Koreans Bring Up 2 Divisions For Pusan Push
North Korean forces reportedly moved in two fresh divisions for a push on Pusan as American units reinforced the southern front. General MacArthur headquarters said fighting stretched from 20 miles southeast to 12 miles east and 15 miles northeast of Chinju, with an estimated 600 enemy left after Thursday’s battle and an American counterattack eight miles west of Masan.
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Tokyo
Pusam
Korea
MacArthur
Tifany
Kingsport
Chinju
Masan
Pusan
Ferguson Wins Re election in 20th Judicial Circuit
In incomplete returns from four counties, Shelburne Ferguson appears re elected as circuit judge for an eight year term in the 20th Judicial Circuit, defeating GOP challenger J D Baumgaener of Bristol. Herman Conway Smith leads for attorney general, defeating Republican John E Trent of Rogersville. County breakdown shows Ferguson and Smith leading in Sullivan Hawkins Hamblen.
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Shelburne Ferguson
GOP
J. D. Baumgacener
Bristol
Ferguson
Geeral
Herman Conway Smith
Morristown
John E. Trent
Rogersville
Sullivan
Smith
Hawkins
Haumgardner
Trent
Groene
Baumgardnner
Hamblen
Major Decisions Seen Deferments Set On Crisis In Far East
Washington reports Harriman A special assistant to President Truman travels to Tokyo with Gen Lauris Morstad and Maj Gen Frank Lowe to discuss Far East political questions. The visit aims to gather firsthand condition data and inform policy decisions with Gen Douglas MacArthur next week.
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Far East
Washington
Tokyo
Truman
W. Averell Harriman
Adairs
Douglas MacArthur
Harriman
Lauris Morstad
Air Force
Frank B. Lowe
F Barriman
Tramar
Barriman
MacArthur
Mamrman
UN Security Council Debates Korea War Again
The United Nations Security Council moves to address the Korea War amid heated exchanges. The US resolution condemns North Korean defiance and calls for international efforts to localize the conflict. Russia blocks seating of Communist China. Austin denounces Malik’s charges as provocations. An earthquake in Venezuela causes casualties and destruction in several cities.
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Russia
Jakob A. Malik
United States
Korea
U.S
Warren BR. Austin
Malik
Austin
Soviet Union
Igouneil
Hensley Freed Under Bond In Foxx Shooting
Peter W. Henley a 63 year old grandfather was freed on a 31000 bond after being charged with felonious assault in the shooting of Clyde Foxx at his Robertson Street home late Thursday Foxx in poor condition at Heiston Valley Hospital with a shotgun wound Crumley and Boggs said Foxx was shot after forcing entry to the home and that Henley claimed no shot during the incident The preliminary hearing was set for Tuesday before acting Sessions Judge Tor Dodson
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Peter W
Pete) Henley
Tor Dodson
Hensley
Ives
Robertson Street
Clyde Foxx
Robertson Treet
Heiston Valley Community Hospital
Hal Crumley
Avis Boggs
Foxx
Crumley
Boggs
Hens Fey
Forx
Reece Tops State GOP race in Terrussee contest
Garrals Reece emerged Friday as the undisputed leader of Terrussee's Republican Party winning the nomination to Congress in his First District. Howard Baker of Huntsville won the GOP Congressional seat in the Second District as Tennessee factions battle for control. Union City, Tenn. reports Rep. Tere Cooper led in the Ninth District while Averett conceded with a slim margin trailing after five precincts.
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Garrals Reece
Union City
Fenn
Robert
Everett
Tere Cooper
Qomgress
Averett
Cooper
Tennessee Congressional Primaries Shuffle District Races
Late returns show Republican B Carroll Reeet narrowly ahead of incumbent Day ston Phillips in the First District while Democrat Kyle King advances over Joe McKerzie and Arthur Bright. In the Second District Republican Howard Baker defeats John Jennings with Democrat Frank W Wisor beating Wile B Badgett. both parties note Republican nomination often equals election. In the Third, incumbent Democrat James B Frazier wins over Evert Huxset. in the Fourth, incumbent Albert Gore defeats Thomas Haile. in the Fifth, incumbent Joe L Ievins defeats Todd Elrod. Sixth District incumbent Percy erlest wins over Marty 8 Les ier and William FP Brown. Seventh District incumbent Pat Sutton wins over True Alex.
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Tennnessee
B. Carroll Reeet
Dayston Phillips
Kyle King
Joe McKerzie
Arthur Bright
Howard Baker
Incumbertt
John Jennings
Frank W. Wisor
Wile B
Bill) Badgett
James B. Frazier
Evert Hux
Albert Gore
Thomas Haile
Joe L. Ievins
Todd Elrod
Percy Erlest
Marty 8
Lesiier
William
Brown
Pat [Sutton
Trve Alex
Force Store Officials To Give Up Money Bag In Bold Daylight Raid
Unmasked bandits seized 24771 from Dobyns Taylor Hardware in Kingsport during a daylight robbery in front of the Strand Theater. Police chased a 1941 Chevrolet getaway, while the two robbers fled with about 24771, including small bills. Officials Asbury and Culbertson described the incident and the ensuing manhunt as authorities blocked highways out of the city. The crime coincided with local political notes as Browning wins renomination by a narrow Democratic primary margin.
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Neal O’steen
Bill Castleberry
Dobyns - Taylor Hardware Store
Broad Street
Strand Theater
James F.asbury
Guy H. Culbertson
Dabymis- Taylor
Asbury
Kingsport
State Highway Patrol
Reai
G. W. Pletcher
Erott
Bencils
Ina
Main Street
Ashbury
Kingspor
Culbertson
Browning
Allen
House Drops Wage Price Curbs Style Shift in Economic Control
Washington reports the House abandoned its mandatory wage and price curb bill and began anew on an economy control measure while the 16ath Military Police Battalion of the Tennessee National Guard is called to active duty effective Sept 3. The battalion spans Nashville Gallatin and Dickson. Parole Board keeps Andrew May's federal parole application on file awaiting possible reconsideration.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Air Force
Defense
Johnson
Armed Services
Labor Department
Commerce Department
Onty
House Todayy
Nashville
Tenn
Tenessee National Guard
Jammer L. O'Connell
Gallatin and
Dickson
Board
Deviee Farmer
Andrew J. May
Federal
Artaons
Hurd and Poston win in Sullivan County election
Sullivan County voters backed a Democratic county ticket with notable races. Sheriff Howard Hurd of Kingsport defeated Newland in a comeback, Otis Pendleton won re election as Highway Commissioner, Howard Poston edged Robert Peters for county judge, and Russell Harr was re elected county court clerk.
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Sullivan County
A. H. (Hann) Hurd
Hiringsport
Otis L. Pendleton
Kingsport
Howard Poston
Robert L
Bobey
Peters
Poston
Russell G. Harr
Henry Ford
George L. McIntyre
David #. Gray
Gray
Russell & Harr
Brack R. Sams
Infermatent & G. Gilbreath, Jr
Brustee
Clyde Groseclose
Register of Deeds
Ruth Warrick
Hurd
Newland
Virginia
Newland Narmwly
Fturd
Hann
Cam
Kingssport
Broad Street
Matty
Crump's Political Organization Wins in Memphis Primary
Crump faction swept opponents in the Dexro primary and general election tests. In Shelby County voting it led strongly for Congress and backed 29 other candidates. Returns from 225 of the county precincts show Rep. Coif Davis ahead for Democratic renomination. Cramp group also leads in several county offices and judgeships.
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Memphis
Tenn
H. Crane
Shelby County
Cramp
Congress
Coif Davis
J. B. McKkin
Iney
Cramp J
Lake stage record on Shereiker Lake noted height Friday
An 18BR2 feet water level was recorded at Shereiker Lake on Friday. The report lists marine conditions and local figures involved, including references to Knots and minor period pacing, but the readable fragment centers on the lake height and date.
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Atawe
Shereiker Lake
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