Wreck Reported Off Coast Near New Foundland
A passenger plane with 44 aboard was missing and wreckage sighted northeast of Gander Newfoundland. The Sabroa Belgian airline flight from Brussels to New York carried 37 passengers and seven crew with two hostages unbroken. radio contact ended at 2 37 a m EST as weather hindered search despite Coast Guard efforts and an Army parachute rescue party being prepared.
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B& Raport
Coast Guard
Pluqu
Beaiy
Cunder
Newfoundland
Sabbora
Brussels
London
British Press Association
Pavaengers
Inghiting
New York Coast Guard
Marth Atlantic
Gander
Gate City votes to end ABC store sale of beer and wine
In Gate City Virginia voters approve closing the ABC store with the end of existing beer and wine sales nearly two to one. Washington County ballots show dry forces leading eight to one. Abingdon voters retain the ABC store by 412 to ?47. Two questions also on the ballot in Scott, Washington, and Scott counties.
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ABC
Gate City
Naver
Steco
Abingdon
Washington
Washington County
Scott
Patty Not Candidate for Governor Nomination
Kenneth C. Patty, a Tazewell county assistant attorney general tied to the Unemployment Compensation Commission, has announced he is not a candidate for governor's nomination to succeed Judge Buchanan. The interim appointment to the State Supreme Court by Governor, succeeding Chief Justice Preston W. Campbell, is set as Campbell retires October 1.
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Susomoend
Kenneth C. Patty
Tazewell
Kitormey
Fughoman
Buchanan
Preston W. Campbell
Abingdon
State Supreme Court
Campbell
Bar Association Critics Wallace Policy Push
Virginia and national bar leaders condemned Secretary Wallace policy moves at a Virginia State Bar Association meeting. Wills Smith of Raleigh urged bipartisan support for the Paris Peace Conference and voiced concern that U S foreign efforts are hampered by some in government.
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Virginia Boneh
Secres
Wallace
Byrnes
Amersican Bar Association
England
Wills Smith
Raleigh
MN. C
Virginia State Bar Association
United States
Jetena
Meat Shortage Closes 36,000 Butcher Shops
A postwar meat shortage left 36 000 butcher shops shuttered as retail price controls cut meat supplies. The National Association of Retail Meat Dealers reported 60 to 70 percent of its 60 000 members lost their shops, while hospitals sought meat sourcing help from authorities. Hotel and restaurant meat purveyors noted near-total business collapse.
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Chicago
National Association of Retail Meat Dealers
American Hospital Association
Department of Agriculture
Office of Price Administration
National Association of Hotel and Restaurant
Prospects Slim For Probe Of Military Rule
Washington report on a proposed congressional inquiry into American military government operations in Germany shows dwindling prospects. Senator Brewster and other War Investigating Committee members clash over leadership and timing, with doubts about funding and scope.
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Washington
Germany
Arrest of Slav Archbishop Stepinac Sparks War Crimes Charge
Belgrade reports the Yugoslav government ordered the arrest of Archbishop Alojzije Stepinac of Zagreb on charges of crimes against the people and war collaboration. The trial was set to begin with a seven day postponement as prosecutors pursue charges involving Lisak and other officials linked to wartime Ustashi activity. Witness testimonies indicated alleged blessings given at the archbishop's residence.
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Belgrade
Fremier
Alojzije ‘Stepidac
Stepinac
Yugoslavia
Zagreb
India Times
Stepinen
Thia
Picket Line Easing Amid Ship Withdrawals At New York Port
A wave of activity hit New York Harbor as ARL crewed ships and foreign vessels left CID picket lines. The NMU and CIO unions hold firm, with French seamen delaying work until wage talks resume. About 482 ships were in port with 82 at work, 22 American and the rest foreign. Curran urged arbitration, while West Coast leaders sought White House relief. Picketing narrowed to CIO contracts, yet nationwide reports show roughly 60 vessels demobilized and several hundred ships still affected by the strike.
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Isdicy-Oid
New York
U. 3 Maritins Commission
Stumen
United States
France
National Maritime Union
CIO
Ward Federation of Trade Unions
Evenera
Washington
MMY
Joseph Curran
Trunk
White House
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Mmarite
Gilers
Vipers
Waterfordars
NSIT
APL
AFL
Ape Meritino Wanker
International Union
Two Americans To Be Tried On Treason Charge
Douglas Chandler and Robert Best, accused of broadcasting Nazi propaganda from Berlin, will be flown to the United States for treason charges. Justice Department says other Americans linked to Nazi broadcasts abroad may testify. Government probes expand into alleged Model Americans aiding Germany since February.
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Americsis
Germany
Europe
Tody
Trixk
Douglas Chandler
Robert Best
Berlin
Ohasel
Justice Department
Esplayea
Pein
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Vienna
Paris
Unites States
Trigh” Bost
Chandler
Treazer
Truman Seeks Wallace Silence Before Policy Clash
President Truman prepares to tell Secretary Wallace to stop talking about U S foreign policy or leave, as White House parleys with State Department officials intensify ahead of an expected clash over policy with Wallace. A Providence speech and possible radio remarks are discussed, with debate over whether Wallace will modify his stance.
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Truman
State Department
Henry S. Wallace
Wallace
White House
Bernard Borwth
Claytom
Nea
Claynon
Denzil Russell
Chirles G Rosa
Chiet
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le Een
Drake
Clayton
Olyo
Secretary of Commerce
Citizens Pac
Commerce Department
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Troan
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Fege
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Ross
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Treman
Jose Fo
Zee Wallace
Truman Aide Approved Famed Letter Release Fiasco
Aide Wallace authorized publication of Secretary Wallace's July 23 1948 foreign policy letter to President Truman despite White House disapproval. Commerce copies leaked via journalists and Wallace faced libel threats after a disputed retraction. The event triggered confusion as editors planned serialization by Drew Pearson and columnists.
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Seretary Walleca
Truman
Drun Pearson
Joe
Wallace
Charkee G. Ross
Ross
Commerce Department
IMG
Secrretary of Commerce
Peictom
Walace
Vramax
Italian Fleet Cut To 10 Major Ships
The peace conference military commission approved Italy’s treaty terms, reducing the Italian fleet to ten major ships and consigning surplus units to the four powers for division. The accord also limits Italy’s army armament and permits retention of older 1922 battleships and selected cruisers while restricting destroyers and minor vessels. The session coincided with moves on atomic energy policy and Bulgaria’s arms ban, as Secretary Wallace urged a broader U S Soviet approach to atomic energy.
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Italy
Andeva Doria
Caio
Duilia
Ligh di Savoia Duca de Abruzzi
Gimaeppe Garibald
Ramoz de Montecuccogli
J. Cxtorna
Carajliere
Grouatiere
Crecale
Niceloza
Sedre~iene
Henry &. Wallace
Troma
Balkan
Bulgaria
Wallace
Hig Letter
Atomic Energy
Truauan
Elizabethton Women Extradition Fight After Escape
Elizabethton based detectives began extradition steps for two escapees from the Tikineis State Reformatory for Women captured Sunday. Det. Lt. John Daniel reported the fugitives Mrs Marma Jean Brooks aged 32 of Elizabethton Tennessee and Maude Fay McDaniels aged 28 of Dosville, Texas insisted they would fight extradition. Two men arrested with the women were released Tuesday, Daniel said.
Broad Street beer sale ban rejected by Kingsport board
Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Tuesday night refused to adopt an ordinance from the Kingsport Merchants Association prohibiting beer sales on Broad Street. The council voted to instruct police to enforce existing laws against drunkenness and disorder, choosing not to pass new restrictions. Water supply issues at Bell Ridge School were raised by Lewis Chase, with about 200 pupils affected, but no action taken. A $6,490 bid from W R Sproles Construction Co. for Douglass Setvod repairs was accepted pending insurance approval, while Caswell Brothers bid $5,700. Decision on waterworks materials was delayed due to higher costs. A special meeting was set for further discussions, and a committee was formed to work with architects on plant plans.
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Kingaport Merchants Association
Broad Street
Kingspnet
Lewis ’. Chase
Sullivan County
Bell Ridge
Linth Garden
Bear
Hack of
Chase Safcae
Seiydel
J. Byed
Johngen Wannerpal Linmwary
Mayer Armitage
Allerman Kart Goerfek
J. Bow Carson
EM Puller
Watttes Toc
Still Warns Against Serving Beer To Drunks
Police Chief J Cheives St sail Wednesday said proprietors of establishments serving beer to drunks could be cited as the city court enforces beer sale ordinances. The ordinance makes it a misdemeanor to aid intoxication with fines up to 30 dollars and 5 to 38 days in jail, with city officials noting enforcement decisions await Board instruction and that violators may be cited repeatedly until higher court rulings.
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J. Chevies
Imte City
Oflwig
Stull
Oraci
Howard EB Wilson, Jr
Abby
Dairy Price Controls Debated by Board and Industry
Price officials urged restoring price ceilings on dairy products as the Decontrel Board debated whether to reimpose controls. Porter reported dairy prices above June 30 ceilings, noting butter and cheese prices show an uptrend. A final decision on resetting controls was expected to be delayed, with warning that continued rise could trigger renewed price caps.
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OPA
Paul Pomer
Smyrtlis
Porter
Anc
Fins
Congress
Rey J. Thompson
Raille
Thompsom
Street Scene Crash Near Bus Stop At Dawn
A pedestrian near the traffic light intersection is seen involved in a minor collision when a car edges forward. Police are not clearly visible as the scene unfolds during early morning hours at a well marked point.
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EL Armmance
Bive Point
Son
Wesphindontine Row
Onegayer
Mig
Theater Marques Hehes
Clinchfield Coal Names New President
Clinchfield Coal Corporation named Tito Mews Vienni Burcee Dante as president, succeeding Dr. Bustem J. Clare. The change, effective September 2, follows Dr. St. Chait’s resignation amid other interests. Matthews moves from vice president to president. successor to fill his former post not yet chosen.
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Vienni Burcee Dante
van A. RB. Matthews
Clinchfeld Cash Corporation
Bustem
J. Clare
Tazewell
St. Chait
Ketausie
Matthews
Crnchfield
Russell
Dickenson
Lick
Dolen Ball Enter Pleas Of Innocence In Circuit Court
In Sullivan County Circuit Court Wednesday morning Ned Dolen and Orville Bolen pleaded innocence to murder charges in the Willis Soyce death case. Evidence and defense presentations consumed about four hours as jurors were selected. Testimony tied Bolen and co-defendant Ball to the November 13 slaying in Kingsport area, with witnesses recounting shots fired and the presence of a pistol. Other cases included forgery pleas by George Heshour and Laura Walker, with Heshour ordered to serve five years and five days and Walker to begin a specified forgery sentence. (See Court, Page 2)
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Spi
Ville Bolen
Cacar Ball
Kingsport
Sullivan County
Willis (Sparky) Soyce
Ringsperk
Heaur
Progecurion Amd Jdeferse
Sullivan County Ketapatt Fund
Shelbourns Ferguson
Sam
Sam Joyce
Wead Mraz
Bart
Denerilend
Armes
Jove, Jr
Delver
Jaxymen
Delen
Orville Delen
Robart Wilson
Eyung Garden
Japee
Bolen
Barl
Joyce
Wilson
Orville Dolen
Wilton
Na ‘Seeratat
Rob Dolen
Jesse
Orville
Hal
George Heshour
Dale Street
Lauise Copas Walker
Kingsfort
Hushour
Mra
Walker
Ant
Yee B Miller
Perry Miller
James Quilem
Checky
Peni- Gulf
Phe
Blind Oklahoma City man guilty of slaying ex mother in law
The first blind defendant tried for murder in Oklahoma faces sentencing after being found guilty of the slaying of his former mother in law, Elizabeth Hinds, during a quarrel at their home. Prosecution said Guthrie fired at her during the dispute, while the defense claimed the shots were fired to frighten her and that the weapon discharged accidentally. Lucius Babcock, the presiding judge, set possible penalties from four years to life in prison.
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Orbte T4
Guthrie
Olubahormis
Joey
Enelurion
Katherine Highemen
Elizabeth Hinds
Aket
Max Ingh Marci
Kiter
Bax
Mirs
Hinds
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