Gunfire Near Enka Textile Strike Reported In Tennessee
In Morristown Tennessee gunfire was reported near the American Enka textile plant amid the strike. A leader who allegedly passed orders for last week’s gun battle was arrested. A non-striker said he was fired upon returning home. Authorities reported shots near the Hamblen County Jail and at least one more incident during a tense night in the area. A Nashville arrest of a CIO official on riot incitement was noted.
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Tenn
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CIO
Nashville
Knoxville
United States Circuit Court
Hamblen
Robert Medlin
Robert
Cahoon
Southern
Xen Hicks
National Guard
Sher- MP
Mediin
Tanner Wright
Bin
Mgllstown
Hamblen County
Final Appeals In Georgia Races Ahead Of Elections
Georgia voters faced a hectic election eve as top contenders urged support for governor and a slate of statewide and congressional races. Gov. Herman Talmadge and Sen. Walter George led radio and in-person stops, with campaigns stressing tax policy, race issues, and federal cuts.
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Richard Wext
Atlanta
Georgia
Oratory
Herman Talmadge
Wold
Talmadge
Eugene Talmadge
M. G Whampton
Bilis Ars
Thompson
Talmadgeque
Siremong
Jesup
Govnr
Trenton
Ring Ford
Walter George
Senate Finance
Milter
Alex McLennan
George
Vienna
Corgresa
McLennan
Pat) Baker
Athens
State House
Tom Linder
George O@sxert
Bob Snnning
Matt McWhorter
Terry Busdee
Charlie Worrill
Lc, Grove
State Court of Appeals
James C Davin
Wyman Lowe
E. E. Cox
Saces
J.D. Cook
Don Whester
Jacen C. Sohnann
Ronald Adams
John Wood
Folsom balks at resolutions over reapportionment
Montgomery Alabama Gov James E Folsom blocks action on any bills until reapportionment provisions are set. He refuses to sign two resolutions denouncing Supreme Court rulings on segregation and to authorize an inquiry into Bryce Hospital. He warns of vetoes if a reapportionment measure fails and hints at a possible special session.
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Javan
Foltom
Alabama
Folsom
House
Senate
Gnveinor
Supreme Court
University of Oklahoma
University of Texas Law School
George Quartcn
Dallas County
Five Test Bombers Wing Toward U S
Five huge six engine bombers swept toward San Francisco San Diego and Tampa on a simulated bombing mission to break a 10 000 mile endurance record. One plane diverted to Hartford Conn with Flight Commander General Vine aboard while another delayed takeoff due to engine traffic.
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Honoluem
TH. Ps
San Francisco
San Diego
Tampa
Ar Hartford
Conn
Bug Gen
al Vine
Ft Worth
Tex
Irving
San Freace
Hawaii
Kwajalern
Midway
Egypt Dry Spell Prompts Farmer Prayers in Georgia
In EGYPT Ga UP report a drought presses farmers as families gather to pray for rain. J B Royal and Dewitt Howard wade in the Ogeechee River where their boat overturned last winter and they lost two prized deer, highlighting ongoing hardships from scarce water.
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Egypt
Huntera J. B
Royal
Dewitt Howard
Ogeechee River
Ioah
Revised Census Total Shows Third District Population Down 811
Census officials corrected district tallies after misread figures and misapplied 1940 counts. Barbour County was undercounted by 27,047 and Macon County’s 1940 figure was misused, altering the Third District totals. Despite the errors, dwelling increases and farm declines remained unchanged.
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ISO
John W. Fhish
Rich
Barbour County
Barbour
Macon
Erter
Kish
Sato
Houston
Henry
Dale
Lettee
Geneva
Geneve
Reetdoom
T Bullock
Bio Lee
Kunsell
Pene
Florida Educator Meed to Retire After 19 Years at UF
Dr. Arthur Raymond Meed, director of educational research and professor of student teaching at the University of Florida, retires Friday after 19 years of service. He joined UF in 1992 as a professor of secondary education and helped found the P.K. Youre Laboratory School while authoring three books on educational psychology.
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Gainesville UP
Arthur Raymond Meed
University of Florida
Mead
University
Fie
P.K. Youre Laboratory School
Medical College Dean Passes In Sylacauga
Dr Nee Kyayse Dean of the Midisa College of Alabama at Birrinx han died in Sylacauga after a heart attack. He collapsed at a hotel rally and died at 10 15 p m medical staff moved him to a hospital with oxygen. He had served Birmingham Medical School and Emory for years and authored many medical journal articles.
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Sylacauga
Ala
SAP
Nee Kyay'se
Midisa College of Alabama
Birrinxhan
Kracke
Medical School
Birmingham
Deen
Emory University
Bam
Field Narrows In Race For Pro Tem Chief
The race for president pro tem of the next State Senate narrows between Preston Clayton of Barbour County and Albert Boutwell of Jefferson. Gov-designate Gordon Persons has not announced a choice, and Lt Gov-designate James B. Allen will be consulted. Both candidates claim administration backing amid reapportionment debates and party dynamics in Alabama politics.
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Rex Thomas Montgomery
Senate
Bine
Preston Clayton
Barbour County
Albert Boutwell
Jefferson
Gordon Persons Jhas
Immax
James B. Allen
Perrons
Allen
Harvey
Clayton
Boutwell
Lermy
Ix ‘Phinger
REA Power
Public Service Commission
Legislaion
Alabama
Congress
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Public Service
Birmingham Electric Company
Capitol
Birmingham
Avery-County
Burpor
al Jen
Susk
Falcope Wyatt Artitery Entonel
Greenville
Lemenant
Designa' Renxon
Mobilians Ballot For Probate Judge Contest
A mobile county probate judge election features Attorney Wal and William C. Taylor, tied to the governor's appointee, facing opposition in the first primary as officials mobilize for the vote. The contest underscores ongoing partisan struggles within Mobile County's judicial selection process.
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Wal
Willian C. Taylor
Ae la
iMobdile
Protelegar
Taylor
Conferees Approve One Year Extension of Draft Powers
Senate and House conferees voted to extend the Selective Service Act for one year until July 9, 1951 and authorize the President to order the National Guard and Reserve to active federal service for up to 31 months if needed under emergency conditions. The agreement preserves congressional drafting authority and limits overall manpower powers to those set by the 1948 act.
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Washington
Senate House
National Guard
Senate
House
Nélor Byrd B-Vey
Renterees
Congress
Service Cleared By Loyalty Board Cleared Of Allegations
Washington report says the State Department Loyalty Board cleared Diplomat Service as loyal and a good security risk. Officials would not comment, and attorneys were unavailable. The finding follows Senate probes into the Jaffe Amerasia case and alleged wartime data disclosures.
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The
Evening Star
State Department
Jnr
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Service
Department
Senate
Amerasia
Philip Jaffe
Jaffe
Jatte
Albert C. Wedeeneyer
United States
China
Plane Crash Kills 28 in Australia
Melbourne report states a four engine Skymaster crashed in dense vegetation killing 28 people. AP notes the disaster is the worst aviation loss in Australian history and prompts national mourning and investigation.
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Melbourne
Australia
Austeatian Aviation Vietory
Truman Reaffirms Policy Against Communist Aggression
President Truman orders US planes and warships to aid South Korea and threatens firm action across the Far East. He cites UN support, readiness to strike North Korea and towns south of the 38th parallel, and plans to bolster Philippines and Indo China while sending a Franco Indo-China mission.
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Truman
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Formosa
Chiang Kai-shek
Philippines
Indo- Chine
Korea
Trueman
White House
United Nations Y
U.N
Russia
Mr. Truman
Tokyo
South
North Korea
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Geoul
Amer
United Nations
Arma
Indo- China
France
Indo - China
Ghettes G. Ross
Congress
Bridges
New Hampshire
Tritic
Solons Approve U S Forces Aid Amid Korea War Clash
In Washington, lawmakers debated how to curb the Korean War with UN action or US military and economic sanctions. The foreign arms bill at 1.2225 billion funds arms to Korea, while the House eyes a 1 billion tax cut via excise taxes. President Truman warned veto risks, and veterans benefits momentum followed a postal service pay rise vote.
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Robert M. Farrington
Washington
Congress
Trusken
Soint
United Nations
United States
U.S
Pacific
South Korea
Korea
House
Truman
Senate
Dorn
Population jumps in St. Petersburg revealed by census
Preliminary figures show St. Petersburg at 56,124 residents, a sharp rise since 1940. Clearwater, Tarpon Springs, Gulfharbor, Dunedin, Pinellas Park and Largo also report gains, with 1940 counts cited for comparison and county totals placed at 13% higher.
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ST. Petersburg
Gulfhar
Dunedin
Pinellas
Park
Largo
Florida Base Sets Guided Missile Tests near Cape Canaveral
LOCOA Fla. UP reports a new long range proving ground near Cape Canaveral will launch six first guided missiles on July 1 and 26. Brig Gen W J Richardson says residents within five miles of the lighthouse will be evacuated during firing and shipping within 22 miles offshore will be halted or diverted. He adds the missiles will be harmless and fully controlled at all times. Florida east coast residents have nothing to fear.
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Locoa
Fla
Long Range Proving Ground Base
Here
W. J. Richardson
Cape Canaveral Lighthouse
Richardson
Florida East Coast
Man Free On Bond In Oakman Slaying
Oakman Alabama AP report says Frank Woods, 24, a sapanoise worker, was released on 2000 dollar bond after a Sunday night shooting that killed his brother in law William Shepherd, 38, of Oakman. Police Chief G A Werneragh said Woods fired three shots from a .22 caliber pistol into Shepherd in the chief’s car en route to a hospital. Warner claimed Shepherd had threatened Woods and that authorities were alerted after the act.
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Oakman
Ala
Franki Woods
G A Werneragh Woods
Wiliam Shepherd
Shepherd
Warner
Haa
Tom
Seized Ammunition Traced At Mobile Harbor
An estimated 20 000 dollars worth of ammunition seized at a Mobile supply house after contraband was traced aboard a tanker bound for Central America. Manuel Morates, second mate, and a Honduran national were arrested in connection with the seizure. Authorities said the contraband originated on the ship and was destined for Central America.
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Hart
Shipyaranat Felloy
Congral America
Manuel F. Morates
Honduran
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