Acuff And Reece Bring Campaign Into City Tonight
Fiddler Ray Acuff and Carrot Reece, Republican candidates, visit Kingsport tonight at 8 on Broad Street between Center and New Streets. They rally labor support and contrast with Democrat Bates Kefauver and Gov candidate Gordon Browning, drawing large East Tennessee crowds since August 3. Acuff pledges to run the governor’s office by the Ten Commandments and to repeal the poll tax, while attacking Kefauver’s ties to Wallace and urging mixed cabinet appointments.
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Kefauver Attends J P Meet Tonight in Kingsport
Kefauver, Democratic candidate for U S Senator from Tennessee, will be honored speaker at a get acquainted banquet for Sullivan County officials and Kingsport Bristol officials. The event at Kingsport Civic Auditorium begins at 7 20 p m with dinner by the Dirkson Parent Teacher Association and musical entertainment. It aims to introduce old and new county court and school board members and other candidates for the General Assembly to discuss problems and objectives.
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Fragmentary urban scene captures pager use and morning routines
A garbled passage describes a first grader with a red nose and pager, a hoarse voice shouting at a pursuing mother, a person reading a morning paper, a cashier wanting to protect new belongings, and a teen riding in a vehicle with a missing rear seat. The text depicts everyday street life and stray observations without clear events.
Johnsons Surprise Wins at National Air Races
Johnson of Johnndr Guy shocked himself and $86,001 others by winning the Thomtosex trophy and $16,000 first prize at the three day National Air Races in Cleveland. Seven of ten starters quit before finish in a show of military might with BEY miles an hen unofficially. He learned of victory only after landing, unaware he led until then.
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Johnsons Celebrate Boy Anson Lynm Johnson Wins Air Race
The Johnson family in Kingsport is elated as eight year old Anson Lynm Johnson wins top prize money at the National Air Races in Cleveland. The World War II pilot and former trainer at Tricity Airport had a troubled Mustang before triumphing while his Florida job kept him away. Lynn is expected to land at Tri City airstrip today, greeted by his parents and brother Leon Fohnger among about 80,000 spectators. The victory follows a belief he would perform well in this year’s Labor Day races.
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New York Food Supply Struck by Metropolitan Truck Walkout
A widespread strike by APL drivers and helpers paralyzed New York and parts of northern New Jersey, with 10 000 idle in the city and 4 300 on strike in New Jersey. Locked in four hour talks, Newark conferences aimed to end the walkout while mediation in New York awaited a union demand rejection. Food deliveries slowed, milk supplies feared, and shelves showed shortages in some sections as the Labor Day weekend neared.
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Groves to Aid In Secrets Case Told By Douglas
Rep McDowell says General Leslie Groves will testify publicly about espionage probes into atomic bomb projects. He alleges wartime leakage allowed Russia to gain refined uranium ore and parts, with hearings revealing behind locked doors activity and pursuit of those involved.
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Tension in Berlin as riots surge toward city hall
Rioters backed by Communist factions clash in the Soviet sector as they press to move Berlin’s elected authorities toward withdrawal to the western side. City hall is sealed under heavy police and Soviet military guard while Western officers are evacuated. The incident marks another round in the escalating Berlin crisis with propaganda from Red Press and Taegliche Rundschau accusing each side of provocation as the Truman front looms.
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Nationwide phone workers strike set for September 17
The Communications Workers announce a nationwide strike for September 17, aiming to cripple telephone service. Dan Harris, VP from Portland, says 73,000 members in 2,200 Bell locations across 45 states will walk out over wage, wagon, and working conditions. Wages now range from 8 cents to $14 an hour.
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Holiday's End Brings Misfortune In Wreck Death
A Kingsport man dies in a wreck as a hard storm leaves a trail of damage across Wise County. Labor Day events in Norton draw thousands despite rain. Miss Wise County candidates named from Norton sisters and peers. Lions Club playful events contrast with somber weather as Appalachia and surrounding towns gauge impact.
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Dangerous Wet Track Fails To Halt Sullins Horse Show
Wet weather did not stop the Sullins Horse Show at Suttine College. Kingsport sent multiple walking horses from Avendale Farms and others, with judges from Rogersville and Bristol presenting ribbons to top riders despite the muddy arena. Walking horse champions included Lucy Long of Avendale Farms and The Walking Man of Rogersville. the three gaited stake went to Extravaganza, while Highland Getius earned an award for Forest Park Stables.
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Abner B. Smith Killed and 10 Hurt in Kingsport Crash
A severe traffic collision on Highway 12 E near Kingsport left Abner B. Smith instantly dead and ten others injured, including six local residents. Severe weather previously lashed the area with high winds and rain, while those hospitalized ranged from Mrs. Smith to visitors from Baltimore and local families.
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Dull Opening in New York Market Shows Little Movement
A damaged OCR summary of New York trading opens quietly with prices holding steady. Market directions are unclear as steel and matoes attempt leadership but quickly stall, resulting in practically no decisive changes for the day.
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President Truman Plans Farm Drive Across Key States
President Truman moves to unite labor and farm groups for the 1948 campaign after an early Michigan Ohio setback. He heads to Drexter Iowa and westward stops in Missouri Oklahoma City and Texas, with possible speeches in Los Angeles and San Francisco. He pledges to defend farm prices and push a broad labor farmer appeal.
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Weatherman Predicts Scattered Showers
Weather forecast predicted scattered showers but turned out to be largely mistaken. The article notes rainfall mainly after noon Monday and forecasts a mix of sun and warmth that did not materialize, with uncertain measurements and inconsistent wording throughout.
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