11 Jul 1962
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1962
Page
1
Hal Boyle notes weekend visitors mock suburban hosts as they arrive in the city. The banter touches on work life, household routines, and the clash between city and rural sensibilities, with mentions of family dynamics and casual social scenes.
Pred Baldasare, age 38, became the first person to swim the English Channel underwater. He swam from Cap Gris Nez to Douvre, two feet below the surface, through a two knot flood tide. An observer called the feat the greatest display of fortitude. Meanwhile at Tonoka Airport two mothers waiting for relatives struck up a chat and failed to recognize each other until later, sharing stories of missed trains and family reunions.
Washington conflict erupts over transforming the Merrywood estate into luxury apartments. Prominent figures including Mrs Healy’s stepfather Hugh B Awlass and syndicate leader Sheldon Magagian back the sale with plans for nine owner apartments, town houses, and a gated lot, while neighbors and officials seek federal input and conservation reviews from Rep Henry Reuss and others.
Jasper County Court votes 9 percent increase in property tax to fund higher wages for public school teachers. Budget debate shows $1.88 million for a project and opposition cites potential area desecration. a separate suit aims to halt planned developments pending court action.
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