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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1954

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Official Totals In County Races

Official totals list numerous district results with names such as Jati Glover Bruce Boling and James Rowand across counties. The document enumerates votes for numerous judges and district positions, including references to jail referendum results and a long roster of candidates across districts 1 through 45 with varying tallies and party affiliations.

Couny Marjorie S. Hilt George L. Melnty Supreme ‘Court John B. Swepstan Court of Appeals

Official Count Gives Davis Win in Tennessee Race

Rep. Thomas Jefferson Davis was re nominated after a judicial tally showed him the winner by 180 votes over Omar in Rogersville. Davis, serving his second term, had 1,821 votes to 1,? for his opponent, with 36 precincts reporting and no Democratic opposition in November. Carroll Reece led Hassel Evans 2,472 to 408 in the congressional race. Old Guard candidates topped New Guard in several GOP contests, including John P. Davinl and Roy T. Campbell for Executive Committee and Mrs Henry Butler and Mrs Marton Sams Anderson for coribeWomen. U.S. Senator Ray Jenkins received 1,804 votes, Paris Pendleton 1,432, and James H. Quillen 1,400.

Rogersville Thomas Jefferson Davis Fldnia Davis Tennessee House of Representatives Omar Inolt Rogeréville Robl Tennessee Legislative Counci Carroll i Reece Hassel Evans Republiian Old Guard John P. Davin l Roy T. Campbell New Guard Dr. A. 2. Miller W. T. Householder Heny Butler Sirs Marton Sams Anderson Tavis Wat Campbell Loin Miller Househnlder Mrey Butler Anderson George Dugger ¢Old Guard Hazel Sproles Ray Jenkins U. S Paris Pendleton James H. Quillen Hawkins-Sullivan Counties

Grainger Countian Killed In Mishap

A Grainger County child died late last night when a pickup truck plunged down a 20 foot embankment near Blaine. Ernest Spencer Route 1 Blaine was pronounced dead at Knoxville General Hospital. The driver, Alison Spencer, sustained minor injuries and escaped serious harm.

Rutledge Tenn Grainger Countian Ernest Spencer Blaine Glevenger Spencer Knoxville General Hospital Knoxville Eroent Spencer JF Alison

Fulbright May Drop Some McCarthy Charges in Hearings

Senator J. Fulbright says he would not object to discarding several charges against Senator McCarthy as hearings proceed. A three member group plans a judicial style inquiry, with cross examination and limited hearsay, to determine if McCarthy's conduct warrants censure or dismissal from the Senate.

Jack Bell Warlington Fribbright D-Ark Sew McCarthy Jani Senate Carthy Senate Sng Meniwer's Sol. Watkins R-Urh Watkins Pulbright Xtc Carihy Pilbright Flinders Rvi Morse McGarthy Wisconsin Mtc Garuig Fulbright McCarthy Gustron Corp

Swick Announces Tuition Rules for City Schools

Dans J Swick city schools superintendent announced Tuesday Board of Education decisions on tuition students for the coming year. Elementary students grades 1-6 applying by August 6 will be admitted while Juniors High School grades 7-8 will not. Admission for grade 9 is uncertain, grades 10-12 will be admitted if space allows, and officials will study options to possibly include grade 9 tuition pupils if room opens. Parents may contact the superintendent’s office.

Dans J. Swick Amnonced Board of Education Swick Ft. Tooks Gere

Mendes-France Wins Big Confidence Vote in France

The French National Assembly backed Premier Pierre Mendes-France's economic and financial recovery plan by a wide margin, granting him broad powers to steer France through a postwar era. He urged reforms to revive a nation asleep, noting continued U.S. aid cannot last and stressing support for marginal enterprises to restore economic vigor and competitiveness.

Paris French National Assembly Pierre Mendes-France Mendes-France France Marelial Reachjoy & Wwuce Indochina EDC Gerermanists Menedes- France Popular Republican Movement Ibdochina Mendes-Prance Assembly United States

Touhy Walks Free From Jail Says No Grudge Attends Court

Roger Touhy, famed Prohibition era gang figure, won habeas corpus release after decades in Stateville Prison for alleged kidnaping later deemed a hoax. He said he seeks peace of mind not revenge, plans a new business, and will appeal the conviction ruling. His bond allowed him to leave Chicago with his family awaiting government appeal.

Chicago Lin Roger Young Alteged Factor England Barnes Touby Fouhy Hms Rentener Air Fonhy Tia Touty Janes Alesta Rumler Alsy Latham Casele United States Court of Appeal Tauby Toe Kiger

Hoover spanks Demos in sharp speech on Russia ties

West Branch Iowa on August 13 former President Herbert Hoover spoke on his 8th birthday accusing Democratic successors of policies toward the Soviet Union that limited freedoms and spread communism. He criticized recognition of Soviet Russia and wartime agreements as eroding checks and balances and warned of the cold war costs.

West Branch Herner Hooves Jr Soviet Union Russia Hoover Iowa Roosevelt Truman White House Soviet Russia Tehran Yalta Mongolia North Korea China United States Europe Asia

Glover Hearing Is Continued Indefinitely

The preliminary hearing for M. Ora Lee Glover on charges of malicious shooting of her estranged husband and brother in law was continued indefinitely in General Sessions Court Tuesday afternoon. The case also includes related charges against Carson and Harry Glover, plus a count against Wontraw Davis for aiding and abetting the shooting. The wounded men were shot when they allegedly refused to stop an attack. Glover, mother of two, said she fired in self defense.

M. Ora Lee Glover General Sessions Fevceiment Sascault Tob Breight Carson Glover Harry Glover Wontraw Davis Davis Glover Brothers

Summerfield Attacks Postal Pay Raise

WASITINGTON August 10. Postmaster General Rimmerfield says the House failed to provide a way to offset the 200 million dollar annual cost of a new 7 percent postal workers salary boost voted yesterday.

Wasitington Poxtrmaster Rimmerfield Howse

Sullivan County GOP Primary Totals Released

Official results from the Sullivan County Republican primary show Rep. Carroll Reece defeating New Guard candidate Hasse Evans by about four to one. Final tabulations list Reece 3,575 votes, Evans 865, Garland 980, Hawkins 80, with other Old Guard and New Guard figures across races including Ray Jenking defeating Robert Gregory for U.S. Senator and uncontested county and district races. In November, Watkey and Quillen face Dems Smither and Winston in the general election.

Sullivan County Carroll Reece Memphis Robert C. Gregory Old Guardennai Lee Fyom Roy T. Campbell John P. Devis de. A. BE. Miller New Tek W. d. Householder New Guard Martha Sais Anderson Maw Guerd Henry Butler Old Guard Kazel Sproles Hale George Bugger Qld Saard Davie BP. Watkey GOP James H Jimmy) Quillen Flaternal Walkey Bristol Dam Frank Winston Quilllenni Bert E. Smither Church Hill Winston Smith Wer

Beers Testifies on Bed Clothing Evidence in Russell Case

FBI laboratory technician Eva Beers described tests on clothing from Russell's bedroom showing human blood and signs of sexual activity. Witnesses, including Sheriff Salyer, testified about clothing bundles, the defendant's appearance, and the arrest timeline as the trial opened with charges awaiting possible punishment up to death.

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