28 May 1947
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1947
Page
1
Washington reports Republicans gave a cool reception to President Truman's proposal to unify housing agencies under one administrator. The plan aims to streamline housing and home financing operations though House leaders doubt action this session.
Washington reports Senator Mall kin says he is confident the Senate will approve the $4.9 billion annual income tax cut. The Senate voted 47 to 29 against an amendment to limit filing status, and 48 to 44 to postpone action until June 10. Millikin led floor management citing the measure’s blockers and possible postpose of effective date to January 1.
A nationwide 44 hour token pause in France halted a looming utility strike. Government and unions agreed to submit the dispute to mediator M. Grunebaum Ballin for review by June, canceling protests and rescinding requisition orders on utility personnel.
A heated debate returns over a proposed federal housing program and a broad agenda for expanding federal activities. Republicans on the committee push for a pause to study housing needs, while the Senate and House sides clash over the scale and timing of expenditures. The UN veto issue also surfaces as Osborn argues against a Soviet plan to grant the Security Council broad atomic control authority.
Bulland VierzP Thirteen hundred Fremont railroad employees today agreed to a six cent wage cut in a bid to restore funds. The stay takes effect May 30 under a trustees’ agreement. The fund fell to 382,000, triggering the cut. workers will receive back pay when funds rise above 500,000, with union and railroad representatives pledging full cooperation to reduce expenses and rebuild the fund.
Grandview Missouri reports President Truman plans an early return to Washington after noted improvement in his condition. Secretary Charles G Ross says Mrs Truman's health has reached a point suggesting an early return to the White House with no setbacks. Brig generals state the president’s condition remains stable.
General Anastasio Somoza, head of Nicaragua’s army, claims he directed a bloodless coup against President Leonardo Argüello and vows a new election to choose a successor. He says the country remains calm with no bloodshed and that his aim is internal tranquility and army service to the constitution. Argüello’s brief presidency ended after 26 days, with Benjamin Brago Sacasa named acting president.
Preliminaries in the Kyle case feature testimony about a mock lynching at the Weiss County jail where suspect Lyle was confined. Deputy Linkhaus denies the incident while defense attorney Greene pushes for evidence to support the claim. Court recessed after a long conference as witnesses from Kingsport were involved in the record.
The House advanced the agricultural appropriations bill boosting farm research and marketing funds by more than 20 percent. Rep Caunorn (D Mo) sponsored the increase from 8,000,000 to 8,500,000, cited Soviet advances as a factor. The committee approved about 606,143,000 for the budget period with a larger overall allocation pending.
Reporters were told scientists weighed a plan to explode a atomic device in a cloud to shower inland cities with radioactivity. The approach would avoid coastal targets and relies on weather drift, radar tracking, and potential use of dry ice or carbon dioxide to seed precipitation and spread fallout.
Greene and Peters failed to qualify by the May 24 deadline for the June 7 1947 city election. Election Board Chairman George Taylor announced late filings, noted that late petitions cannot appear on official ballots, but voters may write in qualified candidates. Wilson advised the memorandum clarifying the state statutes and city ordinances governing eligibility and ballot procedures.
The Tennessee Firemen's Association wrapped its session naming Chief B E Quailla of Morteeesboro president and electing officers including B Shaw of Brownsville as executive vice president. Regional vice presidents were chosen and the group approved training for fire department officers to strengthen leadership and public relations. Retiring President J F Wardrep of Jefferson City spoke as the convention adjourned.
A report from Jerusalem describes two heavy explosions in Haifa near the moonrise and warns of immediate confusion. The piece notes prior Jewish underground raids and prior damage from a disastrous fire weeks earlier, with casualties and a May 4 raid referenced.
Readable fragments describe youths in clown outfits and masks distributing ads for physics or magi while a theater shows Rise Beast With Five Pigers. Vague events include a bank incident and minor disturbances as bystanders attempt to gather scattered rubber bits amid ongoing commotion.
A UN team will visit the Greek Bulgarian border Monday to probe frontier violations near Kugel Gorge by Salonike. Reports say Soviets opposed the visit while a band of guerrillas attacked five towns southwest of Safmika, repelled after hours. In Athens, Risaspastia editor Chawikos Manesves faces imprisonment for publishing secret documents.
Ford Motor Company proposed a raise of 15 cents for about 136000 hourly workers, plus a 20,000 salaried staff increase. The plan limits the boost to workers earning under 1,000 monthly and sets wage terms aligned with settlements at General Motors and Chrysler. The UAW talks remain tense with potential strikes tied to wage issues.
Rep Harness chairs a House subcommittee inquiry into government publicity campaigns costing about 75 million annually. He cites alleged Justice Department prosecutions and vows to review agencies from Navy to Agriculture for nationwide socialized media programs, aiming to begin with Public Health Service and Social Security Board.
North Carolina authorities move quickly after an alleged kidnapping attempt on a young white stenographer in Rich Square. Seven white men were arrested last night on conspiracy to break jail and kidnapping charges, with bonds set at 2500 each. Driverearmald Godwis, the suspect in the assault, is held at Central Prison after a bold escape. Governor Cherry hailed progress as the case widens with possible further arrests and investigations continuing in the northeastern counties.
City Board of Election Commissioners reports a burglary at the city vault with ballot boxes and poll books stolen less than 20 hours after a grand jury recommended examination of alleged fraud. Graves chair says officials unavailable for full statement as detectives probe the Jackson County office. Coal Prices Raised by 2.75 Per Ton in Stellarton to cover rising production costs after a mine workers wage settlement.
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