Auto kills seven year old girl case linked to arrests
Two Fall Branch men Hermie Lee Jones 24 and Basil Buford Jones 20 and a third suspect Claude Robertson 40 were jailed in Cocke County on murder and armed robbery charges in a torturous death of a Gatlinburg tour operator and his housekeeper. Robertson had prior manslaughter conviction. A woman detained in Johnson City awaited transfer. Police wired the investigation from Kingsport Newport and Sevier County through multiple agencies.
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Gatlinburg
Cocke County
Roy Whatey
Sevier County
Hermie Lee Jones
Rother
Basil Buford Jones
Fall Branch
Whaley
Sherif Charles Fisher
Sheil
Robert Hannibar
Jonesboro
Kingsport
Esport
Jack Jobe
William Burchfield
Frank Williamson
Hermie Jone
Kingspor
Washington County
Tonesboro
Willameon
Hugh Kyle Jaynes
Mada
Heather Haail
Whatley
Hennibal
Whitamoon
Fraher
Johnson City
Robertson
Hemit Jonen Wan
Mfe
Amny
Robertaon
Hee Men Field
It Looked Like Bloody Battle But It Was Just Ketchup
A chaotic scene at a Manhattan restaurant last night looked like a violent melee. Police broke up a gathering of about twenty men and youths smeared with ketchup, shouting and tossing bottles, with only minor injuries reported and the primary damage to a plate glass window.
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New York
Manhattan
Man Dies In Chair For Strangling Girl
Bellefonte Fla. George A. Neill 24 year old Marine veteran executed in Rockview State Prison for the strangulation death of his young niece Delia Mellon. Neill claimed the act was impulsive. Gov stayed execution of James Smith 23 in a separate pistol death case. State Supreme Court affirmed both death sentences. Pardon Board rejected commutation requests.
St Charles High School Closed After Virginia Uproar
St Charles High School in Charion Virginia closed indefinitely after a Thursday disturbance over four girls singing out of tune. About 700 students walked out amid rumors of miners in town on strike. Principal Rufia Fugate, under scrutiny, kept students after class as punishment. Superintendent Shelburne blamed the incident on misunderstanding and said the school would not reopen until public support resumes.
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St. Charion
St. Charles High School
J. Shelburne
Fernal Hatrra
Shelburne
Schoo
Rufia Fugat
BIH
Fugate
Fritts
Caus Og
Lee County
Dungannon
Stout County
Group Changes A Probe Report Washington 4
A Senate House Committee’s atomic energy inquiry into the Atomic Energy Commission is being rewritten in light of a Russian atomic explosion. Chairman McMahon confirms the staff will revise first draft sections on security memoranda, amid charges of incredible mismanagement by Hickenlooper and criticisms of leaks to Communists.
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Senate House
Atomic Energy Commission
McMahon
D-Genna
Commission
Hickentoaper
Iowa
The
Iowan
ABC
David BK. Lilienthal
Congressional Committee
Hickenlooper
Equalization Board Set to Meet Thursday in Blountville
Blountville Tennessee Spl. The Sullivan County Equalization Board will meet at 4 a.m. Thursday and Friday for regular business and to hear assessment complaints. George Bradley chairs. other members include Ford E. Newman Hirarol Jess King Ford town W. H. Cox Blountette and J. Tt. Fauat Bluff City.
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Sullivan County Equalization Board
George Bradley
Board of Equalizers
Besider Bradley
Ford FE
Fire Injuries Fatal To 2nd Family Member
Joyce Yvonne Jones, 12, died from fire injuries that also killed her sister Patsy, 15. The Jones family home was destroyed early Saturday. Mrs. Milfer R. Jones and Mr. Jones remain in serious condition with severe burns.
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Memphis
Joyce Yvonne Jonrs
Jover
Milfer R. Jones
Jones
Patsy
Margaret Truman Scheduled for Carnegie Hall Radio Program
Margaret Truman will appear on an American Broadcasting Company program titled Carnegie Hall. The 1949 radio appearance is her sole radio engagement this year, as she begins a 27 city concert tour next month. Announcement by Charles H. Wagner, president of American Oil Company, sponsor. financial terms not disclosed.
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New York
Margaret True
Bonkil Ax
American Broadcasting Company
Carnegie Hall
Ian Bee
Misa Truman
Charles H. Wagner
American Oil Company
Expert To Report On County Taxes In Sullivan County
County Judge T R Bandy announced that Tax Consultant Cuthbert K Reeves will submit a full report on Sullivan County taxes this week. Reeves completed a two week survey of assessment conditions and tax methods after being hired to inspect records and methods. Findings and recommendations are expected before the county court meets next Monday. Immediate re assessment of property was made a condition for this year's budget adoption.
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Bhountville
Sullivan County
Cuthbert K. Reeves
T. R. Bandy
Reeves
Escor
Bandy
Getoaber
Navy Seapower Review Sails Aboard Franklin D Roosevelt
A Navy carrier task force from Norfolk sails to host Defense Secretary Lown Johnson and top officers including General Omar Bradley and General Symington for a one day Atlantic coast naval exercise. Civilians representing labor education religion industry and other sectors join a week of policy talks with military leaders in Washington and at two Air Force and Army installations.
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Roosevelt
Norfolk
Defense
Lown Johnson
U. S
Meadarn Gamanwar Awart
Erage Age Ee
Air Force Symington
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
B. Gates
Marine Corps
Atlantic
Washlington
Genex
Ser
No Sign Of End To Miners' Strike
Western Pennsylvania coalfields face a renewed strike as 480000 United Mine Workers enter a second week. John L. Lewis says no settlement while steel contract talks proceed. Police patrol Western PA. three men arrested on riot charges. Violence feared as non-union mines may be targeted. Pickets active in West Virginia as 120000 miners idle.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
United Mine
John L. Lewis
UMW
Pennesylvania
Shawville
West Virginia
Charleston
W Va
Parliament Okayed Slashing Pound Crisis Moves
Britain’s labor government urged Parliament to approve pound devaluation amid a cash deficit crisis. An emergency debate was held as the pound fell from 44.03 to 2.80 dollars eight days earlier. If the Labour motion fails, Prime Minister Attlee could disband Parliament and seek a general election.
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London
Britain
Tabor
House of Commons
Attlee
House
Security Setup Disgraceful Tightens Spies Urged
Washington debate over Russian espionage and world control of the A bomb intensifies as Rep. Velde calls for a full inquiry into U S security. Sen O Conor warns of infiltration under diplomatic cover and urges barring or expelling suspected agents. Widespread weakness in the executive branch is cited as allowing Soviet spies and American Communists to seek atomic secrets. See Security Page 103.
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U. S
Asia
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Velle
R-I
O’conor
Senate
House UN- America Activities Committee
Velde
Congress
White House
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O'Conor
Moscow
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Oconor
Acheson
Audh
Sid O'Conor
Agenta
Wolde
McMahon
D-Conn
Senate House Atomic Committer
Weaphoney
Crucial Meeting On Steel Begins
Pessimism marked start of nationwide talks to avert a steel strike. CIO United Steel Workers vice president James J. Thimmes said there is little chance negotiations will succeed. Private comments from other steelworkers echoed doubt as industry spokesmen remained silent.
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Pittsburgh
James J. Thimmes
CIO
United Steel Workers
Thimmel
Philip Murrau
U.S. Steel Corporation
Murray
Steel
Street Scenes at Friday Market Amid Odd Childish Scene
A grocery shopper leaves with a larger than expected parcel and several extra items including a big box of starch and patent medicine. Nearby a business girl, dressed for summer, passes a plant where trucks load ice, while a humorous Friday football-game moment unfolds with peanut shells on an aunt’s nails.
New Uranium Discoveries May Mark Big Atomic Energy Race
Reports of new uranium finds in Czechoslovakia and Spain sparked talk of a widening atomic race after Truman announced a Russian atomic test. Tass claimed Russia had weapons since 1947 and supported international control, while France Spain and Germany were cited in discussions of uranium supplies and veto power over inspectors.
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Spain
Russia
Munroe
Truman
Soviet Union
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Generalissino Franca
Czechoslovakia
Czech
Soviet
East
Germany
Tass
Roussit
Madisonville Mine Operator Shoots Former Employee Then Self
L B Babb a 40 year old coal mine operator shot his former bookkeeper Miss Mary Wadlington 33 as they chased through Madisonville in two cars. Wadlington was wounded in the chest arm shoulder and neck. Babb shot himself in the chest and lower heart region. Both are reported to recover barring complications.
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Madisonville
Jana
L. B. Babb
Mary Wadlington
Wadlington
Babb
D. W. Anderson
Football Player Found Dead Of Heart Attack
New York City College varsity right halfback John Lasak was found dead in his dormitory, reportedly from a heart attack. In last Saturday’s opener, the 185 pound Lasak scored three touchdowns and helped CCNY Beavers win 59 to 0 over Susquehanna, including a 102 yard interception return for a touchdown.
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New York
John Lasak
City College
CCNY
Lasak
Beavers
Susquehanna
Three Persia children hurt. woman charged in fatal crash
Joyce Ann Wolfe seven killed when a car turning from Bulls Gap Road struck her family’s group near Persia Tennessee. Brothers Charles nine and Farn Lee 11 injured. Joyce Ann Cobb six and a half escaped with minor facial cuts. Driver Mrs Truja Everhart 28 charged with manslaughter and reckless driving. license issues. Joyce Ann Wolfe funeral plans noted.
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Persia, Tenn
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Joyce Ann Wolfe
Bulls’ Gap
Charles
Farn Lee
Joyce Ann Cobb
Charlie Cobb
Persia
Tennessee Highway Patrol
W. R. Chapman
Grover ©. Cox
Bull's Gap Round
Rogersville
Truja Everhart
Everhart
Lyons Hospital
Charles Wolfe Wen
Enrna-Lee
Joyce Ann
J. L. Wolfe
Route 1
R. J
Ruth
Viole
Lola Pearl
Ruby
Geraldine
Dorothy
Colbach Price Funeral Home
Market Recovery Continues With Modest Gains In New York
Recovery trend persists as leaders rise fractions to over a point. Trading remains moderate after an open risk tone from large stock blocks including Commonwealth & Southern at 5 percent unchanged. Aircraft stocks like Boeing and Douglas gain. several rail and industrials climb.
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Commonwealth & Southern
Boeing and Douglas
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Standard Oil (Nj
Phelpa Dodge
Homestake Mining
McIntyre-Porcupine
Allied Chemical
Westinghouse
Admiral Corp
Philco Radio
Aittle Lower
New York Central
Paramountek
Eastman Kodak
International Paper
Goodrich
Woolworth
Public Service Electric & Gas
Solunar Tables by John Alden Knight
Solunar times are listed from Joan Alden Knight Schuzsr Tables for planning fishing and hunting. Major periods start at shown times and last about one hour forty five minutes to two hours, minors are shorter. Observed reservoir levels are noted for Cherokee and Douglas reservoirs with dates and heights above mean sea level.
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Joan Alden Knight
Cherokee
Douglas
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