Jury Recommends Five Year Sentence In Bracken Case
A Kingsport man James D. Gracken was found guilty of involuntary murder and the jury recommended a five year term in the state penitentiary. Judge Ferguson has not yet ruled on punishment. Eyewitnesses testified seeing Bracken at the shack when Ryans was killed and the defense argued for a new trial. The trial featured testimonies from Upchurch Ward and Virgil Sims among others, with Bracken calm in court upon entering.
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Vince News
Long Island
Joot
Leg Joint
Preston Taylor
Detonne
Brydleen
Lape Esfand
Ryans Im Ua Oobulamee
Begai
X Shack
Bart Simpson
Strows
Ryung
Upchurch
Ryans
Gut
Worley Vanhoy
Bracken
Jim Jane
Benny Dyer
Nopro
Vanhoy
Sholy
Virgil Sims
Akseole
Aynns
Rob Simpson
Ans
Sims
Lon Eslund
Omst
Barnet
Son Courty Court
Stand On Balkans Defeat Looms At UN Security Council
The Balkan crisis dominated UN Security Council talks as Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko pushed for limits on UN border monitoring in the region. The United States Britain and France backed his proposal while Bukharin and others opposed a permanent border watch, with debate focusing on Yugoslavia Albania and Egypt. The interim inquiry commission could move to Athens after a Geneva draft, and a June full report was anticipated amid broader arms control discussions.
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Suteesa
Russia
Dee
Herwhel Woodelimann
Teesdiy
Yunnslavia
Albania
Eutypcia
Pty Security Council
Balkans
Skav
Council
Johnson
United Nations
Sistomiki
Feantier
Roullnverd
Athens
Sirivt
Regulae UN Bala Commission
Coungl
Geneva
Kactin Activitied
Elsewnere
United Nations Front
Fugsig
Andee A Urenyke
Ser Reds Balas
Doctor Declares Mother Truman Holding Her Own
Grandview Missouri report indicates Mrs Martha E Truman remains stable two hours after placement in bed for passive exercises. President Truman’s physician Brig. Gen. Wallace Graham confirms her voice is strong and notes encouraging progress as Secretary Ross adds no immediate recovery setback.
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Mother Truman
Grandview
Truman
Gena Wallace BR. Graham
Martha. E. Truman
Grahiam
Kansas City
Five Killed Two Injured In Army Plane Crash
An Army transport plane from Wright Field crashed four miles east of Day 99, killing five aboard and injuring two. The witness said the craft, on a routing test flight, swooped low before tipping onto its side and plowing into a wheat field. Explosion set the wreck ablaze. Names of the dead were withheld pending notifications.
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Parsons
Wright Field
Wingst Fold
President Names O Neal As Envoy To Philippines
President announced Emmet O Neal of Kentucky will be ambassador to the Philippines. McNutt, the first ambassador, is expected to go to the Senate, while McNutt retires from public practice due to illness in his mother.
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Leu
Emmet, O'Neal
Kentucky
Philippines
O'Neal
Paul V. McNutt
New Republic
Senate
Muehlebady
Jurors Free 28 Accused In Lynching
In Greenville South Carolina jurors acquitted 28 men linked to the Willie Earle lynching after a long trial. Most defendants were taxi drivers and the case sparked mixed reactions citywide with some praising acquittal and others expressing shame. Federal and local authorities investigated the mob killing that drew national attention and prompted rapid statements from participants.
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Greenville
S. C—P
South Carolina
Athens
Willie Earle
Anc
Roosvelt Feastos Heid, Sr
As & Ring
Burd
Enmiment
J. Robert Martin
Want Bereich
Fou
Grenville County
Aguimat
Pickens County
Bareatt
Pedmanners
Lake
Demos Move To Delay Fax Measure Action
Democratic senators in Washington push to postpone a proposed 4 billion income tax cut as GOP leaders brace for a close vote. Senator Byrd of Virginia backs delaying until June with Senator George seeking the postponement, while Sen. Barkley and Sen. Tydings signal possible opposition to rapid action. House Finance chair Millikin remains firm that immediate action may still prevail, as Wherry questions prospects of a quick result. In a separate war crimes ruling, General Borg Kong a Majh Ryt wobura Temata was sentenced to 20 years for Japanese wartime crimes tied to campaigns in Gradele and New Britain.
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Washington
Byrd
Virginis
George
D-Ga
Barkley
Stontes Tydings
Spitale
Byrd Pone
Bawator Milllikin
R-Cote
Lst
Wherry
Nebraska
Anes
Mishkin
Borg Kong
Wobura Temata
Hone Mang
Mading
Gerrern
Gradele Caoal
New Britain
Britain Declares No Side in Next War Lineup
A London based policy booklet issued today states Britain will not back any side in the looming conflict and warns against a hasty alliance with the United States. The Labour government is urged to pursue a collective security approach while criticizing both Russia and America for postwar maneuvers.
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Laber
Dee Nok
Tate
Ernest Bevin
Crithes
Britain
Itwssia
Tod Closaty
United Stater
Kennt Fillineys
Evs
Dia
Gubriiseios
Tie
Turkey
Russia
United States
Barigin
America
Ruagla
Red Issue Spurs Talks on Labor Bill Conferees
Senate and House labor conferees clash over Communist linked bans on union officers. Senators debate barring or allowing former Communists to hold office, while aiming to finish negotiations next week. May include a proposal to cap initiation fees and recognize a workers rights bill.
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Senate House
Tilt
Senate
Rome
Comeyniac Party
Communist Party
R Yeason
Wartley
R-Nj
House Labor Committee
Sertie
House
Taft
Food Shipments Relieve Famine in Allied Zones
American and British occupation authorities announced 116 ships carried about 1,000,000 tons of food from May 7 to July 1 to ease famine in the German and Dutch sectors. Bremen and Hamburg unloaded while Hamburg reported ample delivery to civilians. officials urged better distribution and warned Germans against demanding further sacrifices.
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Inergi
Eee
Port Sathorities
Yoly TS
Bremen
Hamburg Am Erdem
Sir Shotts Douglas
Hugh B. Hester
Food and Agricultural Division
Ammerican
U. S
Sone
Rail Union Head Sees No Quick Walkout Before November
Washington report outlines union stance on a potential strike and the Railway Labor Act framework. A F Whitnay, president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, says a quickie strike is unlikely while bargaining with railroads continues. Other unions align, planning formal procedures if talks stall, with a meeting set to decide next steps.
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Rail Union
Washington
A. F. Whitnay
Brotherhood of Railroad Traimmen
Seark Frac
Lauder
Nav
Whitnay
At & Count
Canfarince
Alvanicy Johpeten
Cleveland
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Rail
Umtoms
Howe
Preddant Truman
Waar
Recently Named Ambassador Dies in Home Death
Bryan, Tet. 2 William 8, towel, recently appointed ambassador to Uroginyy, died in his sleep at his home here today. He was found by a family member when they went to wake him. He was to leave for New Orleans today to embark for Montevisleo in new duties. He had served in the diplomatic service for a number of years.
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Bryan
William
Towel
Uroginyy
Hia Alene
New Orleans
Street Scenes At Downtown Harbor Draw Curious Gaze
A crowded downtown street scene shows a two year old reaching toward a bright red display window as a veteran observer watches over a three week old puppy. Neighborhood children cheerfully greet the pup while bystanders discuss the Naval Reserve stand and its local presence.
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Grizzivd Indkiog
Spita
Two Men Charged With Criminal Assault in Virginia Teens
Kingsport officers report two men Mirman and Mendem ball arrested after a Thursday stop near Broad and Main in Kingsport. They allegedly assaulted two virginia teens, ages 14 and 12, at Holston Valley Community Hospital after dragging them from a vehicle and threatening further harm. One suspect claimed relations with the older girl. both claimed they offered rides from Marion Virginia to a carnival. The case was bound over to grand jury by Sessions Court Judge Sidney Girboesth.
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Mirman
Fom
Anc
Guy Ape
Gar
Oreof
Grinsis
Sexton
Wlake
Ineiders
Mendembatl
Tospl
City Desi’ Fective
J. M. Broyles
Mensenhalt
Tohrsen
Aba
Mendentall
Mharies
Mendenball
Nimgsport
Marlon
Kingsport
Kingaport
Grand Jury
Boas Ty Sessions Court
Sidney Girboesth
Diplomatic Snubs Disturbing Greeks
A Greek ministry statement criticizes Belgrade for diplomatic decorum lapses after incidents involving the Greek military attaché and recall actions. It notes two protests to Belgrade have been reviewed without explanation or accompanying documents, signaling tension between Greece and Yugoslavia.
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Abgervars
Wis
Presa
Belgrade
Fugollery
Truman Announces 400 Million UN Aid Move In Greek Turkish Crisis
President Truman touted a 400 million support package for the United Nations as a step toward peace. He stressed funds are not for backing any single group, read from a prepared statement while acknowledging his gravely ill mother. An executive order transfers program authority to the State Department with an administrator to be named. The measure, debated for months, links American dollars and military aid to halting Communist expansion in the Mediterranean.
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Kansas City
Truman
United Nations
Inter
United States
Martha BE
Guandview
Congresa
Poud Teifure
Tey
Secretary of State
Gresa
Charles ©. Rosg
Ding
Id Washington
Wrahington
Worfinn
Truman Policy Moves Through Congress In Two Thirds Hump
Truman policy nears completion as two major relief bills move toward signatures. The $400 million Greek Turkish relief measure and the $430 million foreign relief authorization progress, plus House approval of an information program abroad, face timing issues for completion. Debate centers on permanent relief agency funding and broad foreign aid aims affecting Italy Trieste Greece Hungary Austria Poland and China. House actions include a 205 170 vote against a $200 million program, while overall passage moved to final stages with Senate routine action expected.
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Senate
House
Ramsar City
Congress
Office of
Informa
Truman Policy
Eastport Inferno Destroys Waterfront Plant Complex
A massive fire in Eastport Maine destroyed about twenty plant buildings along the waterfront, including the sardine packing industry's key operations. Official damage estimates reach $2,000,000 as blasts hurled debris miles from the scene. Firefighters faced low water pressure and a large rural turnout. two firefighters were injured. Unconfirmed reports alleged an employee misconduct at the pearl essence plant.
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Eastport
Eashyart
Indwetrigh
Durmage
Reninening
Pycking
Wardine
Sc¢Ne
Pearl Essence Srnr
Severe Drought Threatening Hage Northwest Wheat Crop
Severe drought grips the Northwest wheat belt, farmers report rising losses with 50 percent damage estimates in Oregon and Washington. Big Bend and central Oregon suffer the worst, while Idaho and North Central Idaho show mixed conditions. Rainfall remains below normal and prospects for relief are uncertain.
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Hage Northwest
Washington State
Big Bend
Oregon
Weather Bureau
Big Head
Oregom
Washington
Idaho
Vrairig
HK. HB. Klages
University of Idaho
Plane wreckage found on Mindanao mountainside
Searchers report wreckage of a plane tied to a high level Philippine government visit lies on South Katunglad slope 18 miles northwest of Mayagbatay Mindanao. No sign of life detected amid uncertain numbers of officials aboard while a possible guest list remains unconfirmed.
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Manila
Mindanao
Allaboard
Manuel A. Roxas
Rafael Jalendon
Philippine Army
Plang
Louis Mountbatten
Southeast Asia
Paris
Npidle
Quirina
Senrchers
South Katunglad
Mayagbatay
Mindanae
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Denber
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U.S
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