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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1947

Page

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Jury Recommends AO Years For Lyle In Woman's Death

Wise County jury convicts Willie B Lyle 32 of first degree murder in the stabbing death of Mrs Hester B Tiler of Appalachia and recommends 40 years and one day. Defense moves for new trial as judge set to hear arguments. Jury heard testimony about the killing and Lyle’s car seen nearby. prosecutor seeks death penalty while defense argues circumstances do not justify it.

Wise, Va Spl Wise County Willie B Lyle Kingsport Hester B. Tiler Appalachia Fred & Greear George Morten Commonwealth John Roberts Kime Weeise Kim Hester Miter Doewth Oberts Voyers Lyls Greene Tiller Lyle Fred B. Greeny Crowe Es Sinaller Delonge Td. M. Lane Cone Monwealth Forerts Anc Lise Leslis Mullins Anks Ling Winch

Possible Tax Bill Veto Sparks Senate Action

A Georgia Democrat predicts President Truman will veto the tax reduction bill as Congress moves toward final action. Reports say the Senate will uphold the tax measure if vetoed, while conferees reached agreement and the House is set to ratify. The Internal Revenue Service rushes to prepare withholding changes before July 1.

Washington George Treuman Senate Provident Weslington Renare Cehranes Segide Indien Truemina Internal Revenue Hpee

McNabb Named Chief Of Appy Umpires In League

McNabb of Bewiry is appointed umpire in chief by Appelichran League President Car A. Janey Jr. succeeding Roldick Powell of Bibefeld who has signed. John Phinpy Vidley High School AD begins duties as umpire oversight, while Cremaus and Gentile are noted in the season budget and related disclosures.

Chariex J Gentile Brooklyn N. Yi Hax Bern Addes

Train Derailment Kills Two In Missouri Town

Two people died when a Frigen railroad special derailed south of a Missouri town. Engineer Bred Duncan and fireman Louis Sinders were identified as the deceased. Conductor R Holmes reported no serious injuries among passengers as the engine and baggage cars toppled.

Mansheng Frigen Railroad Runnellane Tve Duncan Louis Sinders R. ©. Holmes Associated Press Riles Holmes Bhami Kansas City Tholmes Treet

One Driver Killed In 500 Mile Indy Race Tragedy

Indianapolis race mourns as veteran driver Shorty Cantlin, 43, dies after his car crashes into the wall. Rex Mays, Holland and Jimmie Jackson chase the lead as the 500 mile event endures despite the fatal accident. Witnesses and officials recount the brutal impact and the crowd’s reaction at the Speedway grandstand.

Holland Rue Phe Victisnens Williamy Shorty” Cuntlin Indianapolis Cantthon Cantlen Canton Yrarried Giamapolis Rowe Rex Mays Glendale Catt Ith Bridgeport Comm Jimmy Jacksen Rose Tima Wes Miles Sin Bauer Ghiad Clift Bergera Toledo Hott Hergere Lernoy Herbardinger de Sue

County Purchasing Power Up 300 Percent

Countywide buying power surged in a 104 year span from 1905 to 2005, according to state plan data. Mashville posted a 64 percent gain the largest in the Wyerr period, with other counties like Sullivan Cumberland and Campbell showing double digit gains.

Texacusee Ping Deramiaslin Nationsalex Harcock County Riven Outlow Mbai Sullivan Cumbreland Petnarm Campbell Wayat Maralall Wartven Smith, Lawrence Haorblen Blount Fenteoss

Revolution in Paraguay Nears End as Loyalists Close In

Paraguay’s civil war nears closure as loyalist forces push toward Concepcion, the rebel capital. Morínigo’s government claims crosses the final river barrier and notes insurgents’ dwindling support, with one invasion plan failing and dissension within rebel ranks cited as weakening factors.

Paraguay Buenos Airey Jrrle Concepcion Higinle Moritige Asuncion Trere Faragas

Flowers and Flags Honor Local World War Veterans Graves

Volunteers decorate graves in the Kingaport area with flowers and flags in a yearly Memorial Day effort. Legion leader Carroll coordinates teams that mark Civil War and Spanish American War graves, with plans to include World War II and other veterans as well.

Tranifore Armetican Legion Todmge Carroll Fhonmond Maina Fantiiy John Kogar The Grand Armas of the Republic Grant Army Bullyan County Tennessee Ispuries Sur Memorial Bay

Memorial Day Observances Include Parades Oratory

Parades and oratory marked Memorial Day observances across Tennessee. Notables included Gov. Jim McCord speaking in Johnson City and Navy ceremonies at Fort Donelson National Cemetery. Knoxville held a parade and posthumous honors for Kyle Moore, with other observances statewide reflecting closures and cemetery visits.

Tennessee Nashville National Cemetery Meshville Vanderbilt Univerity University Auster Pray College Chirksville Fort Done New Orleana Naval Reserve Merrill Dindrey Hal Clements, Jr Grand Old Army of the Republic Andex Sam Moore Flag Pond Wiliam Lemar Dayton James L. Lenst Telligo Ftates

Midwest Cold Spell Impacts Midwest and Great Lakes Area

Frost hit Minnesota Wisconsin and northern Illinois and Indiana with temperatures in the 30s. Minnesota Wisconsin and parts of Michigan reported frost while Lake Michigan harbors suffered damage from sudden seven foot swells and several thousand dollars in losses. Forecaster in Chicago noted moderation of temps though heavy rain and snow slowed corn planting and unsettled the Memorial Day forecast.

Wey Midwest Cory Great Lakes Montana Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Indiana Lisnois Seaboard Chicago Ae Henosha Wis Lake Michigan Joseph Cerro Marquette University Milwaukee Earthoualee

London Blasts Cause Windows Shattered and Smoke Spread

A string of rare rifle explosions along the Thames in London shattered windows and sent smoke across the river area. Initial reports offered no clear word on casualties or precise causes, with widespread damage noted but few details confirmed.

Street Scenes With Teenagers Sing Outside Drug Store

A fragmented notice describes a group of exuberant teens marching and singing “school days” near a downtown drug store doorway. The scene evokes a cool day as a Fisherman waits nearby for someone named Gerty to pick him up, while others rush along a row of storefronts.

Shanshing Downtern Drug Store Onteing Nant Eamel Witth Dugweeding Saichick Gerty

Russia and United States Near Atomic Veto Showdown

The United States and Soviet Union move toward a clash over veto power in atomic control. Delegates in the General Assembly spar over whether a proposed international atomic agency should operate under Security Council veto. Debate continues next week as Andrei Gromyko and others weigh the veto’s reach.

Luke Sseeeos IFP United States Russia United Nations Security Lin Commission General Assembly Daguty Frodezith H. Osborn Osborn Wey Atomic Control Agency Mt Wig Security Counsell Andrei 4. Gromyke E Committee Gieratior General Assembly Cromyk Bernard Boswch Gramyko The Camarittes

Kefauver Eyes Tennessee Senate Run Against Stewart

Tennessee congressman Estes Kefauver signals interest in the U S Senate race to replace incumbent Tommy Stewart of Winchester. He and a group of lawmakers discuss TVA installations as a potential topic, with unclear timing on any official decision. Chattanooga Times notes Kefauver publicly stated his interest after a Democratic state convention.

Knorvile Estes Hefauver Fenn Tennessee Tont Stewart Winchester Shayl Kefauven TVA Lage Chathanooge Kefauver Og Bevis

Lewis and Mine Owners Open Joint Coal Contract Talks

Washington report says Lewis and mine owners held a holiday session to settle terms before government action ends the bituminous coal contracts. About 400,000 miners face a potential 10 day vacation starting June 27 if no agreement is reached by July 2. Unions and operators weigh provisions to cover vacation and extra pay during the lapse.

Washington P—Fokm Lewis North West Itt Am Union Journal Bio Lawis United Ming Workers Committee Wate m

Oltvanyi Reported Chosen As New Hungarian Premier

A Hungarian informant says Oltvanyi, a left wing Ferenc Nasy ally and former National Bant president, has been tentatively chosen as Hungarian Premier to succeed Nagy. Nagy, in Switzerland since May 14, may not return. Nagy’s family also remains abroad. The informant cites support from Major parties and notes political upheaval amid Communist pressure and nationalization moves.

Budaneast—Ay Imre Oltvanyi Ferenc Nasy Senall Landholders Party Nagy Oltvanyi Bant Communist, Sociat Democrat Las Switzeland Arsens Hungary Sory Switzerland ProAmechuy Hkungncleny York

Dozens Feared Dead In Tokyo Mountain Crash

A four engine military transport crashed into mountains near Tokyo while inbound to Tachikawa. All 41 aboard reportedly perished and wreckage showed signs of burning. Search parties faced rugged terrain as weather limited efforts. two general officers were aboard per official Korean sources.

Tokyoo Horon Tokyo Far East Airforce Beadéquarters Tachikewa Huron S. D Haneda Atsog Treble Arefelds Plure O Shima Tokyo Bay Ahorn Nimpon Keren

Reece Urges Liberal Government to Prevent World War III

Republican National Chairman Carroll Reece told a Soldiers Home memorial service that the United States can help avert another world war through liberal government, economic encouragement, and material aid. He warned against bureaucracy and secret international deals, arguing only a few nations now practice truly liberal governance.

Johneon Carroll Reece United States Reece Shell Img Shevary

President's Mother Continues Improved

Mrs. Truman, 91, the President's mother, showed improved health and was able to sit up for two hours yesterday. Dr. Joseph W. Greene, her physician, said she is getting along fine and had a fond day as relatives in Washington monitored her condition.

Ian Evisew Martha E. Truman Joseph W. Greene

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