Democrats Capture Six County Offices in Tennessee Renominations
Democratic renomination signals likely election gains for McKellar and McCord in Shelby County strong showing. Senator McKellar led by nearly two to one over Edward Carmack, with statewide returns placing McKellar and several incumbents on track for reelection. PAC influence and longtime party organization highlighted in the Nashville and Memphis races as incumbents pressed renomination across districts.
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McKellar
McCord
McMinn
Naashyite
P Sentor Mennetti D. Mefelhir
Isper House
Washington
Beccase
Edward H. Crump
Shelby County
Memphis
Clo
Edward Ward Carmack
Carmick
Associated Press
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Chemack Sog
Byron Jahnson
Jonna R. Meatitt
Heeman M. Ross
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Diivernoy Dam
Nance McCormh
McNellae
Gordons Browning
Browning
Army
Leah Richardsorr
Nashville Toaagageun
Carmack
McKel
Nekellar
Egayte
Truman
Ken
Harold H
Tne Barthamain
Joe Ly Evins
Fring Young Smithville
Choper
Cherry
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Porsy Priest Avon
Reterns
Fram
Benat
Congress Set To Freeze Security Tax and Boost Aid
Congress moves to freeze the payroll tax at one percent for the eighth year, preventing about 2.9 billion in further deductions. A conference committee negotiates a broad Social Security package with higher federal grants for needy states, survivors insurance for WWII veterans, and extended coverage for maritime workers, weathering a Senate House stalemate and proposing a 10 to 5 state matching plan starting October 1.
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Ena Senite House
Shho
Het Wews
Senate
Fedweal
Black Man Charged In Fatal Slaying In Mineola NY
Nassau County detectives report a 2 year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in a case involving the death of Mrs. Marjorie Church Logan. The assailant allegedly forced Logan to disrobe in a bedroom, then struck her in the face and neck before she died in her home on Long Island. Police identified the suspect as George Beecher Caraway, an employee of Joseph M. Raye, whose Flower Fell area home northeast of the Logans is involved.
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Mineola
N.Y. IL
Stuyvestant Pinnell
Nassa
Marjorie Church Logan
Marjorie Team
Sixty Hurt In Bus Wreck Near Capital Bridge
A commuter bus crashed through a bridge rail and plunged 30 feet into a driveway near the Potomac River in the capital area. About 60 people were injured, with early reports noting some in serious condition as victims were rushed to Emergency Hospital and Casualty Hospital. No confirmed fatalities yet, with hospitals scrambling to tally casualties. The incident occurred near Lincoln Memorial and Washington landmarks during the pre dawn rush hour. Separately, Floyd Man Enstallied was elected president of the Virginia Association of Future Farmers at Virginia Tech’s twenty first annual convention.
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Imre
Potomac River
Lincoln
Momack
Arlington
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Blacksburg
Carnice EL Mannom
Floys
Virginia Association of Future Farmers of Armerton
Virginian Tech
Dowell J Howard
Wall Street Financier Says He Loaned May $5000
Elisha Walker, partner in Kuhn, Loeb, testified before the Senate War Investigating Committee that he lent May $5,000 at Garsson's request and has not been repaid. He described arranging a renewal note and a $9,000 promissory note from May, with Garsson handling payment to May, amid broader inquiries into the Garsson munitions case and mortar shell concerns. Page 3.
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Garsson
Washington
Elisha Walker
Aumor
New York
Kuhn Look
Mendoeny
Murray Garason
Mead
Senate
Walker
May
Hove
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House
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Waller
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Garasom
Red
Watcar
Himsel
Garsyen
Andrew
Camege
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Carssen
Garsgon
Jim
Cediver
Peebe
Battle Over Votes Leaves Athens Melee Wounds Looting
A six hour clash in Athens Meigs County Tennessee left 18 wounded as GI backed voters fought to overturn the Democratic organization. Deputies were attacked and jail walls blasted as protesters seized the Ballot Office and cars were overturned. State guards were pledged and a Washington inquiry ordered into possible federal law violations.
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Feers
Bricle
Complece
Tiote
Ming County
Washington
Tom Clyek
Justice
Seete
Paul Cantrell
Freak Cantrell
Meady Etowah
Athems
Paul Cantrall
Minn County
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Ballet Baxex
Sheviff
Balliot
Thurstey
Sinke Automobiles
Sopom
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Dbo
Windy Wise
Sherifort Wanafield
Phytsician
George Woods
Canetrey
Jas
Duggan
Saicit
Wittvers
Tennessean Hurt In Chinese Battle
Washington reports identify the Tennessee victim among three Marlies killed and 22 wounded in a clash 2 miles southeast of Peiping. Official Chinese agencies acknowledge battles with U S Marines. among the wounded is W. Fry Jr., son of Mrs. Iota R. Fry of Bruceton, Tennessee.
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Washington
Marie Corpe
Peipimg
China
U. S
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iWiliam Wu, Fry, Jr
Iota R. Fry
Hoxa3
Brwetton
Tenn
Greeks Oppose UN Admission For Albanians
The Greek government opposed Albania's bid for United Nations membership. A committee was cleared to accept written statements from applicants and member nations after a Security Council move, with a possible Russian appeal to influence the process. Officials anticipated formal memoranda by Monday.
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Whnk
Cacy Lo
United Nations
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Conmcil
Ruastin Osjgerions
Taformert
Cumc
Mondiy
Albania
Security Council
Truman Signs Bill To Overhaul Congress Set Up
President Truman signed a law to overhaul Congress machinery, boosting pay from 10,000 to 12,500 annually and retaining a 3,000 expense allowance. The measure raises Senate committees to 33 and House to 43, requires lobbyist registration, extends agency powers, and tasks four major committees to draft a federal budget for the coming year.
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Clark Orders Probe of McMinn County Incident
Attorney General Tom Clark ordered an investigation into a gas battle near Athens Tennessee. The Justice Department said the Civil Rights Section will determine if federal laws were violated. Six men were wounded in the clash.
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Washington
Absormey
Tom Clisi
Athens
Tenn
Justice Department
Department
Street Scenes at a Washington School Crowd
A fragment describes students and pedestrians near a Washington School, with patterened outfits and a lively crowd of bobby-soxers. A boy on a ride and a well-dressed ballplayer gear are noted as adults discuss manners and a bail payment.
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Roems
Wetle Pup
Washington School
Mie Terial
End of the 79th Congress Nears as It Adjourns
Washington reports the 79th Congress nearing sine die adjournment after a long session. A final eleventh hour compromise on postwar social security and a world court proposal threatened adjournment delay, while the Senate readiness to adjourn emphasized a new Congress to convene in January, with many members seeking re election.
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Roosevelt
Truman
Senate
Siggzeothan
Congress
Agnim
King Pleads Cooperation at Peace Talks Amid Delays
At the Paris peace meeting King appeals for streamlined cooperation among the Big Four and 17 participants to advance treaty discussions. He worries the timetable may slip before the United Nations Assembly opens in New York on September 2, as bickering grows within the rules committee. A separate Georgia suit challenges county primaries and seeks Eugene Talmande’s fourth term as governor.
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W. L. Mackennick
Wg Four
Hungary
King
United Nations Assembly
New York
Brunswick
Federal District Court
Georgia
Min Pri- Phan
Aystert Ard
Eugene Talmundpe
Fain Lane Republicans Sweep County Offices
Sullivan County election results show Republicans winning county trustee while Democrat incumbents lose several races. Nasaville-Dayton Phillips leads for the Ninth Congressional District nomination with 23,5 out of 36% precincts reporting. other races include county court clerk and register of deeds contests, and Kingsport reports record turnout though peaceful. A separate fire at Pine Baths for West Philadelphia destroys buildings with casualties among fleeing patrons.
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Nasaville
Dayton Phillips
Elizabethton
Fira
Congressionnal
Paulsips
John W. Kilzo
Green
Greer
Walfenbargeree Ae Ak
Worley Bain
Heailine
Jem A. Wink
Severn
Ward
Cardner
J. WY. Milly Adams
Gardner
Vates
Robbinson
Milsm
Lane
Russell Hart
Hugh Copenhaver
Corewit
David FE. Sray
Clyde Reser
Hawk
Demorran
Register of Deeds
Ruth Eanes Warrick
Charles W. Snedgeass
Hat Care
Tom Dodson
Chancery Court
Joe Worley
Bristol
McKinley Green
Johnson City
Kingsport
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Kenneth D. McKellar
B. W. Carmack
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Clark
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Sullivan County
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