12 Aug 1959
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1959
Page
1
The Army distributed a free record album to every congressman featuring the Army Band. A dedication on the cover, signed by Secretary Wilber M. Brucker, calls the music an audible symbol of the bond between Congress and the Army.
A Virginia barber Logan protested a $10 license tax on his shop while a neighbor faced fines over parking on a narrow front lawn. Separate dispatches cover Massachusetts officials denying retirement hopes, Florida governor’s stance on school integration, North Ireland and U S expansion plans for radar, and a Philadelphia lab’s aid to a horse aiding production of anti venom.
Horace Rideout, a 32 year old mason's helper, fought off a small boy who burglarized his home after midnight. The eight year old, described as a Negro, confessed to breaking into homes and businesses over the past year, saying he sought candy and toys. He led police to details of prior break ins in the tenement area.
Adults pursue education as leisure time grows with more taking evening classes extension courses and college enrollments. Foreign born citizens seek citizenship guidance and language skills while teachers and workers gain credentials. Kingsport fire crews battle a stubborn city dump blaze burning deep in refuse for weeks.
Francis M. Bloeth, 7, an ex convict, held on a robbery charge in Islip NY. Authorities say he is the prime suspect in three Long Island killings in early June, with two men and a woman shot during robberies in a 10 mile area. A revolver and auto were linked to a tip, but no gun was found.
Washington AP reports more than 23 states have paused bidding or awarding interstate road contracts due to a funding crunch in federal state programs. States act temporarily pending Congress action on highway financing. President Eisenhower seeks to raise the federal gas tax to 4 cents. House committee rejects a gas tax increase, eyeing possible compromises with other revenue diversions.
Seattle AP report notes editors urge people to people news to foster mutual understanding worldwide. The proposal argues foreign voices reveal problems and hopes beyond government to government messaging. A committee led by Robert C Notson of the Portland Oregonian presented findings to AP Managing Editors Association.
Crowley a former Yale football star and businessman died at home after taking seven sleeping pills and about eight to ten drinks. County coroner said the death was an accidental combination of liquor and sedatives. His wife and three children were at the summer home in Madison when he died. Earlier a Tokyo court acquitted him of manslaughter in his brother-in-law's death. The text also notes a separate incident where two trucks collided on Brooks Circle, spilling watermelons.
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