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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1954

Page

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Red Spy Hunters Probe Report on Navy Records

Senate Internal Security Subcommittee chair outlined a probe alleging destruction of Navy Intelligence files on Communist infiltration of shipping. Sen William Jenner linked a wartime transfer of a New York Navy unit member to Pacific duties with disclosures to Fleet Admiral Nimitz. He hinted White House involvement but did not name the official.

Pecoras Laves William EB. Jenner New York Jenner Morris Pacific Chester W. Nimitz Berkeley Calif Nimitz Jenne Pacific War Theater White House

Gouzenko urges constant surveillance of Soviet envoy Zaroubin

Igor Gouzenko former Soviet code clerk turned Ottawa ward says Soviet ambassador Georgi Zaroubin should be watched in Washington for possible spy activity. He linked Zaroubin to Ottawa contacts aiding a Soviet atomic espionage network and noted talks with Dulles on peacetime atomic goals.

Washington INS Igor Gouzenko Canada Georgi N. Zaroubin U. S Zaroubin Gouzenko Ottawa Drew Pearson Zagoubin Col Zabotin Jim Harry S. Truman White U.S International Monetary Fund

Clement To Testify On TVA Budget Needs

Gov. Frank Clement said he has been asked to testify in Washington next month before a congressional committee reviewing the Tennessee Valley Authority budget. The request came from Ken Whitaker of Chattanooga, an official of the Tennessee Valley Public Power Association and a leader in Citizens for TVA, Inc. The citizens group was formed months ago to promote the agency nationwide.

Nashville Frank Clement Washington Tennessee Valley Authority Clement Ken Whitaker Chattanooga Tennessee Valley Public Power Association Citizens For Tva, Inc Citizens Organization Power Agency

Agreement In Sight On Sub Amendment

Senate Republican leader William F Knowland said a general area of agreement has been reached on a substitute amendment to the Bricker treaty. He would not commit to including or excluding Sen John Bricker from the talks. Bricker’s office noted he may back the substitute, depending on a couple of conversations yet to occur.

Washington INS Senate William F. Knowland Bricker Exalide John W. Bricker Knowland

Democrats Clash Over Eisenhower Economic Plan

Democratic senators and representatives deride the president’s economic program as insufficient to lift business conditions, while Republicans defend the White House. Sen Sparkman and Rep Bolling urge faster action, while Sen Watkins calls the plan sound and urges patience during a moderate downturn. The House committee plans further briefing from Arthur Burns as it weighs the issue.

Washington Ehey Eisenhower White House Sen Sparkman Ala Senate House Economic Committee Bolling D-Mo Len Watking Utah GOP Watkins Arthur Burns

Lewis Attacks Labor Program in Senate Testimony Refusal

United Mine Workers President John L. Lewis refused to testify before the Senate Labor Committee on the Taft Hartley amendments. He blasted Eisenhower administration proposals as pale palliatives and urged outright repeal of the act in toto. He condemned a government run strike ballot and warned of treating labor as a commodity.

William Theis Washington INL United Mine Workers John L. Lewis Eisenhower Alexander Smith Senate Labo Committee Smith Lewis

Red China Calls For UN Meeting On Korean Issue

Red China urges early UN General Assembly reconvening to assess the Korea crisis and backs Molotov’s proposal for a Big Five conference including China. Chou En-lai accuses the United States of violating international norms and vows support for renewed Korea peace talks led by Dean. He stresses convening the five great powers to resolve outstanding international problems.

Tokyo INS China Chou En-lal United Nations Korea Chou V. M. Molotov Berlin Red Peiping United States America U. S Chow Syngman Rhee Arthur H. Dean

DuPont Plans Titanium Plant in Tennessee

The General Services Administration announced tentative plans for DuPont Co to build a multi million dollar titanium sponge plant at New Johnsonville Tennessee on 1410 acres leased near the TVA steam plant. The project cost would be 30 to 35 million dollars and awaits final financing and construction approval.

Washington General Services Administration duPont Co Wilmington Del New Johnsonville Tenn duPont Johnsonville Tennessee Valley Authority

Slasher Attacks Heighten Montreal Fear With Two New Victims

In a string of razor attacks, two women were wounded last night in opposite city areas, bringing total injuries to 13 in a week. Police speculate two attackers and questioned many witnesses as schools closed early and frantic calls poured in. One victim, Mae Meikle, 21, described a man laughing after alarming her and slashing her leg. Marcelle Casson, 24, was grabbed and slashed, requiring ten stitches. Authorities investigated suspects but had no solid leads.

Montreal Canada Millon Quek Hadeen Mae Meikle Marcelle Casson

Army Says 10 Squealers Among Renegade Ex-GIs

The Army released a summary stating that repatriated war prisoners in Korea identified 10 of 21 pro Communist stay backs as informers. One, Pvt Richard Tenneson of Alden Minnesota, allegedly received liquor and marijuana. The list names Clarence Adams of Memphis Texas Cpl Howard Adams of Corsicana Texas Seaman Richard Corden of R1 Willam Cowart of Dalton Georgia Cpl Rufus Douglas of Texas Pic Lewis Griggs of Texas Pvt Samuel Hawkins of Oklahoma City and Pvt Atlie Pate of East Carondelet Illinois. The prisoners said the stay backs propagated for better living conditions and duties such as librarian and mail duties.

Washington INS Korea Richard Tenneson Alden Minn Portia Howe Tokyo Pic Clarence C. Adams Memphis Tei Cpl Howard C. Adams Corsicana Texas Richard G. Corden Willam A. Cowart Dalton Rufus E. Douglas Texan J College Lewis Wayne Griggs Mecies Fiu Samuel Hawkins Oklahoma City Okla Atlie Howard Pate East Carondelet Ili Army

Bidault Calls For UN Disarmament Conference

French Foreign Minister Georges Bidault urged a United Nations disarmament conference only after all hostilities such as the Indo china war end and aggression is outlawed. The Berlin Big Four discussed Germany as Molotov proposed a broader conference to include Red China.

Joan M. Hightower Berlin Georges Bidault Frennch V. M. Molotov Molotov Big Four Red China United Nations Russia Dulles

Seek Committee On Fluoridation Seek Committee On Fluoridation

About 40 citizens met at Dobyns Bennet High School to urge the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to appoint a special sub committee to study fluoridation. They argued the state legislature may be needed before a referendum, a process taking about a year, while a 1954 city budget provides funds to implement fluoridation if approved.

Dobyns-Bennett High School Board of Mayor and Aldermen Kingsport Mathmond B. J. Triebe Citizens Committee Parent- Teacher Association Council Triebel Thebe

Sullivan GOP Set To Elect Leaders In Blountville Meeting

The Sullivan County Republican Organization meets at 7:30 p m at the Blountville courthouse to elect officers for the 1954 89 biennium and to consider by law changes and precinct representation reorganization The County Committee comprises the chairmen and vice chairs of 35 precincts with a finance panel to set the budget and plan fund raising Also to be elected are a chair man co chairman secretary treasurer and six executive committee members including at least two women The meeting is open to the public but only precinct leaders vote

Sullivan County Republican Blountville GOP Cor

Truck Kills Child Near Elizabethton

A four year old boy, Jerry Wayne Nave, was killed today when he darted into the path of a truck on the Johnson City Highway near Elizabethton Tennessee. This marks Carter County’s first highway fatality of the year, compared with eight deaths in all of last year.

Elizabethton Tenn Jerry Wayne Nave Johnson City Here Carter County

Mothers Will March Against Polio in Kingsport

Mothers of Kingsport will march tonight to support the March of Dimes. They will call at homes to collect contributions between 6 30 and eight oclock, asking residents to leave porch lights on. A detailed story appears inside today's edition.

Mothers of Kingsport

Sam Anderson Elected Hospital Head in Kingsport

Sam Anderson Sr. was elected president of Holston Valley Community Hospital at a Thursday officers and committees meeting. Other officers named include T. M. Divine as vice president A. M. Brinkley Jr. as secretary treasurer and C. P. Edwards Jr. as assistant secretary and treasurer. Executive committee members are J. L. Latimer Jr. George W. Taylor C. P. Edwards Jr. Howard Long Walter F. Smith and James C. White. Finance committee members are A. D. Brockman William Farmer and Glen Bruce. Anderson, president and GM of the J. Fred Johnson Company, moved to Kingsport in 2016 from Jonesboro after high school. He first worked with The Big Store, operated by J. Fred Jolson and W. W. Hufford, and has stayed with the company. A charter member of Hamblished Post No. 3 American Legion, he served in World War I and is active in the Kingsport Kiwanis Club and First Presbyterian Church. He is a trustee of Lees-McRae College Grace Hospital and Grandfather's Orphanage in Banner El, NC, a Royal Arch Mason, on the executive board of the First National Bank, a Kingsport Community Chest director, and has served as drive chairman and in the Chamber of Commerce. (See Hospital, Page 3)

Sam EH. Anderson Sr Holston Valley Community Hospital T. M. Divine A. M Brinkley Jr C. P. Edwards Jr J. L. Latimer Jr George W. Taylor American Legion Anderson Tne Kingsport Kiwanis Club First Presbyterian Church Lees-McRae College Grace Hospital Grandfather's Orphanage Banner Els N. C Royal Arch Mason First National Bank Kingsport Community Chest Chamber of Commerce

Special Subscription Offer Ends In One Day Act Now

A brief notice warns readers that a special subscription offer ends in one day and urges immediate action. It mentions limited time and urges readers to act quickly to secure terms.

Act Now

Dulles Asked To Approve Confab

Washington reports that Dulles was asked to approve a draft formula for resuming preliminary Korea peace talks. The plan involves Panmunjom discussions with Communist reps and Deputy Kenneth Young, and postponing the fidary withdrawal demand to let Ambassador Arthur Dean return for talks.

Washington INS John Foster Dulles Berlin Korea Dulles Com Imunist China U.S U. S Panmunjom Kenneth Young Arthur H. Dean Panmuntom

Solunar Tables Preview From Knight's Almanac

John Alden Knight's Solunar Tables outlines daily Major and Minor hunting periods tied to moon phases and star positions. The excerpt lists times and celestial events for periods labeled Major and Minor, noting daily variations and specific locations and dates for forecasted activity.

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