05 Jan 1962
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1962
Page
1
Education expert Leslie J. Nason argues writing vocabulary lags because spelling limits word choice. He suggests a daily two to three week practice: write freely then correct misspellings, build word lists, and use those words in handwriting drills to improve spelling and writing fluency.
James Marlow surveys global tensions and UN role as 1962 opens. He notes riots in Reno and upheaval in Goa, Algeria, and Laos while arguing mankind may still prefer reason over force. The piece mocks grand utopian hopes and foresees future cantilevered diplomacy.
Tennessee business showed modest October gains across several sectors per the Bureau of Business Research at the University of Tennessee. Nonagricultural employment rose 6.2 percent year over year, while manufacturing declined slightly and retail sales rose 4.0 percent for ten months, with life insurance and bank debits posting notable increases.
A reader laments generalizing teens as a problem, arguing headlines mislead about youth behavior. He cites a Chicago teen, Nicholas Pritzker, who echoes concerns about unfair adults and sensational reporting.
Remains and clothing found by hunters and rescue squads near Griffin Georgia were identified as James Bell a World War I Navy veteran from Chattanooga Tennessee. Authorities said a medicine and papers found with the clothes indicated Bell was diabetic and in his unit. Sheriff Dayne Gilbert said doctors theorized overdose or pill shortage may have led to Bell falling and animals attacking him. The medicine was issued in Chattanooga December 5 1961 and Bell is believed to have fled within the last month.
Nashville City Judge Andrew Doyle declared the amended blue law unconstitutional and dismissed seven charges for Sunday business violations. The decision, citing discrimination based on religious observance, prompts an appeal by City Attorney John Collins and potential circuit court review. In the same report, Mexico marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the Mexican War of Independence, the 100th anniversary of Benito Juarez’s Reform victory, and the 30th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.
Tampa city council debates lifting the recreation center ban on the twist. Councilman Bill Myers performs a demonstration to sway colleagues but the 43 vote keeps the ban in place. A later TV camera shot shows Myers with fellow councilmen and an assistant secretary present.
Guatemala's President Ydigoras Vuentes warned of U S mediation in Guatemala's British Honduras claim during a New Year's Eve address. He linked it to a past Cuban exile invasion attempt and claimed U S intervention was owed, though no such pledge existed in Washington.
Glendale funeral services were held for Nollywood lawyer Nolhed Giesler 15 who died Monday of a heart attack. Newport Beach plans services for Braden Finch 59 Orange County businessman regarded as mayor of Corona Del Mar. Vicksburg mourns Bes ter Matthews 110 longtime resident of Warren County. Lockport editor Joseph Pinna 44 died of a heart attack Wednesday night.
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