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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1950

Page

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Daniels Ristine Get 14 Year Sentence For Daylight Robbery

In Kingsport, Farry Baniels and Benjamin Ristine were found guilty of armed robbery in a daytime holdup on August 4. A jury fixed 14 year penitentiaries for each, sentence withheld pending a motion for a new trial. The verdict came after four hours of deliberation.

Neal O'Steen Times-News Blountville Spl Farry Baniels Benjamin Ristine Herve Sullivan County Shelburne Ferguson Pred Moses Daniels Ristine Kingsport Doedyns- Taylor Harewere May L. Phillips Robert G. Jones Shelborne Ferguses T Philips Jones

Kefauver Group Told Of Mafia Gang Crime

Senate Crime Investigating Committee hears testimony about the Mafia and its alleged ties to gambling murder narcotics and other crimes across major cities. Witnesses recount a Sicilian secret society alleged to control narcotics rings with violence and murder linked to a 1942 narcotics operation.

Kefauver Kansas City Senate Crime Investigating Committee Fruman Secomed Secret Claude A. Follmer Yeatherday Fie Grave Bean

Jury Urges Jail Bond Issue Vote

Blountville Sul livan County Grand Jury urges a referendum on bonds for a new county jail after inspecting government buildings. The report calls for plans and cost estimates, public notice to taxpayers, and notes the present jail is dilapidated. Recommendations include showers, stainless utensils, exhaust fans, upgraded toilets, and a double sink for washing dishes. Fifty four prisoners were held at the time.

Blountville Spl Sullivan County Circuit Court Grass Jury Grand Jury Sith

Security Council Lets Reds In At UN

The United Nations Security Council voted seven to four to permit Communist participation in the Formosa debate after November 15. Britain’s Sir Gladwyn Jebb chaired as president and ruled the proposal adopted. Nationalist China challenged the ruling arguing a veto had occurred. The move does not grant Communist representation of Ghana’s seat, and the U. S. denounced it as letting Communists in through the back door. Yugoslavia abstained on a similar Ecuadorian resolution and Bebler sought to reintroduce the motion as his own.

New York UN Security Council King Counil Formosa Council Gladwyn Jebb Great Britain Cihina Bevader Vhadslavia Ghana Persor U.S Warren R. Austin Ecuador Yugoskivin Ales Bebler

UN Planners Rush Korea War Resolution

United Nations powers move to accelerate decision making on Korea as allied troops advance against Communist forces in the peninsula. Officials in New York report rising optimism, with Britain backing provisional UN proposals and the plan expected to reach the political committee at Lake Success.

London Tadla United States Britain United Nationa North Kaoyea 38Th Parallel Indar Tatvafarla Mehra South Korea North Korea Korea New York United Nations UNF Lake Success

Mrs Henry Ford Dies at 84 Widow of Auto Pioneer

Mrs Henry Ford widow of the world famed automobile pioneer died today at age 84. A farmer’s daughter who gained wealth and renown through her husband’s work. Cause listed as acute coronary occlusion after a heart ailment. Died at 2 am EST at Renzy Ford Hospital. Spokesman said she had been troubled by a heart condition and had recently visited the hospital twice before returning to the Ford estate Pairlace in Dearborn to remain active in homemaking and rose garden duties.

Petrat Henry Ford Renzy Ford Hospital

Military Priority Rules Aimed At War Production

Washington reports outline a priority order directing factories, GIs and mines to military borders ahead of others. NPA Administrator William Harrison says regulation will debut this weekend or early next week. Other orders to restrict civilian use of scarce materials and rationing actions are anticipated, with a Defense Petroleum Agency created to handle air fuel and ignition issues.

Washington Povernment Sdem William Harrison National Production Authority N PA NPA Truman Korea Resion Chapman Defense Petroleum Agency DPC Interior Mave DPA Minerals and Energy Administration MEA Defense Federal Reserve Boserth

Traffic Toll Outlook Reaches 36000 in U S Says Council

The National Safety Council warned the 1936 traffic death toll may hit 3600, a peak since 1941. An August toll of 3280 rose 10 percent from 1940, eight month toll 21400 up from last year, with hope to cut deaths in 1950. Council president Ned Dearborn urged public officials to join in emergency, wholehearted support to reduce a grim final year total.

National Safety Council Iad Ning Wei ‘Belew Lodi Ned RH. Dearborn Council

Koreans Push Reds Near Parallel in Korea Clash

South Korean troops pressed Communist forces to the 38th parallel in a major engagement near the Korean border. Allied commanders ordered a halt for regrouping at the 3rd parallel as MacArthur handed Seoul to President Rhee and urged caution on crossing into North Korea.

Associated Press Tokyo -Do Red Korea 8Th Army Korea 3Rh North Korea Seoul Pyongyang Leif Erickson MacArthur Segul Syungman Rhee Rhee Farsiel

Eisenhower for Europe post eyed by observers

Washington report says officials speculated President Truman may appoint General Dwight D. Eisenhower to command an projected International Army defending western Europe. Officials view him as highly reputable and capable, which they believe would boost confidence and progress toward security in non-Communist Europe. Truman declined to confirm any appointment, noting Eisenhower is always available but no decision has been made.

Washington Truman Dwight S. Eisenhower Western Europe Hisenhower Benthower Hin Wecater

American Casualties In Korea Reach New Total

Washington reports 17,220 U.S. casualties in the Korea war with families notified through Sept 22. The Defense Department notes this is 3,309 higher than Sept 15, with 3.44 percent dead 21,850 wounded and 3.96 percent missing. Dead include 422 in action and 23 from wounds.

U.S Defense Department

Democrats Urge Truman To Make Political Appeals

Democratic mappers pressed President Truman to broadcast at least two or three nationally aired political appeals in the remaining five weeks before the November election. Truman said he is likely too busy for personal campaigning, though party leaders still seek key state trips or national messages to push Democratic policies.

Washington Truman Striviig

Patrol Tries To Prevent Crime In Davidson County

Davidson County police expand the highway patrol with 20 more full time members to curb crime. Field deputies and special officers will focus on translating calls into arrest actions while visiting high trouble spots like beer halls and dance halls. The circuit court approved a FBI trained fingerprint instructor and additional dispatchers to support the effort.

Spetta Heer Davidson Echoole Trenthent Hamdding Trattiy Betty Ort Éalts Yaledy Arresia Davikison’s Drewity Att Mike Eough Ege FBI Circuit Court

Hershey urges draft extension and age shift plan

Washington insists Maj. Gen Lewis B. Hershey urged a 30 month service for draftees instead of 22, with 6 months training and 24 months active duty to sustain an army of 1.5 million. He outlined three major draft changes to the House Armed Services Committee, including collateral dependa nt deferment removal and looser veteran age restrictions for under 26. He suggested new capacity standards and questioned current acceptability rules as committee work continues led by Chairman Vinson.

Washington Selective Service Lewis B. Hershey Ag Ab Hershey House Armed Service Committee Vinson

Irregularities Not Found In First District Observations

Johnson City Tennessee report cites 20 observers submitting findings from a House subcommittee inquiry into First and Second District primaries. Observations claim no irregularities disclosed beyond standard voting procedures, with officials noting limited reflection of candidate details and no systemic issues detected.

Johnson City Tenn Quetuher House Frank Pelows Maine Bellows Ima. Fetter B.cuirrel Reece Formsan City Fort Loxtier House Committee On Ren Sen Neers Bru D. EL Bilaathbethton

Induction Day for 29 Kingsport Area Men

Today 29 Kingsport area men gathered at the Civic Auditorium and reported to the Armed Forces Induction Station in Knoxville for assignment. The Kingsport Selective Service Board processed names including James Jokimsom, Charles Bradley, Louis Woods, Walter Peters Jr. and many others in a orderly muster.

Civic Audioriam Armed Forces Knoxville Kingsport Selective Service Board James Harvey Jokimsom Charles Bradley Louis Samuel Woods Walter Matier Peters Glenn Anderson Weater Galvin Coolidge Christian Donnald Laverne Shipley Kimo Bisine Hoskins Gentry Willian Henry Nicholas Fain Ower Edward Whaley Arie Hye Webb Edgar Lee Retton Ralph Westley Banmer

Fishing Fables Tale From Mumbled OCR Fragments

A fragmented historical notice presents garbled fishing related terms and stray phrases. It mentions dates like Saturday and places or names partially visible, but lacks coherent events or outcomes.

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