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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1948

Page

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Communists On Our Doorstep Reveal Real Red System Clue

James Anke reports in Kingston Jamaica on a purported real name of Victor Carmichael, alias Kivaviteh, linked to communist influence. The piece cites Sealy of Thy Daily Gleaner and CHD inquiry, detailing suspicions about underground agents, political loyalties, and possible shifts toward communism amid colonial tensions.

James Anke Alliance Kingston Jamaica Victor Michael Carmichael Yur Kivotsteh Kavavitch Caramithaal B. Sealy Daily Gleaner CHD Criminal Investigation Department The Police British Kivowbelt Sealy Britain United States Central America M. Carmichael Christie Street Toronta Rowssinn Damalca Comnourtets

Roy Acuff Seeks Nomination For Tennessee Governor

Roy Acuff, famed radio singer, announces Republican bid for Tennessee governor. He says he is urged by people across parties and will campaign in the general election if nominated, though primary work may pause for a movie project. Acuff names Kilgo, Reece, Wilson, and Murray among potential supporters and designates Jenkins as campaign manager for East Tennessee.

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Reece May Bid For Senate Seat Reported

In Wasneahore Tennessee reports suggest Reece May may seek the Republican nomination for the Senate seat. Local figures Tom Stewart campaign aide Wy Hud son and County Judge Roy Haggard indicate Reece would attract strong support if he runs as the GOP nominee.

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Five Street Scenes at Taw Hospital Visitors Picnic

Festive air surrounds hospital grounds as early visitors wait for visiting hours under shaded trees. A mystery sequence at a nearby window hints at upcoming events. Dogs of various sizes roam and children play, creating a lively, almost human impression while competitions and a playful group invite participation.

President Signs GOP Housing Bill

President Truman charged the GOP led Congress with weakening housing policy while praising a modified housing bill. The public housing provisions were ripped out by Republicans. The bill lets the RFC buy GI home mortgages up to 10,000 dollars and allows lenders to sell the RFC’s mortgage association up to two percent of held mortgages.

Washington P—Provident Truman Today Roth Congress Congress House of Ren Wagner Br.Truman Reconstruction Finance Corporation RFC

Truman Predicts Democratic Victory and Mrs FDR as VP

President Truman forecast a Democratic victory over a Dewey led ticket and said Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt would be an acceptable running mate. He dismissed questions about withdrawing from the ticket and said McGrath was correct on nomination on the first ballot. Four longtime Truman backers from Kentucky Wyoming Maryland Illinois aim for the No 2 spot, seeking late backing at the Philadelphia convention.

Truman Washington Todey Franklin Rooseveld Philadelphia Hyde Pooh N. Y Franklin —. Reowardt Linn Wintsdover Troma J. Howard McGrath Democratic National Committee Cheirman Flac Trina McGrath Harry ‘Truman Senate White House Alben W. Barkley Kentucky Joseph C. O'Mahomey Wyoming Milord EB. Fydimge Maryland Scott W. Lucas Ilinois Chicago Foosevel Harry Truman

Lee Crump Denounces Gordon Browning In Ad

Memphis headlines relay Lee Crump denouncing Gordon Browning in a newspaper ad claiming it would be a sad day for Memphis Shelby County and Tennessee if Browning or Wreningtom is elected. Crump backs Jim McGord for governor as Browning seeks action to influence the parliament. Crump asserts Browning’s party would forget the people.

Memphis Tenn E. H Gordon Browning Shelby County Tennessee Shelby Finlane Ruusia Wovernment Crump Jim I Trce Agerct Anc Browning Turkey

Four Youngsters Die In Train Tryst On Neponset Trestle

Four youths were trapped between trains on a trestle over the Neponset River. Virginia Lyond, 22, and Patricia Lyond, 14, of Boston, died along with Joan, 17, seriously injured. Clifford Briggs, 18, Bourne, survived. Briggs reported all four were on the trestle when trains approached from opposite directions. He shoved Inma to a catwalk as the second train struck.

Briggs Boston Jomm Gtridis

Kingsport Plans Safe Gale Celebrations For July Fourth

Kingsport and the nation observe Independence Day on Monday with many closures and a major Legion carnival. Hammond Post No. 3 American Legion will host rides, free attractions, and a large carnival featuring The Three Miles performing aerial shows after traveling from Montreal and Palisades Amusement Park. Flying Aliens return for this year’s event along with Ed Allen performing Balloon Cannon ascensions reaching thousands of feet in the air.

Kingsport Innistelal Planta Fetty Hammond Post No Anevican Jegion Legion East Tennessee Montreal Canada Palisades New Jersey West Unity Ohio Flying Aliens American Legion Numgaport Ed Allen Ascension Allen Marge Belloon

Two For ger s Escape From Bristol Jail

Luther Raymond Clark and Robert Andrew Thompson, both convicted forgers, escaped Bristol Virginia jail by sawing through a wall and crawling via the ventilation shaft. A hacksaw blade fragment was found on one man. Clark claimed Roanoke as his address while Thompson listed Raleigh North Carolina.

Bristol Luther Raymond Clark Robert Andrew Thompson

Stock Market Heads into Lower Ground

The stock market opened with a generally weak tone as steel shares led declines before partial recovery. Losses were mostly under a point, while turnover remained moderately active with several blocks of 4,000 shares or more trading.

New Yorke

Tito Hailed On First Appearance Since Cominform Blast

Washington observers note Tito’s first public appearance after Cominform censure as Bulgaria and Albania stay silent on bloc proposals. The article discusses Yugoslavia’s defiant stance, Soviet reactions, and the Balkan federation idea amid Cold War tensions.

Tito Bulgaria Albania Washington Yugoslavia Marynal Tito Ant Balkan Frissian Nm Catdllite Cormumiat Ie Bye Gerryt Braitrov Draitrov Belkan Rossinas London Vrontier Marshal Fite

Tito's failed push to communize Yugoslavia and Soviet split

A Soviet backed analysis claims Tito failed to mold Yugoslavia into a loyal Moscow ally, citing his ruthlessness and insistence on the People's Front method. It notes a widening split in the Yugoslav Communist Party and Russia's waning support as Croats and Serbs resist central control.

Eite Com Aiant NMA Service Nieet Frvakey Tita Cominform Red Yugoslavia Com Wuntint Bureat Tito Russia Yugoslacia Kugoslav Communist Party Vogodavia People's Front

Tito Tours Belgrade Area as Yugoslav Plan Raises Alarms

Yugoslav leader Tito appeared publicly in Belgrade amid reports of Comintern tensions and a proposed Balkan unity plan. Albanian and Bulgarian reactions remained unclear while Tito inspected youth brigades with top officials, signaling continued Yugoslav party diplomacy.

Dewey Sets Stage for Truman World Peace Clash

Albany report says Republican nominee Thomas Dewey planned a news conference after clashing with advisor John Foster Dulles over how to secure permanent world peace. Dewey expected to frame ending WW2 as a failure of Truman's administration and to push for leadership in Western Europe while praising liberty and individual dignity. Dulles joined Dewey at the capitol after a Pawling visit, with Dewey delivering a homecoming style address urging America to lead to lasting peace.

Albany N. F Thomas Dewey Truman John Foster Battles Russia Berlin Papain Presigent Dulles Pawling Addres Reeters Capitol Porermar Executive Mansion United States Bowes

Time Bomb Scare Aboard Queen Fligabern On Voyage

A false bomb threat disrupted the liner Queen Fligabern as it prepared to sail to Europe. Police and fire units searched the ship after cabs warned of an explosion 26 hours after departure. No device or suspicious item was found.

New York Bom Europe Pont Queen Elizabeth

Sunny And Less Humid Weather For Kingsport

Weather in Kingsport shows a shift to sunnier and warmer conditions with lower humidity. Forecast calls for high temperatures around 85 to 86 degrees, a dry Friday with light winds, and a brief cool night after recent storms and wet spells.

Kingsport Stower's Wetcome

Planes Intensify Air Lift Into Berlin as Blockade Tightens

United States and Britain intensify air operations to Berlin amid the Soviet blockade. About two million residents face food shortages as more than 600 transports and 200 cargo planes join the effort, with Britain and the U S boosting ferrying capacity. Marshall vows U S to stay, as B 28 bombers increase in Germany.

Berlin United States Britain France U. S Fonnelied Thor Femorichns Washington George ©. Marshall Ingardieau Germany London Foreigh

Tucker Corporation Suspends Operations

Tucker Corporation announces temporary suspension of all operations and the transfer of its records toFreurition and Maxchange Comm taste. The company president cites the need to access files to continue business, warning that delaying could prevent further operations.

Chicago Prestom Tucker Tueker Corporation SMC Trentdata Ulienge Tucker

Insects Rampage Across Mississippi Farm Town

A Mississippian farm town, Fieldfield near Bassfield, endures a grasshopper invasion as farmers fight to protect corn and cotton. Spraying options cost hundreds, while locals voice urgency over potential ruin for smallholders. Meanwhile, Washington reveals a new wartime GI life insurance dividend plan for veterans, with an expected 24 million beneficiaries and a roughly 100 dollar average payout.

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Arab and Jewish Leaders Draft Replies to Bernadette Plan

In Cairo and Tel Aviv, Jewish and Arab leaders prepared replies to United Nations proposals for a permanent peace in Palestine. The Arab League secretary general said a sub-committee would draft the Arab response, while an Israeli official predicted a quick counteroffer. Strong hints surfaced that the proposals may be rejected.

Cairo United Nation Abdel Rahmat Azzam Pasha The Arab League League Het Falke Bernadette Palestine Tel Aviv

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