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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1955
Page
1
Senate leaders push to approve President Eisenhower's Formosa defense resolution, with debate over timing and warnings against delaying tactics. House already passed the measure 409 to 2. Critics fear the move could invite misreadings or escalate tensions with China, while supporters argue for immediate authorization of defensive commitments.
FBI and police sought an anonymous caller who warned of a midnight bombing in New York and other cities. The tip described itself as from a foreign agent and led to tightened patrols around major targets including the Empire State Building and Grand Central trains.
Freeman, 43, is bound at $20,000 and to be arraigned Friday before Justice George K. Taylor on two rape counts. Wise and Dickenson County officers clashed over the arrest after Freeman allegedly raped a 60 year old woman and a 30 year old mother-in-law. Freeman reportedly confessed to the two rapes while drunk, but indicated he would plead guilty to avoid trial.
The region reports record cold with lows near 13 to 24 degrees across Kingsport and Tri-Cities,. City forecasts show a cold Saturday with highs in the 20s and a potential return to milder weather Sunday as clouds move in. Widespread subfreezing readings persist across East Tennessee.
Hugh B Day longtime Hawkins County political figure and family leader died at Fort Sanders Hospital Knoxville after a brief illness. He led Hawkins County Board of Education 1952 54 and served as WPA chairman during WWII. Survived by widow Mildred Bendrant Bay and relatives. funeral Sunday at Baptist Church with burial in Highland Cemetery.
One defendant appeared for a short Friday City Court session and was fined 30 dollars after pleading guilty to public drunkenness. Other penalties included a 15 dollar forfeiture, 12 bonds for various offenses, six 3.60 bonds for mega parking, and a 5 dollar bond for overtime parking.
Washington January 28 Democrats in the Senate-House atomic energy committee pushed a resolution to cancel the Dixon Yates power contract. The proposal also rescinds the commission waiver given under prior Republican control allowing 30 days of committee review. The vote 10 to 8 party line, GOP members arguing no legal effect and lack of authority, while Democrats contend the action creates a legal cloud awaiting SEC decision. Chairman Anderson said a copy will be sent to the SEC promptly.
Nationalist warplanes struck shipping and island outposts near Formosa as U.S. forces and air strength moved to deter a Communist intervention. Reports said 400,000 Reds massed across five provinces, while carrier Midway and other carriers were rushing into Formosan waters. The U.S. prepared to respond with new military powers and airlifted units.
Tennessee House considers a bill to let individual counties decide by referendum whether to approve or prohibit beer sales. Current law uses city and county restrictions via beer boards to grant permits. Rep. J. L. Yell argues counties should decide, with a referendum triggered by ten percent of voters from the previous governor's election.
Relatives divided over travel to Communist China following the State Department’s reluctant conclusion to forbid trips. Families of detained airmen and civilian employees weigh options, with some supporting trip to seek release, others fearing safety and urging staying home. Spokesmen noted no immediate changes as discussions continue and views vary by personal connection to the prisoners.
New York police probe the murder of financier Rubinstein found strangled in his mansion. The 46 year old Russian-born playboy, once jailed for draft dodging, was discovered by house staff with no sign of forced entry. Authorities questioned three people as autopsy ruled death by strangulation while wife Stella and two parlormaids present in the barred home.
A Knoxville citizens committee named Citizens Constitution Reapportionment plans to file a declaratory judgment in Washington County Circuit Court seeking legislative reapportionment. The group, led by Miss Filan Vi Rors, aims for court action to require a 1901 act be amended or replaced, potentially forcing statewide at large elections if the Supreme Court approves. Additional local supporters include attorney Haynes Miller and J. R. Simmonds.
A Florida youth, allegedly from Alabama, is charged with first degree murder in the stabbing and strangling of a farmer’s wife and a later rape and slaying. Sheriff M J Daffin cited the case and stated the suspect confessed, with the crime carried out around Everett and involving victims near Dothan. The memorial documents the suspect’s claim of conscience and the brutal sequence leading to the arrest.
Monday is the deadline for employers to distribute Form W-2s withholdings. James Rountree, district director of the Internal Revenue Service, warns penalties apply for late filings. Early submission speeds refunds and expedited handling. Blank W-2 forms are available at IRS Nashvill e headquarters and nine branch offices including Kingsport and Knoxville.
Washington officials indicate the Office of Defense Mobilization is studying options for standby price controls if Formosa tensions escalate into a larger conflict. No firm decision has been reached, but ODM plans to act quickly if a major shooting war begins or inflationary pressure grows from national events.
Britain urged Russia to urge Communist China to accept any U N Security Council invitation. U S and Britain pressed for a UN council measure on cease-fire in the Far East with talks in New York. Public statements warned China against incidents that could lead to wider hostilities as U S forces prepared for possible action to defend Taiwan and surrounding islets.
A state House bill proposed by Rep. J Fred Johnson tightens penalties for all games of chance. It draws a line between amateur and professional gamblers with prison terms and fines up to 1000 dollars for professionals and up to 506 dollars for any gambler. Gambling devices and records would be seized and ownership or handling banned. The measure also targets receiving gambling information via telephone or telegraph and installing or maintaining such equipment, with fines and potential jail time included.
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