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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1955

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Compromised Plan Delays Probe Into Nuclear Pact

Senator Anderson signals delay on investigating the Dixon Yates private power contract. He rules out a full inquiry while allies push for congressional review of the Atomic Energy Commission deal with private utilities. The 107 million dollar project would supply TVA via AEC power, drawing dispute over TVA impact and defense use.

Washington Dun Senanderson D-l Leyba Adderson Senate House Alenis Energy Committee Atomic Energy Commission AEC Anierson Congress Middle South Ainities. Te Southern Co iWest Memphis Ark Tennessee Valley Authority EVA TVA Tennessee Kentuck BEC Entirac SEC Lewis L. Strauss National Press Club Anderson Congressenal Atomic Committee

Two Kingsport Men Held In Robbery

Kingsport men Trentis Mania and One Collier were arrested Wednesday on charges of robbing a house near Marshall New York between sunset and sunrise. North Carolina authorities reported possible accomplices and custody of several others.

Exo Kingsport Wes Marshall N. Y Sherif’s Department North Carolina Collier Kingsport Lepny Shey Jon Fields Rosie Ahemay North Carolin Wethos Neuch Ula Tome Howard Ward Quarter Nim Mitole Cothes Greeneville Loretta Shell Margaret Alan Sheriff's Department

Small House Blaze Extinguished by Kingsport Fire Department

Kingsport Fire Department extinguished a morning house blaze at a Hansen 210 Minpond Sweet location. Fire damage affected a carpet and likely started spontaneously, with no clear origin reported. Eyobabte erie and Lea Bishop provided details about the incident and cleaning efforts.

Kingsport Hansen Wlire Vans Newk Emake Erie Lea Bishop Sais

Eisenhower Withholds Ladejinsky Judgment

President Eisenhower refrains from ruling on Ladejinsky matter amid security concerns. He notes Stassen's role in the firing decision and stresses the case hinges on the agriculture department's security program. Discussion of potential impact on Ladejinsky’s clearance and future term plans follows at a high level.

Aehrs Benson Stasetys Miduaeeny Ladejinsky We l Gonaite Wolf Ladejinsky Elsen J Lacsinsky Uegan Eisenhower Stre Agriculture Bensangte Ladekinsky Eisentower Xnow Stasien Department Thont Tadepnsky Bhvuur Norn Ali Linehrer Ington

Polio Fund Drive Receives Strong Early Support in Kingsport

Kingsport activists report a solid start to this year’s March of Dimes drive. Treasurer Brockman notes receipts through Monday near 5404. The Moose Lodge group turned in 2444. Members and organizations contributed 479.80 by Monday with 315 advance gifts and 9.02 from clubs. Rural areas added 60.40 and the campaign aims to back the Salk polio vaccine.

Kingsport Mareh Dirkes Fritas Mouse Lodge K. H. Kinker Mouse Street March of Dimes James Lute Carol Ann Smaciey Honge Brockman Eluis Brack Ares Toy F. Reid

Assembly Starts Work On Bills

HVILLE Jan 12 nes General Assembly begins work on major legislation as committees are named and Gov. Frank Clement faces funding questions. The proposed two year budget includes most of an 58 million dollar school and road increase with unfamiliar revenue strategies and a motor vehicle fee hike hinted. House and Senate bills cover pest control licensing, enhanced plant disease control, and penalties for child delinquency and driving violations.

Hville Nes General Assembly Iesat Clementi Pest Control Licensing Board SIM Iofi Pest Control Firms State Agriculure Entomology Jand Plant Pathology Epg

Man Hangs Self Following Arrest

Robert G. Larkins, age 102, died by hanging in his jail cell Wednesday morning after arrest in Richmond Virginia following a request by local authorities. The body was found by a fellow prisoner and Deputy Cyrarier de Upemireh ruled death a self-inflicted act. Survivors include his wife and three daughters. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.

Robert G. Warkitts Robert EB Sue Apt Fabell Elna Burge Larkins Westes Cyrarier de Upemireh

Work On St. Paul School Slated To Start Soon

Readable parts indicate plans for St Paul School construction starting within 60 days. Mentions WISF and superintendent J D Kelly, with scattered details about location and funding.

St. Paul School Wisf, Dau. L—An Bhaabet Lon Lommaniction Company Syork Yahi Minharbani Wise Canary School Faujaris J. d. Kelly Satteh GM Huttitn Eufetera

City Wins First Legal Skirmish In Housing Case

The City of Hingepory won its initial housing case as a local judge declined to hear broader constitutional questions. The suit targeted dilapidated rental units on Seviwr Street, with city officials alleging health and safety violations. Evidence cited included a single toilet for four apartments, leaky roofs, and inadequate ventilation. Defense contended repairs had begun after notices. witnesses described the property as clean and orderly.

Pat Weee Sass Hingepory Dts Suirsi Legal Cape Hfeol Petsots Steve Wbtorney Wien Seviwr Street Stacys Wola Sien Slueye Nea Ciy Sunon HL Dobes Oread Cross Eluminattos Aesatahha Jones John FR. Tard J. W. Erwin 2Nd End Islary Anadeianetes Vyhe Smers Tenjahis

AF Probes Two Crashes At Sewart AFB

Reports from Sewart AFB detail two aircraft crashes during a joint operation. Paratroopers from Alaska’s Fort Campbell unit engaged in a winter exercise with 2,000 troops. Pilot Captain T.G. Johnson guided one plane to Miles City airport after a bail out, with vivid accounts of fire and smoke as jumpers landed in frigid conditions.

Sewart Air Force Bas Sony Pitas Air Capilor Ceir Miles City Mant T.G. Id Johnson Sewart Afb Hove Campbelry Alaska Taratynopei Melbourne Hla Vie Pararropers Creo Reynaldy

Scott Circuit Court Will Start Monday

Scott Circuit Court opens Monday with criminal cases in the Dumiasy term. Civil matters heard this week as six grand jury indictments returned. Indicted: Cecil Marcum for breaking and entering. Luther Morefield, Gerald Bishop for rape. S. W. Crowley alias for forgery grand larceny and fraudulent removal of property. Grand jury foreman Emmitt Craft and members Quillen, Addington, McConnell, Havrry, N. Quilien.

Gate TY Jai Scott Gaunty Cecil Marcum Luther Morefield Gerald Bishop S. W. Crowley Emmitt Craft Beceher MecConnell Gus N. Addington Havrry Quilien

Youngster Questions God’s Work In Odd Interview

Osceola local feature recounts a playful exchange as Mrs Beuge Starr recalls entertaining her grandson Phil Starr. The youngster quizzes whether God made common items like the chair and table and notes a hamburger was “salty.” The vignette captures a child’s candid reflections on creation amidst family dinner.

Beuge Nelle Starr Lunen Phil Starr

Hammarskjold Heads Home After Peiping Talks

Secretary General Hammarskjold flies toward New York reporting on efforts to secure freedom for prisoners held by the Communist regime. He toured Tokyo and Peiping and awaits a date for his formal report while U S and Chinese officials assess progress and potential next steps.

Seamesa Tokyo USN Way Hammarskjold New York Hammarskjold Wip Peiping Red China Prentier Chou Bo Jai Gammarskjold Hawaii Tt J Arrie San Francisco Worrow General Assembly Shelq Fligrs Sysormel Chou London United States Sta Dulles Speace Jet Chiefs of Staff Adm Arthur W. Radford Alexander Smith Senale Foreign Opelations Committee Eisenhower Dulles

GOP Leaders Defend Nixon Amid Criticism

Four GOP state chairmen issued a statement defending Vice President Nixon against Democratic charges. They argued the party speaks for supporters, praising Nixon’s service and campaign work. The notice lists chairs Bliss, Cast, Hollingsworth, and Pierson, and notes their White House dinner with President Eisenhower.

Washington Dan Nisan Loliday Bis GOP GOF Ray G. Bliss Ohio Alin C. Cast Tatiana Morton Ht ' Hollingsworth Tingis Dan C.pierson Iowa Wison Eisenhower Nixon Leonard W. Hall

Happiest Mother Awaits Release Of Son Held By Russians

A Washington report notes Pvt. William Verdine, held by the Soviets for five years after capture in Berlin orbit, may soon be repatriated. Verdine’s mother, Willie Verdine, 64, calls her son the happiest mother and plans a big party when he returns. Other U.S. servicemen, including Marchuk and Matthuk, were freed by the Russians recently after years in captivity and are awaiting homecoming.

Freud Noffman Washington William Ferdine Shirky State Department Lato Tuka Berlin Verdine Thanwa Hseoing de Medevins Yeni Duit H. Noble Detroit Teremy Baltic Sea Navy Noble William C. Matthuk Norristown Baltic United States Arny Pvi Seine Willie Verslaine Verdin Marchuk Verdintg Vlot Bush Germany Bethe Wihony Teave Nahe Tof Borlny

Two Huge Planes Hit in Midi Near Cincinnati

A midwest air collision near Cincinnati involved a Trans World Airlines plane and a private aircraft minutes after takeoff from Greater Cincinnati Airport. Thirteen dead, 70 passengers aboard the TWA flight, and the crash in a snow covered wooded area prompted a major emergency response.

Midi Cincinnati Dan Fitton Trans World Airlines Greater Cierath Cle Aidt Arthur * Ker Maven Eddie Auger Af Sturgis Greater Jinnah Mrs . van Sennett Neeck TWA Tiente Baule Creek Mich Lesington Ohio River

Gray Questions Hurd Proposal on Sullivan County Sheriff Budget

Democratic candidate for high sheriff Gray charged that Sheriff Hurd padded expenses and cut the estimated cost for a proposed salaried deputy force. He argued the plan would fund 14 deputies at 250 monthly, when 10 at 300 could suffice, plus clerks at court houses and other routine costs.

David Gray Ham Hurd Sullivan County Last Aupost Hurd Sheriff's Department Onother Suttiivan County Turd Enougia

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