TVA Building Roadway To Boone Dam
TVA announced congressional approval of its 1931 budget allows starting work on Boone Dam near Kingsport. About 100 men labor on access roads to the South Fork Holston site, with concreting slated to begin by March. The 150 foot high concrete dam will generate 75,000 kilowatts at an estimated cost of 27.5 million dollars. land acquisition for the reservoir may take time.
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Tennessee Valley Authority
Boone Dam
Kingsport
Fors
Helston River
Spurgeon's Island
TVA
Congress
Comgress
My. Seaman
Lambert Brothers
Knoxville
Bristol Woman Declares Candidacy for State Senate
Miss Shirley Baumgardner of Bristol announces for state senate from Sullivan and Hawkins Counties as a Republican. She is Sullivan County GOP vice chairman, a former teacher and attorney with UT degrees, opposing Democrat Charles Meyershart in November. She vows not to run as an Independent.
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Shirley Baumgardner
Bristol
Sullivan
Hawkins
Bawngardner
EA Misa Baum
Pardner Sal
Sullivan County
GOP
Repubican
Charles Meyerhart
Kingsport
Miss Baumgardner
Republican Organization
7. B. Baumgardner
Shelburne Ferguson
University of Tennessee
Bhe
East Tennessee
Directors Probe Baby Black Market in Tennessee
Memphis Tennessee. Directors of Shelly County Division of the Tennessee Children's Home Society meet after Gov Browning announced a state investigation of a reported one million dollar baby black market with operations reaching New York and Hollywood. President Mrs Joseph Orgill Jr urged patience and stated the society has served homeless children for over twenty years and will continue its essential work.
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Memphis
Tenn
Shelly County
The
Tennes
Gordom Browning
Nashville
New York
Holywood
Joseph Orgill
Malik Uses Veto To Kill Probe Of Bombing Charge
United Nations delegates, weary after six weeks of meetings, vote to end the week and plan a last pre assembly session Monday. They will address China's Formosan charges and consult governments on Formosa policy as Britain and France seek a coordinated approach ahead of the opening of the UN General Assembly. Russia vetoes and the Soviet proposal is defeated, leaving little point in debate before Monday clarifies the Big Three’s stance.
Earthquake in Northern Assam Reports New Tremor
Late news briefs note a fresh earthquake in Northern Assam with claims of higher violence than a month ago that killed 3006. No details on casualties or damage are available. Shocks occurred around 445 PM and 515 AM EST, with warnings of greater impact than the August 15 quake. Officials fear extensive loss of life and property. Washington reports include committee actions on Arnold Center construction and O Dwyer’s Mexico ambassadorship nomination.
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Bombay
Tade
Assam
Say
Herve
Woeld Leapers Moore
Walker Tells Troops UN Drive Coming Soon Against Reds
Allied forces prepare a major three day UN offensive against the Reds in Korea as Lt Gen Welton H. Walker rallies frontline troops. He promises future advances will break the enemy crust and force a collapse while describing weeks of delaying actions as necessary agony. Task Force Davidson traps 3,000 Communist troops near Pohang angling to shut the southern mountain corridor.
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Walker
Tokyo
Welton H. Walker
Korea
Eighth Army
Red Korean
United Nations
Kipye
Yong
Pohang
Davidson
Kyongju
Anyang
Taegu
U. S
Plans for large scale induction into federal service
Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey told the Senate Appropriations Committee in a closed session that his most conservative estimate for inductions into federal activities by next July ranges from 370,000 to 400,000, possibly up to 460,000. He requested a supplemental appropriation of 20,476,000 for his agency, while the House trimmed the amount to 29,360,050.
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Washington
Lewis B. Hershey
Senate
Bershey
House
Tobey Wins New Hampshire Renomination in GOP Primary
Tobey, a 39 percent winner, captured the New Hampshire renomination amid a six state showing for favorites. Arizona, Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, Vermont, and Washington also held contests with multiple Senate seats and governors up for decision.
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Tobey
N.H
New Hampshire
Arizona
Coloradeo
Michigan
Minnesota
Versonont
Washington
Senate
House
Fece
Arina
Carl Hayden
Colorado
Sersitor Eugene
Minin
Republiciny
Repsehr
A. Carroll Q
Army Reservists Ordered to Active Duty on September 21
Twenty area enlisted reservists of the army have been ordered to active duty for 18 months starting September 21. They head to report to the Second Armored Division at Fort Hood Texas for duty. Names include Cpl William H Johnson Cpl M E Curtis Pvt Ivan Ashworth and many others with addresses in Kingsport Bristol Rogersville and Greeneville. Also noted is a message about a Senate conference on revisions to wartime measures and the home front.
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Second Armored Division
Fort Hace
Texas
Willian H. Johnson
Kingsport
M. E. Curtis
Piney Flats
Ivan
E. Ashworth
Bristol Highway
Herbert W. Boyd
Blut
Cpl
Dewey
Casey
Hill Street
Raymond S. Charles
Rogersville
John W. Gammon
Bristol
Earl W. Comibs
Cherokey Street
Henry B. Mitchell
Golf Street
Pfe
David
Norton
Greeneville
Robert L. O'Dell
Little Mary Street
Chase W. White
Barker Street
Oliver W. Spradlin
Carolina Avenue
Reed S. Flannagan
Pant G. Kiser
Valley Street
Pic
Robert F. Rhea
Farragut
Krisgeport
Pant F. Bentley
Snggpraton
Reowate 2
Washington
James W Collings
Gamatanist Activ Hingsport
Malcobm T.dye
Reservists
Truman
Sénate
Vatter
Beatie
Dar
Eerous
Veto Threatened Law To Curb Reds Passed
A veto threatened bill to curb subversive activity and sabotage in the United States was passed despite opposition. The measure targets espionage and outlaw conspiracies aiming to establish a totalitarian dictatorship, with Sen. Etigore and Chairman McCarran key figures in the debate. The substitute plan for internment failed 50 to 2, and the Senate leadership faced shifts during the vote.
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United, States
Senates
D-W' Va
McCarran
Near
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Democratic
Lucas
Stock Market Soars to Four Year High Amid Gains
New York stocks surged to a four year high guided by strong leadership from leading issues. Shares advanced with notable strength in rails and steel sectors as investors pushed prices up at the open and maintained momentum through the session.
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New York
Tharmund
A. Pow
Townsmen Rescue Child From Well in Rainier Oregon
In Rainier Oregon a 15 month old boy named Ronald Mysinger fell into an abandoned well near his home. Townsmen, working in relays, dug frenziedly for over two hours with shovels and picks while Dr M A Kenney kept the boy supplied with air. The child was rescued unharmed.
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Rainier
Ore
Forte
Ronald Mysinger
M. A. Kenney
General Called Again To Serve In Cabinet Post
Washington report that George Catlett Marshall, a long time soldier and diplomat, will return to the Pentagon as Secretary of Defense to succeed Louis Johnson. President Truman seeks an exception to place a military man in the post, amid cabinet resignations and urgent national duties. Johnson cited enemies in eight months of service and resigned. Barry also left, leaving a quick vacancy in two top defense posts. Marshall left the Army after World War II and now agrees to serve again, saying the President asked and he consented.
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Washington
George Catlett Marshall
Pentagon
Truman
Louis Johnson
Johnson
Mir
Fruman
Ciain
Congress
George
Marshall
Senate Armed Services Committee
Army
Leesburg
Gen
Ierak
Defense
Jis
Sea Marshall
Diplomats See Achesons Rise Amid Johnson Fallout
At the Big Three talks in New York, Lois Acheson gains support as Defense Secretary Johnson resigns. The trio discuss Germany's future and Western European defense integration. Truman names George Marshall as secretary to bolster cabinet unity and push for a strong Atlantic alliance.
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New York
Johnson
Diplo
Mats
Acheson
Atlantic Alliance
Europe
Truman
George Marshall
Johnson - Acheson
Exswext Bevin
Robert Lehu
Man
Germany
Acheson Ab
Sessiom
Group To Recommend End Of Fee System
A special committee appointed by former county judge recommended abolition of the sheriff's department fee system and salaried uniformed deputies. The plan will go to the Sullivan County Court at the October term. The committee met at the Kingsport Inn for the second time to discuss the proposal, with Sheriff A A Burtt seeking court approval to hire 12 salaried deputies to patrol and equip the county. Members include magistrates from Kingsport and Bristol, state senator Charles Everhart, county attorney George L McIntyre, and Sheriff Burd.
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Sullivan County Court
T. KB. Bandy
Kingsport' Inn
A. A. Burtt
Ite
Perish Canismittee
Inghide
Ben Latimer
Kingsport
M. Divine
Eugene Manasley
Friston
L. B
Bustok
Brad. Smith
Kings‘port
Benator
Charles O ‘Everhart
Kingsyart
George L. McIntyre
Bristol
Shupif
Burd
Fishing tables show steady regional activity
The page fragment mentions fishing tables and local activity with references to Alden, Svyghs, and a road. It notes a midweek tempo and gauge of catches, suggesting ongoing fishing interest and market hints. Specific dates or exact figures are illegible, but the item points to continued fishing commerce in the area.
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Shirley Baumgardiner
Everheat
U. S. Defenses
Malik
General Assembly
Washmeten
Jiyvmed Services Committee
Arnold Air Engineering Center
Tullahoma
Tena
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
William O'Dwyer
Mexico
O'Dwyer
New York City
1USAN
Ange
South Korea
Mgath Korea
South, Korea
Fargy
Yorgehon
Masan
Charles W. Tobes
New Hampighine
Keith
Harlamd
Vison
Geseneville
University of
H. Domes
Powell
Soffice
Republicart
U. S. House of Representatives
Barry F." Kelly
G. Memnen
Williams
Por Waat
Stephen Barly
Setre*hary
Pullman Randard Car Manufacturing Co
Barry
Lois Acheson
Sola Riod
Chaat Oy
Teage
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