14 Teachers To Stay In Desegregation Plan
The letter notes each child attends the zone school where he lives and maps are at the Dixon School superintendent's office. A second letter to special education parents will go out today. EMR classes next year will be desegregated with location to be announced before September. A progress review on integration and programs is set for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Johnson Elementary School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon School
Swick
Kingsport
Fire sets Ferguson house ablaze in Sullivan County jail
A woman testified she set the house fire after discovering Ferguson with Mrs Collier. Ferguson leaped through a window, heard choking sounds, and searched for exits but flames forced him back. The involved woman remains jailed in Sullivan County on a $15,000 bond.
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Ferguson
Mrs. Collier
Escapee Caught Near Rogersville After Escape
In Greene County near Rogersville a jail escapee, Plato, was captured after hitchhiking along 11-W amid sunburn and thirst. Plato, jailed for breaking and entering, was recaptured Tuesday night. Deputies identified him as 6 ft 2 in, 175 pounds, brown hair, gray eyes, with tattoos. Another man Pratt from Route 11, Greeneville, and Greer from Route 2, Surgoinsville, were described as non dangerous.
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Plato
Rogersville
Pratt
Greeneville
Greer
Route 2
Surgoinsville
Sheriff's Department
Buddhist Crisis Escalates In Saigon Protests and Attacks
In Saigon a mob burned a Johnson effigy near the border, then attacked the provincial governor’s home and set barricades alight. Minh, a Buddhist youth leader, was wounded in an assassination attempt as crowds surged through Vien Hoa Dao pagoda. A U S Navy jeep burned, two casualties reported, Minh hospitalized with serious injuries.
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Phan van Khoa
U.S. Information Service
Minh
Saigon
Vien Hoa Dao
Minho Saigon
Thich ‘Tam Chau
Vien Hoa Dan
Gemini Shot Continues As Delay Scrambles Schedule
Astronauts Stafford and Cernan kept a wary eye on weather as a May 17 failure of an Allas-Agena target satellite stranded them on the pad. Officials said they remained eager for the mission despite minor technical hiccups and a delay this week. Backup Lovell and Aldrin prepared as understudies while the crew slept and preflight checks proceeded without holds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astronaut Office
Donald K
Deke
NASA
James A.lovell Jr
Edwin E. Aldrin
Brock unaware of write-in bid move in Tennessee race
Rep William Brock of Tennessee said he knew nothing about a reported plan to list his name as a write-in candidate in the Republican gubernatorial primary. The Knoxville Journal linked GOP leaders to the idea, but Brock reaffirmed his commitment to reelection to Congress and dismissed speculation about a gubernatorial run.
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Washington
Journal
Brock
Young
John Jay Hooker Jr
Tice
Buford Ellington
Harry Cachaugh
Hooga
Reblican Executive Committee
Carbaugh
Didates
Accountant Group Chief Is Speaker at East Tennessee Chapter Meeting
Rawn Brinkley, executive director of the National Association of Accountants, will address the East Tennessee Chapter officers and directors in a joint meeting of incoming and outgoing leaders. The Kingsport resident helped establish the chapter and served as its first president, joining NAA in 1938 and advancing to executive director in 1984. The 6:30 pm gathering at Peerless Steak House in Johnson City follows his service with Blue Ridge Glass Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawn Brinkley
National Association of Accountants
East Tennessee
Brinkley
To Blue Ridge Glass Corp
Kingsport
Ihharter
NAA
Peerless Steakhouse
Johnson City
Worker Held In Supply Firm Blaze
A three alarm fire gutted the Dixie Net and Twine Co. building in Memphis. Solomon Cross, 22, charged with smoking in a restricted area, freed on 51 dollar bond. Three firemen treated for injuries. others narrowly escaped as roof gave way and bricks fell. Fire started in a third floor processing area involving naptha. Damages and insurance coverage discussed. about 30 pieces of equipment fought the blaze.
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Memphis
UPS
Solomon Cross
Dixie Net and Twine Co
Warehouse
Gove Way
Herbert L. Natawich
Notowich
Rummage Sale and Civic Events Saturday Activities
The Pactorus Community Club sponsors a rummage sale at the old Modern Bakery building this Saturday. Gravely Ruritan Club hosts a gospel singing Friday at 7:30 pm at Gravely School with well known groups. Sullivan County PTA Council installs officers at Blountville High on June 2. all locals urged to attend. Senior Citizens Club meets June 2 at Waverly Road Presbyterian for a covered dish lunch. transportation by calling 248 6541. Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club hosts a covered dish supper June 4 at Mead Cabin. June 7 events include Liberty Chapter 19% OOS at Masonic Hall and National Association of Retired Civil Employees Chapter 335 at Mare tinique Restaurant.
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Sullivan County
PTA Coanel
Blountville High School
Citzens Cub
Waverly Road Presbyterian Church
Mead Cabin
Liberty Chapter
O.O.S
Masonic Hall
Fort Henry Drive
National Association of
Mare,tinique
Supporters Remain Mystery In March From Memphis
MEMPHIS UPI The plan by James and HL Meredith to march from Memphis to Jackson Mississippi Sunday appears shrouded in mystery as Negro leaders here say they know nothing about organized support or a coordinated effort for the route or timetable.
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Memphis
Youth Placed On Probation For Stolen Bicycle Sale
Meredith, the Negro linked to the 1962 Ole Miss riots, plans a 22 mile voter registration march. NAACP leaders deny knowledge of talks with him while a Memphis contact is also denied. A New York news conference described the march as a challenge to fear in the South, with Meredith saying women and children should not participate. A juvenile was placed on probation for possessing a stolen bicycle, with the owner’s mother defending the youth’s lack of involvement in the theft.
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Meredith
University of Mississippi
Mississippi
New York
United States
South
Ehilgeen Foo Ligets
Samia
Civic Aut
Drink Machine Robbed Again at Lynn View High School
Sullivan County Investigator J Flett said a soft drink machine at Lynn View High School was hit Tuesday night for the second time in a month. About $10 was taken from the machine and $13 from a teacher's desk. thieves broke locks on milk and ice coolers but did not take other items. Entry method not determined. some school windows are often left unlocked.
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Lynn View High School
Sullivan
J. ©. Flettcher
Fletcher
Forgery Case Hearing Reset For Tuesday
A hearing for Kingsport man Michael A Farrelli charged with forgery was postponed to next Tuesday at 2 p.m. in General Sessions Court. The delay was requested by Farrelli’s attorney to prepare a defense. Detectives say Farrelli faces three counts after an arrest last Friday. Judge Waller noted the third charge. bond was raised from $1,000 to $3,000.
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Kingsport
Michael A. Farrelli
Fanelli
Dudge Waller
Moody
Fanell
Area Deaths and Funerals in Kingsport and Bristol
Multiple obituaries from Bristol to Kingsport note the passing of Eugene Myers of Newport and Kingsport, Sallie O'Dell of Bristol, Ala Creech of Cumberland, and Alvin Shipley and William Hensley of Kingsport. Services set at Trinity Baptist Church, Blair Chapel, Carter's Funeral Home, and Hamlett-Dobson with interments at East Lawn Memorial Park and Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors include spouses, children, siblings, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Meddith
Bluff City
Dixie Moltern
Bristol
G. Morton
Central
Tolston Christian Church
Buri
Marty
Jal
Shipley Cemetery
Amanda Myers
Newport
Eugene Brockleyther
Lawrence Myers
Spot
Robert Robison
Kane
Wash
Jun Dating
Myers
Mary Neeley
Akard Funeral Home
Kingsport
Jonesboro
Rachel Funeral Home
Trinity Baptist Church
Alexandria Cemetery
Ala Phillips Creech
W. B. Phillips
R. C. Vaughn
Church Hill
Cumberland
Harlan County
Jale William
Elizabeth Day Gillam
Jacob Creech
Helen Shelton
Bradley Gilliam
Jason Jackson
Joe M. Creech
Blue Hole
Chester Creech
L. W. Creech
Curtis Creech
Lexington
J. J. Creech
Louisville
Ruth Adams
Warner Robbins
Blair Chapel
Blair
Basil Freeman
Elbert Morgan
Carter
Funeral Home
Mr. Freeman
Doe Byrd
East Lawn Memorial Park
Alvin Clyde Shipley
Sullivan County
Lillie Shipley
Roy Shipley
New Castle
Dela
James P. Shipley
Johnny) Shipley
Lavada Pleasant
Mountain City
Sidney Shipley
Richard
Shipley
Boston
Massachusetts
Mary Parker
Maude
Ployee
Avery
Estelle Williams Hensley
Arthur ‘Willams
Sullyan Gardens
Glenda Hensley
Billie Hensley
and Airs
C. W. Hemstey
Eugene Hensley
Indianapolis
Ind
Hamlett-Dobson
Church of God
David Grubbs
Rey
Oak Hill
Han~ Jelt-Dobson
Inneral
Weather summary for East Tennessee and Western Virginia
Weather east of the state line predicts clear to partly cloudy skies today and tonight with cooler temperatures. Western Virginia shows clear and cool conditions through Thursday with a slight warming trend Friday. Data from Kingsport and nearby stations report yesterday's high 72 and low 39, with yearly extremes 22 May high and 14 Jan low. Precipitation and monthly totals are listed from multiple stations, including Kingsport and an airport station, with barometer around 30.18 and humidity near 93 percent.
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Tennessee
Virginia
Warner
Kingsport
Somseh
Suorlbe
Beyeur
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Washington School
Hames
Johnson
Block
Pactorus Community Club
Gravely Ruritan Club
Gravely School
Jesse Turmer
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Turner
A. W. Willis
State Legislative
Hermione
Pickwick
Hatton Hill
Holston
Warings
Herckre
Hilf
Claybourn Myers
Claybourn Eugene Myers
Cincinnati
Mrs. Sallie O'Dell
Sallie
O'Dell
Bristol Memorial Hospital
A. Q. O'Dell
Martha Comnett
Fred M. O'Dell
Sam O'Dell
Carl O'Dell
Paul O'Dell
Blountville
Tom O'Dell
Lizzie
Mia, Ala Creech
Alvin C. Shipley
William Hensley
William Ralph Hensley
Robertson St
Holston Valley Hospital
Scott County
Dobyns-Bennett High School
American Legion
Hammond
First Church of God
Memorial Blvd
Merbaaters
Easien
Eva Dae UA As
Nominey Mant
Patmeni
Miter
Patman
Americam
Heart OF Seaso
Flear
St. Flor
Jarman
Jamaica
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