Defense Dept Picks Offsite Bases In Case Washington Attacked
Secretary Marshall announced locations outside Washington for essential Defense Department work in event of an attack. About 140000 employees in the Washington area, with 30000 at the Pentagon, will be assigned roles at alternate sites as a precaution amid global tension. A Camp Reed communications center had been planned, and other sites were chosen to ensure continued operations if Washington facilities are destroyed.
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Lee Registrar Fined In Court
Lee County Virginia news reports election registrar Pauls Lipps of North Jonesville fined fifty dollars for refusing to register a 23 year old soldier on furlough. Prosecution by Commonwealth's Attorney Glenn M Williams asserts a pattern of denying Republican registrants. Lipps appealed the judgment. case will go to Lee County Circuit Court.
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Olen Albert
Jim Weston
John Richmond
Area Soldiers Head Home On Rotation From Korea
About 40 Tennessee soldiers return from Korea on rotation aboard the USNS Lieutenant Heandoin and dock in San Francisco. Listed are Cpl. James E. Poe Church Hill Sgt Norace M. Burger Grovesville Pfc. Paul Campbell Speedwell Spt George C. Carter Elizabethton Sgt James L. Munion Erwin Cpl Oscar P L Smith Elizabethton and Swan Q Waddell Jr Route 2 Kingsport. Tennessee military district headquarters announced the names and processing at home may take 30 days.
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Kingsport
Korea
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San Francisco
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Grove Ave
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Paul Campbell
Speedville
George C. Carter
Route
Elizabethton
James L. Munion
Erwin
Oscar PL Smith
Tennessee Military District Headquarters
Aircraft Nearing Speed Of Bullets Too Fast To See
A report by Dr. Richard A. Byrnes reveals supersonic aircraft travel so fast that a pilot can recognize another plane only after half a mile. Ground observers would have even less time to react. The finding stems from the U S Air Force aviation medicine program at Randolph Field Texas.
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Denver
Aero Medical
Richard A. Byrnes
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Randolph Field
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Higher Gasoline Tax Voted By Lawmakers
Washington film: The House Ways and Means Committee voted to raise the federal gasoline tax from 1 percent to 2 cents per gallon, expected to generate about 210 million dollars in additional revenue. The panel also approved raising bowling alleys and pool tables taxes from 20 to 25 dollars per unit, boosting revenue by 1 million dollars, while cutting the domestic telegram tax from 25 to 20 percent to cut roughly 8 million dollars. A bottle levy on soft drinks and a 20 percent tax on candy and chewing gum were rejected.
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Man sought in abduction case to face hearing Friday
Claude Littrell, 45, of Bristol, Virginia, awaits a hearing in Lee County Trial Justice Court in Wise County on a charge related to the abduction of a Pennington Gap schoolgirl. Glen M. Williams said another man sought in the case had not yet been apprehended.
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One Dead Five Missing In Seaplane Collision
The Navy reports one dead and four missing or presumed dead after the collision of the seaplane Lerner Valcour with a collier off Cape Henry near Norfolk Virginia. Salvage to enter engine room delayed due to gasoline fumes. 188 crew accounted for. The dead is Seaman Apprentice Dale Eugene Caley of Riverton Wyoming.
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Wallace Levi Caley
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Craney Island Naval
Cape Henry
Brighter Prospects for Kingsport Negro Recreation Programs
Kingsport commission approves three moves to revive black recreation. The J Bred Johnson Park will host the Kingsport Braves Negro baseball team when not used by Cherokees or others. Spray pool at Douglass Park will be ready and playground equipment installed by summer. A trained supervisor will lead a new organized program in the Douglass School Building in Riverview, with restricted access before supervision.
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Senators Seek Compromise On India Grain Relief
Washington senators pressed to adopt a compromise bill for 2 million tons of food on a straight loan basis to India amid famine reports. President Truman urged Congress to provide relief grains valued at about 190 million dollars as a gift. Bipartisan talks continued as critics warned of Soviet influences in the debate and support built around aid.
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Scott County to vote on school bonds May election
Scott County School Superintendent Charles F. Starnes announced a county wide bond election set for May 20 after a 1,000 name petition. If approved for 897000 dollars in bonds, two new high schools would be built in Gate City and Rye Cove to consolidate the system as Virginia advised in 1946. The Rye Cove high school is the county’s newest, rebuilt after a tornado.
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Rye Cave
Carter
Virginia
Scott County
Schoomaker High School
Rye Cove
Reds Prepare Major Chinese Offensive Southeast of Seoul
Chinese troops push south through central Korea as Reds mass for a new assault. UN patrols report units moving toward Kapyong with small clashes elsewhere. Eighth Army notes strong UN lines and patrol activity. warning expected within 24 hours.
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General Bradley Supports Policy Administration
J. W. Adams once Sullivan County Webway Commissioner was named to the thireeenian Sullivan County Election Commission Monday by the Blate Eleguian Board. He is joined as sole Republican member P. 8. Sample of Kingsport with Charles M. Gore of Bristol as the second Democratic member. Tennessee's Board of Elections named election commissions for all 95 counties in a harmonious session.
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Sullivan County
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Sullivan County Election Commission
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Sample
Kingsport
Charles M. Gore
Bristol
Tennessee
Board of Elections
Polk County Government Paralysis Amid Violence and Deaths
Polk County officials fail to meet amid a feud between Good Government League and Democrats. Court chairman W. A. Lewis was slain in his yard as Republican GGL members adjourned to the July session. Tense security and prior violent deaths fuel the political standstill.
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Martin Issues Two Ordinance Reminders
Director of Public Safety John G. Martin issued reminders to park 20 feet from intersections and to keep garbage and trash separate. Wet garbage must be stored in a metal container with a lid kept secured. The notices respond to numerous recent offenses.
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Rita Hayworth Seeks Divorce From Aly Khan and 3 Million Fund
Rita Hayworth plans divorce from Aly Khan and asks for a 3 million dollar trust fund for daughter Yasmin. Attorney Bartley Crum says Aly opposes the funds and may travel to Paris for talks. Hayworth, now residing at Glenbrook Nevada, previously faced pressure from Aga Khan's son while pursuing separation.
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Ismalth Musems
Marshall testifies on Truman MacArthur feud in Senate hearing
Secretary of Defense Marshall testified for about 200 hours over seven days and urged cautious optimism on the Far East stalemate. Senators argued the testimony left some contradictions and did not fully resolve the dispute between President Truman and General MacArthur, with Knowland and Sparkman commenting on remaining differences.
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Marshall Honored by Alma Mater at VMI Arch Dedication
Virginia Military Institute in Lexington honors George Catlett Marshall with a dedicated arch entry bearing his name. Governor Batle presents the state Distinguished Service Medal as Ber-nard Baruch and cadets attend the ceremony. New Market Day observances recall Civil War veterans who lost their eyes in the Battle of New Market.
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Fishing Tables and Lake Level Notes Review
The text discusses fishing tables from Aolunar Periods and Solunan Tables with references to John Alden Kiicht. It mentions road territory guidance and covey timing. Lakes and dates appear, including May and a set of days for an event.
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