Armed GIs seize control after Athens jail siege in McMinn County
In Athens Tennessee armed citizens patrolled the town after about 50 deputized officers barricaded themselves for six hours at the McMinn County jail. Gunfire wounded at least six, with twelve others hurt more slightly. GI partisans declare they are in charge and will dictate terms to the defeated Democratic coalition. State guardsmen arrived as the standoff ended with the surrender of deputies amid blasts and a damaged jail.
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Associated Press
Athens
Tenn
McMinn County
Bul
Ralph Duggan
Navy
Windy Wise
Duggan
George Woods
Tiekel
Paul Cantrell
Pat Mansfield
New Yorker Says He Lent $5,000 to Rep May
Hirsha Walker, senior partner at Kuhn Loeb, told Sen Mead in Washington that in 1941 he lent $5,000 to Rep Andrew May at the request of munitions figure Murray Garsson and has not been repaid. Walker said May claimed the loan was an accommodation to Garsson and that repayment would come soon. Walker provided details to Mead as part of the Senate war investigating committee inquiry into Garsson and the munitions group.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hirsha Walker
New York
Kuhn Loeb
Mead
D-N.y
Andrew A. May
D-Ky
Murray Garsson
Walker
New-York
Senate
May
Garsson
House
West Virginia
Andrew J. May
Senate War
Italy
Tidelands Bill Virtually Dead
The Associated Press reports Congress may refer President Truman's veto message on the tidelands bill to a committee, effectively killing the measure as adjournment nears. Truman argues the Supreme Court should decide the issue, while sponsors condemn the veto as a late-session move. Some supporters defend the veto as fair, noting he could have blocked action by not signing.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Truman
House
Mr. Truman
British Accepts U S Plans for Atomic Energy Control
London reports Minister Philip Noel-Baker said Parliament that Britain accepts both American and Russian plans for control of atomic energy. He noted the two plans should not be fused into one and a practicable scheme can be developed. The American plan by Baruch urged UN veto waiver and inspections. Russians rejected both.
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Associated Press
London
Philip Noel-Baker
U. S
House of Commons
Bernard M. Baruch
United Nations Security Council
U. N
United States
Fort Bragg. N
Noel-Baker
Record Enrollment Reaches 308 for Raleigh County 4-H Camp
County Agent H B Thomas reports 308 Raleigh County Four-H Club members have enrolled for next week’s Greenbrier River camp, surpassing the 1942 record of 278. Extra mattress ticks may be needed and loans of ticks and cars will help accommodate the large group.
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Raleigh County
Clarence Woolen
Woolen
Kanawha
Thomas
Raleigh Couilians
Tor
Street Scene Judges Leave Court House After Parking Ticket
Street Scene Judges Ben Ashworth and W A Rilce, leaving Court House, found a car ticketed for overtime parking. The Associated Press reports Charleston notes mid-July average prices for West Virginia farm products fell 10 points from June, to 242 percent of the 1910-14 index, with grains and meat animals showing gains offsetting declines in fruit and miscellaneous items. Meat, eggs, dairy rose, apples dropped from June levels, hay and feed prices climbed, and several commodities shifted in the index amid overall fluctuations.
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Ben Ashworth
W. A. Rilce
Court House
Associated Press
Charleston
West Virginia
Co- Operative
Heber Street
Crosley Auto
Congress Plans To Freeze Old Age Insurance Tax
Congress moves to freeze the old age insurance tax at one per cent for the eighth year, preventing about 2.0 billion dollars in deductions in 1947. A 14 member conference committee approved a compromise social security bill, blocking a payroll tax rise and revising benefits for widows, children, and aged persons under a new formula, with total government costs estimated at 175 million dollars through 1959. The plan preserves veterans’ survivors benefits and maintains the 50-30 federal state matching system for aid to needy persons starting October 1 with federal funding at ten dollars per eligible unit and four dollars from states.
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Associated Pres. Washington—Congress
Senate House Conference
Federa
Servicesio
Therip
Ceilings Restored On All Car Sales
Ceiling price regulations on new and used automobiles, in effect June 30, are restored until new schedules are issued. Used car ceilings are eight percent below previous levels after automatic extensions and a four percent cut on July 4. The 25 percent differential between as is and warranted cars remains, with authorized dealers allowed to charge additional amounts under warranty terms. Dealers must keep records and file transfer certificates. buyers with questions should consult the local Price Control Board.
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P. B. Earwood
Price Control Board
Raleigh County
Earwood
OPA
McKellar Secures Tennessee Democratic renomination in landslide
Senator Kenneth D. McKellar, 77, won Democratic renomination and a sixth term in Washington in a Tennessee primary marked by violence. He carried Shelby County and led statewide with about 159,790 votes to Carmack’s 90,578, among other totals. Johnson Neal Ross also posted votes.
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Nashville. Tenn
Kenneth D. McKellar
Washington
Edward H. Crump
Shelby County
Memphis
McKellar
CIO
Edward Ward Carmack
Carmack
Associated Press
Byron Johnson
John R. Neal
Herman H. Ross
United Nations Greeks Oppose Albania Admission
The Greek government plans a strong memorandum to the United Nations opposing Albania's admission. The Security Council committee cleared the way after an Australian resolution, with a Russian veto noted, and will start considering statements Monday. The general assembly agenda includes veto rights debate and Iran and Spain cases.
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Associated Press
New York
United Nations
Albania
Security Council
Committee On Membership
Russia
U.N
General Assembly
Australia
United States
Great Britain
China
France
Iran
Spain
Assembly
Poland
Streams Run Low Across Eight Counties In West Virginia
CHARLESTON Streams in at least eight fishing counties were low and muddy, though the Conservation Commission said anglers would find fair to good conditions in other areas. Adverse reports came from game protectors in Pocahontas Doddridge Marshall Tyler Hardy Mingo and Roane counties. The commission said waters were low and clear in Raleigh Webster Lewis Tucker Wond Jackson Fayette Summers Lincoln and Hampshire counties.
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Associated Press
Charleston
The
Conservation Commission
Pocahontas
Doddridge
Marshall, Tyler
Hardy Mingo
Roane
Raleigh Webster, Lewis, Tucker
Wond
Jackson
Wheeler Bows Out Of Election Race By Wheeler Bows Out Of Election Race By The Associated Press
Senator Wheeler of Montana withdraws from the November race as an independent. In a formal statement he avoids endorsing either his Democratic primary rival Leif Erickson or Republican nominee Wates N. Ecton.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wheeler
D-Mont
Truman
Leif Erickson
Wates N. Ecton
Polish Demand At Peace Parley Triggers Rift In Hungary Issue
At the Paris peace talks fifth city stage, Poland pressed to sit on Hungary commissions. Molotov clashed with Evatt. Poland withdrew its motion after debate. Byrnes backed Evatt. Canada pursued faster Big Four led sessions while others sought simple majority for recommendations.
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Associated Press
Paris
Hungary
V. M. Mololoy
Herbert E. Evatt
Australia
Molotov
James F. Byrnes
Tales
Evatt
Poland
Byrnes
Coal production in Beckley area rises in week to July 27
The Reg ister reports higher output in the Beckley region with Winding Gulf at 230 423 tons and New River at 233 660 tons for the week ended July 27 compared with the prior week 222 659 and 225 021 tons respectively. National Coal Association estimates US bituminous output at about 12 400 000 net tons for the week ending July 27, up from 11 928 000 a year ago.
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Winding Gulf
New River
Register
National Coal Association
United States
World Court Worries Senate As End Nears
Washington reports the Senate debates compulsory jurisdiction for the International Court of Justice as parties seek a two thirds vote while concerns rise over domestic affairs. An amendment to delineate domestic versus international disputes is proposed amid dwindling attendance as Congress edges toward sine die adjournment.
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World Court
Senate
Associated Press
Washington
International Court of Justice
U. S
America
Foreign Relations Committee
International Court
United Nations
Connally
D-Tex
Hot Coal Child Is Polio Victim
Eleven year old Nancy McGraw of Hot Coal is Raleigh County’s first reported polio case. Diagnosed by Dr G W Johnson, she was hospitalized at Morris Memorial Hospital Milton after a rushed ambulance transfer. Mayor Burke of Raleigh County NFIP notes the case and mentions other local victims still treated at Morris Memorial Hospital.
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Raleigh
G W. Johnson
McAlpin
W. A. Burke
Raleigh County
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Regsister
Nancy McGraw
George McGraw
Hot Coal
Mortis Memorial Hospital
Milton
Burke
Johnson
Shelby McVey
Sophia
Morris Memorial Hospital
David Mintz
Clashes Expected Amid Anti American Campaign in China
Chinese officials warned of further anti American outbreaks after the ambush of a U S Marine convoy near Peiping and the earlier kidnapping of seven Marines who were later released. They said the Communists aim to force U S withdrawal by sparking incidents and mobilizing local support. Meanwhile President Truman signed a bill boosting member pay to 12 500 and provides old age retirement options.
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Associated Press
United States
U. S
Tsai Wen-Tchih
Executive
Truce) Headquarters
China
Marine Corps
Peiping
Tsai
Washington
Tru Man
Congress
Well-Baby Clinic Set for White County Wednesday
A Well-Baby Clinic will be conducted for White County children Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Raleigh County Department of Health. Miss Bonnie Bell, public health nurse, announced the event. Mothers should make appointments with the county health office. examinations will be by appointment only.
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White County
Raleigh County
Weather Forecast Summary for Tonight and Saturday
Clearing with moderate temperature tonight. Saturday looks fair and warmer. Yesterday’s high and last night’s low recorded. today’s noon reading noted. Precipitation none in the 24 hours ending at noon. Rivers Greenbrier and New at normal stage, clear at Belle Point.
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Belles Pointy
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