Ding Dong Battle In Nebraska Vote May End In Upset
A three way Republican showdown in Nebraska risks an upset as Dewey Taft and Stassen compete in the state’s seven pres nom possibilities. Stassen warned supporters that victory depends on closing the polls while Taft backers claim a close hard fight. Dewey touted his Nebraska program and a statewide surge from his 13 speeches.
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Minnesota
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Albany
Washington
Kingsport Man Fatally Injured at Shale Plant
Calvin C Crumley of Kingsport was killed in a dirt slide at the General Shale Products Corporation plant on Creek Road at about 8:50 am. His helper narrowly escaped. Crumley was buried under shale and dirt and died after being taken to Holston Valley Community Hospital.
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Memorial to FDR Unveiled by Royal Ceremony in London
London observers witnessed the unveiling of a 10-foot bronze statue of Franklin D. Roosevelt, revealed by Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt as King George VI dedicated the homage on the anniversary of his death. The King laid a wreath with honor guards of American and Royal Marines present.
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Communistic Strike Sweeps Through Italy
A one hour general strike across Italy failed to paralyze the nation as planned by the Communist led General Confederation of Labor. Reports note limited stoppages, with streetcars and buses interrupted but essential services continuing. Violence flared in the south as a bomb at a Popular Front rally near Lecce killed two and wounded twenty two.
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Lee Elections May Get Hot in Pennington Gap and St Charles
Lee County candidates loom for mayor and council in Pennington Gap and St Charles with three mayoral hopefuls at Pennington Gap. Incumbent mayor not seeking reelection, while St Charles sees R O Davis challenging mayor C M Wheeler. Council races field thirteen nominees at Pennington Gap and thirteen at St Charles with several incumbents seeking reelection.
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R. O. Davis
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Harold K. Kirk
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Everett Gilliam
W. A. Smith
W. W. Gilly
Harvey T. Parsons
G. G. Shoun
W. P. Wacks
Bogota Revolt Over Cabinet Takes Power
A new coalition government claimed today to have beaten a Communist insurrection in Bogota, where 860 died as public buildings and churches burned. Colombia broke diplomatic relations with Russia after Soviet agents were arrested. martial law was declared and a Conservative Liberal cabinet formed under Darío Echandía.
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Stocks Edge Toward Recovery Amid Mixed Early Trade
New York stocks continued to edge toward recovery with selective gains in industrials and rank stocks. Early trade showed fractional advances by Southern Pacific Southern Railway Chesapeake Ohio Chrysler Sears Roebuck Deere Boeing Kennecott Union Carbide PepsiCo and Texas Company amid a foggy midday direction.
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Two Bodies Recovered After Big Plane Crash Near Berea
Richmond editor Shelton Shufley reported a large plane crash in the Kentucky mountains southwest of Berea early today. Two bodies were brought to a Berea funeral home as searchers continued for additional victims. Details remained vague but crews pressed on with the investigation.
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Refusal Of Czech Government To Debate Charges
The Security Council faced a new issue as Czechoslovakia refused to discuss charges from Chile that Russia influenced Czechoslovak affairs. Prague said it would skip debate while the council planned to invite Prague to send a representative. Andrei Gromyka prepared a lengthy speech but held back as the council moved to consider next steps. China urged Assembly action on Burma as the 58th member.
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Russia Tightens Grip as Red Police Rise in Germany
Berlin allied intelligence reports note modest but noticeable increases in Soviet police units in Germany, linked to border tightening in the sector and new travel and freight restrictions on Western Allies. U.S. sources caution these gains are not mass but evident.
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British Train Detained Four Hours at Semmering Pass
British military train en route from Vienna to the British zone was held four hours at Semmering Pass as Soviet guards checked passports and identity cards. A second British train to Vienna arrived after the first cleared. Maj. Gen. T. J. Winterton, deputy British high commissioner, was delayed over an hour. British officials say four power accord permits travel with interzonal passes and deny broad travel restrictions.
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Street Scenes Spark Chaos In Busy Store
A mishap unfolds as a young inebriated man wearing a white shirt causes mischief in a grocery store. He tries to wipe soot from an attractive woman’s face, fails, and ends up smearing makeup with dirty hands while a small boy chases a spinning shopping basket through amazed shoppers.
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Big 3 Move Despite Reds Protests Over Germany Plan
Western powers led by the United States Britain and France press ahead with plans to unify western Germany economically and possibly establish a separate political regime. A London meeting reportedly set principles for unification as Washington weighs the Italian vote and broader Soviet Western tensions. The Marshall Plan group convenes Friday to form a European recovery organization and Italy awaits likely non Communist outcomes in the forthcoming vote.
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Diplomats to Testify on Draft Proposals in Hearings
Diplomats and defense chiefs testifying before the House Armed Services Committee on plans to draft manpower to support U S foreign policy. Secretary Forrestal and other top officials expected to weigh in on a bill by Chairman Andrews to induct men 19 through 25 if voluntary enlistments fall short. Senate panel to hear Forrestal and Bradley in closed session later.
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Peace Sought In Palestine Chancery Court Opens Here Today
The Palestine chancery court opened its term with docket sounding and trial date setting. 119 cases are listed: 82 divorces and 27 civil suits, with others continued. Monday brings 39 divorces. rest of week dedicated to divorce actions. Due to Chancellor Worley, Tuesday sessions are canceled. hearings resume Wednesday. United Nations faces stalled peace efforts as Security Council debates ceasefire terms and possible trusteeship for the Holy Land amid Arab and Jewish Agency positions.
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Four Year Racketeering Trial Opens Amid Missing Labor Leader
A group of labor union figures faced trial in a four year racketeering case centered on misused union funds. International president Joseph V. Moreacht and other officers are charged for allegedly financing a nightclub, liquor purchases, home improvements, and worker housing. Leader Larry Kelly, alleged ringleader, disappeared after testimony and is considered a fugitive, with his wife Dorothy Bono named in the housing schemes.
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Miners End Strike Duel As Pension Plan Backfires
John L. Lewis faced a contempt of court hearing by Federal Judge T Alan Goldsborough after a failed bid to halt a walkout. The United Mine Workers leader urged miners to return to work as a pension plan for aging members was announced, with details of a 190 a month pension for those with 20 years service once retirees after May 28, 1946. The plan, funded by a royalty on coal, prompted mixed reactions and a possible return-to-work movement upon telegram receipt.
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Friar Named State Manager for Mitchell Senate Campaign
G Edward Friar Knoxville attorney was appointed state manager for Mitchell's bid in the Democratic U S Senate primary. Mitchell plans a Nashville campaign headquarter at the Hermitage Hotel and declined to commit to a coalition with Gov. Jim McCord while noting McCord has not announced his plans. Frist, UT Law School 19 7 and WWII naval officer, has a background in Tennessee politics. In Memphis, The Press-Scimitar cites Gordon Browning pledges on hospital reform, calling insane hospitals through inadequate staffing and calling for a general reorgan leadership of mental health care.
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