U N Orders Palestinians Stop War In Three Days
The United Nations Security Council demands a three day halt to all fighting in Palestine with Jews and Arabs urged to end hostilities. The plan envisions a demilitarized Jerusalem, a conditional ceasefire, and possible enforcement if terms are not met. International forces or sanctions could be used to back the resolution as observers and equipment are arranged. Sir Alexander Cadogan outlined Britains stance while Kocurament WHA led talks amid mixed reactions.
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Eonty Qutin
Russia
Ukraine
Argentina
United States
France
Marris
Alexander Hhvlokan
Britfin
Foie
Bernadette
Ewe Thid
Israel
Bernadetta
Rhodes
Corpa
Virginia Youth Dies After Fog Caused Crash Near Appalachia
James Henry Sessey 27 of Big Stone Gap died after his auto plunged over a 40 foot embankment in heavy fog on U.S. Highway 23 between Appalachia and Nostom. Cecil Harris 21 remained in serious condition at Appalachian Hospital and Jack Hers 16 was treated at Norton Clinic. Surviving family includes parents Mr. and Mrs. Sim Sessey, a brother Jerry Lynn and sister Alice Ann. grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hanes, Oske Va. Funeral services set for Sunday at the home with Rev. Paul H. Miter officiating. burial at Glencoe Cemetery. Body to be moved to home Friday afternoon.
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Appalachia
James Henry Sessey
Norton Clinic
Jesse
Nostom
Mountai
U. & Highway 23
Cecil Harris
Big Stone Gap
Appalachian
Jack Hers
Norton Cline
James Harris
Sim Srxsoe
Jerry Lynn
Alice Ann
Rachael Jester
Robert Hanes Ti
Hom
Paul BH
Miter
Glencoe
Royreene Funeral Home
Street Scenes At a Comforty House Window
An eerie room scene shows a homelike window with Watln paper lint fondle and a tiny dog nearby. A chaotic yard and a street view reveal a halted back alley moment as a figure named Marty contemplates a plan, while a large crowd or dog lurks nearby and a red street barrier appears.
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Hema
Polio Battle in Neighborhood Resembles Police Man Hunt
A Cleveland section reports on a polio outbreak likened to a police man hunt as authorities seek paralyzing cases. The piece notes rising numbers over a two week span, with weather and regional context shaping public health alerts.
Registration Ends Today In Sullivan County
Registration ends today for the August 5 election. Registration hours run from 8 am to 4 pm at precinct offices with late registrations permitted at the registrar’s time. Voter receipts and poll tax receipts will be required for the general election and party primaries.
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Sullivan County
Mal Pagt
Swern
Commissiat
Election Commission
Tenn
Weet View
Lth
Mighland Brie
Gedac Grovec
Lyne Carder
Dickson
Schoola
Kings Port
Kingaport
West View
Market Slide Dims As Steel and Railroads Lead
Downward stock market tilt tied to steel and railroad shares. Early trading showed a potential drop after yesterday’s sharp late-session decline, with activity faltering then recovering as buyers reemerged.
Troopers Halt Rioting at Du Pont Factory Gate
In Chaneston Wisconsin new violence erupted at the Du Pont chemical plant in Belle Vernon. About forty state troopers guarded the site as four days of disorder continued. Cars were overturned and windows smashed at entry points while United Mine Workers official Leon Yablonski said a court injunction was being ignored by many workers seeking to enter or leave the facility.
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M. Aeveral
Leon Yablonski
United Mine Workers District 90
Mien Nan
Red Planes Train in Corridor Amid Warnings
Soviet fighters will train in corridors supplying Berlin as American and British air forces boost cargo flights. About 60 B-29 or similar bombers repair and prepare to join a transatlantic wake, with bases near Munich. US officials say the action is harassing but not hindering the airlift. AMG broadcasts praise the Berlin blockade and warn Russia’s moves echo Nazi tactics.
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Bectin
Munich
Irrgblend
Germany
Keathen
Berlin
Adulf’ Hitler
Barlinera
HM. Wright
Phillips Raps Machine Rulled Politicians In Sullivan Talk
William F. Preehoft Jr reports in Sullivan High School auditorium Deyton I Phillips of Fi District Congress wren attacks a machine dominated political system led by Thad Cox and Miller ally in a Bristol TX context. Phillips accuses Cox organization of stuffing ballots and calls Miller a rubber stamp. Weather and market notes follow with reference to political figures and demographic details.
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William F. Preehoft, Jr
Sullivan
I. Phillips
Wren
William E. Miller
Johngon
First District
Pulet
Phillips
Joanson City
Thad Cox
Miller
Wiliam
Jeanson Cry
Dayton Phillips
Wrisper
Tennessee
Bristol
Cox
State Supreme Court
Cehparian
Jin McCord
Gor
den Browning
Tom
Congress
Italy Communists End Strike After Premier Warns Of Force
Italy's Communist led nationwide strike ends after Premier Alcide de Gasperi warns he will use all means to break the walkout. Violence flared in Genoa and other cities leaving at least 13 dead and over 100 injured as police regain control. The CGIL, pressured by government and hardline elements, suspended the 36 hour general strike citing technical reasons. Security forces deploy armored cars and emergency was proclaimed in Genoa while labor leaders discuss continuation.
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Tealy
Alcide de Gasperi
Italy
Thoore
Genoa
Palmiya Tegliatti
Septimuti
Rome
C&il
de Gasnert
Comrounist
Madera
Confedera
CGI
Genna
Mario Scelba
Roy Acuff Opens Drive For Governor Of State
Roy Acuff launches bid to govern the state with a Republican slate led by Johnny McCarthy and Frankie Frisch as campaign managers. Durocher’s Giants shakeup puts Leo Durocher in as manager, sidelining Mel Ott. Bud Kerr and Sid Gordon react with surprise as salaries and future plans loom.
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Roy Acuff
Pittsburgh
Swifthie
Mel Ott
Leo Duragher
Teanager
New York Giants
Giants
Buddy Kerr
Durocher
Sid Gordon
Pittshirgh
Roh- Louis Cardinal
Ott Murray
Huntingdon
Reactions Split Over Truman Call on Civil Rights Session
The Associated Press reports mixed views on President Truman’s push for a special session as Congress debates civil rights measures. Senator Tom Stewart calls the move an insult to the South and vows to fight FEPC and civil rights. others cite filibuster threats by Southern senators as the battle lines form in Tennessee.
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Truman
Congress
Tennessee
Les
Tom Stewart
Washington
Stewart
Smithville
Sparta
Ford Motor Company Raises Wages for 25,000 Salaried Workers
Ford Motor Company increased monthly wages for 25,000 salaried employees from 20 to 360 dollars, yielding a sizable rise amid wage dispute negotiations with the CIO United Auto Workers. The firm rejected mediation on its wage deadlocks and signaled willingness to meet with union negotiators, while noting ongoing efforts to resolve disputes without external intervention.
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Detroit
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
CIO
United Auto Workers
Telon Ara
Ford Motor Co
Aca
Honey Locd MM
Fray
Smi
United States
Weshways
Smd
Dynamite Blast At Shale Official’s Home Sparks Lockout Fallout
A dynamite blast struck the residence of Wil Nang and Sully, vice president at General Shale Products, at about 2:30 am. Three shots were fired at two men suspected in the incident. The blast broke three windows and toppled a curb, waking the family. A 11-year-old was held after possessing dynamite caps and matches. Police investigated possibly related explosions and a widening labor strike among coal and stone products workers. The plant shutdowns affect about 400 workers at Johnson City, Kingsport, and Knoxville facilities amid a contract dispute with CIO affiliated union members. A six-hour mediation failed to break the deadlock.
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JoWmon Ofy
Wil- Nang & Sully
General Shale Producte Corporation
Sells
Twi Ren
Potte
Siethy
Tha
Iit
Johnson City
Kingsport
Knoxville
Nixh
United Stone and Aled Products Workers of Amarin
CIO
Joe Worley
Union
Arma
Dixiecrats Plan Third Party Ticket In South
Angry southern Democrats press ahead with a states rights convention in Alabama to nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates. They claim a 227 electoral vote bloc behind a Dixie candidate while acknowledging slim chances in the nation. Governor Wright of Mississippi predicts an electoral fight to save the South and says the committee aims to defeat Truman and regain party control from city machines.
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Birntinghas
Ala
Forday
Dixie
Migtissippi
Fielding Wright
South
Truman
W. W. Wright
Atates
White House
Gaid
Tru
Regula
Philadelphia
Big City
Sait
Duck
You
Hommey Wie Ls
Suse Rippe
States
Pruman
Wright
Ben Lamey
Arkansas
Atil
House of Representatives
Federal Body Seeks Injunction Over Shale Plant Strike
The Generval Shale Products Corporation asked a federal court for a permanent injunction to curb strikers at its Kingsport plant and two entrances at Cherokee Street. Judge Worley issued a temporary measure as 408 workers from the United Steelworkers Union strike over a wage demand. A midnight bargaining attempt failed after six hours.
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C10
Shether
Anton
Vast Funeral for General Pershing Planned in Washington
A vast funeral procession is planned for General of the Armies John J. Pershing. Attendees include thousands of infantry and cavalry, blue jackets, marines, and air force personnel. President Truman and the cabinet are expected at the services at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday.
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Washington
Ibn J. Pershing
Fruman
Twil R
Arlington Nati i Cemetery
Airplane Crash Kills Five Near Junction City
Five persons died when a converted Army training plane crashed into woodlands between Columbus and Bacon, near Junction City. Survivors could not be identified. a storekeeper found personal effects including women and children's clothing and a letter addressed to Ew Dewey Paradise, Greenfield, Tenn. care Mrs Louise Paylor.
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Junction City
Gai
Woodlands
Junctien City
Marver J. Hester
Smell
Feester
Dewey Paradise
Greenfield
Tenn
Louise Paylor
Midway
Georgia
Columbus
Bacon
Reece Predicts Democratic Hope Fares Poorly Outside South
Reece, former Republican national chairman, predicted the Fruman Barkley ticket will not win any state outside the South and may win few in the region. He expects Tennessee to back Dewey Warren and the Republican ticket, and foresees shifts in Senate and House races. He cited Virginia Kentucky North Carolina Missouri and Oklahoma as likely alignments.
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South
Revee
Tennessee
Dewey-Warren, Regubbean Strleet
Virginia
Kentucky
North Carolina
Missouri
Oklahoma
Girit
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Richard Heiner Cleveland
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Tommy
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du Pont
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Sullivan High Sebdok
Phillipe
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