Man Freed After 36 Days In Jail
In Blountville, Judge Ferguson warned county officers and the Sullivan County district court to stop sending defendants to the county jail without proper warrants or papers. The ruling followed confusion in the arrest of Johnson from the Kingsport area, who was released after delays and missing warrants. The judge pledged to convene juries or indict responsible officials if the practice continued.
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Blountville
Spl
Shelburne Ferguson Wedausesy
Isnerord
Sullivan County
Bloubeille
Ferguson
Detrapde Johnson
Kingsport
Shriff's Department
Dycuit Court
Bave Ly
Selessing Johnson
Formupen
Pralatrephid
Clark David Gray
Ludge Ferguven
W. ON
Sharralingim Kingsport Agiing
Showalter
Johnson
Veterans face rising VA claims and repeaters weigh program
A wartime veteran relief report notes concern over rising unemployment compensation claims and many repeaters. VA officials cite 38 000 exhausted 53 week benefits by Sept 1 and ongoing increases in claimants, with 2507384 total veterans involved.
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Benafita
Howell
Russia Voted Down In Probe Of Troop Disposal
The United Nations Security Council adjourned for a holiday after voting down Andrei Gromyko's proposal by seven to two, with Poland supporting. Debate centered on Greece and British troops, while a separate motion on Ukraine and Franco Spain faced possible revival. Dr. Oscar Lange warned against a world-wide pact with Madrid as discussions on troop withdrawals continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Byers
A. A
Nations Security Council
Russia
Balics
Elicate Andrei
A. Gromyko
Agends
Poland
Great Britain
China
Australis
Mexico
Pray Nations
Ukraine
Greece
Balaris
General Assembly
Wewk
Franco Spaim
Oscar Lange
Madrid
Howe
Lange
Rossin
Merchants Association Calls Special Meeting for Thursday
The Merchants Association has called a special meeting at 9:30 am Thursday at the Kiarsport Utilities building to discuss reducing employee working hours and the means to implement changes. Members were informed the purpose is to consider methods and elect a committee.
Investigators Question Kaiser Status in Maritime Probe
Washington observers and congressional investigators pressed Kaiser and his son Edgar as they sought clarity on Kaiser’s finances and the government contracts tied to Kaiser Shipyards. Testimony flagged profit or loss projections tied to the Fontana steel plant and potential losses exceeding 19 million dollars if certain plants fail, amid government loans and a complex shipbuilding program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Barry J. Kalgar
Congressional
House
Mex
McCompell
R-Pa
McConnel
Ohigh
Kater
Edgar
ske-Bour Seciplor Eadad
Clearey Iifarneten
Kaisar
Maritime Commission
Kaiser
Goa
Fontana
Cultt
Dows
Bay
Fontome
DHS
RIC
Geneve
Utah
Olla
Street Scenes at County Court House Debates Transit Crowd
Vague observations describe a crowded courthouse setting with mention of traffic, transit facilities and high school students. The scene hints at overcrowding and disruptions near the Windst of noon, with damaged phrasing and scattered names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ime
Heer
Dix
Santoking
United States Information Service accused of Yugoslav propaganda
Belgrade officials charged that the United States Information Service acts as a propaganda center against Yugoslavia and asked the U S Embassy to close the service. A foreign office note said the USIS distributed bulletins against the Tito government, contravening Yugoslav press laws. The note claimed not all information was educational or cultural and cited specific instances as clearly anti Yugoslav.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Yigaslev Towreee
United States Information Service
Agsimet Yugoslavia
U.S
Secvice
Foreign Office
USTS
Yugoslavia
Tnformation
S-Yugoslaw
Stricken Tanker Bennington Nears U S Port
Aboard the fire stricken tanker Bennington with four aboard initially reported injured near Charleston and 189 miles off Charlestown South Carolina as Coast Guard crews try to reach the vessel. A doctor and Coast Guard team treated a badly burned man aboard before deciding whether to bring him ashore at Wilmington New Jersey.
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Wilmington
Benningtom Wit
Gead Ant
Injeaing
Southport
Coast Guard
Bemringter
Eat
Charlastan
Oak Island
Swith
Sauthyers
Globe
St de Marah Thomas
Wikningham
Bennington
Price Control Suspension Urged by Massachusetts Democrat
The Massachusetts Democrat called for a 60 day suspension of price controls on meat and other staple foods. He cited severe shortages and urged OPA Administrator Paul Portes to act, stating Americans must have sufficient meat and food supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostom
Eencer Saks Wo McCormack
Massachusetts
OPA
Paul A’ Portes
Island home under siege as bullets rip through house
Sullivan County officers described a violent attack after a man named Zeke Clea was charged with felonious assault with a sub machine gun. Bullets shattered windows and walls, striking the living room and kitchen of Preston Sutherland's home night after a related arrest. Officials reported 66 45 calibre slugs and five 29 calibre rounds found, with extensive property damage and frightened residents including two young daughters.
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Sulivan County
Carl T
Zeke) Clea
Oleek
Long Island
Chicago
Rosling
Sullivan County
Wasmarr
Dewey McCnanell
Cart ‘T.zeket Creek
Combettion
Preston Sutherland
McGennell
jSheriff Rr
A. Phillips
J & Goehurch
Mya. Sutherland
Queshig
Thornburg Faces 3-Year Term and New Trial Expected
Carl A Thornburg, president and director of Hingyport Utilities, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in Sullivan County for the August 21 fatal shooting of Charles Mendenhall, 26, at a church site. Jury recommended a three year term. Defense plans to seek a new trial before court adjourns.
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Carl A. Thorebuing
Sullivan County
Pwadn
Pone
Hingyport Utilities Company
Charles Mendenhall
Blackwater
Thornbroy
Maton
Chur ltLovediale
Alty
Uliities Company
Prisoner Escapes From Sullivan County Jail in 40 Foot Rope Leap
A prisoner and an accomplice escaped the Sullivan County Court House jail via a 40 foot rope made from blankets, injuring one man as the rope failed during the descent. George Hushour, an Army deserter awaiting trial on multiple charges, fled toward Kingsport with a second inmate, who was hospitalized with hip injuries. The escape prompted a search and interrupted morning circuit court proceedings, with additional related court actions and sentences noted in Kingsport.
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Blountville
Sullivanr County Court House
George Hushour
Ea Senko
Lome Island
Holston Valley Community Hospital
Amos
Robinson
Bushour
Jenkins
Beidieman
Ami
Kingsport
Fenkina
Bert ‘Hn
Arid Tafleens
Peters
Eugene Collins
Collins
Sam Senders
Kingsport Electrician
Bener Whit
Pitty
Ralph Prenklin
Ernest Lambert
Bristol
Charles W Bilixelmer
Se Circuit Court
Farm Products Not Likely To Advance In Price
Secretary Anderson says general price increases for farm products under the new price control law are behind us. He cited ceilings for cotton seed, soybeans, corn and peanuts as sufficient to stimulate production, and noted no plans from meat interests to seek removal of price controls. He warned that livestock marketings may shrink and that the public has an interest in temporarily slowed markets. A brief vacation with family accompanied his remarks.
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Albuquerque
Secretary of Agricultune
Clinton
Andersom
Andersom Reyorted
Anderson Burtline
Seiwamee Avenue
Republicans Strike Back At Obstructionist Charge
President Truman blasted GOP obstruction tactics in a White House address to 38 Democratic nominees, insisting the emergency persists to secure peace and production. He labeled the GOP as the Party of Progress while naming Reece of Ohio and Crawford of Michigan as key obstructionists.
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White House
Congress
Platfom
Reece
Feportera
Truman
Jmejerity i
Bramehes
Trexman
Truroan
Democratic Party
Party of Progress
Robert. &. Tait
Ohio
Fred L. Crawford
Michi-gan
Hittons Men Hurt In Wreck On Highway 58
Three Hittons men were admitted to Holston Community Valley Hospital in Kingsport Tennessee after a motorcycle crash on Highway 58 left them with serious injuries. Details remain unclear as hospital staff provide updates.
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Hiltons
van Garland
Cartalius DePew
Mel
Ray DePeww
Hittons
Holston Community Valley
Kingsport
Tenn
Yuestoy
Danter
Memphis Paper Increases Weekly and Monthly Subscriptions
The Memphis paper announced a five cent rise in weekly subscription rates due to higher production costs. Effective September 2 the price will be 26 cents per week for mail and Sunday delivery. Monthly rates rise from 30 to 38 dollars. The Sunday edition remains unchanged. The paper cites rapidly rising operating expenses and more than four percent higher cost for printing.
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Memphis
Comemerciz! Appeal
Quarantine Ordered on 75 Radioactive Atom Test Ships
Washington announces that 75 ships from Operation Crossroads have been quarantined after radioactive residues were detected in saltwater lines and condensers on returning vessels. No danger to harbor facilities. maintenance halted for decontamination. A safety school trains officers for rapid response, with affected ships located in San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle and Pearl Harbor.
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Washington
Joint
Army
Marvy
Bikini Testa
Anea
Pearl, Harbor
George ML Lyon
Imm
Ayere
Cam Courye
San Diego
Sam Francisco
Los Angeles
Seattle
Pearl Harbor
Bikini
Orient
Guar
Bieimi Tagoor
Scout Chief Honored During Kingsport Visit
National Boy Scout President Houghton and Chief Scout Executive Fretwell visited Kingsport with Sequoyah Council leaders. Twenty four officers and Scouts met at the Kingsport Inn to discuss farm price controls and meat production, amid complaints about OPA ceilings and price policies impacting agriculture and procurement.
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Kingsport
Sequoyah Council
EOW
Palmer
Fiumeheor
Kingsport Law
Houghton
Boy Scout
Kingsport I
Elbert K. Fretsmell
Washington
Boy Scout Organizatian
Clinton & Anderson’s
Tri-City
Albuquer
Fretwell
Kimgaport
Tadey
Mr. Pelch
Tive
Boy Seaut
Comsumes
Canition
A. G. Stone
National
Boy Semut
Souveil
HL. Lewis
Corporation
Pekrer
Kingsport Inn
Senpanera Council
Growers Not On Strike Gist Of Anderson Talk
Anderson argues farmers face political pressure as elections near and prices heated. He cites cattle and hog supply data, noting many cattle are fattened on pasture before market, stressing current shortages and future price implications.
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Anderson
Truman
Pric. Comtrals
Bight Andersom
Agrienisare
Pepazemione
Union To Vote Tonight On New Proposal
Pittsburgh delegates report a two day old power strike paralyses industry as 3500 workers walk out in solidarity. court actions loom over contempt risks while union leaders urge members to approve an unannounced company offer to settle the dispute. streetcar service remains limited and factories idle in the steel capital.
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Pittsburgh
Ite
Vodstier
Taparu
CYC
AFL
U.S. Supreme Court
Aama
Tomar & Laughlin Steel Corp
CLO
Amd
Elme Dooy
Tenion
Propasa
Exeritive Board of
West Pittsburgh
United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers Union
Cromstee
City Industrial Conmcil
CSO
Munster
Eoert
George E. Mueller
Bueller
Fitterburgh
Sing
Im Steel
Beeayn
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O. C. Usford
Denver
Cole
Ohio Congress of Parents
Fancher
Bueaday
Mathers
Scheok
Mira
Ustard
P.T.A. Congress
Austell
Lumbes
Merchants
Henry Kaiser
Wevity
Tor
Fortenatio Friends Bloddiing
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Ace
U. S
Thornburg
Pat Lo
Operas
By Ovid A. Martin
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