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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1954

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Final Vote On Atomic Bill Slated In House

Washington report says the House may cast a final vote on a compromise atomic energy bill after the Senate approved a fresh package. The Senate-passed plan would keep government control of most atomic patents for five years and allow private development afterward. It preserves information exchange with allies and permits private industry entry into stat e held patents. The earlier stalemate centered on civilian development patents and compulsory sharing. The roll call stood 39 to 17 in favor.

G. Milton Helly Washington Senate Fulvang Ntse Eisenhower U.S Congress Tate Tve Une Atomic Energy Commission House Sen Hickenlapper Iowa House Atomic Energy Committee

Referendum Date To Be Set Tonight For New Junior High

The mayor and board plan to decide on a referendum date for an $828,000 bond to build a second junior high school and a seventh school building to handle rising pupil load. Moulton indicated September 25 as a tentative date if voters approve, with turnout expected from citizens at tonight’s regular meeting.

Board of Alder- Tarn Stenger D. W. Moulton Aion Moultan Board of Education

March of Dimes Drive Urges Public Donations

Donors are urged to send contributions to March of Dimes at Kingsport while Sul ivan County chapter chairman Welch cites a nationwide drive with a 20 million dollar goal to support vaccine administration and care for polio patients this year. In Chicago a separate political clash centers on President Eisenhower allegedly ordering a high value power contract with a friend of his, prompting denials and calls for investigations.

Neil Fist National Bank Kingsport Dim Welch Sulivan County The National Foundation Foundation Jenders

Approval Of New Farm Bill Seen

Washington reports that a hard fought farm bill compromise neared congressional approval. Senate and House leaders wrestled over dairy supports raising or cutting subsidies while aiming to drain government surplus. The pact sets dairy supports at 75 percent parity and diverts milk to school programs the armed forces and veterans hospitals, with some members opposing the final terms.

Washington Sen Young Rep Andresen Minn Hope R-Kan House Agriculture Committee House tAiken Tr-Vr Senate Agriculture Committee Administration Senate Benson Armed Forces Veterans Administration

Two Major Changes In THP Announced

Nashville August 17 safety commissioner Luttrell announced two major changes today in the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Capt J J Jackson 43 of Nashville named inspector, succeeding Robert Bib 41 of Nashville who moves to director of the Bureau of Records and Statistics. Both appointments effective immediately Luttrell said.

Nashville State ‘Safety W. Wo Lut ‘Iell Tennessee J. J. Jackson Robert E. Bib Salsa Bureau of Records and Statistics Luttrell

Eisenhower Registers Absentee Voters in New York Visit

President and Mrs. Eisenhower flew to New York to register as absentee voters for the November elections. They met Democrat clerk Thomas Callaghan at the Board of Election officials who assisted with the registrations. The President praised Callaghan and joked during the process before returning to Washington.

Eisenhower New York Board of Eterans Washington White House Trelang Thomas Callighan Registrare Callaghan Frinner Ike

Chattanooga Sees Heat Record Run This Week

Chattanooga faces extreme heat with temperatures possibly reaching 102 degrees after three days of record highs. The day’s forecast notes 101 two days ago, surpassing the previous high for the date by three degrees, marking the hottest spell since 1918 when a 97 was recorded.

Chattanooga Ape Sumiday

Special Events at East Tennessee Fair Packed Week

John Poet as president announces a week of entertainment at the East Tennessee District Fair from August 93 to 28. The program opens with Bob Kelly's auto crash kings at J Fred Johnson Stadium, featuring 30 events, with two free shows nightly at 1:30 and 10 o clock. Doris and Her Palven perform tricks with trained flags. Five horse shows begin Wednesday at 7:30 pm, stake night Saturday, with over 200 horses entered for 6500 in prizes, some stakes as high as 1000. Johnny Tinstey Shows carnival will run on the midway Monday through Saturday. Those in grandstand can view horse and auto thrill shows without paying fair admission if they show stadium phase tickets.

East Tennnessee Autust John Poteat Bob Kelly Parent United States Foteat

Knowland Demands Mitchell Furnish Facts On Eisenhower Contract

Senate leader William Knowland demanded that Democratic Chairman Stephen Mitchell provide facts to back his charge that President Eisenhower’s friendship influenced a power contract. He defended the President on the floor, saying Mitchell’s claim casts reflections on Eisenhower and weakens public trust. Mitchell earlier accused the President of directing the Atomic Energy Commission to award a Tennessee Valley Authority related contract, prompting debate in Chicago with Republican Jean Tall.

Chicago Aus L—rhe Reni Wcrate nMund Ubises Eisenhower Stephen A. Mitchell Leonard W. Hall Atomic Energy Commission PVA Hall Sen Jenner R-Ind Paducah Saval TVA Mitchell Lear Augusta Galler Bobby Jones Atlanta Jones Zisen-*hower Dixon-Yates Atomic Energy Senate Memphis Ark IVA Dixon George ¢D-Gai Washington INSI Sem Sop William FF. Knowatd Stephen Mitchell Knowland Counin FE Mitchell Uni Joint Amie Energy Committee Justice Department Jean]ard W.tall Tennessee Valley Authority

Gunmen Arrested As Queen Visits Ireland

In Belfast police detained four men found with guns and explosives and held others in protective custody to secure Queen Elizabeth’s brief Northern Ireland stop. The arrests, part of wide security for her visit, followed by 2000 officers and Yard branch staff on duty.

Belfast Ern Ireland Fou Britain Queen Elizabeth Campaigmne Tor Union Northern Southern Ireland Riscount Wo d. Derratt Royal Ulster Constabulary Elizabeth Scotland Aldergrove Airport Trelanh Prince ‘Philip Irish Republican Army Cridge Sowth Armagh Aldergrove

Cross Burns in School Yard Incident Report

A six foot cross wrapped in clots was burned in front of the combined Charleston elementary and high school early today. Principal Harry L. Hangack said neighbors reported being awakened by shouting and looked out to see the fiery cross. No reason for the act was known.

Siar Earn Tenn Charleston Ladey Harry L. Hangack Hancock

Citywide School Registration Due August Twenty Fourth

Kingsport City students who have never been registered must register August 24 from 9 a m to 3 p m. at their future school. Parents should bring birth certificates health exams and smallpox vaccination evidence for new first graders and notify principals of address changes to transfer records.

Ainal Kings Port Dana Wie Kingsport Ami Parriots

Accident Victim Remains Unconscious After Crash

Bristol reports an unconscious 23 year old Miss Mildred Burnett among seven injured when a car collided head on with a trailer near Blountville. Two nursing students and a Greeneville man died. Several others in serious condition include Elmer Morrison Wayne Quillen Dorothy S Margarete Bloomer Billy Henstes. Police complete investigation with no charges filed. Typhoon warnings issued for southern Japan as storm moves north from Okinawa.

Bristol Charles Blountville Mildred Burnett Cart H. Trent Jana Fish Commission Sewanee Ve Kingsport Mish Burnett U. S. Rowe Holston Valley Community Hospital Greene County Shelby J. Davis Betty Joyce Harris Harold Bascom Porter Greeneville Memorial Hospital Elmer Morrison Geneville Wayne Quillen Dorothy S Margarete Jean Bloomer Dale St Billy Henstes Hill Ai Tennessee Highway Patrol

Senate vote rebuffs administration on anti Communist bill

The Senate rejected an administration backed approach and passed amendments to outlaw the Communist party's influence. Key points include declaring the party as an illegitimate organization, restricting union leaders, and penalizing Communist infiltration in unions and bargaining groups. The House measure, not outlawing membership, was deemed preferable by the administration, while Kefauver and others questioned if the bill truly bans the party.

Wallington Aus Senate Parti Ira Ecu House Communist Party Tritate Sen Kefaw Tenn Buller Bor Unians Forhitt Yhionimal Tronv Befauver Lin

Sutton May Run as Independent For House Seat

MEMPHIS August 17 rep Pat Sutton may run as an independent for reelection to his Sixth District seat in the House. The Commercial Appeal said dispatch from Washington reported Sutton would neither confirm nor deny the report. Sutton commented I’m not through with politics and I am only 38 years old.

Memphis Pat Sutton Commercial Aoners Dispatch Washington Sutton Sen Estes Kefonger Debsane Ross Bass Pulaski

Ouster Of Athens City Council Sought

Athens Tenn August 17 the McMinn County Election Commission notified council members they have 10 days to resign before a call for ouster. Petitions seek removal of Mayor J F Cartwright and Mayor Edward Millard plus councilmen C A Anderson Delmar Campbell and Warwell Profit. Petitions filed last week and signed by about 1000 persons but carry no charges.

Athens, Tenn McMinn Caimy Election Commission Athens Petsions J. F. Cartwrithi View Edward Millard

Church Bishop Defies State in Hungary Stand

Hungarian Bishop Peter, a World Council of Churches delegate, proclaimed the church must not kneel to any social system and must preserve freedom within its vocation. He urged courage to defend church independence amid Communist rule, noting delegates from 20 Communist lands at the assembly.

Council George W. Cornell Evanston John Veter Rom Global Assembly World Council of Churches Tle Apere Peter Reformed Church of Hungary State Department Princeton Manparian T Hot World Council Charles PB. Tall Cincinnati Sally Apport

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