Byrnes Arrives in Washington After Paris Trip
Secretary of State Byrnes returns from the Paris four power talks and plans a radio speech to report to President Truman. He aims to press for a new foreign minister conference and address German and Austrian peace feelings while preparing for UN and peace treaty discussions. A separate Shelby County vote promises free poll tax distribution for veterans, via hotel and drugstore sub stations until August 1 primary.
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Effige Today
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Cownkawa
President Signs Loan For Britain
President Truman announced a loan of 20,750,060,500 to Britain to revive and expand exports and trade. He said the aid aims to restore allied stability, support Britain's recovery, and foster cooperative postwar economic relations to reduce rival economic plots.
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Washington
Truman
Pha
United States
Charge Against Smith Reduced To Manslaughter
The murder charge against Wrightley Smith of Kingsport was reduced to involuntary manslaughter after a preliminary hearing. Smith, released on bond, faced the magistrate as detectives pursued the drowning case of nine year old Pepe Ann Hawkins of Hawkins County. Deputies nabbed him in Kingsport after a warrant was issued.
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Steyear-old
Engsport Automobilg
Jueee W Chaten Avidutrong
Watbald
Smith
Ator Te Ehranic
Armstrong
J. O Phillips
Puse BW
Pepe Annn
Hawkins County
James W. Burd
Kk. R. Darnell
Kingsport
Hart Light
Glenn Street
Lynn Garden Smith
Light
Fighting Flares Up in Manchuria
Fighting flared in Manchuria and North China as peace talks stalled in heat. American Marines reported 7 captured by unidentified band near Chinwangtao. Communist attacks reported south of Tientsin and around Tsingtao and Tainan. American bases at Tientsin and Tsingtao cited. Reports claim tens of thousands of Reds attacking multiple locations.
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Manchuria
Tsingtae
Tainan
Tientam
Tsingtac
Chienchang
Mangbuiia
Hungsantey
Sangati
Chime
Tsingen
Shengywie
Rn Ongeges Rermt
Chinotens Rren
Fatagtaa
Large Diamond Displayed 88 Carats At Jewel Box
A massive diamond reputed to be among the world’s largest was shown today at the Jewel Box on Frongh Street. The 83 carat stone, valued at 5,150,000 dollars, is guarded by police and armed guards at night and will be available to the public Monday morning.
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Nocloxi
New Fight To Compel May To Talk In War Hearings
The Senate war investigate committee pressed to compel Kentucky Democrat Harry S May to testify amid renewed demands. Mitchell D-WV said May would face cross examination and additional witnesses while the panel proceeds with hearings into war contracts and profits. Key witnesses including Henry Garson and Bern Felixty were dismissed or limited, with health issues and immunity claims shaping testimony as the probe into Byte Basin Metal and related firms continues.
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Rapsday
Senate
Coomniiter
Kentucky
Beeming
Mitchell
D-Warty
Mowe Bilitary Committee
Mowe Bilitary Committee As A Former Witness, ‘Mitchell
Ita
Chainmas Mead
Jodiviah
Documenta
Combine
Byte Basin Metal Products Company
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Batavia U
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Bag
Yiqkh
Henry Garson
Wenlimdé
Mindiss
Shortage Of Workers By Fall Predicted By U S Economists
U S economists warn a labor shortage could intensify by autumn as private industry rehires veterans and civilian production rises. Analysts cite demand in construction and services, with unemployment near the Pollylen level and many young workers taking vacation jobs.
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Ming
Kxtost
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CPA
Capansien
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Schop
Congress Presses OPA Revival Amid Bus Strike At Seven Days
Congress pursues final efforts to pass OPA reviving controls as President Truman signals possible veto. In the capital Barkley and other leaders discuss timing while a bus strike enters its seventh day paralyzing transit in cities.
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Congress
Washington
Barkley
Law Court Opens In Kingsport
Kingsport opened the Law Court with a crowded docket of 30 jury and 79 non jury cases scheduled for hearing. Only one case went to the jury before 1 am, a damage suit between Sam W. Moore and Lee Cott. Remaining juries were set for today and Tuesday with non jury hearings on divorces, tax suits, and appeals.
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Lee Cott
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Jiadge Pergu
Law Court
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Debe
J. A. Couillert
Kingsal Theaters, Inc
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Ruth Walker Va
Lyomy
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Charles Fred Gonce
Dareased
Clinchticht Railroad Company
Ruth Andersom
Verma Andersom
Martin
Jake Light
Velosa Ancergon
AL LL Wright
OM. Cankim
Jadya Conkin
Tiles Hamblen
Sam Hite
Blannie Morelock
Vincent Morelock
W. Goodman
T. G. Seals
Ina Misllins
the Cetlin
Wilson Shaws
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Tennessee Cash Company
Narle Starney
United States
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Sitwear Va
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Chiro Suites
Mary Smith
Southern Storage Warehouse Company, Inc. Damage
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Cytbertsom
Tenmessee Busteman Corporation
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Southerm Storage Warehouse Company, Inc
Frances Rath Mit
State of Tearessen
Temmeseer
State of Tennessee
Kaw Court
Faye
Record Rainfall And Storm Ravage Kingsport Area
Torrential rainfall and an electrical storm swept the Kingsport area causing flooding and structural damage. Homes in rural areas were washed off foundations and a barn was destroyed by lightning. Telephone service dropped about half the area, fire and utility crews worked to restore outages, and rivers rose with the Holston River reported to 6.8 feet before receding. Weather officials noted the heaviest rain in memory and warned of cooler, unsettled conditions with more showers through Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Inter-Méoumtsin Telephon Company
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Kingapoet
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Bibarta
Bert Smith
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Boleer
County
Corm
Sullivan County
Annant
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Mtole
Rabel
Werther
Seven Marines Taken Prisoner By Armed Chinese
Seven American Marines were captured Saturday by an unidentified band of about 20 trained Chinese near Chinwangtao on the Gulf of Chik. An American Marine corps announcement said all Marines were alerted and strong detachments ordered to scour the countryside. search efforts began at dawn but weather halted progress and will resume. The captors reportedly belonged to the Communist Army and Nationalist troops were to rally. one of eight detachment guards remained at an ice house while the village where Marines bought provisions was attacked. The jeep and prisoners were said to have been captured. one man was recaptured with no further details available.
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Court Convicts Mihailovic to Death in Belgrade Trial
Mihailovic and key collaborators were found guilty of collaborating with Germany. Several defendants received death sentences, others long prison terms. some were tried in absentia. The court set deadlines for appeals as authorities pledged swift executions if upheld.
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Drdja Mebailovic
Herrik Idncler
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Om Cherger
Eastern Standard Times
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Mali
Pater
Frott
Iso
Michal- Yervic
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Chetnik
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Oskar Paviovith
Sugcel
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Tanasje-Tase Dinikh
Iktessor
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de Pump
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Mladen Bujeich
Prinon
Konstantin Bobich
United States
Atsetta
Milailović
Chetnut Teader
Mihailovic
Bids Of Five Nations For UN Approval
Five nations have submitted membership bids to the United Nations General Assembly with deadlines approaching. Albania, Slam, Outer Mongolia, Afghanistan, and Transjordan seek admission as Security Council debates timing and potential vetoes stir tension among major powers. Yugoslavia and Britain push for or against varied terms amid alliance dynamics. The United Nations faces a pivotal round of decisions as the General Assembly could convene in September.
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United Nations
General Assembly
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Slam
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Outer Mongolia
Afghanistan
Transjordan
UN Security Council
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Russia
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Britain
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Sten
Auich
State Politics Near End Of Campaign In Varied Tennessee Scenes
Tennessee candidates push toward the final campaign stretch amid diverse conditions. Some travel in Washington and Germany while others rally voters at home, with education and voter mobilization efforts tied to campaign funding. In the Fifth District a Joe C Lewis bid features W D Tutt Perharm as manager and a veteran band guise. Carmack and Meiselier lure invitations as Memphis debates face stadium access and signatures drive to pressure federal clean elections oversight. Campaign events span Nashville to Covington and beyond with multiple candidates still active in Congress and state races.
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Tennessee
Amdome
Germany
TVA
Fodarat
Ke. D. Meiselier
Senate Accepts House Version of TVA Dam Bill
Senate approves House language on TVA dam funding for East Tennessee two dam project. McKellar proposes 17.5 million to push both Watauga and South Holston dams to be built simultaneously, House objections stall action and return bill to both chambers for more work. Gore asserts immediate construction and TVA control over contractor choice.
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Ten‘ Messee
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Gore
Tseth Dam
Tribute to 600 Japanese American soldiers at ceremony
President honors 600 surviving members of the 442nd Infantry Regiment with a Distinguished Banner and full dress review during a ceremony. The event, tied to Europe battles and the Potecam Conference, marked a high tribute to valor and service of the unit.
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