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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1955

Page

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Stirring Easter Services Planned Across Nation

George Corseil reports Easter observances unfold nationwide from Oklahoma’s Wichita Mountains amphitheater to Hollywood Bowl dawn services. Thousands attend predawn pageants, with 1000 cast in pathways to immortality and 75,000 lilies expected in Salem Square events.

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Feuding Family Triggers Mystery Near Rogensville

Investigators pursued a puzzling feud report from Rogensville as officers recovered a wrist watch and a sun visor tossed from a passing car on Highway 1LW. Sheriff Dan Anderson said the case is closed unless new evidence emerges. A man and woman were described as having trouble near a blue station wagon along Highway U-.

Rogensville Sherif Dan Anderson Nindy Anderson Hawkins Lee Justice Scales

Weather Delay Delays Atomic Test Blast Schedule

Weather conditions postpone the planned nuclear blast in the Nevada test series. The Atomic Energy Commission cancelled the detonation originally set for 9:00 a.m. Pacific time from a 300 foot tower due to unfavorable weather, delaying the test and its projected routine proceedure.

Vegas TNS Effert Atomie Energy Commission

Blaze Destroys Hawkins House in Greene Village

Captain Lloyd McNutt of the Community Fire Department reported a fire at Hawkins House in Greene Village at 4:43 am. Mrs Brey and her three children were uninjured, though the home was practically destroyed by the blaze.

Crchili Hooroom Greene Village Fear Church Dire Rhoub Laine Lloyd McNutt Community Fire Department Tone Aa Brey Monuil

Folly of Letting Reds Continue Buildup Cited

Senator Sparkman warned it would be folly to let Communist buildup opposite Formosa continue if the purpose to launch an attack becomes clear. Administration officials say questions about the buildup have been studied for weeks but no urgent alarm is felt. If the Communists threaten Formosa, the United States would act to counter the threat.

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County Offices Granted Holidays

Kingsport announces holiday closures for Good Friday with county offices closed Friday and Saturday while courts may operate. Chamber official says most local businesses will stay open through Easter, noting varied schedules around the holiday.

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Original Vamp of Pictures Dies in Hollywood at 65

Theda Bata, born Theodocia Goodman in Cincinnati, famed as the original vamp of silent films, died in a Los Angeles hospital after a cancer battle. She rose from musical comedy to star in blockbuster Fox features and sensational roles such as The Tiger Woman and The Serpent of the Nile, shaping early screen femininity.

Hollywood Theda Tate Tosngeles Theodoia Goodman Cincinnati Fim Willliam Fox Pyramids Tings Egypt Fox Miss Bata Geraldine Ferrarie

Eden Reshapes Cabinet With Macmillan Foreign Post

Prime Minister Eden named Harold Macmillan to the Foreign Ministry and promoted Selwyn Lloyd from supply to defense. The reshuffle touched nine other posts, trimming the average ministerial age and signaling possible early elections. Lloyd, a half American, will be one of Eden's two ministers of state at the Foreign Office. Viscount Swinton and Earl Home swapped posts in the Commonwealth office.

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Columbia Mother Named Mom-OF-Year

Greeneville Tennessee April 9 2 Mrs Harry Burks of Columbia a 62 year old mother of ten children was chosen Tennessee state mother for 1958 The announcement was a fade to Mrs Frank Mangan airmen of the American Committee Governor Frank Siebert will present the elation Burks at a ceremony in Nashville A Vanderbilt University graduate Mrs Burks has been active in church school civic and clubs work She is a member of Columbia s First Methodist Church and a Sunday School teacher She will represent Tennessee in the nationwide competition for the American mother to be slanted in New York May a

Greeneville Tenn Harry Burks Columbia Tennessee Frank Mangan Airmen of the American Win Frank Siewent Burks Nashville Vanderbilt University First. Methodist Tennesste New York

Christians Of World Observe Christ's Death

Global observances mark Good Friday with vast processions and masses. Over 100000 attend the solemn Mass at St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City while Arab Jerusalem hosts cross bearing processions through stations of the cross. In the United States services span three hours as churches open their doors for Holy Week observances. In Argentina a large Buenos Aires procession occurs amid political tensions, drawing around 199000 marchers despite government attempts to restrict streets.

Associated Press Christ Churel St. Peter’s Basilica Vatican City Iély Land Jordan Jerusalem Igruw Pontius Pilate United States Igoast Coast Thresy Tor Bucs Aires Haly Tehureh Ghd Peron Devon Cantal Argentina Buenos Aires

Suspect Sought In Bank Robbery In Queens Bank Heist

Police and federal agents hunt for a parolee identified as Redmond Gribbins alias Mike Malloy, linked to a $305,000 theft at Chase Merohan Bank in Woodside. Described 4 feet 8 inches, about 200 pounds with sparse gray hair, last reported working as a tile buyer in Suffolk County.

New York FBT Yiolicor Queens C. i Distater Thornes P. Cullen Redmond Ninny Gribbins Mike Malloy Chase Merhatian Woodside Cribbins Parate 3 Suffolk County Long Islad

Union Wage Effort Resumes With GM Pact Talks

The United Auto Workers reopen bargaining with General Motors over a new contract for about 925,000 hourly workers as the current pact nears expiration on May 23. UAW VP Jann Livingston reports harmony at opening talks while GM VP Harry Anderson says the company aims for a satisfactory settlement. Negotiators reviewed key issues, with both sides seeking a pattern for the industry and broader economic impact.

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Kingsport Education Board Hears Junior High District Proposals

The Kingsport Board of Education adjourned its meeting amid debate on Junior high districting with two main plans: Gillis’ one mile radius around the old school and Goddard’s curved line proposal. Residents urged a Western end compromise as the panel considers which pupils will attend the new vs old schools next year. attendance last month was 92.2 percent amid transport and staffing considerations.

Kingsport Buwch of Dana Swick Boari Swick Gard General Assembly Swick Board of Education Frank Goddard Garden Drive Straizie Goddard Jona Gillis East Center Street Marnh Mix Joseph W. O'Dell iWiapkt Avenue Gillis Jimmy Iwest Wwe Schwol Stati Gerade O'Dell Wbehtef Hin Isthoul Edwin R Pew Nunes Ifpin Dobyns-Henmett High School Ischool Mary Johnson Columbia Univy Chris: Youth Association Dobyns-Bennett High School Audi Oak Hill Cemetery Andrew Qdhpson Andrew Duncan Charles Rebin Dobyns-Feynett Audi Uni Dabs Bennert Civic Symphony Orchestra School For the Blind Sunt Mona F. Swick Urey Sta Ein

National Guard May Be Called To Halt Phone Strike Violence

The Alabama National Guard may be called to curb violence in the 26 day Southern Bell strike. Police and fire units fought disturbances at Birmingham and nearby towns as workers picketed. Several incidents include a Birmingham cable office window shot at and fires damaging lines. Authorities bluntly say mediation talks yield no shift in strike mood.

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Led Attack Aims to Discharge Corsi from State Dept

In Washington Rep Walter Led charges against Edward J Corsi accusing ties to communist groups and advocating changes to immigration laws. Corsi denies membership and says his dismissal as special consultant to the State Department may be temporary and related to background review.

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Harrison couple hopes for baby amid fourteen sons

Emory and wife Harrison, of Washington Do. near Johnson City, mark twenty one years since the birth of their first son and continue to hope for a daughter. Their 14 sons range from 21 years to an infant. neighbors aided after a fire damaged their home. one son helps support the family.

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