Flooding Of Watauga Reservoir Underway Dam Near Completion
Project manager George K. Leonard announced that a steel closure gate was closed at noon, beginning filling of the Watauga Reservoir a few days hence and flooding the river valley near the dam. Highway 67 traffic diverted to a new route. the pool is expected to reach Butler in two to three weeks.
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Elizabethton
jSph1
PVA
George K. Leonard
Watauga Dam
Watauga
Leonard
Hampten
Mountain City
Butler
Scruggs Appeals For Citizens Aid In Dust Ordinance Clash
Kingsport officials urge residents to back the dust and smoke control ordinance amid court actions by outside dealers who obtained a temporary injunction against enforcement. Citizens are asked to stand with local authorities to uphold the measure and counter perceived selfish business interests.
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Herbert & Scruggs
Kingsport
Lmits
SctuRes
Perdiak
Cie
Associated Press All America Team Selected Tomorrow
The Associated Press All America football team, chosen by sport writers, features the best backs in gridiron history and highlights speed and versatility. It notes a standout sackhead and mentions top ends, tackles, and linemen as key players in this mythical selection.
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Associated Press
Breas
Thanes Kingsport Times
Sporta
Aps
Enue
San Sanale
Airlift To Suchow Slashed In Chinese Crisis
Desperate Chinese government cuts air link to Suchow as Nationalists move to rescue trapped troops. Airlift halted near 206 miles northwest, as ground forces totaling about 140000 fight to hold the Suchow front. Nationalist airfield reportedly abandoned amid panic and disorder at Suchow’s dusty field.
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Nanking
Sacchow
Nafi
Suchews
Ageri
Aisliti
Madame Chiang Lands In Capital Visit Stir Grows
Madame Chiang arrives in Washington on a special trip attracting attention from lawmakers and officials. Burkett C B Moliturff, attorney for complainants, fights the Kingsport smoke and dust ordinance as a constitutional challenge. Observers note caution from U S officials despite a courteous reception and speculate on effects on policy and public opinion.
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Burkett
Moliturff
Chancery Court
Kingsport
H. A. Scrugge
Kimgapari
Sorslo Amt
Raowe
Kinksport
KPRI
Washington
Madama Chik
Ang Kaieshek
Ching
Scruggs
Thia Town
Mukaturki
San Francisco
Madame Chiang
Marshall
Leesburg
Walter Read
State Department
Truman
Madame Chi Ang
Amation
Ciianly
Advertising mishap at theater marquee sparks confusion
A chaotic scene unfolds as neon theater marquees display misread prompts urging entry while distracted pedestrians and office staff misdial. A caller complains of being cut off as phones swap lines, revealing a minor mix up in routine communications. Nearby, children ride tricycles slowly along a busy residential street as the area remains under cautious observation.
Known Victims Of Hunting Accidents This Season
A survey by the Associated Press lists states with hunting related fatalities this season. Maine reports 17 deaths tied to firearm incidents while Colorado, Michigan, Wisconsin, Idaho, and Oregon also show notable counts. several states have begun or not yet started hunting activities, with autos and heart failures mentioned among other causes.
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Maine
Michigan
Wisconsin
Idaho
Oregon
New York
Colorida
Sailor dies of bullet wounds in Big Stone Row
In Big Stone Gap Virginia a Navy sailor died from two bullet wounds after a shooting affray with police officer Berard Wheeler. The officer fired twice as Hubbard resisted arrest during a drunkenness case. Wheeler remains on duty. no charges filed as trial details are disputed.
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Sailor
Big Stone Row
Big Stone Gap
Sph
Robeert
Frubhard
Mom Om
Appalachia
Vic
Hospital St
Musbard
Stephon
Chairles
W. 8
Bayerly
Hubbard
James EB. Barker
Berard A. Wheeler
Lee County
Beverly
Wheeler
Ficers
George K. Taylor
Offcern
Baskes
Filet
Barca Chaath
Hemesin
Deut
Faye
Government urges higher farm output to sustain prosperity
The Agriculture Department proposed boosts in poultry and livestock, aiming at 425 million turkeys and 28.5 million sheep and poultry, with per person meat and vegetable projections. It forecasts modest gains in beans cucumbers sweet corn and potatoes alongside a target of greater pork supply for next year.
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Washington
Averaga
Theo
Communists Seize Berlin City Hall Form Rump Government
The Western powers warn that Soviet actions in Berlin threaten separate administration and demand restraint. A joint note to UN Security Council President Bramuglia cites Berlin’s split and Soviet blockades as obstacles to a feasible peace, urging reexamination of the Berlin crisis and possible settlement efforts.
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Berlin
Parin
Juan A. Bramuglia
UN Security Cagnell
France
Britain
United States
Bramugna
Cesta
Berle
Communists seize control as Berlin City Hall blocked
Communists moved to bar the legally elected anti Communist government from Berlin city hall. Acting Mayor Ferdinand Pabstensburg faced police entry and was blocked by Russian sector forces led by Moscow trained Paul Markgred. Western allies reported the city assembly convened in western Berlin and demanded resignations as authorities pledged to protect free elections next Sunday.
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Berlin
Knh
Ferditsind i Prbemtensourg
Christian Democrati
Opcn
United States
Britain
France
Friggenshure
Woametals
Cava
Friedrich Ebert
Germany
Weimer
Communista
Byg
Frank Howley
U. S
Coigmanist Pathe
Amierican
U.S
Kayl F. Maurer
Associated Press
Tives
Richard O'Malley
Henry Burroughs
Gaison
Miseting
Anr
Cortumies
Pioneer journalist Frank Noyes dies at 83
Inner Faith Frank Noyes longtime Associated Press head and Washington Evening Star leader died today in Washington. Born 1863, Noyes helped organize the AP and served years as president, later remaining active on the AP board. Funeral plans unsettled. He leaves a wife Janet Newbold Noyes and three children, with several grandchildren noted.
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Washington
Frank B. Noyes
America
Moyes
Associated Press
Washington Evening Star
Dinnetary
Actumliy
Begga
Grant
Moitomat
Wim
Directory
Robert Mckeen
Philadelphi
Sulietin
Noyes
Noyey Dan
Hie
Ream
Janet Hart Golstén
Ann Hart
Willickt Lewin
Crosby Stuart Woyes
Maine
Weather and market notes from the Kingsport area and surrounding towns
Weather outlook remains fair for the Kingsport area with clouds and sun expected tomorrow. Market reports show planters warehouse activity at 1338-49 with tobacco weighing around 498 990 pounds and prices near 212 8458 percent. daily readings cited weights and averages including 77 200 pounds sold and an overall price around 309.37 yesterday’s high was 49 and low 25 with no rain in Greeneville.
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Planters Warcheese Mo
Burney Tobacco Usas
Elme Alem
Grtowers
Nashville
Tennessee
Forrest
Wil Barty
Greaks
Morris- Fein
Greeneville
Etton
Housing Normalcy and the 1956 Outlook in the United States
The article examines housing prospects through 1956, arguing normalcy would mean a home for every family willing to move, with vacancy buffers to avoid squeezes. It discusses construction rates, census estimates, and the discrepancy between GOP committee figures and census data on homes needing major repair and without private baths.
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NEA
Vaunireles Ag
Mayee Ogtobar
Buainches
Kelling
Bothie
Congressional Committee
Wecome Sa
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Burley Tobacco
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