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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1947

Page

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Gromyko Says Atomic Monopoly Improbable Yet Possible

At a dinner of the American Russian Institute Andrei Gromyko warned that a single country may hold an atomic monopoly only temporarily. He urged prompt prohibition of nuclear arms and postprohibition international inspections limited to peaceful uses, while opposing intrusive domestic control. He argued USSR cannot have its economy subject to majority dictates.

New York Andrei A. Gromiko Ussr United Nations Security Council Gremyko Russia Gromypka United Nabians Enix Gromyko Soviiet Unio Soviet Union Gromyke

Deflated Naval Budget Faces Floor Action in House

The $3.568 million Navy appropriation faces a 1 percent cut below budget estimates as Republicans push for deeper cuts in Army and Agriculture funding. An appropriations committee recommendation for a $377.7 million Navy rescue was endorsed, with debate to follow in the Senate, while plans to dismiss about 125,000 Navy personnel were touted though officials argued fleet efficiency would not suffer. Leaders indicated discord over Farm Department cuts, amid proposals to trim roughly $300 million in next year’s Agriculture budget.

Washington Navy Army Agriculture Department Senate Sheppard der Chrifs Sheppard Shepard Acops Sussada Rep Pham- Jey R-Vil Mufleek Ind Floot High Command War and Agriculture Department Martin R-Mass Comminees Agriculture Departments Sca Naval Burgot

Garsson Control Of Firm Revealed

Former Rep. Andrew Jay testified in a war fraud trial that he posed as owner of a Kentucky timber firm to hide labor traffic. The prosecution says Garsson brothers used Cumberland Lumber Co. at Prestonsburg to cover up 55,000 bribe payments to May for contracts, amid a labor shortage from wartime drafts in the district.

Washington Andrew Jay Kentucky House Military Committee Mears Murray Garsson Cumberland Lumber Co Prestonsburg Garason Gurssen Nimagli May Aas

C&P Phone Firm Seized By State in Virginia

The State Corporation Commission seized Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company assets in Accomack and Northampton Counties at 4 am as traffic workers statewide went on strike. Commissioner H Lester Hecke noted the move as the first under the four month old public utility labor relations act, affecting all departments including 77 traffic staff under state control after seizure.

Richmond Avi State Corporation Commmission Rovernor Selzed Propertes Chesapeake and Fortomac Telephone Company Vicgitda Accomack Northampton Saxterm Virginia Public Utility Labor Relations H. Lester Heckee

Blood sales by Memphis students probe raises concern

Memphis high school officials investigate reports that pupils sold blood to earn money for Cotton Carnival season. Principal Father John A Elliott says 23 students from Catholic High School admitted selling blood to donors at $10 per pint, with similar reports from other schools. Doctors note parental permission and warn against coercion while emphasizing blood donations can save lives. Authorities from a Tennessee medical board caution against hindering blood donation.

Memphis John A. Elliott Catholic High School H.W. Quella Tennessee Board of Medical Tixamines

Byington Is Sentenced in Forgery Case

Browntville jurist d of Bull Ridge convicted on dinht counts of forgery in Sullivan County Circuit Court Tuesday. Byington sentenced to os year and ome days the acute penii tentiary. Other defendants faced varied forgery and driving charges as court dispositions included fines, jail terms, and suspensions. several cases were postponed or dismissed due to lack of evidence or witness absence.

Browntville Jennie Sylegran Bull Ridge Sullivan County Byington Kingspor Petice Bylington W. N. Showalter Cecil Grick Brisiot Jeveeny Belangime Ho Kenneth Magsorale Bristol Lloyd Bdwards Mingapool Paul Lambert Dude Ring ime_st Jobs Holt Stewart E. Evans Robert C. Pauley Charles Mo. Mitchell William E. "Mofitt Werlig Carr Charien H. Baker James W. Hudl Ferguson Charles B Fauver George ¥. Gay Ant Paul Dole Arthur Lee Adams Fethad Ferguset Burtholt I. Comkin Kingsport Waaslat Whee Drum Fergesop Circuit Court

Balkan Security Council Debates Group Authority

The Security Council considers a resolution to curb the powers of a Balkan inquiry group. Albania Bulgaria and Yugoslavia challenge the commission while Greece, with U.S. and Britain, plans to oppose the move. The draft would relocate investigators from Salonika toward the southern frontier and tighten control.

Lake Success United Nations Balleags Albania Bulgarte Secuity Council Balkan Yugoslavia United States Britain Bavict Salonika Auhens

Reds Arrive In Seoul For Korean Government Talks

Soviet and American officials met in Seoul to resume talks on establishing a Provisional Korean government. Delegations arrived by plane and train from Pyongyang and North Korea, with coordination between Russian and Korean representatives and local American forces guarding the rail route.

Seoul Seon —P Nort Korea Atmilan Sevigt Pyongyang Jol R. Modge South Korea T. T. Shukov Gation Jhese Soviet Foreign Office Maj Gan N. G. Lebadert G. M. Balasaney Col. E. Korkulevka Sacretaday

National Collapse Said Near If War Extends

Rioting students blocked by police at the People's Political Council hall as Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek urged a political path to end the civil war. Authorities warned of punishment for corruption while promising to seek a plan to halt hostilities with Communist armies. protests persisted despite bans and hose lines.

Wanking People’s Political Council Chiang Kai-shek Communist Party Conmuninu' Nigts Communista Coun Anc Gendhymes Aloot Foliee Threg Ome Chiang Naishelx Japan Chiwng Rovern Mem

President Truman's Mother Gravely Ill at Home

President Truman's elderly mother Martha E. Truman remains gravely ill after a restless night. The White House reported her condition as tiring but holding, with the President, his sister Miss Mary Jane Truman, and daughter Margaret nearby.

Mer Owen Charles Gloss Cale Martha E. Truman Ae —— Ross Walther K Cmha Truman Ross Kansas Tarley Tema Mary Jnne Truman Ane Spm Washington Roenil Jackson Gourty Martha Ey Truman Chet Margret Tromes Charles G. Rosg Margaret

Wage talks loom as Lewis meets operators in Washington

Washington report says Lewis and the United Mine Workers policy committee prepared for annual wage negotiations amid press questions. Operators, representing most coal output, want a contract replacing the June 30 government agreement and to decide timing with Southern producers who oppose joint bargaining. Congress labor legislation before June 20 is under close watch, especially by the Southern Association seeking industry wide relief.

Washington Lewis United Mine Workers Brigty Mathers Devernmerh Coal Mines Administration Southern Coal Producers Association Bituminella Southern Group Tis Soudern Prebiama UMW Southern Association

Major phone workers settle six week wage dispute

Washington labor department reports that Western Electric workers and the Association of Communication Equipment Workers reached a settlement after six weeks of strike threats. The contract covers about 20000 members in 42 states and includes wage adjustments, union security, contract termination rules, arbitration, and nondiscrimination guarantees. Ratification by locals is expected. workers planned to return to their jobs at 8 am tomorrow.

Washington Association of Comumbnication Equipment Warkora Western Electric Origun Wilk Western Elecxtle Company Western Electric Employessc Association Kearny Fersey Prion Murray Sack Wargairing W. D. Barry New Works Uniém Nations Federation of Telesphoto Workers Borwerk

French Defenses Alarmed After Viet-Nam Attack On Saigon

French troops in Swigom Cochin China were put on alert following a night attack by Viet-Nam forces. The French press agency reported decimated Viet-Nam soldiers’ bodies and said the assault indicated a larger plan to threaten Saigon. The incident marked the first major insurgent strength around the city and prompted precautions as Saigon remained a key base in the Orient.

Paris Cochin China Swigom Agomcy Wweiney Radynen Saigon Prisciant Premoly Orient Porlelm Sarc Annan Biles Bollaert Hanoi Pixzis

Relief Funds Seen Sufficient for Present Foreign Aid

Secretary Shalik of the State Department said there is no forecast of further appropriations for the $780,000,000 domestic relief and the $350,000,000 foreign relief programs. He declined to specify future needs, though the War Department will move funds for overseas expenses, including $75,000,000 for Korea.

Washingtos P Pbacshalk Marshal State Department War Department

Germans foresee cigarette price surge after U.S. ban

German officials and Allied authorities anticipate sharp rises in cigarette prices as the United States restricts private imports into Germany. Lucius D. Clay, the American military governor, and Hanni ly approved the ban, which limits 6 million cigarettes a month entering Germany. After May 26, U.S. authorities and European command will curb arrivals, risking smuggling.

United States Giseredil

Eclipse Turns Day Into Night Over Southern Wetrispitere

A large group of American scientists gathered on a wooded plateau to witness a total eclipse that darkened the sky, with observers at Bor caiuvea reporting totality at 12:48 a.m. ET. In Araxa, however, a cloudy sky prevented viewing. The event marked a rare fifth total solar eclipse visible in Brazil within a century.

Bocalova Beasil Wetrispitere Bocaluea Ameritas Borcaiuvea Scientista Araxa Braz Aras

Fragmented street scene with scratched face dialogue

Vague OCR fragment shows boys and a companion near a street, one jokes about shaving and another asserts he would admit it if true. A small group moves past a water feature by a street, an officer hurries by as a car or coach is mentioned in passing.

Cusiney Coarpiete Wight

Battle Shapes Up In Senate Committee Over Merger Plan

In Senate Armed Services committee talks over Truman’s plan to unify the armed forces, hearings continue. Opponents warn of cost and loss of independent service identities. Chairman Gomez predicts action within two to three sessions, while critics press for full cost data and a clear savings claim. The House bill would create a Secretary of National Defense and undersecretaries for Army Navy and Air Forces.

Senate Committee Truman Prnel Gurmey RSD Gomez Cortrall Ted Senate Devens Army Navy

Railroads say boxcar supply has improved

Railroads report boxcar supply improved over last year as harvest of a record grain crop nears. Eastern lines boosted car availability, elevators expanded capacity, and forecasts predict a smoother northward harvest into Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska.

Cniecagy Bil- Hentushet Texas Oklahoma Kansas Nebrstoa Cit Association of American Santa Fe Rock Island Hoxdar Racit Burlington Wichita Falls Seasion Missouri Pacific

Lynching Hearing Opens in Greenville Jury Trial

In Greenville County a jury hears a case seeking acquittal for 23 white defendants amid lynching charges of a Negro victim. Defendants, mostly Greenville taxi drivers, laugh as defense and prosecutors spar over political interference and the victim Willie Earle, with defense calling for harsher justice and recalling the dead man as the trial unfolds.

Greenville Nanotepal Yates Southamners Tyneh Vietla Willia Earle L John B. Cuthereson Wille Earle Uni

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