Shot ends life of Kingsport farmer in Speers Ferry market
In Kingsport, Ephraim Falin, 74, a Clinchport farmer, was fatally shot at a Speers Ferry grocery store near the U. S. Highway 23 bridge. J. Wesley Williams, 68, a former Scott County deputy sheriff, was arrested on murder charges claiming self defense. Faith and Garnet Horton relate events, with Horton detained as a witness. Williams said he acted to protect himself. Falin was shot in the back around 6 p.m. Tuesday.
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Gate City
Kingsport
Ephraim Falin
Clinchport
Speers Ferry
J. Wesley Williams
Scott County
Falin
Frederick G. McConnell
Bill J. Pendleton
Faith
McConnell Funeral Home
Wiliams
Pendleton
Williams
Garnet Horton
Old Kingsport
Willams’ Store
U. S. Highway
Speers Ferry Bridge
Horton
Williame
Fatlin
Sheriff's
Fatin
Fulbright Says U Not Capable Of Keeping Peace
Senator J W Fulbright of Arkansas told Southwestern commencement exercises in Memphis Tennessee that the United Nations is not capable of maintaining world peace. He argued it is a league of sovereign states and that power to veto can block action, though he favored using reason and persuasion over force. He proposed a federation of European peoples as politically possible, suggesting merging German states to prevent domination. Fulbright received an honorary doctorate of humane letters.
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Memphis
Tenn
United Nations
J. W. Fulbright
Arkansas
Southwestern
Fulbright
Security Council
The
Peoples of Europe
Train Topples Into Washout Kills Engineer Near Carlsbad
A Santa Fe passenger train toppled into a washout near Lake Avalon five and a half miles north of Carlsbad New Mexico during a flash flood. Engineer K D Shumate of Clovis was killed and Fireman R K Williams of Clovis injured along with a Pullman porter and a railway mail clerk. The crash injured three crew members and evacuated fifty south Carlsbad families as a precaution.
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Carlsbad
N. M
Santa Fe Railway
Lake Avalon
C. A. Hoyle
Hoyla
K. D. Shumate
Clovis
R. K. Williams
Williams
Steelman renews search for rail row resolution
Washington story reports President Steelman intensifying efforts to end the rail strike impasse. Negotiators from major railroads and three unions with about 190000 members meet at the White House after talks paused over Memorial Day. Judge Goldsborough extends a restraining order to June 11 as the union argues workers are not government employees. The dispute centers on wages and operating rules amid a stalled pay increase and objections to a 1944 cent hourly raise.
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Washington
Isha R. Steelman
T. Alan’ Goldsborough
Goldsborough
John
Lewis
Supreme Court
United Mine Worksre
Clalo
Prensentigh
Davin B Robertson
Alvanley Jobhnaten
Arthur J. Glover
Taft says AEC appointees may be left unconfirmed
Washington Senator Taft warned that Republicans may allow Atomic Energy Commission nominees to go unconfirmed if Democrats mount a lengthy fight against a two year extension bill. With nearly June adjournment, Taft said Congress cannot endure a long battle and could instead send the measure to President Truman for a veto or recess appointments if challenged.
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Washington
Taft
Oho
Atomic Energy Commission
Congress
Truman
Ohioan
David BE. Tiienthal
Commission
Lilienths
378 Persons Meet Death On Holidays
The nation’s death toll from violent accidents over the Memorial Day holiday neared 400, with traffic crashes driving most fatalities. Through Monday 878 violent deaths were tallied, not including the Vanport flood. Major states reported the highest tolls as 30 million motorists traveled the roads.
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Vanport
Ore
Parsons
Arkanawa
Oklahoma
National Safety Council
Pennsylvania
Illinois
New York
California
Ohio
Texas
Michigan
Nevada
New Hampshire
North Dakota
Vermont
Arab Forces Mass Near Tel Aviv Amid UN Cease Fire Bid
Arab allies mass armor and troops along a four mile front aimed at Tel Aviv as fighting rages in Palestine. Israel accepts UN peace terms. Arab leadership signals a moderate reply while Amman hosts a meeting of seven Arab states. The siege road to Jerusalem remains the vital convoy lifeline amid heavy engagements near Natanya and Jenin.
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Palestine
Jerusalem
Tulkarm
Haifa
Tel Aviv
Amman
Trans-Jordan
United Nations
UN Security Council
Mahmoud Fahmy Nokrashy Pasha
Arab Higher Committee
Cairo
Natanya
Bab el Wad-Latrun
Holy City
Arab Legion
Jerusslam
Abdullah
Legion
Haganah
Jenin
Nablus-Jenin- Tulkarm
Iadud
Isdud
Israel
UN to Gaza cease fire plan hinges on Elapsed time
UN delegates at Lake Success await an answer to a sixth peace appeal to Jews and Arabs for a cease fire in Palestine. The Security Council set a deadline this evening for acceptance of a four week armistice with an arms and manpower embargo into Palestine and seven Arab states. No definite plans beyond tomorrow’s Palestine meeting were disclosed. Warren R B Austin, US delegate, was in Washington with officials. the local delegation had no word on immediate plans.
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Lake
United Nations
Palestine
Security Council
Dikes Burst Devastates Vanport Area Near Portland
The Columbia River flood swelled to a new threat near Portland as dikes failed and houses from Vanport poured through gaps. Army engineers evacuated 43 drainage districts while Prince Truman ordered full mobilization of federal aid and housing authorities assess additional authority. Losses exceed 27 million in housing and up to 30 million in crops and soil. at least 20 people died in the Vanport disaster.
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Washington
Truman
Pacific Northwest
Imterior Department
Malie Eral
Philip B. Fleming
Federal Works
Portland
Vanport
Ocean
Lamat
Pacific Ocean
Columbia
Army
Oregon
Cubans Elect New President Today Heavy Vote Seen
Cuba braces for a high turnout as four presidential candidates lead a heated campaign. With 2,506,754 eligible voters, estimates suggest about 2,000,000 casting ballots amid nationwide races for Senate, the House, six provincial governors, and the presidency. Polls open dawn to dusk. results may not arrive before Thursday if no landslide occurs. The government urged calm as the army guarded polling sites and Hyner sales were halted.
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Havana
Cupa-2p
Cuba
Senate
Pan
Hyner
Ramon Grau San Martin
Carlos’ Prio Socarras
Grau
Piio
Answers to Poll Tax Payments in 1948
Local guidance explains the pick up poll tax timing for voters in Sullivan County. It outlines deadlines, including June 7 to avoid monthly penalties, and lists payment sites such as the deputy trustee office, Unbynn Garden, and Brewer's Grocery for residents to comply before primaries and the general election.
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ABC
Sullivan County
City Hall
Jennings Cash Market
Long Island
Brewer's Grocery
Navy Launch Sinks Near Norfolk Killing 22
Norfolk, Va. Twenty-two men perish as a Navy launch swamps returning 80 sailors to their ship after Memorial Day liberty. Rear Admiral Sprague says the preliminary loss figure includes 9 Marines and 12 Navy. the fate of possible stragglers remains under review.
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Norfolk
Hampton Roads
C. AF. Sprague
Mediterranean
Kearsarge
Navy
Burglars Carry Safe From Economy Store
Ralph F. Baker reports thieves broke into the Economy Store in Highland Park in the early Tuesday hours and escaped with a 400 pound safe containing Saturday's receipts. They entered via a rear window, twisted the rear door lock, and left the safe door open after attempting to blast it open. The break-in appeared planned and involved several men, Baker said, with the first notice coming when an employee alerted him at around 6 a.m. Tuesday. A nearby resident reported hearing breaking glass about 2 a.m. and noted the broken safe handle and dial left on the floor. No other items were missing.
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Ralph F. Baker
Highland Park
Baker
Dr. & K. Barker
Gate City
Nation’s Spending Falls Short of Truman Forecast
Washington reports that federal outlays will be $300 million to $400 million below Truman’s forecast for the year ending June 30. Analysts cite slow European Recovery Program spending and delayed foreign aid as the main causes, with potential year-end surplus near $7.2 billion to $7.5 billion. Revenue may top estimates by up to $400 million, but officialTreasury figures remain cautious. A Republican proposal to move $3 billion of surplus to next year could boost next year’s budget outlook, while Greek Turkish aid is also running under expectations.
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Washington
White House
Treasury
Truman
Tsawary
Congress
Opponents Threaten Large Demonstration Over Anti-Red Bill
Washington reports belligerent opponents of the Mundt Nixon anti-Communist bill threaten a major demonstration to press for a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Len Goldsmith of New York said thousands will attend as public hearings closed on the House passed bill to force Communist registration. Senators Wiley and Ferguson clashed over witness questions with Paul Robeson and Kehoe refusing to disclose Communist Party membership.
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Washington
Len Goldsmith
New York
Committee For Democratic Rights
Senate Judiciary Committee
Goldamill
Wiley
R-Wis
Ferguson
R-Mich
Wilex
Paul Robeson
Soongh
Kehoe
Communist Party
Robeson
Hsm
Thiof Cio American Communications Association
Bill Willyp
Elonr
Senate
Movie Saves Lives Of Two Former Kingsport Residents
The Vanport flood story follows Karl and Mrs Neufer, former Kingsport residents, who leave for a Portland movie with their two children. While away, their home and many others are destroyed by the Columbia River flood, leaving destruction and deaths in the boom town. Mrs Neufer confirms via telephone that her family is safe as the disaster unfolds.
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Kingsport
Vanport
Oregon
Columbia River
Karl B.neufer
Portland
Linda
Carol
Beverly Ann
Mes. C. HE Nevier
Apfe
Arrest of American Communist Leader Stachel for Deportation
Washington announced the arrest for deportation of Jacob Abraham Stachel national director of education for the American Communist party. He was picked up by immigration agents in front of his residence at 203 West 4th Street New York City and removed to Ellis Island to await deportation proceedings.
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Washington
Justice
Department
Jacob Abaham Stachel
Ducation
American Communist Party
Stachel
West 4Th Street
New York City
Merning
Ellissland
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Steelman
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M. C. Carroll
Pat Henard
Roy Henard
Ailis Binkley
Tell ‘Aviv
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