City Bond Issue Approved by 290 Voters in Kingsport
Voters approved four bond issues totaling 2.9 million dollars for city improvements in Kingsport with 268 ballots cast. The largest support went to school improvements at 463 votes for and 181 against, while water system upgrades, parks and market facilities, and library expansion also gained strong but varied backing across precincts. Additional funding covers Dobyns Bennett School and multiple classroom, plant, and cafeteria projects across Lincoln Jackson Washington and Douglass schools.
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Kingsport
Park Playground
Agrem
Wailer Syxteny
Lammary
Negro Chikiran
Riverview
Dobyns-Bennett
Catawhe Street
Et Louse
Lincoln
Jackson
Washington
Mooney
Douglass
Lincoln School
P Jecuser
Linecelts
Army backs raising top draft age to 34 years
In a report to President Truman the Army urges increasing the top draft age from 39 to 34 as inductions resume in September. Officials note few men over 28 drafted since V E Day, and say the Army opposes taking men over 35. The move follows a call to scrape the power pool as scarce 18 year olds fill calls, about 25,000 in recent months.
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Washington
Army
Truman
Wan Department
American Council On Education
Selective Service
George A. Irwin
Oni
Roy
Irwin
Rabbi Fishman Released After Detention in Latrun
J. L. Fishman acting head of the Jewish Agency Executive was released from Latrun and returned to Jerusalem. The release comes amid a British crackdown on Jewish leaders and follows disputes over mistreatment claims. British authorities still hold Shertok, Pornard, Gru¤nbaum as agency officials arrested in the roundup. Military orders limit troop movements outside barracks and restrict group sizes.
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Terusalem
J. L. Fist- Maan
Jewish Agency
Latrun
Jerusalem
Finkman
Lontan
Afoses Shertok
D. Pornard Joseph
Isagr Gru¢nbaum
Agency
Ase
Boitixn
Palestine
Ings
Snc
Relief From Heat Wave Seen For Area
Heat relief predicted as cooler weather is forecast by the weatherman though warmth may return by Saturday. Thermometer hit 88 degrees at noon Thursday, tying the year's high. another 32 degree reading earlier in the year marked a record. Forecast calls for increasing cloudiness with Sunday showers and possible rain Monday.
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Witte
Lidtely
Jong
Httle Kielikoort
Thur
Toning Board Grants Five Appeals for Property Moves and Additions
The Toning Board of Appeals granted nine cases, approving two four-room houses and moving a Walnut Street Methodist Church parsonage to the church with a shed addition. Five appeals granted, two denied, two deferred for study. Robinette won permission to use a new auto mechanics shop building. Mile banks allowed a small rear storage addition to his store. Samples approved a four-room residence. Johnson sought church move and addition.
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Walnut Street
Piarsemage
Zoning Board of Appeals
Chig Pol
Picasse Willems
Kettos Robinette
Beiels
Etgiland Street
Robinette
Milebanks, Grocer
Highland Street
John Samples
Riverside
Walnut Street Methodist Church
T. Harris
Tennessee
Joe$ Jones
Dutilly
X Lorle
Minton
Sergei
S. E. Barker
Bflis
Ridge Report Blocks Atom Control Bill
Oak Ridge security officers say US peace and security are in danger amid a report on international atomic control. The House committee memo cites scientists active for world civilian control and foreign contact, while officials defend pretrial security bounds.
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Washington
Oak Ridge
Mer
Elston Or-Okioy
St. Commonth
House
J. Prenell Thomas
R-Nz
Committee On un-American Activities
Ernie Adamson
Bas
D-Gak
Dean
Oak
Rige
Tonm
United States
Walter C. Beard
Tos i
Tantattan
Kilgo To Speak In Campaign Tour Across District
Kilgo to make first district campaign speech today with Joseph Wallenbarger visiting the city hall courtroom. Greeneville attorney John Kitze and Johnson City candidate Roney plan first campaign appearances in Kingsport Saturday at 2 p.m. The event includes music by the Fennessed Valley Boys and a slate of Republican hopefuls led by Kilgo and others as they tour towns from Elizabethton to Bristol.
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Joseph J. Wallenbarger
Rutledge
Judgela
City Hall
John W. Kitze
Greeneville
Carroll
Roney
Johnson City
Campassiy Apeech
Kingsport
Oma
Fennessed Valley Boys
Grotneville
Tennessee
Jonesburg
Wolfembanger
Geringer County
Vetéris
Electadt
Hoir
Ly de
Bristol
Leeta Groen
Butler
Kingsport Plans Police Force Expansion
The city manager announces doubling the Kingsport police force with 28 additional officers to be hired immediately. The mayor and board authorize hiring of sufficient personnel to enforce the law, preserve order, and protect residents and property.
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Kingsport
Wien
Ciny
Denzil Moulton
Cory
Moulton Hax
Additisist
Marcger
Moulton
Charles Stilt
Citigins
Basra
Aiemen
Cantier
Rongeyork
No Hopes Seen Budget This Week Washington
Federal budget talk dominates Washington as officials question prospects for a balanced federal budget this year. President Truman indicated expenditures would be reduced, but critics doubt how billions can be cut quickly. Steelman and Reconversion Director Steelman advocate rapid passage of a watchful plan to curb inflation by trimming public funds and stabilizing credit.
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Washington
Ecomocmiaty
Qhalenead Fedarnt
Taueain
Baca
Troms
Amy Pend Mayy
Pao
Stich
Ewig—Ae Weld Ag Angpossinic
Ie Public Works
Evition aRenvion
Taka R. Steelman
Steglman
Cne& Will
Ory
Truman
Steelman
Treasury
Battleship Arkansas and Saratoga in second atomic test hot spot
At Bikini Atoll, the battleship Arkansas and the carrier Saratoga join the central fleet for the second atomic bomb test. Admiral Bland outlined revised ship placements as the countdown to blast time nears. Officials warn of radioactive water risks and potential ship repairs or loss after the underwater explosion scheduled for July.
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Arkansas
Saratoga
Mt. McKinley
Arislamas
Charso
Adm. W. Ptp
Bland
Arkitiiss
Bandy
Glao
Neezis EL Bradbury
Low Alasaos
Brattex
Tigh Command
Antiseya
Nevada
Mantet
Crump Attacks Foes in Tennessee Primary Campaign
Crump again lashes out at opponents as Tennessee Democratic primary gains steam. He accuses Nashridlat Section Committee of spending to back McKellar and Governor McCard, cites radio time and ad buys, and claims CIO-PAC will contribute 75,000 to 100,000 for the effort. The Commercial Appeal endorses McKellar but criticizes his Tennessee Valley Authority ties, while a Shelby County Clean Election League plans a rally near campaign issues.
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Shole County
Crump
Memphis
Sen K. Ph
McCord
Taylor
McKellar
Jim McCard
Frelection
Andrew Piph Tey Jor
Utilities Commissionay
Rite Paper
Resdean
Melvillar
Eerard Wa
Senate
Crumep
Cio-Pac
New Fark
Centessee
Carmnel
Servce
Cammack
Te Beam
McWkelley
Foray
United States
Shelby County
Tennessee Valley
Nutl
McKellar Hay
Woman Candidate Reports Threatening Letter From Voters
Mrs. Lee Richardson, a Tennessee gubernatorial candidate, reported a threatening two page note postmarked New York arrival Tuesday. The letter accused her, claimed political betrayal, and included a Communist motif. FBI involvement was sought and Richardson dismissed it as crime noise.
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SBI
Lee Richardson
Tennessee
New York Postmark
New York Wheerer
FBI
Richardson
Crane
Yargovnor
Jin McCord
Tormer Goyvener
Gordem Browning
Shelby County
Etters
Edison
Tenleghes
Senate War Committee Invites May to Public Testimony
Washington AP The Senate War Investigating Committee formally invites Rep May to testify publicly in its munitions inquiry. A letter notes May’s secret June 4 testimony did not furnish full complete or accurate facts, citing his activities with a chain of Timotz munitions makers. May told reporters he would answer in due course but declined to discuss further or timing.
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Washington
Senate War Investigating Committee
May
Timotz
Combine
Hieary
Garsoon
Revere
Ferguson
R-Mich
Howse
Ding
Garson
Raerin
Cate
Meadaig
Alor
OPA
Hfe
Amd
Michell
Mitchell
D-Wysk
Time Committee
Bray
Gerssom
Nouchy
Alpert W. Jacobson
War Department
Chinical Wertard
Tacobser
Garason
Bealee
D-Ky
House Bghtary Committee
Cohimebis
Bax
Trum
Truman
Magd
Senate
Senate Nudges New OPA Bill Toward Vote
A Senate move pushed the old price control act revival toward a vote amid debate on exemptions for meat and other goods. The administration and House Republicans voiced support or concern as committees prepared to pursue testimony and potential conference action.
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Senate
Washington
Taft
Adrifminerne
Fly
Bynes
Trumanegal
Senate debates price controls and OPA revival struggles
The article outlines Senate discussions on amendments and possible actions to restore price ceilings across several sectors including meat and oil, with leaders cautioning against a swift revival that could trigger squeezes or legalized price freezes. It notes calls by Wagner Pepper and others for a complete substitute to reestablish OPA, while outlining potential risks and procedural hurdles. It also reports on a separate incident where a brandy distillery explosion near Stockton caused $1.5 million in damage and two injuries, and a war monument tribute involving the War Department official at Pryne’s monument dedication.
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Senate
Armand
Russell D-Ga
Reed (Rehan
Barkley
Opa
TRV
Wagner
Dwe
Pepper
D-la
Ambitious Flight Crash Topic Dominates Evening Briefing
Reports from Mashville describe a fiery Sunday crash in an apartment block. Dr Verne notes a halting tale from a hospital bedside about the entisy of the accident. The scene involves W O Chin Lowe and local legal figures probing the propulsion mishap amid Republican primary talk.
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Los Angeles
Baghes
Ehi
Enn
Dr. Verne
Roy Acuff
Tazewell
Warsaw reports 22 Jews fleeing persecution in Poland
The government readied to execute King Personas convicted of instigating the Kielce pogrom as 22 Jews attempting to flee a new wave of persecution were reported today. August Cardinal blamed the dangerous tensions in Poland on governmental officials, while street scenes showed workers calm amid urban bustle and a city in flux.
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Stein
Poland
Warsaw
Kielce
August Cardinal
Labor Members Push Motion to Probe British Papers
Labor members in parliament circulate a motion demanding a sweeping investigation of the press. It seeks ownership, control, and monopolistic tendencies in chain ownership and the influence of advertising on news presentation and suppression. Over 108 signatories plan to add names in days ahead.
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Lordes
P—Laboer
Te Bellieh Press
Chals
Futaere
CIA! Amd
I Mews
Haydn Davion
Michael Feoc
Erstap
Davies
Lomden Star
Foot
Herald
Labor
Lahey
Herbart Morrison
Eputy
Tg Journal
Bodies Of Two Men Found On Highway Near Halls Crogs
Two Chalbarte County men were found dead on a highway near Halls Crogs Ronda in an apparent traffic incident. Mariam Keck, 39, of near New Tazerbeld, and Danny Capp, 46, of Gain, were identified by Captain C. Me. Hatt. Kept by the dead men were five Claiborne farmers who had been to the Knoxville market. The car wreck occurred as they were returning home while in search of gasoline. The deaths raised Knox County traffic fatalities for the year to 13, compared to 15 at the same time last year.
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Knoxville
Chalbarte County
Halls Crogs Ronda
Miruive Didwer
C. Me. Hatt
Mariam Keck
New Tazerbeld
Danny Capp
Gain
Fink
Lewis Keele
Mem
Claiborne
Keck
Capp
Saarch
Pasoline
Knox County
Amside
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Toning Board of Appeals
Ridge Report
Kilgo
Philiptenes
Ninajla
Philippine Islands
Paul McNutt
Manuel Roxas
New Republic
Philipphis
210
Politica
Committee
Ferna
Hoyas
Tadt
Stockton
Schentey-Corgnet
Herelyeater
Te Shima
P—W
Stuart Syytinge Jon
Xemi
Ernieles
Pryie
New
Widmer
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