Inmate Found Dead at County Farm Under Murder Charge
Seymour, 83, was found dead in a small room of the County Poor Home early Friday. Her husband JoJ Maken Beymeuy Weary Barger, superintendent, said he discovered the body. Police report bruises on the victim’s face arms and neck and a dynamite fuse found in a box in the room. A note described a planned attack and possible motive.
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Bib Kreehoft
Ailam
Ed Burke
Seymour
Barger
Burke
Upchurch
12Th District
Consable
Sullievan County
Bill Atkens
Seymour Curae
Atkens
Seymours
Aldarly Plan
City Board Approves Airport Improvement Funds
Tri City airport upgrade advances after a $154 417 project clears final hurdle as City Board allocates 7 441 70 from local share and three ordinances pave the way. Bristol and Jetmson City governments and Sullivan and Washington County Courts have approved funds totaling 30 000 from other sources with state and federal aviation aid to follow.
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Tri-City
Ingsport
Bristol
Jetmson
Sultivan
Washington
Matehert
Tennessee Bureau of Aeronautica and
Estook
Civil
Aeronautica
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
J.B. ‘Ernate
Tage
Otter
Soring
Weather Outlook for Kingsport Area Brighter Days Ahead
Forecast calls for warmer conditions in Kingsport with mostly fair skies today through Sunday. Highs near 70s, tonight cooling but mild, with a barometric pattern bringing a touch of humidity and a chance of isolated thunder Saturday evening. No significant rainfall expected, and yesterday’s low temperature around 60 degrees.
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Kesh
Clean Elections Plan Backed by Kingsport Papers
The Kingsport Times and the Kingsport News support a nine point program from the Fennessee Press Association to ensure clean elections. Governors McCord and Browning endorse the plan, alongside the Bar Association, League of Women Voters, and the American Legion. The papers pledge active coverage and public reporting of any voting irregularities.
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Kingsport Times
Kingsport News Today
Fennessee Press Association
Kingsport
The
Kingsport News
Press of Tennessee
Bar Association of Tennessee
League of Women, Voters
America Legion
Absentee Voters List Not Posted In Sullivan County
Sullivan County Democratic primary officials say the county failed to post the absentee voters list by the legal deadline. Ferry Cooper, Sullivan County Democratic Primary Board official, stated the list remained unposted as of Friday morning and would be placed in the courthouse window later that day.
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Sullivan County
Tenneuser
Applien
Hallaty
Bettebing Beevedty
Ferry Cooper
Sulfivan County
Democratic
Wis
Bread
Mushviller Britt
Murket
Bie
San
Snyder Would Weigh Anti-Inflation Views for Congress
Snyder plans to address the Senate Banking Committee on anti inflation policy and how to curb tank credit. Eccles warned of unpleasant adjustments and urged strengthening Fed powers to require banks to hold reserves. Snyder previously opposed the measure during Congress last winter and promised action.
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Washington
Truman
Bccles
Senate
Congress
Snyder
Zeejes
Sue Snyder
Alya
Services Slated For John Ossea
Funeral services are planned for John Oesaa 53 Syrian owner of Ossea Cafe killed in a taxicab hold up attempt Wednesday night in Appalachia Virginia. Burial will be at American Lemlon Cemetery near Big Stone Gap. Deputy Sheriff Frank Linke and Howard Burns are noted, Burns previously of Stenega Virginia. Burns remains in critical condition after a separate shooting late Wednesday involving Earl Bowers and two companions during a taxi cab robbery attempt.
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John Oesaa
Ossea Cafe
Rex
Joseph Dean
Burlar
American Lemlon Cemetery
Big Stone Wap
Frank Linkes
Howard Burns
Stenega
Vai
Burns
Earl Bowers
Nearton
Linkaus
Polk Absentee List Size Sparks GOP Curbs Debate
Controversy erupts in Polk over the size of the absentee list as GOP leaders push possible curbs on credit. Reports note President Truman and lawmakers debate inflation controls, installment buying limits, and bank reserve moves affecting consumer credit and the housing market.
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Polk
Fastman Sues Over Tax Rebates in Polk County Controversy
In Benton Tennessee a dispute erupts over whether an election list of 1 800 names was posted as required. The case pits the Folk County Good Government League against the organization led by former Sheriff Burch Biggs amid broader tax and election- related tensions. The Tennessee Supreme Court inquiry seeks to determine if tax materials and finished goods were subject to double taxation and whether a list posting complied with law ahead of the June 7 deadline.
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Benton
Tenn
Polk County
Stirrer
Tannesate
Folk County Good Government League
Burch Biggs
GCE
Ipiblicans
Tennessee Maustmin Corp
San Ggl
Manufactoes Plastics
Tex
Chancery Court
Sany K. Carson
Missioner of Finance and Taxation
Frank D
Lowery
Brainy Counties
Shewtabe
Mort Maltese
County Election Commission
Lst
Wilson Radio Speech Denounces Whispering Campaign
Howard B. Wilson Jr, candidate for the state Senate, continues radio talks on WHET Kingsport and WOPE Bristol. He brands his foe as engaging in a whispering campaign and attacks Cheries M. Byar as a supporter of opposition, detailing themes for the August 3 Democratic primary.
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Howard Fe, Wilson Jr
Senate
Bonaght
WHET
Kingsport
WOPE
Bristol
Keat Sy
Howard B. Wilson
Cheries M. Byara
Wea
Seeder
Vet election plan stirs Kingsport voters
In an address over WHPT former city attorney denounced a whispering campaign and pledged he would oppose any state law taking area land without a referendum. He denied GOP backing as “one man” candidate and promised further radio remarks tonight. Dr. Tipton introduced him and praised his fitness for the state senate race. See Wilson, Page 3.
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Rem Wrkus
WHPT
Kingsport
Wilson
Radre
BE. W. Tipton
Persen
Rogersville VEW election push stirs Hawkins County
Rogersville Post 9643 Veterans of Foreign Wars plans a special meeting to organize for next Thursday’s primary and general elections in Hawkins County. Adjutant John Beal announced nine candidates, with more than 10 names on ballots, urging voters to resist vote selling and poll tax recupts. Post members will watch voting places, gather evidence, and present to grand juries any irregularities, while pledging cooperation with VEW for a clean election.
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Rogersville
Spl
Joseph
Rogery
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Hawking County
John Beal
Beal
VEW
Hawkins County
Estes Kefauver
United States
Tom Stew
Ant
Imi
Gorden Browning
Reas Scewart
G. L. Strong
Omr
Truman Warns Congress of Business Collapse Threat
President Truman urged Congress to enact sweeping powers to curb inflation and prevent a business collapse. He warned of rising wages, prices, and production costs, citing a six to seven page midyear economic report and a plan to cut prices on essential living items. The message pressed for broad controls on prices wages and credit while noting inflationary dangers and the need for preventive action.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Ghiet
OPA
Paul Porter
White House
Porter
Mrr
L Yealiad
Iit
Capital Fl
Council of Economic Advisers
Mr. Truman
Coune
Edwich G. Nourse
Troman
Tildy Abdicates as Hungary President After Coup
Budapest reports President Zoltan Tildy abdicated as Hungary falls under a Communist dominated government. The regime accused his son in law, Vic tor Csomsky, of treason while Tildy’s Stadholder Party leadership split over May events. He remains the country’s first postwar president with the coup.
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Budapest
Hungary
Zoltan Tildy
Egypt
Victor Csomsky
Tilly
Pdast
Most Women Wear That Cold Look From Cold Hearts
Hal Bayte writes that many women in a flippant column describe why they seem cold. He quotes readers blaming cold hearts and even fashion, arguing men do not control all female behavior. The piece explores perceived sameness in appearance and ends with a note directing readers to page 8 for more.
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Denver
Mergy
Soo Wontes
Possible Big Four Berlin Crisis Session Looms
Berlin discussions on a Western Soviet conference to resolve the Berlin crisis loom with talks in Paris possible if preliminary diplomacy in Moscow proceeds. U S Ambassador Smith returns from London talks and may lead forthcoming discussions with Molotov amid Western hopes for settlement before September.
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Berlin
Moscow
Pariy
Europa
V. M. Motstoy
United Nations Assembly
Paria
U.S
Walter Badelt Smith
Mascow
London
Smith
Molétoy
Frank Roberts
Snevatary
Brest Bavin
Roberts
Yver Chataigneau
Malofew
Four Candidates Browning Backer Speak Here Tonight
With state party primaries near, campaigns spotlight Kingsport with four candidates and a Gordon Browning backer. At 7:30 pm three Senate hopefuls outline platforms at Lynn Garden Baptist Church. EF Calliss seeks Republican nod. Also at Arcadia School Bloomingsie area Fleg Saxton Pailupy and Phil Lips run in different races. Albert Gore Jr. campaigns for Browning at City Hall with the Tennessee Playboys. Gore plans a Friday stop in Blatt City at 4 pm.
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Kingsport
Gordon Browning
Stake
Senate
Lynn Garden
Gore
Tomnessee
Blatt City
Stock Mart Downgraded Amid Low Trading Activity
New York markets opened with small fractional losses as traders held steady. No group advanced while the Interstate Commerce Commission issued a permanent freight rate increase despite yesterday's late news.
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New York
Tnterstate Commerce Commmission
William B. Sacar
Hay
Adi Fom Vaters
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Jim McCord
Tennessee
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Frursan
Sning Tor
Hedere
Firomast B. McCabe
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Kingsport Manuf
Winch
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Tildy
Hal Bayteen
York
Avon
Filomy
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House of Commoans
Britain
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Havin
Socialist Unity Party
SED
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Syeen Than
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Roselan
Mir
Browning Backer
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