Three-year-old Walter Dixon dies in ranch home fire
At Horse Creek ranch early afternoon a fire caused by kerosene starting stove flames burned Walter Dixon age three to death. His mother Mandell Dixon is critically burned along with sister Opal Marie Dixon seven. both faces and bodies were severely injured. Firefighters said the house was saved but clothing burned from Mrs. Dixon as rescuers helped the victims.
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Mandell Dixon
Opal Marie Dixon
Horse Creek Ranch
Community Hospital
Mrs. Dixon
Opal Marie
Newly Married Couple Found Dead In Farmhouse Blaze
A newly married couple Mr and Mrs Thomas Prestridge aged four months married were found dead today in their burning farmhouse near Grafton. The one year old farmer shot Middigh in the forehead and his 45 year old wife apparently strangled. Mrs Irestridge's daughter Moyse aged 23 also found in the house with a bullet wound to the forehead and in grave condition.
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Thomas Prestridge
Here
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Corporate earnings rise year over year yet fall from first quarter
New York reports seven quarter earnings of 189 large corporations totaling 242,308,000, about 61 percent higher than the same period a year ago but 1 percent below the prior quarter. Steel makers boosted profits to 1,205,000 while utilities posted 5,? on par with the year, and railroads showed a net loss of 2,726,000.
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Coun
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American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Brealer Hun
Congress Adjournment Hopes Dim As Lending Bills Advance
The House rejected the administration loan plan by 193 to 166 and moved to work on the 1 05 0 00 092 lending measure. Senate leaders warned adjournment could slip beyond Saturday as cleanup of legislation slows. The House may later take up the 800 million housing bill, though Speaker Bankhead cautioned uncertainty. House passage of 244 minor bills marked a brisk but limited voting day.
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Hard Road Ahead for State Budget
Ath in MAHSVILLE Aug 1 The Tennessee Taxpayers Association released a report warning of budget balance trouble for the state. It cites a final payment of about 300000 from inheritance and estate taxes unlikely to recur for a decade and notes 55357 more from new taxes in 1939 while 39215 509.96 was collected in 1989 for 96 percent of state revenue. The group praised concentrated tax collection in the Finance and Taxation and Insurance departments.
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BANDY NAMES SULLIVAN COUNTY CORONER
County official Bandy announces Wallee Baumgeardner as Sullivan County coroner for a two year term. The appointment, bond, and duties follow state statute. He becomes the county’s first coroner in more than a decade and joins local committees and public service roles.
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Sullivan County
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Woman Beaten Twice in Boston Housing Becomes Case
Miss Minnie Vedenocki, 55, lay unconscious and tied to her bed after a brutal assault in her Boston apartment. Found yesterday, she is on the danger list at City Hospital. Landlord Celia Shapiro reports the attack may have occurred last Friday, the day she last saw the victim.
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Aug. T
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City Hospital
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Celia Shapiro
Smith Keeps Vigil for Sick Daughter in Louisiana
Dr. Jaanes Monroa Smith, ex-president of Louisiana State University, remained jailed in Baton Rouge on $200,000 bond on 40 charges while his daughter, a new mother who gave birth July 17, lay gravely ill at Our Lady of the Lake Sanitarium. A planned hospital visit prompted by doctors and a blood transfusion were reported as officials weighed his daughter's fragile condition and the shock of his presence.
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New Orleans
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Gable Laughs Over Coup as Youth Hidden in Closet
VAN NUYS Calif Aug 1 Phy Clark Gable and Carole Lombard famed for a famed courtship still enjoy a laugh. The No 1 screen star surprised by discovering an 18 year old Polish youth hiding in his dressing room closet.
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Weather update for Kentucky Tennessee and Virginia
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with scattered showers in western portions. Wednesday shows little temperature change. Virginia generally fair tonight with clouding late. Wednesday coastal areas slightly cooler.
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Tennessee
Virginia
Four States Grip Growing Labor Tension As Strikes Rise
Four states faced mounting labor unrest as strikes spread across industries affecting about 25 000 workers. In Barre Massachusetts worker riots prompted state troopers to patrol streets while 200 of 1000 Wool Combing Co employees walked out seeking higher wages and job reinstatement. Cleveland saw clashes near the Fisher Body plant with police using gas shells and riot zones as 46 injured in street battles between officers and strikers and sympathizers.
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Nashville Armory Plan Debated as City Stands Firm
Nashville leaders clash over funding for a state armory project with Mayor Cummings opposing local contributions. Adjutant General Frazier proposed bonds and a state‑backed plan, while Beeler’s ruling limited city roles. The dispute centers on state control, bond issuance, and future legislative validation.
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Thomas ‘. Cummings
T. A. Frazier
Prazier
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National Guard
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State Armory
General Assembly
Roy Beeler
Fils
Adjuttant Frazier
City
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State Armory Commission
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Former Athlete Kills Uncle and Turns Gun on Self
In New Castle Pennsylvania a former high school athlete shot and killed his uncle Ignatz Dombroski and then fatally shot himself in a country road auto. Edward Dombroski, 25, died from three bullets. Ignatz, 45, from four wounds. A witness found the pair after a car horn blared, a revolver lay beside them, motive not established.
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City to decide on USHA loan tonight at mass meeting
City officials urge a strong turnout for a mass meeting at city hall to gauge resident support for a USHA loan contract of 441 000 dollars for alum clearr ante low rent housing. Mayor Tipton said the council will act if the loan is approved, with possible signing by Kingsport Housing Authority and a return to Washington by Thursday.
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City Without Car Deaths In 67 Days In July Finish
Kingsnort shows progress under a traffic safety drive by Snez police with 67 days free of car deaths as July ends. In the past month two violent deaths within 15 miles included George Field struck by a train and 17 year old Clyde Brickey killed in a bicycle crash. Total violent deaths in city vicinity reach 12 this year while one city traffic death so far, Will Graham on May 25. July saw 25 highway accidents injuring 15 people. since January 1, 164 accidents reported.
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Here
Clyde Brickey
Johnson City
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Truels
Marines Held In Norfolk Death Slaying Brings Charges
In Norfolk Virginia on August 1 two young marines were jailed aboard the Ranger for alleged involvement in the beating death of Wallace B. Miller and Law rence M. Hing are sought for civil authorities. The victim, F. T. Jennings a 49 year old Augusta Georgia salesman, was found fatally beaten in a downtown hotel. fingerprints from bludgeon fragments linked to the suspects were sent to federal investigators for confirmation.
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Aircrafe Carelar Ranger
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Lawrence M. Hing
Jennings
South Carolina
Federal Bureau of Trvestifainit
Yugoslav discord threatens European peace in turmoil
Croatian autonomy leader Vladko Machuk warned Yugoslavia could secede ifCroatia’s demands are not met, linking the issue to a broader European crisis. Polish and German tensions over Danzig and border clashes across the region draw in Hungary Romania and Ukraine amid a tense prewar backdrop. British and Japanese moves signal caution and maneuvers as diplomats seek peace.
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Lawson Freed Of Drunk Charge In City Court
Bil Lawson, who protested a drunk in possession charge, was freed in city police court by Judge Napoleon Bond. The judge ruled the evidence highly unsatisfactory and uncertain. Key witnesses testified Lawson showed no signs of intoxication and doctors’ notes and officers’ testimony varied. The July 25 arrest on Parkway and Roller Street involved Officers Still and Pletcher, with conflicting accounts of Lawson’s condition and injuries.
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Ninarsagt
Napoleon Bond
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Lawson
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Taromen
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Bill Pletcher
Still
Law Ton
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Depew
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Sur
Homemade Oxygen Device Rescues Twins by Country Doctor
In Idabel Oklahoma on August 1 a country doctor improvised an oxygen breathing device from a fruit jar four rubber tubes and welders oxygen to save twin boys Charles and Carrie Faulkner born April 8 who were suffering severe whooping cough. Dr George K Fisher sent for oxygen to a welding shop and later used the jar as a delivery point for the oxygen stream while stoking recovery.
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Ola
Charles
Carrie Faulkner
George K. Fisher
Lewis Faulkner
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