Goldsborough Extends Ban Against Rail Strike Postpones Union Fight
Justice TL Alan Goldsborough extended the temporary restraining order against a railroad strike until June 10 as government lawyers seek a broader injunction to block a walkout by locomotive engineers firemen and conductors and switchmen. The hearing in Washington follows arguments over federal seizure authority and Railway Labor Act provisions amid a clash with three unions challenging the order.
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Washington
T. Alan Goldsborough
Justice Department
Goldsborough
Goldahorough
Truman
Supreme Court
Lawyote For
District of Columbia
Taft and Vandenberg Clash Over Trade Program
Washington reports a split between Senators Taft and Vandenberg on the reciprocal trade program. Taft urged adjournment before the Republican National Convention while Vandenberg resisted extending the presidents power to implement trade agreements without tariff commission rates. Both seek to balance speed with protecting American business interests amid party unity concerns.
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Washington
Vandenberg
Mich
Taft
Ohio
Congress
Senate
Republican Policy Committee
Ohioan
Truman
MacArthur Declines Early Return to America
Washington reports Gen Douglas MacArthur will not return until after the Republican National Convention. In a cable to Chairman Bridges of the Senate Appropriations Committee, he indicated he would testify on Pacific economic matters later, signaling potential political implications amid questions on the ECA and foreign aid.
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Washington
Douglas MacArthur
United States
Japan
Bridges
R-Nh
Senate Appropriations Committee
Tokyo
Pacific
Philippines
Points West
Saltonstall
R-Mass
ECA
MacArthur
Economic Cooperation Administration
Reed
R-Kan
Poli
Tcs
Appropriations Committee
Army
Royall
Street Scenes Incoherent Note From a Transit Scene
A brief, quirky local scene shows a short man trying to scoot a car forward, a bus driver wary and patient, and a passerby questioning travel points before boarding. A young man at a delivery window argues with a postal clerk over missing mail.
Poll Tax Booths Open Saturday in Kingsport Area
Poll tax booths will open Saturday morning across Kingsport area locations. The Kingsport League of Women Voters sets a Broad Street booth daily from am to pm except Monday through June. Additional sites include Brewer's Store, Ward's Cleaners, Vermont Market, Jennings Cash Market, and other venues with varying hours. 15,000 handbooks will be distributed by the Sullivan County Veterans Association Monday. The drive is coordinated by Rev. Ted Witt of Democracy in Practice.
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Kingsport League of Women Voters
Broad Street
Kress Store
Taller
Hillman's
Greater Kingsort
Brewer's
Long Island
Parent - Teacher Association
Ward's Cleaners
Highland Park
Vermont Market
Cedar Grove School
Bloomingdale
Vermont Improvement Lungh
Jennings Cash
Lynn Garden
Women's Society of Christan Service
League of Women Voters
League
Sullivan County Veterans Association
Boy Scout
Ted Witt
Democracy In Practice Movement
Rain Revives Crops In Sullivan County Farms
County Agent G. Baker hailed morning rains as life saving for crops and pastures in Sullivan County boosting hay yields and milk flow while enabling tobacco bed setting if rain continues. He noted morale improved and dry spells had not fully ruined crops despite vegetable gardens withering. City reports show .08 inch rainfall. Washington activity: Appropriations Committee slowed push to attach Taft Hartley non Communist provisions to funding bills.
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G. ©. Baker
Baker
Baler
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Taber
R-Ny
Truce plan faces setback in Palestine dispute
London demands for a four week armistice in Palestine were denounced by Jewish leaders as unworkable. Britain proposes an arms embargo and a ban on fighting personnel entry, while the U.N. weighs forceful measures to end the war and Russia reintroduces an American plan for U.N. action with economic sanctions if talks fail.
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London
Holy Land
Britain
Security Council
United Nations
Palestine
Russia
Israel
Briel
Washington
Tru‘man
America
Arma
Middle East
U.N
United States
White House
U. S
Council
Alexander Cadogan
U.N. Messuies
Cadogan
Arab Legion
Ught
Trans-Jordan
Egypt
Iraq
Bevin
Poppy Day Set in Kingsport with Memorial Poppy Drive
Kingsport declares official Poppy Day on Saturday with the memorial poppy fit for veterans. Mrs. EH Blankenbeeler leads the drive, noting proceeds aid disabled veterans and families. Mayor J A Armitage proclaims May 20 as Poppy Day urging citizens to wear the memorial poppy in tribute.
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Kingsport
The
American Legion and Auxiliary
France
Belgium
EH. B. Blankenbeeler
Winemarh
J. &. Armitge
United States of America
Ware
Pmany
I. J. E. Armitage
Circuit Court Hears Evidence In Arson Case
Circuit Court resumed after a one day recess to hear the arson trial of George W. Stacy and Christine Densham Stacy of Bristol. The state has presented 13 witnesses as of noon with charges tied to a two story structure fire on February 21 on King College Road. Insurance valued the property at 19000 with an additional 5000 on household goods. a court adjournment follows as testimony continues.
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Jnsuntville
Spl
George W. Stacy
Christine Densham Stacy
Bristol
King College Road
Tyler, Green
Morristown
J. N. Doniynan
Dunivan
Lian Bolling
Stacy
Edwin F. Raub
Aw Books
George C. Goodwin
Charlottesville
Vote Because Editor's Note from City Manager on August 5 election
City Manager D W Moulton launches a series with Kingsport and Sullivan County leaders urging voters to participate in the county general election on August 5. He warns about paying poll tax by June 7 and ensuring proper registration to vote, stressing duty to preserve American ideals.
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D. W. Moulton
Kingsport
Sullivan County
American Communist Says He Will Not Comply With Anti-Red Bill
Communist leader Foster told the Senate committee that the Mundt Nixon bill would create a fascist police state and force registration. He argued the bill would perjure the party and expose members to persecution while denying the Bill of Rights. Labor Party member Marcantonio also opposed the measure as the bill would compel registration of Communist groups.
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Washington
William Z. Foster
Communist Party
Foster
Senate Judiciary Committee
Fenster
John Gates
Fnally
da Racam
Vito Marcantonio
American Labor Party
New York
Ban
Ator Ferguson
R-Mich
Marcantonio
Bia Arguementa
Ganerton
Bil
United States
Soins
American Communist Party
Smuts Quits, Party Loses In Election
Johannesburg reports Prime Minister Jan Christiaan Smuts resigns as his United Party loses its parliamentary majority after a narrow defeat in Standerton. Dr. Malan’s Nationalists surge, threatening coalition with Afrikaners. Smuts may stay interim PM for up to 90 days while by elections or Senate appointments are arranged.
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Johannesburg
Union of South Africa
Jan Christiaan Smuts
Smuts Hrad
United Party
Smuts
Malan
Sergyman
Dutch Reformed Church
Hla Re-United National
People's, Party
Afrikaner Party
Nationaliaty
Afrikaners
Labor Party
Smuth
Standerton
G. du Plesnes
Lnte
J. B. M. Hertzog
South Africa
London
Great Britain
Britain
Umen
Interior
Washington
Senate
Programs To Improve Sullivan County Child Welfare Facilities
Sullivan County and the Tri City Area move toward expanding child welfare services. Kingsport and Johnson City welfare leaders plan a joint children’s home modeled after Boys Town Ranch, with a full time worker, gym facilities, and potential detention use. County Court support and operating funds were discussed, with aim to aid children from broken homes and reduce delinquency.
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Sullivan County
Tri-City
Kingsport
Tera
Albarn
W. Palmer
Welfare Commission
Boya Manch
League of Women Voters
Amarillo
Texas
Tennessee
Upper East Tennes
State Welfare Department
Palmer
Truman praises Cooper's service in Peru ambassador role
President Truman accepted Prentice Cooper's resignation as ambassador to Peru and expressed gratitude for his service. Cooper had served three two year terms and was reassigned to Peru after leaving Tennessee governorship rumors swirled around politics with Jim McCord seeking a third term. Cooper, Princeton graduate with Harvard Law, practiced law in Shelbyville after World War I service.
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Prentice Copper
Tennessee
Peru
Associated Press
Truman
Copper
Washington
Prentice Cooper
Cooper
Trueman
Agambassador
Tennes
Gordon Browning
Memphis
E H. Crump
Browning
Jim McCord
Shelbyville
Princeton University
Harvard
Groups Scramble to Probe Voice of America Rumpus
Washington reports that four investigative groups moved to identify fault in Voice of America broadcasts. President Truman ordered an inquiry into Latin America programs not run by the State Department but farmed to the National Broadcasting Company. A House subcommittee began hearings with George V. Allen as first witness as two Senate groups also joined a joint probe.
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Washington
Truman
Voice of America
Latin America
State Department
Department
National Broadcasting Company
House
Rep
Chenoweth
R-Cola
George V. Allen
Senate
Judge Elmer Davies Resigns Post on State Commission
Federal Judge Elmer Davies of Nashville resigns as a member of the State Conservation Commission. Gov. Jim McCord said the resignation will be presented at the commission's annual meeting. Davies cites questions about propriety of his membership and limited time due to judicial duties.
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Nashville, Tenn
Elmer Davies
Nashville
State Conservation Commission
Jim McCord
Commission
Davies
Arias Edges Rival in Panama Presidency Bid
Arnulfo Arias Madrid won the Panama presidency on unofficial May returns but eligibility remains in doubt as the Supreme Court weighs his bid. The national election jury must tally challenged votes before official results. Arias led 1,562 votes over Domingo Oiaz Arozemens, Liberal Party candidate, in the rough count.
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Panama
Arnulfo Arias Madrid
Supreme Court
Arias
Oves Domingo Oiaz Arozemens
Liberal
Mexico City
Dispatch
Aaying Ollowera
Aria
Yancey Named Head Football Coach At Union College
Knoxville reports Red Yancey former Milligan College athletic director signed as head football coach and athletic director at Union University Jackson Tennessee He plans a well rounded track and general athletic program at Union per News-Sentinel.
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Knoxville
Tenn
W. R
Red
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