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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1954

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Compromise On Bill Is Agreed By Farm Group

A compromise dairy price supports bill faced House review after Senate conferees agreed on a five percent parity level with flexible supports for butter cheese milk and other dairy products. Key lawmakers from both parties expressed optimism though some House members pressed for higher levels and broader provisions before final passage. The plan aims to align with President Eisenhower’s stance while addressing farm group concerns and potential grazing land management changes.

House Senate Pavstae Sen Young Rep Andresen Jr-Mione Vey Tiause Andresen Hause Aiken R-Vl Roy Hagenr-Kam Wwe Mope Eisenhower Pla Tenlaire Benson Benson Jay Alken Forest Service

Police Seek Two Men For Holdup Of Taxi

Police report two men robbed cabdriver George Roberts at pistol point around 2 15 a m Sunday taking 7 40. Roberts said the men picked him up as mates and forced him to drive toward Chestnut Ridge and Cook s Valley before abandoning the cab and fleeing on foot.

George Roberts Win Peat Chestnut Ridge Gilliam Cab Co Roberts Cook’s Valley

Boy Hurt As Truck Leaves Embankment

A nine year old Kingsport boy was admitted to Holston Valley Community Hospital Sunday night for injuries after the truck he rode in went off an embankment on Crooked Road. Three others had minor injuries and were treated and released. Police said the truck left the embankment.

Kingsport Holston Valley Community Hospital Keith Dixon Jarrett Drive Mery Light Margaret Carl Thanas Light Bunker

New Bill Aims to Outlaw Communist Party Activity

Washington Aug 15 Contonal leaders met at a White House conference to push Congress to pass a measure declaring the Communist party outlawed and without rights. The plan targets the party as such, not individual members, aligning with administration views and White House discussions. The proposal builds on Senate actions and positions from Senate leaders Knowland and Ferguson, with Browell present.

Washington Congress Bil Isenhower Communist Party Spe Martin it-Mass Sen. Ferguson R-Mich Smith Senate Martin Ferguson Republican’ Policy Committee Alty Gen Brownell White House Sen Knowland California Renchers House A. Aanorate Holston Valley Commission U Nity Sensteing Mary Rice Aken

City Offers To Replace Headstones In Linville Cemetery

Kingsport officials propose replacing vandalized Linville Cemetery headstones on correct graves once relatives provide exact locations. City manager D. W. Moulton said residents aided by August 7 vandalism wave, during which nearly half the tombstones were toppled and smaller stones taken for lawns.

Kingsport Linville D. W. Moulton Moulton

World Church Group Owens Chicago Opens World Assembly

Chicago hosted the opening festival of the World Council of Churches at Soldier Field with 125000 in attendance. An outdoor service featured a 4000-strong cast, choirs of hundreds, and a dramatic pageant on creation, evil, and a new world. Delegates from 16 denominations in 48 countries attended the opening ceremony.

World Church Group Owens Chicago Chicago Soldier Field Assembly of the World Council of Churches Jesus Tuge Stadium Taraaces Geore A. Otlewis G. Bromey Oxnam Washington Council Christ Taladu Ighi T ‘Ae

Indochina Refugee Plane Crash Kills 48 Near Pakse

A Bristol cargo plane evacuating Vietnamese refugees from Hanoi to Saigon crashed into the Se Done River near Pakse in southern Laos. Forty six people were killed, mostly women and children, with three French crewmen and a Vietnamese woman and child among the survivors. The pilot reportedly warned one engine failed shortly before the crash.

Satgon Indochina Hanoii Se Done Pakse Laos Saigon Faker

Break in Atomic Bill Deadlock Seen by Leaders

Washington August 16 Congressional leaders indicated they may pry the atomic energy bill from the logjam soon Speaker Martin would appoint House conferees to meet with the Senate after a White House conference Senate Republican Policy Chairman Ferguson said a compromise rate could be drafted for a Senate vote tomorrow The Senate rejected a prior compromise House negotiators resist yielding over private firms sole patent rights in civilian nuclear power development The Senate demanded a 10 year period of compulsory patent sharing Pricing compromise was rejected Most House conferees are expected to continue resisting the Senate proposal Representative W Sterling Cole defended exclusive patent rights as representing the House majority position

Washington Martin fi-Mass White House House Senate Ferguson R-Mich Senate Republican Policy Committee W. Sterling Cole Ftn

Riot Strife At Kingston Federal Prison Sparks Fire

Guards patrolled Kingston Federal Penitentiary after a Lynham riot left about 450 convicts firing and attackers injuring one guard. Police and 160 army troops assisted in quelling fires that damaged the wade shop roof and other areas, with damages estimated near a million dollars.

Kingston Unt Ipoon Canada Prion Wade

Party Chairs Clash Over Eisenhower Farm Policy

Chicago reports two party chairs differ on farm support under the Eisenhower administration. Stephen A. Mitchell of the Democrats condemns isolationist trends and praises the administration for a four billion dollar producer income today, while Leonard W. Hall of the Republicans defends the farm program as lower prices and a sound policy amid tensions from Guatemala Iran Suez and Indochina.

Chicago Aix Stephen A. Mitchell Leonard W. Hall Hall Amer-Democrats Ian Bar Assa Mitchell America Eisenhower McCarthy Duke Svas Koren Guatemala Iran Suez Indochina

Five Injured in Bristol Area Car Truck Crash

A car collided head on with a truck two miles west of Blountville on U S Route 19 leaving five injured two seriously. Miss Mildred Burnette 23 of Kingsport was reported in critical condition at Bristol Memorial Hospital along with others with fractures in serious condition. Several victims later died including Miss Davis and Mrs Harris. Funeral services planned for Miss Dayly and Mrs Harris with survivors listed. Investigating officers cited slippery pavement and failure to navigate a curve as factors.

Rebota Creaney Sullivan County Kingsport Greene County Blountville Bristol Mildred Burnette Sewanee Ave Bristol Memorial Hospital Hoaspital Vei West Pudaushier East Suth Kimgsport Harold Bascom Porter Greeneville Paster Wis Mass Harris Miss Davis Burnette Warne Quillen Doraghy St Hiringsport Jean Blooner Dale St Duushter Paul Keller Tilly Hensley Ner Mortison Dobson Chapel Charlie Dali Bavis Ova Davis Holston Land Ida Bel- Hlamy Davis Dobyns-Bennett High School Harris IV Westview Baptist Church Highland Cemetery Rogersville Howard Thompson Joe Byrd Joh Way Margeret Mary Virginia Harris Phil Tony Walter Woodson George I Roy Ivilliam Jim Harris Churet Hil Grant Hugh Tennesse Patrohaan Clifton Shipley Fred Fitch Fitch Tennessee Kiley Hi Whes Holston Valley Hos Vpil Feeable

Four Inmates Escape From Brushy Mountain Prison Camp

A chaotic incident at Brushy Mountain State Prison Camp last night involved four inmates fleeing. State police responded as investigators begin to piece together how the escape occurred and which parties attempted to intervene amid political tensions referenced in the scrambled report.

Speedup Sought For Vote On Sen. McCarthy

Washington reports that Senator Watkins hopes a bipartisan six member committee can prepare a censure report on Senator McCarthy by May 1 to allow a Senate vote before the November election. Key senators warn action by Oct 1 is needed to avoid delaying reelection campaigns.

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