while current pay covers 48 hours. Government intervention may avert the action.

Chicago APL Western Association of Railroads Perstige Guide & Big Mal White House Washington National Frailway Mediztory Board Rai Transportation Witchmen Rail AYL Switchmen's Union of North America P. Loomis

Acheson Returns Home After Ten Day Western Strategy Session

U S Secretary of State Dean Acheson leaves Washington for home after a ten day conference that solidified Western strategy against communism. He helped secure foreign minister approval of a plan to create a permanent council to guide military and economic efforts of the 12 North Atlantic Pact nations. The council will form once member governments appoint representatives. American sources say the West is on the right track and nations may specialize in certain areas as part of the plan.

U. S Dean Acheson Acheson Wash- Sygi

Axis Sally Must Serve Sentence

Washington reports the Court of Appeals affirmed Mildred Gillars known as Axis Sally must serve 10 to 30 years in prison for Nazi propaganda broadcast during World War II. She faces parole eligibility after 18 years and a $10,000 fine. the ruling upheld the treason conviction based on a wartime broadcasts to American troops.

Washington Circuit Court of Appeals Mildred H Axis Sally) Gillars Federer District Court Miss Gitlars Berlin

Mobilize Now Urges Baruch in War Preparedness

Baruch, longtime adviser to the president, urged mobilization now in two speeches at Columbia University. He warned the United States could lose future wars if not prepared and said atomic bombs or other measures must be ready during peacetime to deter aggressors. He called Washington the capital of indecision during decisive years.

Mey York Hernant Baruch United States Columbia University Washington

Two Jump to Safety As Jet Plane Crashes Near Pa

An Air Force jet crashed near Lignville Pennsylvania after encountering a heavy storm. Major Richard T.H. Burner, 31, from Washington, and Second Lieutenant Crisivene, 23, parachuted to safety and were uninjured. They landed near a highway and were aided by a motorist to the Mansion House Hotel in West Chester. Crisivene received hospital treatment before continuing to Washington.

Wasi Ghasker Air Forse Richard TH. Burner Washington HE. Crisigivene Lignville Burper Criscivene Indianapolis BD. C Rackie Laugier Field Mansion House West Chester Crisewene Chester County Hospital New Jersey

Freed Airmen Mum On Confessions at Pearl Harbor

Two US airmen, Marine Sgt. Elmer C. Herder of Cincinnati and Navy Elektrician’s Mate William C. Smith, say they were not sure if they signed confessions while held by Communist forces in North China. They describe harsh captivity and say the Communists offered statements as a way to end their confinement while denying direct accusations of spying. They were captured December 19, 1948, after their light plane ran into engine trouble near Tsingtao and were later flown to Pearl Harbor. They report being treated as well as possible under the circumstances and say they were moved between villages during long captivity.

Pearl Harbor China Elmer C. Herder Cincinnati Navy William C. Smith Long Besch Hender Steith Bender North China Tsingtao U. S. Navy Hong Kong Los Alamitos Los Angeles Smith

Huge Parade Set Here Saturday in Kings Park

National De forge Week climax in Kings Park features an Armed Forces Day parade Saturday morning starting at Broad Street Circle. About 2 jevomps participate with bands, guards, Navy and Army units, WACs, WAVES, scouts, safety patrols, life saving and fire units, and local veterans groups. Parade officials urge on time arrival and precise staging at the circle.

Kingspark Broad Street Circle Boloyna Bennets Navy Reserve National Guard Asmy Air Potee WACS American Legion Negro American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Gabe City American Lei Pon Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Shrine Patrol Surse Douglass Bard

Boy Hurt As Plane Snags Phone Wires

A 12 year old boy, Gary Lee Pennington of near Lafollette Tennessee, was critically injured yesterday when a plane wing struck a telephone pole and wire. His uncle A C Mackabee said the plane clipped the pole half way from the ground and carried the pole as it landed at a private field near the Pennington home. He received treatment from three brain surgeons at a local hospital.

Knoxville Gary Lee Penington Lafollette Tenn A. C. Mackabee Pennington

Fishing Vessel Sends Out SOS Near Hawaii Coast Guard Intervenes

The Honolulu Coast Guard reports a distress call from the Nia fishing vessel 500 miles northeast of Hawaii. Engine trouble left the Honu based ship unable to proceed, with the A W Brewster transport and another freighter en route to assist, about 310 and 60 miles away respectively.

Henolulu MHK Tim Naia

Lawmakers Cool to Curtailed Immunity

Washington lawmakers rejected a lawyer's proposal to curb libel immunity for members of Congress amid McCarthy’s accusations against Owen Lattimore. Senators Wherry Ferguson Kilgore Lucas and others called the idea impractical, noting it would require constitutional revision.

Washington Owen Lattimore Congress Abe Fartas Senater McCarthy Lattimore Wisconsin State Department Wherry Wee Fergeson Fortas TRO Democrats Lucas Kilgore Ferguson Dumerican Veterans Committee

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