Prowler’s Arrest Ends Hingaport Nighttime Terror Spree
Kingsport police arrested Winston DeFreres of Ready Crank Road after a string of prowling incidents terrorized Hingaport residents on Watauga Street and nearby areas. He pleaded guilty to prowling and related charges, receiving a suspended sentence and a promise to leave town, as officers praised Detective Davis and Captain Durham for leading the investigation.
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Kingsport
Winston 3 DeFreres
Sidney G. Gilbreath
Manect
A& Woh
High
el DeFreece
Jaitering
Watwaga Street
Crescent Drive
Sam Davis
Joy
Sunteore
Amantomobile
Davis
Ceci Durham
Dew
Fred Hoth
Wtaren
Torney
Watauga Street
Virginia
Cairo Bombed By Mystery Aircraft
A single unidentified plane bombed Cairo causing a central street blast and an air raid alert from 9 45 to 11 10 pm GMT. Premier Nokrashy Pasha left a cabinet meeting and vowed retaliation if Zionist elements were behind the attack. Reports from Damascus and Syria describe limited bombardment and truce violations as UN mediation aims for Palestine peace amid fighting and Jewish Arab clashes.
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Meanmond
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Told
Nnwomen
Pero
Noiashy Pasha
Palestine
United Nations
Damascus
Syrian Cormuniqus
Lybersat
Syehe
Bir Rkunvitra
Runeitra-Baniyes
Israel
Syria
Perarl
Arkh Lemon
Joranwlariy
Merb Shoarim
Rte
Sdrvice
Frank Begiey
Gnant Folke Bernadotti
Hiw
Xaie
Berry
Menner
Bruce Twa
Arab Leagues
Eorenvitter Lintedt
Fales
Tne
Peters Names War Veteran as Sullivan County Campaign Manager
R L Booby Peters Jr 29 year old Kingsport sports star and World War I veteran was named Veterans Manager for William Miller in Sullivan County. Peters, a former captain in the 498th Field Artillery Battalion and Bronze Star recipient, served nine months in Europe. He lettered in major sports at Dobyns Bennett and later played for Princeton Tigers.
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R. L
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Kingsport
weSullivan County
William H. Bills Miller
Foters
Ithe
Field ‘Artillery
Tume
Dobyns Bennett High School
Robyns-Bennett
Priory
Princeton University
Maele
Tigers
Princeton
Antichiet Ari
Tigard
Semtey Howard
Citizen stoned to death in Cairo by mob
An American citizen, 83 year old Stephen Hans of Philadelphia, was stoned to death in Cairo while touring as a visitor with a party. The State Department confirmed the killing and reported several Egyptians and other foreigners were injured. The attack appears linked to a mob incident. details remain unclear.
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Cairo
Washington
State Department
Stephen Hans
Philacelphia
Sedapo
Hig Wire
Ottlenr
Lincoln
Umbkasny
Waas
Gre
Passin
Patricia
Viacuet
Cincinnati
Peer
Marty Robertson
Richmond
Stock Mart Rallies After Sharp Decline
Stock Mart led a stock market rebound after a three day decline marked by a sharp drop the prior day. Gains surpassed a point as Superior Oil of California rebounded after a 20 point tumble, with traders noting large block trades and steadier trading despite ongoing volatility.
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Stock Mart
New York
Talis
Cits Lee
Superior Oi
California
Paday
Krouhd
Battle On Oil Lands Looms Across States
Washington reports a clash over coastal oil lands beyond the low tide line. The bill, passed by the House, faces Senate delay amid debate fears. Republicans split on tidelands to states while Democrats McCarran and Downey back action, Earl Warren guiding campaign.
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Senate
Republican
Texas
California
Ag Cornell
Missouri
Tobey
New Frampshire
McCarran
Nevada
Downey
Gow
Earl Warren
GOF
Congressional Action
Sue OF
Lams
Draft Registration Notice With Irregular Dates
The bulletin outlines draft registration starting August 30 calling for registrants aged between 21 and 36 to enroll by August 3. Names and exact birth-year groups appear jumbled but reference several September deadlines and processing steps for those born in various years. The text specifies dates around September and notes residency and age conditions for registrants.
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Persona
Perseua
Soph
Hetty
Pemons Horn
Hebe
Short Changed Great American Female Face By Hat Boyle
A garbled New York AP letter argues about changes to the female face and the image of American women. The writer ridicules cosmetic reform talk, cites hats and maps of Europe, and contrasts men’s and women’s appearances with sarcasm.
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Hat Boyle
New York
Great
Regulation Plans For Subdivisions Stiffly Protested
Protesters packed City Hall as subdivision regulations faced heated debate. Speakers clashed with officials over planning jurisdiction and constitutional rights, while Magistrate Estep and others argued for public questions during the hearing.
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BH Burmett
Radiy Lin
Kally Estep
Coronel Patrace
Estep
F. Collins
Roosevelt
Attempted assassination shocks Japan amid rising unrest
A former Communist held in a wartime Russian prison camp hurled a dynamite filled bottle at political leader Tokuda at a rally in Sapa City Kyushu. Glass fragments struck his leg as Ichiro Koga, 27, dropped from a balcony. Tokuda paused his speech, later receiving 48 minor wounds and continuing in hospital. He warned against assassination amid ongoing clashes between radicals and conservatives as General MacArthur’s forces stand by.
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Migit
Kywieht Toxads
MacArthur
Japan
Foxada
Papas
Tokuda
Sapa City
Kyushi
Ichiro Koga
Conmiter
Amd
Tokina
Taludit
Hong
Munis
Embezzlement Probe Continues Amid Crisis Talks
A European five nation conference with Britain France Belgium Luxembourg and the Netherlands failed to agree on a course for the Berlin crisis as Allied aid talks proceed. Police probe widens after Essex County official Pellecchia admits embezzling 65700 from Columbus Trust Co funds.
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Berlin
Britain
France
Watherlands
Belgium
Luxembourg
Atd
Washington
U. S
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Georges Bidwalt
Pawtl- Henri Sprak
Luxembours
Pierre DuPong
Barron van Borteelaer
van Oosterhout
Tron
Firewark
AP Bhatir Atti Tiale
Clath Bagan
Nevarlth
F. James Pellecchia
Alfred &. Driver
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Coll
Legeti
Pellecchia
Columbus Trust. Co
Premier Sought To Lead French Coalition Government
Paris pivoted as President Vincent Auriol opened a search for a new premier after a clash over a 40.9 billion franc defense budget toppled the centrist government. Possible successors include Maurice Schuman and Georges Bidault with others named from Radical Socialists and Socialists as factions push to form a stable majority.
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Vincent Auriol
France
Auriol
I the Army
Sive
Charlier ‘de Gaulle
French People's Party
Robert Schuman
Georges, Bidault
Fespublica
European Union
Hague
Efreles
Andre Marie
jMntice
Jules Tech
Socialmat
Paul Reynaud
Maurice Thoren
Communist Party
National Assembly
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Anm
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Clank
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Socialiats
Radical Sécimista
Schuman
de Gaulle
Peter of
Weatherman Sees Scattered Showers Around Kingsport
Kingsport area forecaster expects a chance of scattered afternoon showers with a light risk of thunder. Rain fell yesterday and last night, totaling a bit over three inches this past week. Temperatures reached the mid eighties yesterday with a low around sixty two, and today’s highs near the upper eighties.
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Kingsport
Apmarel
Tonigte
Rai
Pershing the Man of Destiny Iron Commander Guided War Plans
The Life Story portrays General John Pershing as a steady, nerveed leader who kept calm under pressure. It details his insistence on discipline, frontline inspection routine, and push for a separate American army under his command despite Allied pressure. It notes his strategic aim to unite Allied efforts against Germany and the looming 1917 spring offensive as American troops arrive in Europe. The narrative references Chaumont, the Piave retreat, and the broader strategic stakes in the western front, emphasizing Pershing’s insistence on independence and readiness.
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Pershing
Iron Commander
Reedccich Palmer
Gererml
Faye
Imeepaenbla Mide
Baye
Parshing
Hank
Bolt
Sone Regiment
Boydet
Mom
Chaumont
Piave
Loraine
Wyzis
Russia
Meraling
Tlkiv
Paris
Bernaki
Garman
Enese
Imrang
Porehimg
Falren
Foeh
Amari
Britain
France
Washington
Perxking
Carder Pwr
Fock Ax
Tito shifts stance with the West amid Yugoslavia thaw
Yugoslav Marshal Tito signals possible warming to the West as Belgrade agrees to terms after disputes with Moscow. The Communist government promises concessions including compensation for American property and two U.S. Army planes, aligning with earlier American demands despite denials.
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Washington
United States
Ths
Sry
Moscow
Belgrade
Tito
Yugoslavia
United States Army
Tite
Three UT students escape death as car falls 130 feet
In Gallinpurg Tennessee three University of Tennessee students survived a 130 foot plunge after their car left the road and rolled down a slippery ravine at Great Sticky Mountain National Park. The occupants were Mabry of Chattanooga, Winnie of Long Island N Y, and Roger Robinson of Blount County. State Patrol Corporal Carson Webb quoted Mabry saying he dozed off and drifted off the road as the car rolled repeatedly and settled upright at the bottom.
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Tenn
University of Tennessee
Max B. Beabry
Chattanoogm
Dan Winnie
Long Island
N. Y
Roger Robinson
Blount County
Carson Webb
Tit State Highway Patrol
Mabry
Sheraline
Webb
Grey Eyed Negro Remembers Pershing In Texas
In Cleburne Texas an elderly grey eyed Black man, Pershing’s former orderly Master Sergeant Gattle, recalls the general’s discipline and kindness. He details travel from the Philippines to Mexico, coffee rituals, and a night at a dance as Pershing’s demanding yet fair leadership shaped his service.
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Barbett
Pershing
Pilippines
Mexico
Pancho Villa
Ike
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