Labor Freedom Declared as Bulwark Against Communism
Labor Day address by Lewis G. Hines of the American Federation of Labor at J. Fred Johnson Stadium asserts a free labor movement within the current system as to resist communism. He criticizes Communist aims in unions and urges unity, with other labor leaders slated to speak at Kingsport's second annual Labor Day event.
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America
Lewis G. Hines
American Federation of Labor
J. Fred Johnson Stadium
Bires
Kingsport
Ines
Ohm D. Johnson
South Carolina
Dayton Phillips
U. & Representative
George L. Geoge
International Printing Presamen and Pasiitants Union
J. R. Morris
United Mine Workers of East Tennessee
Charles Hauk
Tennessee Federation of Labor
Everett Dean
United Textile Workers of America
Organized Labor
Nazi Labor Front
Hines
Labor Pledges To Work For Defeat Of Reds
Labor Day messages from AFL President William Green CIO head Philip Murray and other leaders vow labor unity against Communism. They highlight peace aims, warn of Soviet threats, and call for a reform of the Taft Hartley era while urging workers to back anti Communist policies.
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Washington
Labor
William Green
AFL
Philip Murray
CIO
Truman
Organized Labor
Qusheir
United States
Iim
Green
Murray
Workers of America
Tobin
AD O. Hayes
International Association of Machinista
Greem and
Marray
Tobin, Murray, Green
Jobs B. Lewis
Miners Union
Chart
Scheo
East Tennessee Men To Report For Draft At Fort Jackson
The first group of East Tennessee draftees will report at Fort Jackson during a three day induction period September 25 to 27. Major J C Barnes, commanding officer, said the Knoxville station would tally a county by county breakdown. The call covers 1,136 men statewide with other points including Chattanooga Nashville and Tex.
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Knoxville
Tero
Amny
Wil
Fort Jackson
J. C. Barnes
Couny
East Tennessee
Barnes
Chattanooga
Nashville
Johnson accused in Forrestal ouster claims
Rep Tauriello charges that Secretary Forrestal was pressured out by Johnson. He alleges Johnson aided persecution and hindered war material stockpiling while clashing with the State Department and national security bodies. No immediate comment from Johnson.
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Washington
Defense
Johnson
James’ Forrestal
Forrestal
Hines
Forrestal J
Taurlelio
Grother
John
Son
Taurtello
Pust
Jobmson
Buffato
Gosta
Porrestal
Tauriello
Aly
Omar Bradley
Ciiefs
Fauriero
Johnnson
State Department
National Security Resources Board
American Legion
Seven Injured in Auto Wreck Near City Cemetery
Hospital officials on Monday reported two of seven injured in a Sunday head on collision on Gate City Highway near City Cemetery in good condition. Cecil Cooper of Holyoke Street sustained a forehead laceration and leg abrasions, while Leutishig Gams of Morrison County endured chest injuries and a deep facial cut. Other victims were treated and released. driver Looper faced reckless driving charges according to Kingsport patrolmen Billy Rucker and Avis Boggs. Fear Larkins, a passenger from Highland Avenue, also suffered injuries.
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Gate City
Cecil Cooper
Holyoke Street
Leutishig Gams
Morrison Exty
Billy Rucker
Avis Boggs
Kingsport
Accis
Looper
Fear Larkins
Highland Avenue
Stricken Virginia V Towed to Safety Off Puget Sound
A stricken excursion vessel Virginia V with about 300 passengers was towed to safety near Shishole Bay near Seattle after breaking down in Puget Sound. The 120 ton ship's engines were not operating while passengers, returning from the San Juan Islands, remained aboard. Coast Guard and tug units responded within hours to the incident.
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Seattle
Pouger Sound
Shishole Bay
Government Locks
Puget South
James Repshaw
Foss
Ittte
San Juan Islands
Wete
Coast Guard
Anita
Ford Grants 8 Cent Pay Raise To Production Workers
Ford Motor Company and United Auto Workers reached an agreement granting an eight cent hourly pay raise to about 110,000 production workers. The deal, negotiated amid tense talks, was announced by chief negotiators Reather for the UAW and John Bugas for Ford after a press conference outlining the terms and cost to the automaker.
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Ford
Basi
UAW
Reather
Joh
Strarthy
Ctver
Bugas
Indushtial
Telations
Sala
Abe
Ay Tikes
Clintwood Boy Dies In Wreck Aide
Clintwood Virginia reports the death of Jack Dotson 17 after a car crash south of Clintwood while returning with football teammates. Deputy Sheriff F. R Dotson notes the vehicle left the road on a gravel shoulder. Dotson, star fullback, died at the scene. He is survived by six brothers and three sisters including Geeil, Johny, Harold, and Hubert.
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Clintwood
Jack Dotson
Kenneth Mittins
Tokyo
Far East
Porres
Virginia Tech
Cal-1
Royal Australian Air Force
Fighteir Moore
Near- Dickenson
Dotson
Highenty
Sherif 'F. R
Linchand
Washington
Evelyay Pelle
Rew
Tranton’ Fleming
S.a
Salle
Dotsen
Thunderjets crash claim pilots in Marietta incident
A fragmented report notes a Thunderjets crash near Marietta Georgia with several pilots involved. The scattered lines reference a multi-site event and significant distances traveled, indicating a broader incident with aviation personnel affected.
Tank Led Kored Force Strikes 12-Mile Front Breakthrough
Northeastern front sees tank led Korean Red forces smash 12 miles of Allied lines advancing toward Kyongu and Pohang. U.S. and United Nations troops counter in Nakton g River area as heavy combat and renewed strikes unfold along a broad front near Taegu. Senators debate Truman mobilization goals amid push for a 3,000,000 man force while acknowledging nuclear superiority shapes strategy.
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Washington
Rive
Truman
Russia
West
Tokyo
Taegu
Kigye
Pohang
Naktong River
Yongsam
Associated Press
Ben Price
Kyongu
Yongchor
Kyansju
Kyurgjin
Naktong Bulge
sathEs
First Cavalry
Naktong
Waegwan
First Cavalry Division
Jak AP
Jack Macbeth
Masan
Aemevicar
Kengyong
Koret
Air Force sorties push toward UN ground support
On the third day of intensive allied activity in Morea, Air Force forces intensified their attack with additional reconnaissance and aircraft. The total sorties surpassed 609, the highest daily toll yet, as most combat missions struck targets behind battle lines and supported UN ground troops.
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Morea
Édtal
Hurricanes scatter rain across Florida weather map
A fragmented weather map shows three hurricanes near Florida with winds up to 150 mph. One system skirted the western coast near Tallahassee and moved parallel to the coast, threatening areas south of Pensacola. The storms were forecast to bring squalls and gales while tracking out to sea beyond Bermuda without causing major damage.
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Pis
Cannes
Tielke
eBay
Wigeia
West CoRsian
Tampa
Aga| Jachiala
Herth
Florida
Bermuda
Este Ware
Atlantic
Takoma
Buea
Holiday Weekend Toll Reaches 259 Dead Across Nation
Associated Press tally notes 259 fatalities in holiday traffic and 94 drownings during the three day period. Officials warned the rate of deaths could average one every 11 to 13 minutes as summer travel peaks.
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Associated Press
Ice Rational Safety Council
Amd
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