Freedom Train Arrives in Kingsport for National Documents
Thousands of residents from Kingsport and nearby towns in Virginia gather to view the Freedom Train with U S documents and mementoes. A brief ceremony at the bandstand opens a 15 minute program featuring the Dobyns Bennet band, speakers, and colors by American Legion posts. The public may sign a relief scroll and enjoy a day of patriotic events culminating in a football game broadcast.
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Tre City
Amba
Townin
Tri-City
Kingsport Vrntey
Buis Bindery
Kingsport
City Southwest
Virginia
Kings
Clinchfield
T. M. Devine
Comet
Freedom Train Organization
Philip Fernham
Chaiman
H. J. Shivell
American Heritage Foundation
Joseph oDodanne Ares
Farnham
Bnei Bans
O'Donohue
Teuton
yis-Bennett High School
Erery Teak Ihe Bas
Dobyns-Bennett
Free‘Train Music
Clet-Dwellers Quartet
Dobyns Baxnett Glee Chub Ensemble
Douglass Band
Clef- Dwellers Aetet
Ene Ee Bases
Hingeport Community Chr
Sulliivan Band
Robyns-Bennett
Gee Chib Ensemble
Clef-Dwellers Quartet
Freedom
Kiners Seog
Clef-Dwellers
Wept-Fm
Les Urain
McDowell Attacks Probers Over Weak Charges
Washington Rep McDowell charges the Justice Department used weak indictments against 12 Communion Party leaders in New York on July 20. He says the prosecutions were deliberate window dressing as a partisan clash with the Truman administration unfolds in Congress.
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R-Fat
Justice Department
Communion Party
New York
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Acits
Rouse UN- American Activities Committee
Congress
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Chatrimad J. Parnell Thomas R
Truman
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Osplonge
Thoman
Aten
Thorns
TEC Reductions Reported As Minor, Due To Construction
H. G. Stone of Tennessee Eastman Corp says the personnel cuts are small and linked to completed construction projects. He notes efforts to transfer workers within the company and continue operations and sales at high levels despite reductions.
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Tennessee Eastman Corporation
H. G. Stone
Tec
Stone
Janes C. Watts
Tog
Stave
Stome
Wallace Delivers Speech at Mixed Audience in Houston
In Houston Texas John J Staskie a merchant seaman from Kulpmont Pa addressed a crowd of about 3800 at the city auditorium He did not duck eggs or fomatics while delivering remarks against segregation Wallace Progressive Party candidate for president spoke inside the same venue attacking royal segregation and local political leaders.
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Houston
Tex
Field Marshal Montgomery Heads Five-Nation Western Alliance
Field Marshal Montgomery named commander of a five-nation Western Alliance force including Britain France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg to lead joint land sea and air forces. Paris briefing notes say the five ministers approved a permanent command structure. Montgomery also appeared with War Minister Shinwell to promote a territorial army of 150000 with 4 million reservists mobilizable as a backbone for defense.
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Gaid'tadsy
Visconti Montgoméry
Britain
Imperial
Wester European Alliance
Seit
Montgomery
Paris
Alliance
Brussels
Alliace
France
Belegium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
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Bield
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Montgomesy
Lusembeerg
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Emanuel Shinwell
Shinwell
President Truman Watches Votes In Lewis Stronghold Campaign
President Truman heads into Lewis stronghold to rally Democratic voters with a major speech in Louisville and a coast-to-coast push through Kentucky Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania and New York. He targets housing costs and other domestic issues as he campaigns with union support amid vigorous cross-state stops.
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Demos
Truman
Promdem
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Jonn le Lewis
Vernon
Carmi
United Mine Workers
Louisville
Providential Press
Chares G. Plows
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Tuttle Hartles
Mr. Vermor
Kintrait
Benton
Yeat - Frankfurt
Haprin
Carbendale Marion
el Ducado
Carnth
Nix
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Philadelphia
Jersey City
Los Ao
Crump Says He Has Not Discussed Governor or Senator Picks
Memphis Shelby County political leader Crump tells the Commercial Appeal he has given no thought to his governor or senator choices for the November 2 general election. He says he has made no remarks on politics and his mind is pleasantly blank on the subject.
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Memphis
Tunn
Croup
Shelby
Wader
Walitins
Crump
Explosive sewer mishap disrupts street scene
A chaotic street incident erupted when a sudden sewer explosion sent debris raining over cars and bystanders. Police cordoned off the area as firefighters battled smoke and fumes while onlookers watched in disbelief.
Brave Boy Trapped Beside Dead Mother in Plane Wreck
Edmonton reports a 11 or 12 year old boy survived 42 hours hanging head-down beside his dead mother after a plane crash 65 miles northwest of Fort Nelson BC. He was rescued and underwent surgery in Edmonton hospital in critical condition. His mother Mrs A L Lintner was flying from Anchorage with him. Lt Col A L Lintner (retired) traveled to Fort Nelson to reunite. Rescuers Sgt Larry Poulson and AS2 K W Clark praised the boy for his courage during the ordeal.
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Alta
RCA
Fadey
Bester
Tha Noy
Micheel
A. L. Lintner
Anchorage
Alaska
Fort Newsom
Larry Poulson
K_ W_ Clark
Gonacious
Air Force
Clack
Army
Great Falls
Mont
Fort Nelson
Acheson Claims Reds Are Losing
Former Undersecretary of State Acheson said the tide has turned against Russell’s drive for world power while warning about dangerous times due to decisions of powerful nations. He spoke in Michigan State remarks, noting danger and difficulty around Berlin and urging peace through world economy.
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Hich—Jp
Dean &Cheson
Rissell
Berlin
Acheson
Michigan State
Dewey Urges Firm U.S. Stand in Foreign Policy Speech
Republican presidential candidate Dwight D. Dewey outlined a foreign policy stance of peace with honor during a Salt Lake City stop broadcast nationwide. He argued the United States must stand firm against totalitarian states while uniting Americans across parties for a peaceful future. Meanwhile Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and Roosevelt widows died at Sagamore Hill.
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Szit
Pphomer
Salt Lake City
Berlin
John Foster Dubey
Paris
Great Falls
Mont
Broadeager
NBC
York
Orner
Montana
Mise Park
Helena
United Nations
Jamen
Beleause
Republican Party
Jim Des Moines Dewey
Welieg
Oyster Bay
Theodore Roosevelt
Sagamore Mill
Jury verdict ends Morals case against Lovelace in Blountville
In circuit court, Alfred C. Lovelace of Kingsport was found guilty after a 20 minute jury deliberation of taking a girl from her parents and living with her. he received a five year sentence in the state penitentiary. The case, heard with limited witnesses, centered on prostitution allegations and state charges.
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Blountville
Spl
Alfred C. Lovelace
Worman
Lovelare
Bevergee
Route 4
Kingsport
Macvle
Kings
Lovelace
Press Honored For Vet Training Event In Kingsport
The Kingsport Press reports Tennessee observance honoring disabled veterans employed through the Watlongs Employment Committee. A banquet on October 7 will present honors to plant representatives, broadcast on WRPT and possibly a live stateside feed. American Legion commander George Lewis notes entries were considered from across the state.
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Kimgsport Press
Tne
Maeheer
Tennessee
Watlongs Employment Committee
American Tages
Kingsport
George Lewis
American Legion
Legion Committee
Area forecast promises fair Friday with music events
The weatherman predicts clear weather for the area with a fair day forecast and musical performances likely. Expect light winds and a high near 70 while tonight’s low remains in the mid fifties amid some cloudiness overall.
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