12 Aug 1969
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1969
Page
1
Paris and global markets react to the franc devaluation amid government efforts to placate labor unions and Gaullists. Pompidou faces pressure as prices rise, labor leaders plan talks, and officials defend devaluation while urging restraint on inflation.
Associate Justice Ross W. Dyer of the Tennessee Supreme Court says he will vote for Insurance and Banking Commissioner David Pack for attorney general unless a more qualified candidate appears, as three Knox County representatives report. A Greenback crash at a state highway intersection killed Richard F. Green and injured his wife Virginia and two children along with two others. Archin McCully and Billy Carver were hurt in the second vehicle.
SWEETWATER Tenn UP I authorities Monday began draining a farm pond where the body of Richard Lynn Barger 17 was found in hopes of locating the watch he was wearing two hitchhikers questioned in the slaying were released two holes in the hear the youth was the son of Earl Barger chairman of Bar Knit Hosiery Mills at Philadelphia Tenn he was a star basketball player and senior at Laicon County Wich School seen alive with a girl about 120 miles away Saturday afternoon the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation joined Monroe and Loudoun County officers in the search for the remains indicating the boy was dumped into the pond
Two escapees from Iowa State Prison, John Victor Hei and Michael Verma Perry, aged 19, were recaptured in Memphis after officers using a patrol car and a computer tracked a car linked to the escape. Police identified the suspects as burglary inmates at Iowa State Prison. A neighborhood resident reported two men fleeing in a car. officers alerted via the computer, aiding the daytime capture.
Alfred J. Cadwell 26 seizes hostages in RXOSVILLE after neighbors report gunfire. Police respond as the suspect fires into the air for about ninety minutes before surrendering. the identities of the hostages remain unreleased and the incident ends without further injuries.
Chicago report describes a Societe event promoting gourmet culture aimed at simplifying wine and food expertise for casual diners. About 16 members attended a garden dinner at Lake Shore Drive Hotel with al fresco service, hors d oeuvres, a buffet menu offering filet and a hot dog lookalike, violins, and a five dollar annual fee plus fifteen dollar meal charge.
A $115 million UPI report notes the ATS 5 weather satellite achieved near stationary orbit above the Pacific Ocean aiming to provide continuous Earth-facing weather imagery and radio relay capabilities. The craft features gravity stabilization concepts and advanced sensors designed to maintain a fixed view over one area of the planet for weather monitoring.
A South Vietnamese negotiator said talks are not deadlocked but in a waiting period. He noted Communist negotiators must be convinced the United States and South Vietnam will have more to say as they await counterproposals in national elections. The sides plan elections in South Vietnam as a way out of the impasse, differing on how nominees and guarantees should be organized.
A major undersea earthquake of 7.8 struck off Japan near Hokkaido prompting evacuation alerts along the coast. The Pacific prefectures reported a first 414 foot tsunami wave near Nomura with no reported damage or injuries. The alert was lifted about eight and a half hours after the tremor at 3 pm.
Richmond, Norfolk, Winston and nearby cities prepare for a series of five televised gubernatorial debates starting this week. With the August runoff nearing, the events promise lively exchanges between Tim Pattle and rival candidates.
In San Clemente Nixon continues focus on domestic affairs amid inflation concerns. He plans a morning of economic conferences with key aides including Shultz Rogers Kennedy Hardin Slat and Metrackes as part of a broader strategy on poverty and manpower programs. The White House signals expanded discussions on national matters with the gathering.
Nashville officials and Democratic activists testified to the McGovern Commission that the Tennessee State Democratic Party shows strong racial tendencies, labeling its leadership as segregationist and criticizing the administration for neglecting black Democrats. Opponents urged direct election of delegates and reforms ahead of the national convention.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.