Allies Shift New Troops Aircraft To German Area
American and British efforts to lift the Berlin blockade include additional U S aircraft and ground forces. Fresh U S troops under Iron KR Bucchart arrive in Frankfurt. Britain also reports new ground units for Germany. A new 000 foot runway is being built at Temnethot to accommodate large bombers, with completion in six weeks. Weather delays persist but food and carrier supplies reach western Berlin from western Germany.
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Tergiiche
Plans Set For Sale Of Two Rayon Plants In Elizabethton
Washington officials moved to sell the government's 22 million dollar stake in two rayon plants at Elizabethton Tennessee. Deputy director Hm S Baymtton said the sale could take months as alien property officers weigh selling both plants together for single management to minimize disruption and monopoly risk.
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Toney Hattihrate
Washington
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LT Collins Pursues State Senate Seat in Sullivan County
Sullivan and Mackin counties’ latest Senate contender is Lt. Collins, Kingsport attorney and World War II veteran, running in the Republican primary. He faces Democratic nominee prospects in November, with several GOP rivals including Bor Conpreas, William Miller, and Rep. Dayton Phillips. Party officials list Campbell, Beavers, Miller, and Veters for State GOP roles, while Mrs. Sams Anderson and Mrs. McDowell are named as state GOP committeewomen.
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Sullivan and Mackins Counties
ET. Collins
Kingsport
War T
Miller
Johnson City
Ated
Dayton B. Phillips
Elizagethton
Roy T. Cumpbell
Carter County
John
Beavis
Claiborne County
Miler
Anderson, County
May Ress McDowell
Washington County
Colkink
Gate City seeks extension of natural gas line
A petition will be presented before East Tennessee Municipal Power Company to extend gas lines from Kingsport to serve residents of Gate City. The motion by Councilman Ell icott was unanimously adopted. The meeting also urged Virginia State Highway Department to begin paving in the west end and to light Cleveland Street. The next town council meeting is set for July 19 along with other items on the agenda.
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Workers’ Force Movement
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Finance Ministry
Lewis Given More Time To Appear in Court
Washington D C. John L. Lewis was granted extra time to answer a National Labor Relations Board injunction regarding the continued closure of mines. Lawyers for Lewis and the United Mine Workers said they faced difficulty meeting the filing deadline and secured an extension until a later court date.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Fora+ions Board
United Mine Workers
Alan Goldaborough
Registration Opens for Sullivan County General Election
Registration for the August 5 Sullivan County general election opens Wednesday and runs through Friday from 9 am to 7 pm. New registrants or those changing addresses since March must register. Polling-place registration will be handled by the same officials who managed March registration, per BE Ray Hauk, chairman of the Sullivan County Election Commission.
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Republican Primaring
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Sullivan County Election Commission
Conflicting Trends Develop In Market
In New York stock trading today conflicting price trends emerged as demand remained tepid after Kitaugin’s advance. Few stocks moved far from yesterday’s close, with only slim turnover following two prior sessions that each surpassed 1,000,000 shares.
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Wall-known businessman faces rainstorm scare
A prominent local magnate, shrouded in rain, braved a heavy downpour yesterday. A man offered a balloon to a nervous couple as they sheltered from worsening weather, while witnesses describe a cautious scene amid the advancing storm.
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Judge to Hear Briefs on Venue Change in Mine Case
Grundy Va Monday motion filed to move venue for the Mine case involving Emory Witkoner and others. Attorney General Lindsay Almond argues large defendant group and local conditions threaten a fair trial. defense challenges Virginia code constitutionality.
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Bristol
Lindsay Almond
Prices On Meat To Climb Higher
Chicago and other Midwestern markets showed no immediate relief as meat prices rose toward record highs. Hog prices in Chicago matched an all time peak of 40.50 per hundredweight, while steers neared recent records and feeder cattle set a world sale price. Experts foresee limited relief until late summer or autumn with bumper crops or grass fed cattle arriving later.
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Midwestern
East St. Louis
Sioux City
George Dreyslac
The
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H. M. Conway
National Livestock Producers Association
Conway
UN Council Gets Palestine Problem
Lake Success reports the UN mediator presented a long report to 11 delegates urging cessation of hostilities as the first step to peace in Palestine. He warned that Security Council decisions will be contrasting and proposed two specific steps, stressing only an end to force can lead to settlement. Arabs refused a truce extension, Jews accepted. emergency session convened by Council President Dmitriy Manuilsky of the Soviet Union.
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Abraint
Miller to Speak at Grange and Liberty in Hawkins County
Republican candidate William F. Miller schedules final appearances in Hawkins County. He will speak at Grange Hall School at 7 pm on Wednesday and at Liberty School on July 18 at 7 pm. Miller and campaign managers Dam C. Ripley and Joe Terry announced.
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Joe Terry
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Liberty School
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Race Issues Dominate Platform Draft At Convention
Democratic platform drafters unveil a 4500 word race plank amid White House pressure for civility. The text favors Taft Hartley style labor policy and raises minimum wage from 40 to 70 cents, while some fear the compromise could fail on the floor. The draft also calls for international cooperation and economic measures, with secret preliminaries noted as the Convention approaches.
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Weather Outlook in Kingsport Sees Cooler, Cloudy Days
Kingsport area forecasts cloudy skies and cooler temperatures with a high near 86 and a low around 66 to 68 tonight. Showers are possible Thursday, and recent readings show a warm spell with a peak around 88 degrees and a low near 66.
Phillips Plans Sullivan Talk At High School
Rep. Dayton E. Phillips of Elizabethton seeks reelection and plans a Sullivan County appearance at Sullivan Tugiy School at 7:20 pm. He will discuss campaign issues with George Limerly and his “FEM Billy” band. He faces William Miller of Johnson City for the Republican nomination in the First District as no Democrats have qualified.
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Elizabethton
Sullivar
Sullivan Tugiy School
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Sues
George Limerly
Elizabéthton
William
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Johnnson City
Calloway Granted New Trial In Room Discrimination Suit
Missouri Supreme Court orders a new trial for Cab Calloway in a $200,000 suit against a Kansas City ballroom. Justices overturn lower court ruling citing prejudicial defense tactics that deprived Calloway of a fair trial. Calloway and Felix Fayre, a former musician, were ejected by the venue’s bouncer on December 22 to see another Black bandleader.
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Kansas City
Cit Cour
Cab Calloway
Fla Mor
Erik Vet
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Ballroony
Barkley Seeks Front Run For Truman in Democratic Rift
Philadelphia PA Tennessee delegation debates stance at party convention amid civil rights plank tensions. The Tennessee delegation weighs whether to sit out or back a candidate, while party officers are named, indicating a divisive convention fight over platform and alliances.
Tennessee delegate drafts states rights plank for platform
A Tennessee delegation member drafted a states rights plank to be presented at the Democratic national convention. Cecil Lima of Nashville helped shape the language pledging adherence to states rights principles and opposing federal intrusion into domestic affairs. Sims expected broad southern support. if blocked, he would push a minority report on the floor.
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Cecil Lima
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Cream Of Crap Attend Big Party
A midnight Democratic National Convention party in Philadelphia drew top guests and celebrities. The Mesta hostess hosted about 60 to 80 attendees in the Barclay Motel suite, with televised coverage, champagne, and a steady three piece band. The scene was crowded with politicians journalists and film figures as night turned to dawn.
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George Meata
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Oye
Hose Enters Great Game Of Politics
Albin Melson 42 a Democrat in Glendale suffered a water hose incident during a party convention broadcast from Philadelphia a neighbor Miss A C Madsen 64 allegedly sprayed water through his window while her radio kept him awake both denied charges and police advised no pressing of charges prompting a light hearted political row between neighbors.
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Cahir
Albin Melson
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Dead mic overheard at Democratic National Convention
A Philadelphia audience heard a strong urging during the Democratic National Convention when an engineer accidentally switched to a closed microphone. The unidentified speaker warned, Quit shoving or I’ll knock you on your cell, and the remark was broadcast by NBC from an inadvertent mic.
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Bright to replace McKellar on Tennessee Democratic delegation
Tennessee's full Democratic National Convention delegation will assemble in Philadelphia with replacements for absent delegates. A. W. Bright will take McKellar's at large seat, while Frank Clem ents will replace E. H. Crump and Bertha Leeper fills in for Tom Stewart. Several other at large posts are filled by Nashville, Memphis, and Lawrenceburg figures due to illness or protest absences.
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Frank Clements
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E. H. Crump
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Knoxville
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Lange
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Peter Tuley
Wo Hale
Memphis
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Frank Bis
Byron, Hicks
Rockweart
Joe, Evats
Alnthidistrict
Truman Has Not Yet Made Move On Barkley Bid
Philadelphia AP reports Democratic convention in its second day as Browder era-style tension grows over selecting Kentucky Senator Alben Barkley as vice president. Leaders including Frank Hague and David Lawrence oppose, while Barkley’s near-certain candidacy is delayed by internal dissent. Delegates await Truman’s official stance amid party maneuvering and Bittle’s counseling as the Barkley bid faces reluctant support.
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Tsk Treeman
Truman
Athen We. Barkley
Frank Hague
New Jersey
David & Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Paul @. Fitzpatrick
New York
Kentucky
Barkley
Ov.tar Ewing
J.howard McGrath
Gov Donnelly Nominates Harry with His Own Words
Philadelphia narrative shows Gov Donnelly choosing his own speech lines for the nomination at the Democratic National Convention. Donnelly wrote his address in DeMerer City and traveled with 1,000 sapies as publicity staff resisted the staged script.
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Donnelly
Harry
Phladelphia
Missouri
Phil M. Domnnelly
Truman
deMersom
Philadelpma
National Committee
County Election Group Will Convene Tonight in Bristol
The Sullivan County Election Commission will meet tonight at 7 o clock at the McGee Printing Company in Bristol to certify candidate decisions for the August 5 county Republican primary. Kay Baumierdner of Bristol, board chairman, has announced the meeting.
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Echock
McGee Printing Company
Bristol
Sullivan County
Kingsport
Kay Baumierdner
Wilson County Studies Rain Making Possibility
Lebanon Tennessee reports Wilson County appoints a committee to study rain making by sprinkling dry ice on clouds. The county court created the panel after mayor William D. Baird cited reports of successful dry ice use elsewhere, signaling interest in potential drought relief.
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Wilaan
Wiliam D. Baird
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