Virginians Report Voter Apathy Across County
The article notes widespread unawareness of an area election in Scott County Virginia. Chairman St Sam W Colen Jr and Clerk H P Bratright report low turnout with five to seven votes per precinct and incomplete ballot distribution. Some precincts lacked polling places and results were pending canvass next Thursday.
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T ‘Tugaday
Virginia
Sam W Colon
Democratic Exretive
Scott County
Scott Countinns
A. Wills Robertson
James P. Hart
Senate
H. P. Bnatright
Colenpin Xnic
Goto City
Board of Canvassers
Boat
TIBML
Coleman
Boatright
Rye Cove
Ikee Firginio
Scott Board Seeks Hospital and School Bond Action
The Board of Supervisors moves to set October 6 for a hospital bond proposal with Judge Carter, while County School Superintendent B. Starnes says a petition for a $459,000 school bond will be presented, with a referendum possible on October 3. A federal match is sought, site selection pending approval, and district bonds aim to raise county levies by about $275 per $200,000.
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Goat City
Yam
Ihe Board of Supervisors
Tuaway
Ank
ET. Carter
Seo
Charter B. Starnes
Scoot Board
Carter
Bath
Starnes
Mikes
Randa
Om A. 2Deyear Bamix
Gate City
Explosion at Kern refinery injures two men in California
A large explosion at the General Petroleum refinery in Leber California seriously burned two men. Dispatcher Marty Gresham of the Kern County Department reported no fatalities though an initial dispatch hinted three deaths. The fire was under control within four minutes after the blast around 2 a.m. Damage limited to truck sheds and a dock as xesoline exploded during loading into a war tank truck. Refinery crews shut off gasoline pipes to prevent further damage. The injured men were not immediately identified.
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Leber
Calif
General Petroleum Coop
Howe
Marty
Gresham
Kern County Department
Tirat
League of Women Voters Candidates Replies
Howard Wilson and others respond to a questionnaire from the League. The candidates discuss redistricting limits for counties and a state constitutional revision, supporting a limited convention and nonpartisan reform to improve election laws and teacher conditions.
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Francesco Sugschwardt
Voters Service
Imes
Tennonset
Kingsport League
Tennessee
State Senate
State House
Bert EB. Smith
Sullivan
Brewline
Edu
Ubeolis
Dade
Howard B. Welson
League of Women Voters
Ander
Bert B
Birth
al Gentte
Assembly
Hawkins County
Bar Association
Rion
League of Women
Tad
Deter
News of
League
endorsement urged for Howard Wilson in state senate race
The Kingsport editorial urges Democrats to back Howard Wilson for State Senate representing Sullivan and Hawkins Counties. It portrays Wilson as a trusted, seasoned candidate with strong character, leadership in youth, military service, and a legal career. The piece argues his integrity and independence from special interests.
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Wilson
Sullivan
Hawkins
Nome
Howard Wilson
Wilson Declares Ferguson Sways Senate Fight Campaign
Howard EB Wilson, candidate for the Democratic nomination for state treasurer, claims Judge Ferguson involved himself in the Senate race. He cites Ferguson’s visit to Hawkins County and a radio broadcast as evidence, while detailing a cigar-store holdup case and other local gun incidents mentioned in the edition.
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Wilson
Ferguson
Senate
Howard EB. Wilson
Wepe-Woit
Oad
Kegme
Chrtuik
Hawking County
Tennap
Uty
Bruce
L. Newnan
Scuwageone Knoxville
D. Brewer
Newman
William JL Moses
Hambiin
Groone
Aneing
Sullivan
Moses
Re Tereed Mra
Frank Marks
Thelofahe
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Mt. Aridthly
Rikers
Mawkins
Stosmagh Ferguson
Walter F. Moody
Austis
State Candidates Make Final Play For Voters' Favor
The article describes candidates for governor U S senator and Congress making final campaign pushes ahead of primary voting. It notes statewide radio addresses from Jim McCord Estes Kefauver Tom Stewart and others with events in Martin Fayetteville Chattanooga Nashville and other towns. Voter registration and poll tax receipts are reported as high.
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Stowi Nation
Jim McCord
Levetating
Central Standard
Evims
Kefauver L
Join Mitchell
Wetauver
Chattanooga
Wehile Mitchell
Nashville
James No Mardin
Guernatscel
Greeneville
Roose
Tor Stewart
Senate
Washington
Tenersnee
Tomerroat
Movernor
Gordon Browning
Martin
Stewart
Anni Keates
Fayetteville
Congres
Hatarver
Howdy
Fett
Carthage Bere
Yorgeracnor
Jim McCarderally
Blountville
Esperk & Pine
U. S
Estes Kefgover
McMinnville
Spencer Aot
Pikeville
Dunlip Neon
Whitewell
South Pitesburg
Tasper
Tom Stewart
I .J
Jobe Mitcheth
Lafayette
Nankvills
Sullivan County Voters Set For Record Turnout Amid Forecasts
Sullivan County residents prepare for a county general election and state primaries as forecasted skies promise cooler weather. Campaign speakers include GOP contender William E. Miller at Johnson City Municipal Building at 7 30 pm and Democratic hopefuls Hayward Wilson and Charles Everhart on WKPT radio at 6 30 pm and 7 30 pm respectively. Governor hopeful James N. Hardin speaks at 9 30 pm. Election coverage also on WKPT with editors Giles McAuliffe and Freehoff. voters urged to bring poll tax receipts and registration cards.
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William E. Miller
Congress
Johnson City
Hayward Wilson
Charles Everhart
State Senate
Everhart
Wilson
James N. Hardin
WKPT
Kingsport
Paul Overboy
Herman H. Giles
Kingsport Times-News
W. J. McAuliffe
The
Kingsport Times
William F. Freehoff
Kingsport News
Times-News
District Race Tops GOP List in Tennessee Primary
Bil Freeney previews the First Congressional District campaign in Tennessee, naming candidates Wolfenbarger, Bilgo, and Phillips as they seek the party’s nomination to succeed Rep. Reese. The district includes Sullivan and Washington counties and 22 others, with local reactions in Greeneville and Elizabethton.
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Bil Freeney
Tennessee
Sullivan
Washington
Waat
Fénneayeer
Dayton dc
Pao Garter County
Witter E
Cbi Milter
Jenna
Carroteace
Upper East
Reese
Congress
Tome Chaiman
Republican National
Philadelphia
Reece
GOP
Welfenbarger
Rulledgs
Polk County Election Bloodiest Contest Yet
Polk County braces for a fierce election as the longtime Biggs faction faces a county vote with no Blyge sheriff candidate. Incumbent sheriff rivalries pit Charles Whitlanny and challenger Edwards against independent Barcoom. Harvey Hammons seeks to replace Wilkie as county treasurer amid a reorganized Democratic slate.
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Benton
East Tennessee
Fomesraw
Bureh
Biggs
Polo County
Blyge
Polk County
Sondk
MeMbr Coumbky
Albans
Hay
Amateg
W Gost
A Biggs
Charles Witlanny
Poth
Iromn Edwards
GGL
Claude Barcoom
Rannimg
Wilkie
Ishattay F
Harvey’ Hammons
Palk County
Record Vote Likely In General Election Amid Rain
Sullivan County voters expected to cast ballots tomorrow as general election preparations continue despite rain and cooler weather. Poll tax figures show about £800 paid in Lith District while the statewide qualified voter list nears 27 000 though totals are uncertain due to permanent registration laws. The county faces decisive races including sheriff between AL H Ham Hurd and J P Sim Newland with each long involved in local politics.
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Sullivan County
Slone
AL H
Hurd
Kingeport
Sim
New Jend
Democrat
Bristol
Antes
Rothmaen
Bund
Wie
Niven County
Newlands
Poll Tax Office Extended For Primary Voters
Sullivan County trustee deputy announces Frustee's Office will stay open until 4 30 pm for last minute poll tax payments for Republican and Democratic primaries. Tax receipts must be issued by August 7, 1948 for those voting in the general election and primaries.
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Ker Faust
Sullivan County
Kingsport
City Hall
Moor Dat
Mirs
Pault Sid
Weil Weld
Pee Sons
Tegal
Indians Granted Vote For First Time In New Mexico
A three judge federal court ruled that New Mexico may allow Indians to vote without paying state property taxes. The decision hinges on the phrase Indians not taxed in the state constitution and challenges existing tax requirements for voting.
City Schools Set Longer Day to Meet State Standards
Kingsport boards approve a seven hour school day extending hours to 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Elementary shifts gain 45 minutes while junior high and high school periods lengthen. The move follows a state mandate to boost instruction time and includes changes to lunch and classroom activities.
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Bil Frechest
Dotteat
Tatm Dnnake Rae
Mawking
Setiena
Radar Auper Graws Bleemi Ao
Siitern
Thie Conten
Hewking
State Senate
Érane
Howard &. Wilson
Charles M. Everhart
Eaeceenter Wiliams A. Buckles
Senate
Virginia
Wilson
Kingsport
Board of Education
Ita
Buermart
Democraty
Department of Equestion
Tennessee
Kings Port
Togel
Ts Rinutes
Nobyns
Bennet H High School
Mon
Ross N. Robinson
East Tennessee
Scheels
Showers Should End Tomorrow Says Weather Expert
The weatherman forecasts cloudy skies with a few showers today and tonight likely ending tomorrow morning. By Friday conditions should brighten and become drier with highs near 86 and a low around 43, as a broad storm system moves through the region.
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Weatherman
Axa
Weath
High Way
Kingapart
Weather Bureau
Sales Tax Totals and City Administration Hikes
Sam K. Carson reports Nashville-P-Sales tax receipts for the first month of the tax year amounting to 3 631 538 with a 2 631 508 rise over last July. He credits better administration and notes the tax was new and not fully understood a year ago. Voters urged to support Witter C. Milter for Commerce.
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Nashville
Sam K. Carson
Carson
Orerebants
Toy Witter C. Milter
Compresbidaare Rau
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