Memorial Day tribute to Americans who died in Korea
In a hillside cemetery at Pusan the first Memorial Day service honored Americans who died at Belleau Wood Okinawa and in Korea. Lt Gen James A Van Fleet read the memorial address as Lt Gen John B Coulter presided. Hundreds attended including 76 year old President Syngman Rhee as rain draped the crosses marking fallen heroes.
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Admiral Sherman Warns Allies On Red China Blockade
Washington Admiral Forrest Sherman testifying before the Senate said the United States could blockade Red China if allied nations join, but he opposed unilateral action. He also noted allies have balked at a tight blockade while the UN should consider the step. He supported keeping MacArthur from reopening Korea policy debates.
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Russia
Allies Deal Severe Defeat, Ridgeway Reports
Gen. Matthew Ridgway said Allied troops inflicted a major defeat on Communist forces in Korea, with UN forces capturing 10,000 Reds since the spring offensive began April 22. He praised the U S Second Division with French and Dutch units for repelling the main Communist blow and warned Reds can strike again but added confidence in UN endurance.
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Scott County voters reject bonds for two high schools
Scott Countians vote two to one against a 997000 school bond issue with 2188 opposed and 1036 in favor. Gate City district leads opposition while Estisville votes No. Some supporters favored a future bond referendum in the Eelville district with tuition charges for students from other districts.
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Murder Charge After Russian Roulette Killing In Nashville
A Tennessee soldier was charged with murder in the death of Lulu Dobson at her home in Nashville. The incident, described as a Russian roulette shooting, occurred yesterday and involved two soldiers from Camp Pickett Virginia. Authorities say no argument preceded the fatal shot.
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Blair On Last Lap Of Flight From Oslo To New York
Reports say Charles Blair, famed for a nonstop Oslo to Bardu to Fairbanks flight, began the final leg toward New York in a converted Mustang nicknamed Flying Tank. Pan American notes the aircraft set speed records, with Blair nearly halfway across the route as of today.
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Heavy-Footed Lee Wallard Wins 35th Indy 500 in Record Pace
Lee Wallard of Altamont won the 35th 500 mile race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. His Belanger Special averaged 126.997 mph for 50 miles and 121.9 mph at halfway, setting new records as 22 drivers finished. Mike Nazaruk was close in his first start, while Parsons and Green faced mechanical issues.
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Cecil Green
Hooston
Texas
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Glendale
Cali
Mike Nazuru
Sproles Low Bidder On Low Rent Project
W R Sproles Construction Company was the low bidder for the Kingsport Housing Authority low rent housing project with a bid of 1 663 000. Armstrong Construction was second at 1 970 500 and Jon Willard Company of Knoxville third at 441 543. Only three bids were received and the award may be delayed several days. The Gibsontown project was approved in January after a dispute between property owners and real estate interests.
Large Irish Election Vote Today
Voters in Ireland faced a major showdown between Prime Minister John A. Costello's coalition and Eamon de Valera's Fianna Fail, seeking a return to premiership after a 10-year gap. Over a million ballots expected as both leaders push for a multi party or single faction government, with each pledging confidence in victory.
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Dall
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Coalitian
All Hope Abandoned For British Miners
BASINGTON Eng All hope was abandoned today for three British coal miners buried one foot below ground yesterday by a violent explosion The toll of the disaster with the deaths of the 62 would reach 80 Including one rescue worker who died in the attempt to save the entombed men Lord Wyndley chairman of the National Coal Board said there is now no hope of any of the entombed miners being alive This is the worst pit disaster we have had in the history of the National Coal Board
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Oil Co Official to Attend Iran Deliberations
Teheran Iran Tran-ay-A representative of Anwdo-Trantin OW Company will attend today as an observer at the first session of Tran's nationalization board addressing Britain's stake in the large firm. NL WR Seckion will listen and report back, not intervene, as Tehran and Loreen seek a takeover solution by May, with ALOC's observer welcomed but a full delegation absent.
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Band Concert Opens Memorial Day Services
A Dorbyng Bennett High School Band concert will open the Decoration Day service at Oak Hill Cemetery in Orto paw today. The program includes presenting colors, a bugler, prayers, songs, and a speaker from the First Greek Presbyterian Church. Parking is limited after 1:25 pm with offsite spots available. transportation for Gold Star Mothers will be provided by Kingsport Utilities.
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CIO Blasts Big Business Over Price Control Bribe Claim
Washington data from Janis H Carey, CIO Secretary-Treasurer, testifies before the Senate Banking Committee. She accuses big business and labor organizers of offering a price control bribe to join with them in shaping wage and price policies. Carey warns such actions could wreck defense programs and harm consumer protections. The testimony references Ansel Nation and the Chamber of Commerce amid allegations of covert coordination to influence policy.
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Flowered Graves May Make Americans Think
In New York, Memorial Day prompts civilians and veterans to act with compassion. Sailor David Mechanic describes volunteering at the Brooklyn Red Cross blood center after surviving wounds in Korea. He urges others to donate blood, share letters with soldiers, and support veterans.
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Skater
UN Advances Despite Rain and Reds Battle Korea
UN forces pressed toward Kumhwa as heavy rains hampered operations. Gener al Ridgway said the Reds were defeated but capable of renewed attacks. Inje and the East Central Front saw crossroad gains and trench blocks as U N troops pushed toward strategic positions despite mud and low visibility.
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Voters Set for City Elections in Kingsport and Bluff City
Kingsport and Bluff City residents vote Saturday for local offices. Kingsport selects three aldermen from nine candidates. Bluff City chooses a mayor, a city attorney, and five aldermen with nine aldermen candidates. Polls run 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at City Hall. Voting machines not used. Kingsport requires city registration certificates. Bluff City does not.
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Lake Stages Watanen Bakeevel Tuparte Leet Cietukre
Fragmented OCR note mentions a lake event with figures 3 001 1 and names like Watanen and Tuparte. читаемая запись указывает на местную сцену озера и числа, но без чёткой детали.
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