Three Armed Men Wound Virginia Policeman Near Abingdon
In Damascus Virginia at about 11 39 p m Thursday three masked men wounded Officer Roscoe Mutter 31 and abducted him. They then robbed two Charleston West Virginia motorists of their car and fled across the Tennessee line. Mutter later escaped from a handcuffed hold in a Tennessee site road. The robbers, now at large, were described as Amos Nuckols Trier Hodges Rusty Hodges and George Abel. Police issued a statewide alert as investigations continued.
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Portsmouth
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Rocky Mountain
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Smyth County
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Kansas City Leader Binaggio Shot Amid Underworld Links
Kansas City police struggle for clues after the shooting of Charles Binaggio, a former Tom Pendergast ally and political figure tied to the local machine. The hit, attributed to gangland connections, sparks political reactions from Rep. Short and Rep. Macy, drawing state and national attention as authorities assess the crime's impact on Missouri politics.
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Charles Binaggio
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Tom Pendergast
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Smagsto
Pendergast
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Washington
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Missouri
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Macy
Porrest Smith
Submarine Service To Observe 50th Anniversary
The Submarine Service of the United States Navy will mark its 50th anniversary next Tuesday in Norfolk Virginia at 2 PM. The piece reflects on the submersible as a strategic asset, citing its influence at conferences and its role as a key tool in naval power. It notes John Holland's 1900 breakthrough as the Navy’s submarine origin and describes early subs as 54 feet long and around 87 tons, with bases at Atlantic and Pacific fleets preparing for future warfare.
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United States Navy
Submarine Service
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Sandras
John Holland
Navy
Semadrong
Atlantic
Pacific
Lee
Early Fire Damages Woolworth Building
Fire swept the Woolworth Building, damaging the 2nd to 6th floors and gutting the 33rd floor northwest section. Two workmen were overcome by smoke, a fireman was slightly injured, and about 100 employees evacuated as water pipes burst and dense smoke filled several floors. Origin of the blaze was not immediately known.
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New York
Woolworth
Registration Papers Not Essential At Polls
A Times News item clarifies that voters in the Democratic Primary need only be registered, not bring registration papers or pay poll tax. Election officials urge bringing registration receipts to speed process, but those without receipts can still vote if records show proper registration.
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Times-News
Pees
Young JC Couple Killed By Train At Crossing Tragedy
Two young people, Harl H. McKenzie aged 18 of 820 Hamilton Street and Lucille D. Estes of Johnson City Route 1, died after their stalled 1947 sedan was struck near a signal bell at a railroad crossing on Tennessee Street. Engineer Miller of Clinchfield said they likely could have escaped injury if they had stayed in the car. The couple jumped out and were crushed between the car and a pushing switch engine. McKenzie likely broke his neck while Estes suffered a skull fracture. The engine halted within a few feet, the car was lightly damaged. Bodies taken to Appalachian Funeral Home. parents notified.
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Wt Mheelock
Harl H. McKenzie
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Lucille
D. Estos
Johnson City
Appalachian Hospital
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Eliot
A. Miller
Clinchfield
Miller
Wheelock
Tennessee Street
Appalachian Funeral Home
Southeastern Florida Shivers In Cold Wave
The Miami area faced a record cold spell with a low near 57 and highs around 65. Key West recorded 5 degrees at noon while officials noted unusually cold April conditions in the region. Heavy rains dumped about 3 inches Wednesday night as winds gusted up to 3 miles per hour. President Truman commented on the chill at his vacation retreat.
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Florida
Weather Bureau
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Key West
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Watchmen Bound and Stabbed to Death in Store
Washington police found two night watchmen dead inside Lansburgh Brothers department store. John Carpenter, 45, and Oliver Hest, 55, were bound and stabbed. Carpenter was found on the first floor near a washroom, with a large knife believed to be the weapon. Other watchmen discovered the bodies after Carpenter failed to signal a routine check.
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First Font Washroom
Truman's Jobless Pay Plans Spark Mixed Reception
President Truman faced a cool reception in Washington as he outlined a plan to expand unemployment insurance by blanket higher benefits and longer duration. He urged a $30 weekly minimum with dependent additions for up to 36 weeks, with employer tax changes raising the taxable wage base and 900,000 new workers covered if enacted.
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Tolax
U S Ultimatum Demanded Over Korean Aid
The State Department pressed Korea to agree to hold elections by May and stabilize the government or risk loss of American aid. Ambassador John Myang Chang delivered the ultimatum in Washington. President Rhee criticized U S authority on Far Eastern affairs after the disclosure.
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Ner
Igcondemy
Loge Americam
Achesen
Kioyean
Ambasaador
Joh Myang Chang
Washington
Rational Assembly
Symgmar Rhee
Owen Lattimore
Street Scene Distracted Driver Blocks Intersections
A driver talking at a traffic light misses a red signal then accelerates into a cross street, narrowly missing a pedestrian in the safety lane. Bystanders, including a young couple, gaze at each other as crowds pass, creating a tense, observational city moment.
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Goodby
Efforts To Mend Foreign Policy Schedule Soon
Washington announces a reshaped foreign policy team with Secretary Acheson and new Republican adviser John Foster Dulles to set policy. Ambassad or Jessup to lead an advance party to Europe for London conferences with Bevin and Schuman. Talks aim to broaden NATO aims and coordinate Western powers amid Cold War tensions.
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Dulles
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Jessup
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Bevin
Schumann
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Ond
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R-Mich
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R-Ny
Worelgn
Lewis Aids Prospect Of Big Labor Merger
Washington reports John L. Lewis strengthens prospects of uniting major unions into a single federation. President Murray's plan for a national recovery committee to address legislative political and economic issues is accepted by leaders including AWL and machinists. The rail unions weigh responses as about 1.6 million members are involved. A labor party could emerge from joint electoral action.
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al Hayes
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Labor Party
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Nations
Easter rites observed across Kingsport churches
Kingsport joined in Easter observances as churches across the city conducted prayers, processions, and plays. St Pauls Episcopal held a meditation on The Seven Words From The Cross, St Dominics Catholic Church offered the Mass of the Pre Sanctified with Stations of the Cross, and First Presbyterian prepared Holy Week events including The Crucifixion cantata by Sir John Stainer. Knights Templar planned traditional services.
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St.Dominic’s Catholic
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Knights Templar
Mohr Found Guilty in Mercy Killing Case
Allentown Pa Harold Mohr was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the mercy killing of his brother Walter Mohr at their Coplay home. Jurors 8 men 4 women deliberated hours before verdict. Defense seeks new trial by Monday while District Attorney Koch urges mercy killing conviction.
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Harold Mohr
Nercy
Fanney F. Herminger
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Harry G
Jude Henninger
Mohr
Oie
És Emotion District
Kenneth
Koch
Walter
Mari
Coplay
Koeb
Harold’ Mohr
Baralé
Hoch
Holy City Observes Good Friday in Jerusalem Procession
Thousands of pilgrims from New Jerusalem and Arab areas join in Good Friday for the Via Dolorosa march amid barbed wires and wartime scars. Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox observe rites near the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, with sermons in multiple languages and the carrying of the crucified Jesus to the tomb.
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Brolorosa
Old City
Kingdom of Hashemite
Jordann
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Sarael
Palestine
Jorgen
Holy Eer
Noley
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Jericho
Dead Sea
Fadean
Via Dolorosa
Jesus
Calvary
Ster
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Christ's Tomb
Tsat
Steeupela
Dismissed Vet Sues College For $50,000
Rocky Mount Virginia reports a veteran and Purple Heart holder filed a $60,000 suit against Ferrum Junior College and President Dr. BH Davis alleging dismissal after a campus dispute on March 27. The plaintiff claims Davis grabbed him by shoulders and coat to discuss school rites, which the college denies. The suit seeks reinstatement and damages amid disputes over attendance policy and weather.
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Rocky Mount
Purple-Heart
Ferrum ‘Junior College
Garland M. Layton
Righmond
Wathan
BH Davis
Layton
Davis
Laytor
Tavis
Primary Results In Sundays Times News
The Times News reports Sunday results of the Sullivan County Democratic primary. The paper will publish precinct tabulations and photographs of successful candidates along with an election story by a Times News political writer.
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Longsport
Times- News
Stany
el Freedom
Timesews
McCarthy Data Claim Under Fire In Senate Probe
Senator Tydings led a Senate committee questioning McCarthy on his charges against Owen Lattimore and others. Lattimore denied being a top Soviet agent, calling McCarthy’s statements base and contemptible lies. Hoover and four committee members allegedly had access to data prepared for witness review before the panel read the summary.
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Tydings
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Owen
Lattimore
McCarthy
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Senate
Wisconsin
Bnasia
United States
Wittress
Edgar Hoover
PBE
Hoover
Walter Huston Dies After Medical Crisis
Walter Huston, famed stage and screen actor, died after a hotel attack yesterday. Friends including Spencer Tracy and John Huston attended a Beverly Hills birthday bash planned by his son. Doctors cited a possible blood clot. Huston had just returned from New York to start a new film and had recently finished The Wurtes before the trip.
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Walter Huston
Autte
Joh Huston
Romanatt
Beverly Hills
Spencer Tracy
John Brstom
John Brstom and Other Friends. Bustom
Verne Mason
Huston
Jed Harris
Patt Kohner
New York
Seven Japanese Hanged at Sugamo Prison
Seven Japanese of forty four sentenced to death were hanged at Sugamo prison in Tokyo for the killing of three American airmen in 1945. The remaining defendants had their sentences commuted earlier.
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Sugamo Prison
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