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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1955
Page
1
Dag Hammarskjold and a six member party traveled toward Hong Kong after four days of talks in Peiping with Chou Enlai. No decision on the jailed American airmen emerged, though diplomats voiced cautious optimism for possible release as discussions on easing global tension continued.
Hawkins County magistrates attended the 1955 quarterly session with John K. Williams re elected as chairman. Williams defeated rival Jia Minor 18 to 5 as Minor contested the ballot. The court approved reports in advance to speed the one day session and re elected WS Arm sueng as clerk and J O Philiner as county attorney. They set aside 81215 for county officers and new assist programs, approved 3000 in capital outlay for school buses and school improvements, and planned school and hospital funding tied to federal and state support.
In Cleveland, Samuel H. Sheppard remained under constant observation after his July murder conviction. He wept at his wife Marilyn’s funeral and again with relatives, as jail officials confirmed he showed no emotion earlier. His future, including possible transfer or release, hinges on appellate court decisions.
Senator H Alexander Smith of New Jersey backs Nixon for a second term, praising him as a fine, upstanding man. GOP leaders condemn Democratic attacks as smear tactics while Eisenhower’s circle confirms Nixon’s renomination path amid party unity debates. The report also notes Nixon’s critics at ADA and left-wing accusations, with coverage of surrounding political figures and White House guests.
Police investigate a Sunday morning burglary at Bott s Drug Store in Big Stone Gap. About 40 in change taken, no other items confirmed missing. Police chief Burron Lime reports no suspect yet. Weekend violence left several hospital patients, none in serious condition today.
In Bristol a special county committee met at Blauntyre to decide which of two voting machines Sullivan County should purchase. County Court will receive the decision at its January meeting. Some officials favor the Shoup machine for its ballot style while others oppose it due to existing debt on machines. Election Commissioners largely oppose switching types, citing the county already owns 28 machines. Gun Torbett alone supports the Shoup for its clarity and ballot similarity to paper ballots.
Governor Clement presents a record 480.6 million dollar state budget for the next year to the Tennessee Legislature, urging tax hikes to cover reduced services. Highlights include an 82.7 million education budget, a 24.2 million education increase, and an 18 million highway appropriation with plans for a rural land system.
A legal opinion suggests Marilyn Monroe cannot easily break her 20th Century Fox contract before 1958 to form her own company. Industry voices question the move while noting publicity and studio power dynamics may shape any independent venture.
Nationalist warplanes bombed Red held Tienao Island north of the Techen Islands amid yesterday’s large Communist air raid. Red warships in Sungmen area and installations on Tientin were hit as Nationalist reports claim several vessels were damaged and a coal ship and small gun boat were damaged.
Sen. H. Alexander Smith urged a U S blockade of China if United Nations efforts do not secure the release of American airmen imprisoned in Red China. He said England’s support would be needed for a blockade to be effective, while Eisenhower and Dulles oppose such action at this time. Smith’s proposal follows recent interactions surrounding Dag Hammarskjöld and UN efforts.
Gov Frank Clement told the Tennessee legislature that the state must raise taxes or cut services, proposing a 450 million dollar two year budget. He advocated only one specific fee change an auto license hike with more changes to come in a bulky biennial message to the assembly.
President Eisenhower urged a three year extension of the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act to cut tariffs up to 15 percent and ease U.S. investments abroad. House Ways and Means chief Rep. Cooper announced hearings start next Monday with party leaders signaling potential first major action by a Democratic Congress.
President Eisenhower urged Congress to approve a broad pay raise for federal workers and postal employees, likely around 3 to 5 percent, tied to postal rate increases. House leaders oppose linking wage hikes to rates, complicating passage of the plan. Key figures include Chairman Murray, Rep. Rees, Speaker Rayburn, and Rep. Martin.
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