Phillips Decides to Run for First District Seat
Rep. Dayton E. Phillips of Elizabethton announces he will seek re election as First District congressman in November. He blasts B Carroll Reece and GOP chair Guy L. Smith, says he could not live with his conscience if he did not oppose them. The race next year will add a third candidate to the district contest long led by Reece.
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Dayton E. Phillips
Elizabethton
B. Carrol Reece
Johnsont City
Chaiman Guy L. Smith
Knoxville
Phillips
Reece
Bouse
GOP Rational
Committee OKs 3 Billion Hike In Income Taxes
Washington reports the Senate Finance Committee approved an annual increase of about 3 billion dollars in personal income taxes. The bill would dig deeper into taxpayer pockets starting Oct 1 and could lift tax obligations by as much as 20 percent in some brackets while offering exemptions for U S armed forces officers in Korea and other hostilities. The panel also advanced a 1.5 billion yearly hike in corporate income taxes, focusing on wartime funding and rearmament programs.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Korea
Senate
House
Truman
America
House Approves Curb Bill Aimed at Wage Price Controls
Washington reports a House approved grant of authority for President Truman to wage price and rationing controls at his discretion. Senate opposition looms as leaders expect a tough fight, with administration backing and a likely 369 to 49 vote in the House. The measure also authorizes allocations of industrial materials, defense contract price controls, and potential requisitioning of private property to back mobilization.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
House
Sruman
Trwenean
Mab
Navy and Marine Air Raid North Korea, Inchon Area
U S Seventh Fleet reports Navy and Marine pilots inflicted heavy damage on North Korean communications, troops, and installations over two days. Factory complexes, warehouses, and transport plants near Inchon were hit by 1000 and 500 pound bombs while air strikes extended to Weewan and central front targets. Marines and Army units supported ground operations around Chinju as trains and tunnels were targeted to disrupt supply lines.
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Tokyo
U. S Seventh Fleet
Adm
Arthur D. Struble
Inchon
Seoul
Ares
South Korea
Yelow Sea
Weeewan
Yasu
Chinju
Conincunist de Fantey
Rights of Way Urgency For New Highway Near Kingsport
County judge Randy Bandy warns property owners to sign right of way deeds or risk condemnation as state and federal funds for widening Highway 23 between Kingsport and the Virginia line may be withdrawn. Only 47 of 133 parcels have deeds. $68,148 spent with two thirds reimbursable. Bureau of Public Roads will not issue a work order until condemnations are filed, county action required.
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Kingsport
Virginia Line
Budge T. KH. Randy
Bureau of Public Roads
Fred L. Thomas
Knoxville J Division
Judge Bandy
Bandy
Fie
Thomas
Baseau
Miners Die in Steker Coal Mine Fall Near Sleste
Two miners were killed and a third narrowly escaped when rock collapsed at the Steker Coal Company mine near Sleste Kentucky. The dead were John Elkins a 43 year old foreman and James Wittaker 28 loader helper operator. Furman Raleigh, a bystander, was injured as rock fell.
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Hagard
Steker
Vices
Here
John Elkins
Dames. Wittaker
Furman Raleigh
Army to call 7,862 reserve officers to active duty by Oct
The Army announced it will call up to 7,862 reserve officers to active duty by October 6, subject to congressional changes. In Kingsport, 43 reserve captains and 52 lieutenants across arms and services are affected, with additional involuntary recalls in medical and service corps.
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Washington
Ory Tineamen
Camas
Baiuzuw Keemul Kewee
Congress
Amt
Dental
Veterinary and Medical Service Corps
Kingsport
Medical and Medical Service Corps
Dental Corps
Opposition grows to universal military training plan
Washington lawmakers say universal military training would be costly in dollars and manpower. A new bill for teen age training is expected to reach Congress soon as critics and even erstwhile supporters oppose the measure amid Korea era mobilization. Defense Department officials say no details are available. Also noted are moves for family allowances for enlistees, halted World War II surplus sales, and doubled Air Force recruitment quotas focusing on women for various tech and support roles.
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Washington
Department of Defense
Congress
Truman
UMT
Senate
Air Force
29 Navy Reservists Named In Call Here
Lieut. Comdr. Bartlett announces 208 enlisted men of Surface Division 6 75 will report to Colombia and C for extended mtiv e coty August 2. Names of two more to be announced. Also includes note on Prince Leopold transfer and political vote in parliament.
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Navy
Grady W. Bartlett
USNR
Surface Division
Colombia, & C
Bartlett
J. L. Bellamy
Sevier Street
Baltwin
Fineata Avenue
B. £. Bowery
Kingsport
Pant
B. Banney
Charles J. Christian
Blountvile
Carl F. Meade
Leavers
Meade
Fork Street
John M. Clayman
Kola Spruce Street
William
Peavier
Kroute
John. W. Peters
Weiltam Ko Fhemes
H. Lene
Sherwood Head
G. M. Shadeed
East Wanela
Pxat
Begley
McGhee Street
Avi
Taylor
Edgewood
George W. Servard
P. GO
Ray & Light
Beckles Drive
Beryle S. Baines
Knoxville Highway
J. B. Hendricks
Forest Street
American Trap Holds Fierce Attack Broken in Korea Front
American forces repelled a Red breakout attempt in the Chinju area on the southern front. North Korean troops were driven back into the hills after a bold assault on encircling American units of the 5th and 85th regiments. Artillery, gunfire, and air support backed a counterattack that closed the pocket, with tanks aiding the supply route. Washington report notes the clash in the Korean War theater.
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Don Whitehead
Korea
Chinju
U.S
25Th Infantry
Chinji
North Morear
Mostar
Wmitten
Insects and Fish Among Enemies of U S Troops
Washington reports from the Army Surgeon General indicate insects and certain fish are potential enemies of U S troops. Mosquitoes and other pests can transmit military diseases. measures are being issued to prevent illness as troops in Korea receive vaccinations. Preliminary reports suggest mosquito borne malaria and various forms of dysentery cause most sickness, with sanitation and water concerns highlighted.
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Washington
Moree
Army
Heward
Korea
Fishing Tables and Periods on the River Schedule
Fragmentary OCR yields a fishing table segment with vessels and periods noted. Mentions minor periods and time, a reference to surface measurements, a Cherokee location, and a sea or bay context. Details are unreadable in places but indicate a naval or riverine timing chart with vessels and activities.
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