Kingsport Proclaims Week of Rededication to American Ideals
A proclamation by Mayor J. J. B. Ammitage declares Kingsport to observe a Week of Rededication to American ideals. The order references loyalty to traditions and support for a nonpartisan civic movement, the American Heritage Movement, with events honoring the Freedom Train and inviting citizens and organizations to participate during Kingsport Rededication Week.
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Nixon Seeks FBI Testimony And Espionage Indictments
Washington reports that President Nixon urged the FBI to testify before Congress while House Republicans and others explore espionage indictments. The effort targets unnamed atomic scientists and a Communist functionary tied to Soviet information. Elizabeth Bentley faces a potential libel suit from a former diplomat, as the committee debates the scope of its investigations.
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Chicago
Weatherman Sees Pleasant Weekend
The report notes a smooth fall weekend with clear skies and mild temperatures. Daytime highs near the mid eighties and cooler evenings are expected, with no rain in sight and pleasant late season warmth continuing into Sunday.
Scott County Chest Goal Set At 25000 For 1948
The budget committee, meeting Thursday night, recommended 23000 in the chest drive opening October 28. Final approval comes after county board review and chamber meeting next week. Funds will buy library books, playground equipment, school lunches, with a reserve for anticipated hospitalization. The hospital project now under study could affect future allocations and district requests ranged from 1000 to 55000.
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Ambassador Returns To Moscow Parley In U S Campaign
Ambassador to Moscow arrives by plane for a 30 minute State Department meeting amid a quiet campaign day. Secretary Lovett and others discuss end to Pearl Harbor era tensions and unity rally plans with Smith and Acuff. Kefauver attacks Reece on civil rights, while Tennessee campaign activities pivot to final weeks before the November 3 election.
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Parade Saturday Launches Freedom Train Activities
A parade at 3 pm Saturday will launch Rededication Week activities ahead of the Freedom Train arrival. Sponsored by the Veterans Committee, the event features twelve groups including the Big Stone Gap Band, National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and American Legion posts. The parade route runs from Helston Street to Center Street and back to the Circle, with additional observances of Freedom of Religion Day and America’s Justice Day during the week.
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America
Phone Workers Threaten Strike Over Wage Talks
Thousands of telephone workers vote on strike action amid wage negotiation talks with American Telephone and Telegraph Company. CIO and independent unions meet to review progress, with potential demonstrations as a four hour nationwide strike looms. About 230000 to 70000 workers represented by the unions eligible for mem payments noted.
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Circuit Court Hears Evidence In Rape Case
In Blountville the September term case resumes with Billy Bacon and Chris Bird charged in a rape of a Sullivan High School student. Six witnesses expected. defense led by John R. Todd. The girl's father testified about the events surrounding the incident beginning May 1.
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Dewey Addresses Capitol Reds and Free Enterprise Theme
Report from Hollywood where Dewey rails against communist influence as he campaigns in Los Angeles. He argues for freedom and opportunity and criticizes totalitarianism while a GOP national event frames the stakes for November and loyalty programs.
Truman May Get Louisiana Spot in Vote Shuffle
The report notes Truman’s campaign train traveling toward Los Angeles while Dewey campaigns across the West. Central Democratic Committee drafts a compromise to add a Truman electors slot on the ballot by petition, with a Sept 4 deadline and 100 voter signatures, altering Louisiana election law while preserving party symbols for existing nominees.
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Louisiana
Justice Department Files Action To Limit Alcoa Power
The Justice Department filed a court action in U S District Court New York to force Alcoa to divest plants and properties to restore competition in the aluminum industry. Officials said the move aims at curbing monopoly effects while UK and French officials discuss broader corporate consequences amid four power differences.
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American Charged As Leader Of Assembly Plot
A U.S. citizen identified as Jon Griffith led an unsuccessful plot to assassinate President Juan Peron and Eva Peron in Buenos Aires. Arrests included three Argentine navy chaplains and a former congress deputy, with meetings held in the Civil Aeronautics Board building. Griffith, living in Uruguay after expulsion, called the plan a “fantastic joke” per an interview in Montevideo. The U.N. debate in New York touched on South Africa’s stance and calls for reform amid cold war tensions.
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Truman Campaign Drive Aims At Liberal Votes In California
President Truman spoke in Los Angeles urging liberal voters to unite behind his candidacy or risk weakening the Democratic push for a peaceful world. He warned against high sounding platitudes and promised to use hard facts. From Los Angeles he headed to San Diego for further engagements.
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$20 000 Reward For Arrest Of Bernadotte Killer
Tel Aviv reports a 20000 dollar reward for capturing the assailants in the Bernadotte killing. Israel cites Storm Gang ties to the UN Palestine mediator death and notes arrests in Jerusalem as part of a broader crackdown. A government spokesman calls for formal agreements and Jerusalem's status amid partition tensions.
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Cost Of Living Index Rises Again In August Report
The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the cost of living index edged higher in August, with retail food prices down 0.3 percent and wages for factory workers averaging 52.86 dollars per week. Wholesale prices remain near all time highs, though food price dips and limited commodity coverage temper the overall rise. The August 15 figure sits at 1.65 above the 1905-30 average, about 6 percent above the 1929 base, reflecting ongoing inflation pressures.
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U S Haven Asked For Polish Officer
Washington reported that the United States was asked to provide hover for Lt Gen Izydar Modelski the military attache of the Polish embassy who fled to avoid serving in a Communist ruled homeland. The Polish embassy said his departure on August 15 was an act of desertion and that he remains an inactive army officer.
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Broken-down falopy faces bravado in odd outfit display
A quirky street scene unfolds on a Saturday with a scavenged machine showing a shiny Whack apparatus and orange fenders as a young man toils in a yard. Neighbors hear chatter and watch a tentative attempt at timekeeping amid the odd tale and distant crowd.
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Powerful Hurricane Menaces Ships Off Florida Coast
A powerful hurricane sped across the Atlantic toward the northeastern sea, packing strong winds and a wide radius. It battered Florida and Cuba, with Key West hardest hit, causing three deaths and estimated property damage of 25 million dollars as more than 100 boats sank and numerous structures were torn apart.
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