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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1948

Page

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Hyderabad Holds Line Against Indian Invasion

A chaotic war report from Clintwood describes Hyderabad stiffening defenses and repelling a column from the west. An Indian communique reports 100 killed and 1000 casualties on day one. India threatens absorption of the princely state and cites disorder among local Bindu populations. An Indian army spokesman in Hyderabad discusses the campaign as turmoil grows with international tension and a looming declaration of war.

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Fire Devours Ojai Valley Homes As Evacuations Continue

A wildfire near Ojai California forced evacuations from two communities including Ojai and Meiners Oaks. About 35 homes were destroyed and damages exceed 1 million dollars as ventura forest crews battled the blaze aided by Red Cross units. One volunteer firefighter died during the effort and other injuries were not reported.

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No Rain Seen Today But It’s On Way

Police Chief says no developments in egging probe as weather notes show rain unlikely today with later forecasts predicting possible wetness. Officials report ongoing investigation and no new leads while public figures tour areas and campaign visits proceed amid the town’s tense atmosphere.

Palleo J. Charles ‘Sen B. Carroll Resse U.S. Sea Roy Acutt Rasional Reineate Orv Te An Cena

Air Force Maps B-29 Flight Routes For Day

The Air Force released a detailed schedule of B-29 routes from overseas bases to 29 U.S. points for Air Force Day. Bombers will fly from Anchorage Elmendorf to Randolph San Antonio via Las Vegas and Knoxville with hundreds of city landings expected near noon local time. Routes include Elmendorf via Santa Barbara to Charleston and Kettavik Iceland via Chattanooga and Tulsa to Chicago Orchard Place.

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Longtime Virginia Senator Ben Chase Dies at Home

Ben Chase, a veteran legislator and builder of Virginia’s highway system, died at his Clintwood residence after a long public career. He served in the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates, organized Dickenson County’s institutions, and led the local Odd Fellows and church ties. Survived by his second wife, and previously married to Mary Chase of Pordown, the community recalls his role in shaping regional architecture and infrastructure.

Bristol Awger Molliday Sutherland Climwood Frank W. Smith Clint Ft Good Len Chase Dickerson County Ferme Chase Virginia Senate Tigr Loe Virginia House of, Delegates Clintwood Gene Dickencon Cnmiwood Bank Dickenson County Ben Chase Rogds Cmmitter Aad Virginia Bar Association Wellow Odd Fellows Orpuansgea Mary Chase Pordsown

Truman says scientists smeared by political pressure

President Truman charges that political intimidation near the House Un-American Activities Committee endangers national security by driving atomic researchers from government service. He cites a climate of fear and un-American pressure as the main threat to scientific work, urging a non-political atmosphere where scientists can pursue essential projects without suspicion.

Washington Truman House Un-American Activities Committee Warme-W House Thomas Americam Association For the Advancement of Scithes Ka Constitution Hatch Athem Wwe Trumatt Japoke Philip Mi. Morse Brookhaven National ‘Laboratory Manner Morse Solid Belmont Mass Atomic Post Massachusetts Institute of ‘Technology Tveasons Howse Morke EB. Dewes COE Fruman Seo Trinnon

U S Leader In Berlin Sees No War Near

General Lucius D. Clay, U S military governor in Berlin, said war is not around the corner and the Soviet blockade will be faced with all means at the United States disposal. He called the claim of an imminent Soviet attack unlikely and suggested Berlin may not be the issue that dictates broader German policy. He noted the airlift alone cannot fully heat Berlin but cautioned harsher winters would not be as severe as past years.

Berlin Luciva Pt Clay Barkisom & Ape United States Clay U. S Perlis Council of Foreign Ministers Dytes A. Sonfercece Fassia Amd Cormmentem Britain MU. S Aft Sen Gonarsl Clay Priee

Violence erupts as oil men strike cripples milk supply

In a surge of clashes, oil workers strike cuts milk delivery to schools and stores. Police use tear gas as demonstrators seize equipment and confront troops, while longshoremen and truck drivers unite in a chaotic scene across Oakland and San Francisco.

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Cultists Say God Put Out Church Fire at Dolly Pond Church

Dolly Pond Church of God leaders claim a divine intervention saved their church from arson Sunday night. Luther Merrow told the congregation that God stopped the fire after an attempted burn, noting smoke stained the doorway while kerosene fumes burned but the building endured. Merrow denied abandoning snake handling. he cited tensions with non cult members as the weariness behind reduced attendance.

Chatsamoza Dolly Pond Church of God Polly Morrow

Costa Rica Leader Hurt In Jeep Wreck

Costa Rica leader Picado was injured in a Jeep crash near the Pan American highway when the vehicle struck a wall near Esteli. He was being transported to a hospital as reports described his condition after the accident prior to his resignation last April.

Coste Rica Managua Micaregua Bes Basthy Eadort Michalski Lipe Costa Rica Picade Esteli Picado Costellor

Maine Republicans sweep to victory in Senate and governor race

The Republican sweep in Maine propelled Margaret Chase Smith to a record Senate margin and inspired GOP leaders to forecast a nationwide triumph in November. Governor Payne won by wide margins as Republicans captured three Congress seats. Democrats faced strong showings, while Minnesota’s Sen. Ball sought renomination amid Humphrey challenges.

Associated Press Bisime Margaret Chase Smith House Senate Merpublisat Smith Frederick G. Payme Levin & Lawiger Maayor Biddeford Maine Minnesota Joseph Ball Hubert Humphrey Minneapolis

Democrats Face Reece Accepts Kefauver Challenge

The piece reports on the Open Debate fight in the 1950s race with Reece challenging Kefauver to a public showdown. It notes Truman’s anti scientist attack, Maine Senate result aiding Margaret Chase Smith, and States’ Rights pressure aimed at Democratic candidates. Kefauver accepts, Reece cites willingness, while both campaigns maneuver for debate timing and venue.

Reece Kefauver Carroll Reece Republica Sent Albany Roage News-Free Press New York Tor Tastee Nefauver MackriNe Simeone

Mississippi Urges Tennessee Votes for States Rights Unity

Mississippi Governor Sam Lumpkin appeals to Tennessee to form sister southern states backing states rights and opposition to civil rights measures. He credits victories for Thurmond and Gay, urges stout-hearted citizens to resist perceived federal pressure and racial policies while naming leaders in the states rights movement.

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State Highway Department Plans 2.2 Million Improvement Projects

The State Highway Department will begin 24 highway construction projects across 24 counties with total estimated cost around 2,200,000 dollars. Highlights include underpass work in Memphis on Railroad Avenue, plus mined-in-place surface improvements on secondary highways in Lauderdale Union Tipton and other counties.

Washville State Highway Department Hmrhifea Shelby County Verve Town Avenue Memphis Misgissipp Souleward Walnut Suez Lof Tattrell Grainger County Tipton

One of Every Ten Workers Employed By Government

Census Bureau figures show 200000 persons on public payrolls in April, out of 58330000 employed nationwide. Public payrolls reached 2285006800, the highest in history, accounting for over a tenth of wage payments while total incomes from all sources were about 7500000000.

Census Bureau Commerce Department Srashingten

Somaliland Trusteeship Debate Shifts to Italy

The United States and Britain backed placing Somaliland under Italian trusteeship in a French plan. Soviet officials opposed the move, arguing limits on mandates, while Britain, France, and the U.S. agreed to study a four power committee proposal. Delegates showed division on Libya Eritrea and Somaliland with no ministers present and no firm agreement expected before a UN Assembly option.

Paris United States Britain Somaliland Africa Council of Foreign Ministers Russia Andrei Vishitsky France Italia Jett Libia Eritrea Robert Schuman

Spy Investigators Hear Testimony From Kamen

Washington witnesses say scientist Margin D. Kamen gave very important testimony to House Un American Activities Committee after initially resisting. He said he would only answer at a public hearing but later testified for two hours about ties with two Soviet diplomats in San Francisco. Kamen, a former atomic bomb project member and now chemistry professor at Washington University, St Louis, remains subpoenaed but free to return to government work. committee chair J Parnell Thomas called him a cooperative witness, while Kamen urged a public hearing to counter what he calls a smear and denied sharing atomic secrets under present circumstances. Steve Nelson, a Western Pennsylvania Communist organizer, waited nearby as both men denied collusion.

Washington Congressional Pspy Teday Margin D. Kamen Kamen House UN- American Activities Committee San Francisco Washington University St. Lowes Committee J. Parnell Thomas R-Nj Gubpoens Lavin Russia Karmen Steve Nelson Nelson Communist Party Pennsylvania Hamers

Kremlin Talks Missing Statin Not Present

A scrambled report indicates three Western envoys left the US embassy for a Kremlin meeting reports stating Prime Minister Steig was absent. The session was part of a four part series tied to a power rate discussion ending July with plans for a follow up at the British embassy.

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