Mine Chief Denies Merits Of Legal Charges
Lewis faces legal charges over union shop provisions in coal miner negotiations. Lawyers for United Mine Workers seek dismissal as Taft Hartley act provisions and NLRB election eligibility fuel dispute. The case centers on union shop enforcement and NLRB control during a pending contract settlement.
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Washimton
Lewis
Lawyors
United Mine
Diomissal
Madongs
Lewis la Dusaig
Prlan Shy Fadi
Sion
NLRB
Usfair
Drachion Chines Maninstails
BMW
NER
Robert M. Denham
Landiy
Robert Jib
Aten
Ith
NLRE
Ree Lewis
Hatch Worried Over Congress Politicking
Senator Benton of New Mexico warned that postures entered into President Truman's call for a special session risk turning Congress into a partisan arena. Hatch, longtime ally of the president, said lawmakers should not confine themselves to party politics as the session addresses housing civil rights and other logistics.
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Washington
Sonater Baten
Nmt
Trueman
Monstay
Congress
Match
Igi
Tolt
Hatyn
Tealdly
Truman
Brutal Slayings Spark Mansfield Reform School Mystery
Authorities search for clues in the kidnapping and killings of John Ray i, his wife, and daughter Phylttz at a Mansfield reformatory farm. The trio were found in a cornfield eight hours after the ordeal. Prosecutor Theodore Rutz said no definite suspects yet. investigators study Care over DC Lavender autopay reports and fingerprint evidence at the Niebel home and crime scene.
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Manafield
Mansfield Reformatory
John Ray i
Reforminory
Phylttz
Cornfield
Wiehland County
Atttorney
Theodory Rutz
D.C
Two American MPs Arrested By Reds
Two American military policemen Privates Jelwood J. Treinnel and George G. Hunt were arrested after unintentionally entering the Soviet zone in Berlin while on a patrol. They were reportedly escorted by Russian authorities toward the Soviet sector as investigators clarified the incident.
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Berlin
Rugavins
Macshal
Jelwood J. Treinnel
Brabton
Washington
George G. Hunt
Camp
Anrahal
Rusdan
Tien Tonden
Amarshal
R. Kelly
Wilson Denies Promised Backing in State Senate Race
Howard E. Wilson, candidate from Sullivan and Hawkins counties, rejects claims of state party control or external push. He vows to seek the nomination on his merits, denying being groomed by others and stressing his record as city attorney and lawyer. The Kingsport event highlighted opposition to alleged whispering and urged voters to judge him on his own terms.
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de Wilson
Howard E. Wiser
Sullivan
Hawing
King Counties
Kingaport Inn
Fley
Thawkkins
jRrou
Joe
Wilsom
Weber
Wilson
Herm
Rost Tennesse
Mapparlern
Kingsport
Wilton
Doryss-Bennett High
Wash‘aured
Ingram and Lee University
Wilko
Loch
Ada Hee
Loeb
Wallace
Henry A. Wallace
Lash
Coennaisivks
Olympics in London Bring Tight Belts and Money Notes
Harry Grayson reports on rationing and costs for visitors to the London Olympic Games. He notes limited food allowances, the need for foreign visitors to bring money, and how authorities plan to ration essentials during the event.
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Harry Grayson
NRA
London
Theta
United Kingdom
United States
Canada
Ateales
Ray
Ogee
Happy Chandler Visits Kingsport Today
Former senator and governor Happy Chandler will visit Kingsport as a guest of the Junior Chamber of Commerce arriving this afternoon. He will be hosted at the Kingsport Inn by a receptions committee and tour local sites with campaign team members.
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Dell Comaussiner
Kingsport
Chamber of Commerce
Wert
United States Semator
Nantuciny
Wilt
Acevens
Asheville
N.C
Kingsport Inn
Martin Karant
Jaycee Baseball Committee
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Reajeok
Chandler
Dayton
Philipa
Elizatour
Irena
Bethrow
Kingaport
3. H. Miller
Elizabethat
Philips
Herokees
Bluefield Blue
Grays
Fred Johnson
Phillipa Apeales
White
Wik
State Senate
House of
General Shale Strike Settled at Five-Cent Wage Increase
General Shale Products Corporation workers at Mingy Port Johnson City and Knoxville accepted a five-cent hourly raise and several other points after settlements announced by a company spokesman. Full production is expected to resume by Monday as court actions and mild disturbances marked the strike’s end.
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B. F
Hitchcock
Federal Mediation Service
Johnson City
Rimgsport
Politics as a strenuous game and substitutes in the spotlight
A satirical piece compares politics to a sport with polls as referees and voters as a crowd of officials. It notes the lengthy training path from local roles to national power, citing Dewey and Truman as examples and hinting at the page 2 continuation.
ADA Attacks Wallace Party Over Communist Ties
The ADA through Jamin Loeb accuses Henry Wallace and his new party of serving as a tool for communists and aiding war policies. Loeb claims Wallace's candidacy masks a Communist influence and criticizes Wallace for aiding anti democratic forces as the party drafts its platform for the convention.
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Philadelphia
Ateriaans Cor
Democratic Action Today
Henry Wallace
Wallace
New York
ADA
Jamin Loeb
Wallnes
Kingsport Poised for New Branch Post Office
Postmaster Howard Long announced a new Kingsport branch, to ease Broad Street congestion. Proposals for a 2,500 square foot facility with heat, light, water, and furniture must be received by August 22, with an opening target around January 1 and space to handle city and rural routes.
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Kingsport
Howard Long
Broad Street
Long
Bristol Ta Wans
W. B. Wenten
Chattahooge
Ely
Mont
M Supervie
Tendemk
Eral
Ese Craver
City Burvier
Lonk
Deocrtion
Meliakorumlion
Small Gains and Losses Drift in New Stock Market
Limited success in overall stock trading as rail and oil shares moved, with a mix of gains and losses prevailing in the market. Investors followed modest advances and declines across groups amid uncertain conditions.
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New York
Ghrves
Buk
Mixtura
Secret Note To Russia Signals Berlin Talks Push
Washington sources report a tentative draft note to Moscow proposes widening four power talks on Berlin to cover other German problems. The document seeks Russia’s blockade removal while stressing Western resolve, with timing tied to French government formation and Paris policy decisions.
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Wistert Pryere
Tocay Tu Awe
Berlin
Inerige
United States
Batavi
France
Daft
Washington
Russia
Renenfak Kettler
Mitien
Ruv Sion
Moscow
Parrisia
Withen
Warsaw
Germany
Britain
Overtime Air Reid Oosargytinn
Eestkyn
Rngland
Bo Aerio Supertorkrosses
Rlasions
Boaly
Relhiin
Teen agers clash over enlistment limits in Congress
Washington lawmakers press Secretary Forrestal for a report as teen volunteers flood recruiting stations. Gurney and aides cite a 167000 ceiling and oppose Army plan to draft volunteers by monthly quotas, advocating summer adoptions for 18 year olds.
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aAlie Weir
Congress
Gurney
Rsm
Senate Armed Services Committee
Betenue
Forrestal
Gurney Cover
Army
Insted
Cuirney
Washington Visit Secrecy Caps General Clay Tour
General Lucius D. Clay begins a four round series of top tower conferences in Washington to discuss the German crisis and the Allied response. Diplomatic sources say a four power meeting in Moscow may be possible as tensions rise over blockades while Clay plans talks with President Truman and key security chiefs. Marshell BimaseM outlined the American approach at a news conference, insisting the United States will not be coerced and will use every diplomatic resource to avoid tragedy.
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Washington
Lucius D. Clay
Im Gez Uy
Truman Guld
Moscow
Germany
Moscow Dispatch
Airesia
Britalix
France
Clay
Ruscha
Marsha
Am Maur
Ane
Troma
Defense Forrestal
Ales Mey
Marshell Bimasem
United States
Paget
Ford Motor Company Awards Wage Increases in Stalled Tonight
Ford Motor Company and the CIO United Auto Workers announced wage hikes and improved benefits after long negotiations. The revised contract raises hourly pay, adds vacation improvements and a group insurance revision, with most workers earning around $52,000,008 annually and the agreement expiring July 1950.
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Destoit-P
Ford Stator Company
CIO
CSO
Auto
State Driving Exams Failures Reported
The State Safety Department reported widespread failures in driving tests during the first eight months of 2948. Of 2,962 failed due to eyesight or inability to read signs, and 674 failed the vision test, with many unable to pass state laws knowledge and the driving examination.
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Siegbley
Browning Challenges Crump in Gubernatorial Race
Gordon Browning launches a bold challenge to Memphis politician E. A Crump at Madisonville and Benton ads, declaring Crump will not back state party nominees after the August primary. Browning argues the campaign ad is the hottest issue, while McCord defends the sales tax and Hardin touts his mud-free pace.
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Inv
Gordon Browning Haa
Memphis
Lisuler
E. A Crump
Madisonville
Browning
Crump
Bartlet
Benton
Gov Vernon
Jim) McCord
McCord
Union City
James N. Hardin
Greeneville
Tate
Sea Browning
Miller Defends Taft-Hartley Law in District Race
Miller defended the Taft-Hartley Act amid the Blest District congressional contest. Speaking at Syllvam High School he accused Izhor bosses of propaganda while citing provisions requiring union financial disclosures and loyalty oaths for officials. He said the law safeguards individual workers and limits union power.
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WilNasn JB. Miller
Dayton E. Philipa
Truman
Syllvam High Schook
Miller
Izhor
Teestriet
Communist Party
Bessiam
Bare
Festive Air as Shoppers Flock to Kingport Bargains
Sweltering heat fails to dull crowds flocking to Kingport stores for Fourth of July sales. Women and families from nearby towns swarm department shops hunting discounts on dresses, maternity wear, hats, and wedding gifts as clerks note brisk, spirited bargain hunting.
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Mrrs
Thomas
Milligan
Wingsport
Stes
Hensley Awarded 30000 Damages in Island Shooting Suit
Howard Hensley former Sullivan County deputy sheriff was awarded 30000 by a Law Court jury for injuries from a shooting on Prest a Sutherland's property on June 35 1947. The suit claimed medical bills hospital care and permanent injuries including disfigurement and memory issues. The trial referenced Har Crumley and possible threats prior to the shooting as part of the case background. The weather note and environmental updates accompany the local page.
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Howard Hensley
Sullivan County
Kong, Island
Henshey
Preston, Sutherland
Presta Sutherland’s Place
Hensley
Joya
Bensley
Hal Crumley
Sutherland
Crum
Midwest
Gulf
Middle Athiete
Ohio Valley
New England
Crown Lakes
Raciey Mountains
Nationwide steel price rises ripple through urea industry
The nationwide rise in steel prices drives wage boosts and higher costs for products relying on steel. Industry observers expect further price increases across many items as producers adjust to the new cost landscape. It will take days to see how quickly prices balance after the announced changes.
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Pittsburgh
Uo S Steel Corp
Dsticians
Shay
Third Party Delegates Cited as Blocking Founding Convention
Officials of Henry Wallace's third party said about 3,000 delegates had their credentials denied for the upcoming founding convention, which starts Friday. Delegates were reportedly chosen at various conventions and by the state Wallace for President committee, with unclear totals.
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Enid Beeb
Pir
Guy Tugwell
Franklin DB
Roosevelt
Lee
Wallace
Hig New Party
New York
Fie
Berlin
Walace
Henry Weallace
Ateta
Taabhar Afatss
Mittec
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Ringsport
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