Bond Posted For Mrs Hommel In Shooting Case
Bond was set for Mrs Ruth Hommel at four thousand dollars with a separate five hundred or thousand dollar bond for a material witness. Ex-boxer Selle, 28, bound to the grand jury on a charge of shooting, testified the incident occurred after a party at Hommel's Frank Cloud apartment. The defense contended the shooting stemmed from a nervous breakdown and the gun reportedly was not loaded when handed to Selle.
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Pacl Williams
Dake le
Gilbreath
Sells
Bells
Golden
Glover Boxer
Tive
Bolly Thomas
Sommerting
Gil
Sheview Hin Ber
Ruth Hawnmel
Selle Wercous
Hommel
Frank Cloud
Thad
Eeli
Haiivy Company
Armed Services
Avas
Sell
Odin Noo
MM. E. S
Education Board Backing TEA Plans Highlights Local Debate
Kingsport Board of Education endorses Tennessee Education Association's four point plan to raise funds for education, boost teacher salaries with a bachelor degree starting around 3 220 dollars, and sustain retirement and higher education. The board supports state pay parity and notes Kingsport’s current salary scale remains competitive while state-wide raises may pressure local pay. Additional actions include adopting Sportsmanlike Driving as driver education text and coordinating March of Dimes efforts, with discussions on school lunch and class period adjustments at local high schools.
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Mll Barnece
Kingsport Buard of
Tennessee
Dana Swick
Yhe
Yate H
Kingsport
LHP
Swick
Kingspork
Nre
Sporsmanike Driving
American Automobile A. Tg
Mw City High Schools
March of Dimes
National Association For Tarantiic Paralysis
Tise
Yadkin Sirens
Benshett High School
Dames
Dubyns-Bennett
Paul Ebriok
Dr Sheppards Mother Personal Crisis Reports
Mrs Sheppard, mother of Dr Samuel Sheppard, was found dead from a gunshot at the home of her son Stephen in Rocky River. Police say a 33 caliber weapon and a note reading This is too much, I can not bear it any longer were present. The case ties to the ongoing Samuel Sheppard murder chronology and new trial motions as his family faces health and legal turmoil.
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Cheveland
Alythe Shepard
Amber
Samuel Hy
Wauyerr
Stephen Sheppard
Suburbat
Rocky Rivon
Brig Sheppard
Steve
Luclas
Lovevolyer
Sheppard
Sam
County Jar
Marilyn
Bay Village
Samuel Sheppard
Ohio Penitentiary
Tseanviction Dee. Vl
Yominion Pleasent
Samuel
Stephen
Richard A. Sheppard
Wis
Bay View Hospital
Kingsport Building Boom Persists With New Projects
Kingsport issued permits for 325 building projects valued at 2 184 651 dollars. Plans include J. Fred Jolson & Co. store at Broad and Center Streets and a proposed West Celeste Street Post Office building under a possible lease through a congressional plan. City officials note suburban activity and a seasonal dip in December with a mix of residential and commercial starts.
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Tiealing
Kanesporiad
Wnelene
J. Fred Jolson & Co
Broad
Center Streets
Johnson
Knoxvile
Richiena
Willes Ines Olamitlion
West Celieter Street
Clay and Revere
Congress
Chase Plan
Daley
Burkdine
Dunes
Farmer Shot By Son In Law in Ripley Tennessee
A farmer was shot by his son-in-law in Ripley Tennessee. He was hospitalized in Memphis after the shooting. The assailant, Willie Seat, allegedly used a pistol during an altercation at the farmer’s home. Neighbors and family were involved as the investigation began.
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Farmer
Ripley
Tenn Dan
Atau
Onn
Shea
Atemphis
Brathweintlaw
Shell
Oscar Griggs
Griggs
Les
Nelaw
Alma
Mildred
Quaiel
Menthern Ag
Willie
Democratic Congress Questions Cutbacks Of Military Spending
A fragmented report from Washington outlines Democratic and some Republican opposition to Eisenhower defense cuts. Lawmakers urge a thorough inquiry into defense policies, while supporting continued high spending for manpower and weapons to deter threats and maintain global balance.
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Democratic Congress
Waliington
Kisehhowss
Congress
Navy
Marne
Ruasel
D-Gar
Hus
Avas
Could Not Find Mans Bound Over Money Thefts On Driving Charge
A partial local police report details items missing from an office following a break in. Officials say a 25-year-old man was bound over for trial on a drunken driving charge despite claiming not to have driven the vehicle. Eyewitnesses testified to seeing the defendant exit the car. defense and state witnesses differed on who was driving. Judge Gilbreath set bond at 800.
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Grand Jury
Sessions Court
S. G. Gilbreath
Ser Mis Bond
Dewndant
Yennessie Fliphway
Lggh Barger
Pam i Bong Island
Benedrum
I Mae
Gilbreath
Tax Bill Aims To Double Liquor and Wine Tax
ASHVILLE Jan 3 A Senate measure introduced by Sen Malcolm Pulls seeks to double the liquor and wine tax for education funds. Wine tax would rise from 2 cents to 2 cents per gallon, wine tax from 82 to 8 per gallon? The House saw a companion bill with a 60 mile per hour speed limit proposal and other minor measures. A House bill proposing fines up to 25 for violations was also introduced.
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Ashville
Malcolm Pulls
BeAlLoony
Senate
Ernest Crouch
de McMinnville
Vine
Ab Amie Ik Avidin
Hte Bml
Report Shows Weaker Sex Remains Stronger in Health
Wy-Warren report from TcAGO, Jan 7 summarizes a Bureau of Medicine Economic Research survey. It notes higher hospital incidence for females in childbearing ages and overall more hospital patients among women, with data across age groups and percent of population. Frank G. Dickinson, director, cites 10 to 40 percent male parental expectation and a pattern of morbidity suggesting women appear sicker and more hospitalized.
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Mnet Mvnty
GAGA
Bureau of Medina Economic Research
Shaw
Wales
Frank G. Dickinson
Buceatt
Wand
Rural Life Not Idyllic Peace
In rural Waco Texas the St Clair family sought peace away from city life yet hardship followed. A butane tank explosion damaged the house, a skunk bit two dogs, a venomous snake fell into the well, and a niece fainted after spotting a snake on a drainboard. A Christmas ladder accident fractured Mrs St Clair’s joints, a theft of a cherished pendant occurred, and the family faced stray fences and panics as they adjusted to rural life with humor and resolve.
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Waco
Tex
P—Peilte
Char
Texas
St. Chur
Mama “Possum
Mama St. Clair
St. Clair
St. Clair Son
St. Clairs
March Of Dimes Goes To Streets in Norton Virginia
Street solicitations for the March of Dimes begin March 7 with pro-day on March 8 and continue each Friday through March. Moose Lodge members will conduct Saturday drives and volunteers from area groups will distribute Baby will lace lapel pins at appeals. City officials discuss new lighting plan, zoning ordinance hearing set for later, and financial reports show expenditures lagging revenue.
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Dornty
Wonen
Moose Chik
Saturdushe
Moose Lodge
Ial 51
Virginia Ourean
Norton
Vadan
Virginia
Old Dominion Power Co
RF. Walker
Park Ave
Walker
Lcenses
Wilker
Wiley Bond
Widker
Opposition Seen On Many Points Of Ike's Speech
Democratic leaders dissect President Eisenhower's address after his joint session, noting bipartisan support for foreign policy while pressing concerns on economic plans. Johnson and McCormack label parts of the message intense with New Deal echoes, urging higher wages and broader social programs amid debates over Taft-Hartley reforms and Alaska statehood.
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Jack Hlshington
Congress
Eisenhower
Tere
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
House
Sen. Clements
D-Ky
Sen
Knowlind
R-Calif
Knowlad
Morse
Indore
Yauive
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Kingsport Utilities Co
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