Eyewitnesses Aid Cops In Robbery Arrest
Two Kingsport men reported witnessing a jewelry store robbery at the Dobyns Taylor store and the getaway. Patrolman Jack Ladd arrested 48 year old Earl Peregoy after spotting a taxi matching the description and stopping it near Cumberland Street. Watches worth 520 were recovered as the suspect was taken to the police station with Times-News reporter Fedie Ervin.
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Livel
Kingsport
Garvie Reed
Dobyns Taylor
Times-News
Peragn
Smith Weaver
Reed
Earl EB. Peregoy
Elizabehton
Jack Ladds
Ladd
Overujpr
Center
Commerce Streets
Cumberland Street
Fedie Ervin
Ervin
L. T
Jack Ladd
Earl E. Peregoy
Elizabethton
Dobyns- Taylor Jewelry Department
Peregoy
Times
Binkley
305000 Japanese Missing as Reds Refuse Comment
BEA reports four years after Japan's surrender the issue of repatriation remains. About 400000 Japanese prisoners are said to be in Soviet hands by MacArthur, while Moscow cites 5000 and promises November repatriation. Debates over weather, ice, and delays slow transfers despite Allied efforts.
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Richard C. Ferguson
BEA
Tokyo
Douglas Mac
Arthur
Japan
Russia
MacArthur
Allied Council For
Closed Meeting On Tax Problem In Bristol Chambers Report
Kingsport and Bristol Chambers of Commerce held a closed session Thursday at the General Shelby Hotel Bristol to hear tax condition discussions for Sultivar County with tax consultant Sultivar Reeves. Seven local men attended including A B Coleman and others from the chambers and local firms. The press was excluded but a report will be provided later.
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Bperial
Kingsport
Bristol
Chamber of Commerce
Lewis F. Chase
J. L. Latimer
J. H. Pecktal
J. B. Peccol
Tennessee Eastman Corporation
H. FE
FP. Clifford
Kingsport Improvement Company
James Edwards
Kingaport Federal Bavings and Loan Association
Adenauer Wins German Office
Conservative Dr Konrad Adenauer wins the race for West Germany chancellor as a bare majority of 292 votes in the 402 member Bundestag secures his appointment. He heads a rightist coalition and will lead the western republic toward self rule in a historic postwar shift.
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Bonn
Germany
Konrad Adenauer
Marigin
Bundestag
Theodor Heuss
Adolf Hitler
Adenauer
Adenautz
County Seeks 4-5 Certified Elementary Teachers
Blountville Spl due to higher enrollment in nine Sullivan County schools four or five additional certified teachers are needed for elementary work in the lower end. Superintendent J Craft Akard said four schools Lynn Garden Dickson Long Island and Kingsley are crowded while West View is in good shape. He noted Lynn View High School enrolls 320 this year versus 366 last year.
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Blountville
Spl
Sullivan County
J. Craft Akard
Akard
Lynn Garden
Dickson
Long Island
Kingsley
West View School
Lynn’ View High School
Sherman Minton Named to Supreme Court by Truman
President Truman selects Sherman Minton of Indiana to join the Supreme Court, succeeding the late Wiley B. Rutledge. Minton, a Democrat and longtime judge on the Seventh Circuit, will be 88 and is known for New Deal positions and minister to church matters.
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Washington
Sherman Minton
Indiana
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Truman
Minton
Seventh U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Chicago
Illinois
Wisconsin
Wiley B. Rutledge
Cloverport
Walter C. Lindley
U. S. Court
Cnoper Platte
Linley
High Court
Frank Murphy
Olth
Tom Clark
Murdy
Harry Truman Minton
New Albany
Missouri
Ind
Senate
Deak
GOP Leaders Take Heart As Truman Suffers Big Setback
Republican leaders rally to the 26th Pennsylvania district result as John P. Saylor defeats Democrat Mrs. Robert L. Coffey Jr. Wherry cites the win as proof Democrats should be challenged. The party aims to energize attacks on Truman administration ahead of next year's congressional fight.
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GOP
Truman
Washington
Pennsylvania
Wherry
Nebraska
Congress
Senate
Thomas E. Devrey
True Man
John P. Saylor
Robert L.coffey, Jr
McAuliffe Nominated to Lead Army Chemical Corps
Gen Anthony Clement McAuliffe, WWII Bastogne hero, was nominated to be chief of the Army Chemical Corps. The decision comes after Maj. Gen. Alden H. Waitt was suspended amid the Senate Five Percenters probe. Waitt died from complications after an operation on Sept 9.
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Washington
Anthony Clement McAuliffe
Bastogne
Army
Chemical Corp
Pittsburgh
Erny
Tiny) McAuliffe
Pirates
Tru Presbyterian Hoaspital
Senate
Citi
Alden H. Waitt
Waitt
Pont Daat
Bonham
Medina Targets Reds’ Attorney Contempt Case
Federal Judge Harold R. Medina held defense attorney George W. Crockett Jr in contempt during the Communist conspiracy trial. Medina called another attorney persistently contemptuous as the case stretched on for months with top leaders on trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harold R. Medina
George W. Crockett, Jr
Crockett
Detroit
Medina
Kingsport Shares In County School Bond Disbursement
Blountville Thursday announced that checks totaling 294 992 27 were mailed to Kingsport and Bristol for their share of a 900 000 school bond. Kingsport received 152 529 52 and Bristol 142 462 76. After deducting costs, the county had 603 826 33 remaining.
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Blountville
Spl
Schoola
J. Craft Akard
Kingsport
Bristol
Kingaport
Sahara
Akard
Initial Share For Kingsport Under Recent Program
Kingsport was assigned 225 units of low rent public housing as the initial share of the new program under the Housing Act. The allocation covers a two year plan for the Kingsport Housing Authority, with development of 100 units in the first year and 175 in the second, plus a preliminary planning loan of 77500 needing presidential approval.
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Kingsport
Ester Kefanver
Times
J.T. Eagan
Public Housing Administration
Charlies G. Neese
Kefaniyer
Kingsport Housing Authority
Nazd
Lengthy Printers Strike Near End
Chicago faces a near end to a 22 month AFL printers strike against five major dailies. About 1,800 workers will vote on a wage compromise of 10 dollars weekly after late night agreement. Local officials will present the pact to members for approval at Sunday balloting.
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Chicago
AFL
AFL International Typographical Union
John J. Plrch
Afl-Itu
Fon
Luther M. Swygert
Swygert Lnter
Union
International
Jonder
McGrath Sues A P To Break Food Chain In Deep Coal War
Bluefield West Virginia reports that Attorney General J Howard McGrath filed a federal suit aimed at breaking up the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company food chain in relation to coal industry payments. Francis and Pocahontas firms face pressure over welfare fund royalties as tensions rise among Southern operators and bank trustees.
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Bluefield
W. Va
John L Lewis
Lewis
Cleveland Trust Company
James D. Francia
Francis
Island Creek Feet Pond Creek Pocahontas Coal Companies
West Virginia
Libery E. Holden
Cleveland Trust Board
I. ¥. Freiberger
Bomk
Freiberger
Cleveland Trust
Holden Trust
Pala Creek Can Company
Fond Creek Pocahontas Company
Pocahontas Fuel Company
O. L. Alexander
Tierney
Washington
J. Howard McGrath
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Nation
Milion
Southern
New York
Panies
Miner's Fund
A. and P. Company
Peay
Menta
Danville
Ilinois
United
U. S. Court of Appeals
Coal Producers Association
Chicago
Francia
Lewis Operators Near Showdown
New York seeks court order forcing A. and P. to separate its manufacturing and processing from its buying and selling operations and to divide seven current retail store divisions into seven independently owned food chains.
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New York
A. and P
Kingsport Times Celebrates 25th Anniversary Milestone
This fall the Kingsport Times News marks the Twenty Fifth Anniversary of Kingsport’s first daily. An older Kingsport Times article notes a plant expansion by Kingsport Press to nearly three times its then size.
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Kingsport Times- News
Kingsport
Kingsport Times
Kingsport Press
Imus
Street Scenes and Comical Mixups on City Street
A youngster on a bicycle weaves through traffic while describing a movie signaling turn. A boy and girl share a lawn bench moment as a younger sibling approaches. A woman mistakes a parked car, tries to start it, then discovers the error with a duplicate vehicle nearby.
Woman in Love Pleads in Baltimore Court for Convict Lover
Peggy Paterson, 22, a San Francisco area receptionist, testified in Baltimore Court for William J. Lansbury, a 14 year old convict charged with check forgery. She offered $200 from her savings to help restitution and said she plans to wed if parole allows. The judge postponed ruling pending probation details.
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Convict
Baltimore
Peggy Paterson
San Quentin’ Prison
California
William J. Lansbury
Lansbury
San Quentin
Robert France
Peggy
Withers
France
Maryland Probation Department
San Frapiciaco
Re Porter
Bill
Hurricane Caused 552 Millions Damage
The Florida hurricane of August 26 27 swept into Georgia and the Carolinas. Damage totaled 52.35 million with 45 million in Florida alone. Two deaths occurred and 133 were injured while 265 dwellings and thousands of buildings were damaged. Other losses included 300 hogs, 112 cattle, and 2 000 chickens.
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Miami
Fla
Florida
Georgia
Carolinas
Grady Norton
U. S. Weather Bureau
Washington
Norton
Solunar Schedule From John Alden Knights Tables
Solunar Parkes calendar printed from John Alden Knights Spinner Tables guides daily fishing and hunting windows. Major periods start at listed times and last about two hours. minor periods are shorter. Observed water elevations at Cherokees Reservoir and Douglas Reservoir noted for Thursday morning.
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John Alden
Solunar Parkes
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Weaver
Reds
Nahodka
Vladivostok
Asahi
Ioscow
New Republic
Me-Tooers
Gen
Nuts) McAuliffe
Chemical Corps
Tiny) Bonham
McGrath
A. and
Siler
Cherokees Reservoir
Douglas Reservoir
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