23 Aug 1955
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1955
Page
1
A Washington AP report argues that Russia allowing a U S farm delegation to visit may reflect a shift in policy from Stalin era isolation to cautious peacetime openness. Delegates noted no immediate signs of famine and observed gradual agricultural improvements, though Russia trails the United States in farm techniques.
Stroudsburg area disaster workers laud Army Navy Marine and Coast Guard aircraft for delivering food and medical supplies rescuing people recovering the dead and transporting teams across flood wrecked northeastern Pennsylvania. Helicopters set down anywhere bypassing washed out bridges and roads, lifting injured from isolated areas to hospitals and depots. Navy and Marine pilots operate from Port of Philadelphia with dozens of crews aiding the relief effort amid widespread isolation.
Mitchell says he expects Stevenson to run for president in 1956 and plans to back his candidacy. He names Estes Kefauver and Averell Harriman as the most likely other contenders if Stevenson does not run.
A Webb school for boys will open in Knoxville offering eighth and ninth grades under a nonsectarian independent program. The institution, linked to the Webb family of private boys schools since 1870, will be brought forth by Robert Webb and include college preparatory courses.
Louella Parsons reports on a high tempo Hollywood week with Halpert’s absence noted and friends close to Hapey Hele. Barbara Stanwyck bows out due to rest but returns, while stars like Jules, Bernstein, Disney, and Fontaine feature in quick dispatches. The piece mentions Barrett, Mason, and Barry Sullivan in upcoming projects and a Wild Bunch angle with a Pinkerton detective.
A 8 year old man waived preliminary hearing on a charge of entering the Commercial Bank of West Therry. Otis Patrick was ordered held under bond by U S Commissioner B L Rhessinu and deputies reported Patrick had been driving in West Liberty but could not recall entering the bank or the motive.
Wildcat strikes hit nearly all International Harvester plants as about 40 000 workers walk out over a disputed contract. UAW leaders call actions unauthorized. Negotiations paused. company wage and benefit proposals rejected. Plants affected include Chicago area facilities and sites in Rock Island Canton Rock Falls Moline Indianapolis Fort Wayne Richmond Evansville Stockton Emeryville Springfield Memphis Louisville.
Hal Boyle recalls a seaside visit to Maryha's Vineyard Massachusetts with his daughter Tracy Ann nearly 20 months old. Tracy samples the Allan Ocean, greets the Big Water, and makes a playful encounter with a freckled boy who proclaims I am Davy Crockett.
An apparent at home remedy named Pazo claims to reduce swelling and relieve pain from piles without surgery. The product touts medically proven ingredients including Wollutesal Triplyte and an anesthetic action, with testimonials of instant relief and healing while avoiding stains on clothes.
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