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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1946

Page

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Soviet Right to Query Challenged at UN Security Council

At the United Nations Security Council meeting set for 2 p.m. EST, U S and British delegates prepared to challenge the Soviet Union's demand for information on Allied troop dispositions. Delegates Heraclo Jabneost and Sir Alexander Cadogan were ready to press the council to refuse the Soviet demand, arguing the issue falls outside UNSC jurisdiction and may threaten regional peace. Gromyko and Johnson planned questions on Russia's motive and the charter basis for the action, with reference to Greece and the Balkans tensions.

Sud Johnson Andre 4. Gromyko Witet Russia United Nations

British Move To Deport 900 Jews To Cyprus

British authorities moved to deport about 900 Jewish refugees who attempted to slip into Palestine. The refugees, stopped by the Royal Navy after a sea clash, faced gunfire and water cannon. One immigrant was killed. others towed to Malta for detention. Bomb alerts and evacuation orders disrupted the Haifa area amid rising immigration tensions.

Jerusalem Palestine Royal Navy Lin Tom Seitish Fialfa Cypeus Revena Raq Bi Naqara Palestina Eng ‘Tian Hoyesa Voice of Israel Palmath Ner Malta Pogt Irgun Zval ‘Leumi Atl Zion Thatix Haifa Becwuse Drumkenness Napolleon Airiver Itad Light

Thornburg murder trial opens in Sullivan County court

Testimony opened in the Thornburg murder case as a 200 member jury panel was sworn. Kingsport executive Carl Thornburg sits charged with murder, with Charles Still the prosecutor and Ernest Smith representing the defense. Still testified about the shooting and Thornburg’s statements. The panel comprised five farmers, plant workers, a director, a clerk, and more, as Mendenhall’s widow attended. The September Grand Jury was dismissed after a county property survey.

Blountville Spl Carl Thornburg Kingsport Sullivan County Charles Still Kistgapert Steating Charles Mendenhall Blackwater Walter Gray Thel Fom Kelly, Pen and Wymber Stl Ernest Smith Gstin Smith Washington Soith OPA- Stil Whem Smith City Hall OPA Neral 'Grag Hagen Richmond Miorwealth Scott County Judie ‘Shelburng Grane

Crime news from Ukewimomsy as county weighs hiring help

Ukewimomsy County commissioners consider hiring criminologists to speed up the murder investigation after a woman was found dead in a town library. Police say a man seen near the scene matches a description, while Dr. Romney notes the victim was arranged and awaits official autopsy results.

Bepat Ukewimomsy Riler Wosarian Murphy Federal Bureau of Irvestigation Washington Thomes Romney St. Vincent's Hospital Toledo Williams County

Pittsburgh Faces New Threat Of Power Strike

Harassment and health concerns rise as a 3,230 member Independent Union of Duquesne Light Co employees threaten a 20 enm shutdown. Mayor Lawrence appeals to Allegheny and Beaver counties and nearby mayors for council on safety, while talks with Standard Gas and Electric Co continue. The strike risks 1,208 trolley lines and city services as arbitration was narrowly rejected.

Pittsburgh Pitts-burgh Rike David &. Lawrence Allegheny Beavey County Shariny Duquesne Clatton McKeesort Bough Newappers Ovant Wnion Duquesne Light Co Mas George J. Muviler BAG Am.esty Pittsburgh, Railways Co Leg

No Evidence of German Invasion Plan Found

War Department stated no evidence supports reports of a Hitler invasion attempt on England via invasion barges before or after Normandy. Declassified documents show claims of 50,000 German dead and eye witness rumors were not corroborated. Officials noted Germany lacked ships and air control to carry out an invasion by February 1941.

Washington Bngland Wasmada War Department Normandy Hitler England Royal Air Force Wid Belgiam Neetlort Kazi Germany Joachim Won Ribbertrop Japenege Oshima Iddah Ribbentrop Britain

Chinese Armies Launch Offensive Near Amtung

Reported Chinese Communist forces begin a Manchurian offensive near Amtung on the Russo border. Local officials cite Antoing port as a delivery hub for foreign supplies. A government spokesman avoided naming Russia and offered no evidence of immediate escalation.

Nanking Rusviag North Korea Antoing Russia Amtung

U S B-29 Pilots Believed Living as Slaves in China

Ambassador Stuart said there was reason to believe some long missing American B-29 fliers from 1944 crashes on the India China ferry route may still be living as slaves in the Lolo Land area near Chengtu. Isolation and rugged terrain complicate verification, with no official word on steps for investigation.

Nanking J. Leightom Stuart Savage Lobe Tommage Schimeca Stuart Stegoue India China David Graham West China Sniow University Chenmgut Changtm Szechwan Province Chengtu Burma Assam Fem Harriman Yugoater Trmmaport Hare Fox Ware Wugestas Richard C Patterson Tito Wil Clayton Belgrade

Chance For Fame With Portrait Of Horrible Lena

Contest invites artists to submit a grotesque portrait of Lena the Hyena for a chance at a $3500 grand prize. United State Syndicate and Fires sponsor the event with an exhibit planned at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Submit name and address on the image.

Lena Haw & Picture Mach Kingoport Lunt Ayena United Festate Syndicate Museum of Modern Art New York City Exidresy Clemmy

Shipbuilding Profits To Be Studied By Committees

Washington wartime shipbuilding and past radio and electronics sales come under scrutiny as a House inquiry on profits, contracts, and government contracts gathers 19 operators led by Henry J. Kaiser. The probe, chaired by Rep. Pland, seeks evidence on whether government aided shipyard profits misused funds. A separate hearing by the House Surplus Property Committee, with War Assets Administration officials, examines disposal of surplus electronic equipment and whether sales methods were economical.

Washington Henry J. Kaiser Maiget Rep. Pland D-Va Srme House War Assets Administration Capitol UT Hug D.wise Rep. Slaughter H-Mo WAA Wise Navy Department Weilng Senate Wilitary Pias

Trio Charged With Murder Of Divorcee

East St. Louis detectives issued murder warrants for Pvt. William Aatderson and Robert Simmons in the strangulation of Irene England Eising, a 22 year old divorcee and mother of two. The body was found weighted and floating in the Mississippi River. Burling ton police were expected to bring in Mrs. An Bubinerer, another divorcee, who was arrested on a murder warrant. The motive cited involves marriage proposals and alleged robberies.

East St. Louis I-Abm Vearnld Burlingtom Tawa Air Force Scate Field William Aatderson Robert Simmons St. Louis Atderson Simmons Irene England Eising Mississippi River East &J. Louis Fom Burlington Mrrs Dindersom Elsing Kuhlmeyer

Unions ReadStrike Notices Amid Telegraph Wage Demands

AFL unions led by Representative J A Payne prepared a 24 hour strike notice against the Western Union Telegraph Company seeking a 25 cent hourly wage increase for all workers. Negotiations with a government mediator continue as unions press for pay hikes while some roles like messengers face proposed 10 cent raises.

Washingham APL Western Union Telegraph Company AFL J. A Payne Noet

Street Scenes After Party Ends Along Broad Street

Two young misses, in a Saturday afternoon shopping stroll, are seen near a battered car parked on Broad Street. Reflectors, pennants, and other items strung over a passenger vehicle suggest a festive scene, with police noting minor damage and no serious injuries.

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Nomination In Line With Policy Stand

The article discusses a policy stance on Russia, naming Wallace as potential secretary of commerce and Harriman as a key adviser. It covers tensions within the cabinet, public reactions, and ongoing diplomacy with Yugoslavia over American indemnities after air incidents.

W. Averill Hinn Inman Tilman Domentic Henry Wall Lace United Item Russia Tate Ain Txumant Oxsted Wallace Cammeres Sowitts Wallage

Harriman Nomination Signals Rightward Shift in Cabinet

News reports describe Harriman’s appointment to the cabinet amid debates on Roosevelt era alignment, noting the move shifts the cabinet away from Wallace’s left of center stance. The White House acted quickly after Trumen’s choice, with informal talks and a recess appointment allowing immediate involvement, while awaiting Senate approval.

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Guam Air Travel Schedule Amid Typhoon Devastation

Guam resumes air operations after a typhoon strike that damaged three airfields near Olina and Formente. Naval Air Transport Service reports three planes from Samar due today. Island command outlines a 30 day delay to restore normal schedules and rebuild facilities at Northwest Field and Kravmen Field. Power and telephone services remain limited as damage to housing and other structures is reported.

Guam Olina Formente Naval Air Transport Service Samar Philippies Guan Anight Island Command Bth Aly Kravmén Field Morthwest Field Ath Air Force

Death of Queen of Tribe Seen by Gypsies in Mourning

Gypsies gathered in Philadelphia to mourn the death of their queen, Brg. Marta Evans, wife of Georgy Evans, king of the Evans tribe. Funeral rites and a great feast followed the service at a large Orthodox church, with women mourning at the grave and men bearing the loss as tribe members prepared for days of unwritten mourning rules.

Philadelphia Marta Evans Georgy Evans Evans Drew America Wilt Lolkov Linden Nid Tore Weaenicaa Evard Saterday George Evans Omly Tike Witte ix Amd Rermariog

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