Meredith Shot During Mississippi March Visit
James Meredith was shot on a forest road near Oxford Mississippi as he resumed his march to Jackson. He later said he planned to continue toward the state capital and that he would have defended himself if needed. The shooter Norvell was captured after a struggle with deputies.
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Mississippi
Meredith
Jackson
McKissick
King
Seast
Hernando
Washington
Johnnson
Memphis
New York
U.S. Route
Norvell
Weather Fronts Bring Cloudy Warmth to East Tennessee
East Tennessee reports cloudy humid conditions with scattered showers today and tonight, a chance of measurable precipitation at 49 percent. Western Virginia sees partly cloudy skies with warm temps and thundershowers. Yesterday’s high in Kingsport reached 36 and the low 18. Month to date precipitation and year totals are noted with regional airport readings and barometric data.
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East Tennessee
Virginia
City Water i
Kingsport
Alighest
Track Wreck Injures Two in Church Hill
Two men were injured in a tractor trailer crash near the underpass in Church Hill early today. Treated at Holston Valley Community Hospital, Terry Craft, 22, of Athens Tenn, suffered cuts and scrapes, while Cleus Shelton, 32, of Cleveland Tenn, sustained scalp, hand, and leg injuries.
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Church Hill
Holston Valley Community Hospital
Terry Craft
Miller’s Circle
Athens
Cleeus Shelton
Cleveland
Court guidelines urge tighter control of publicity in trials
The Supreme Court criticized Judge Blythin for failing to limit press access and prejudicial remarks. It called for stricter courtroom rules, newsroom restrictions, and safeguards to insulate witnesses and limit leaks. It urged warnings to newspapers and, if needed, postponement or relocation to preserve fairness.
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Clark
Supreme Court
Blythin
Air 2
Porsash
Community events and club notices for June
Local groups announce meetings and activities this week. Colonial Garden Club hosts a bride luncheon at Mrs. Lila Arnold's home. Liberty Chapter 188 honors a member at Fort Henry Drive Masonic Hall. National Association of Retired Civil Employees Chapter 233 meets at Marinique Restaurant. Various church circles and teen center events listed with dates and locations.
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Colonial Garden Club
P.m
Lila Arnold
Rose
Liberty
Masonic Hall
Fort Henry Drive
Worthy Maron
National Association of Hetired
Marinique
Mafati Methodist Church
WECS
Helen Eisenberg
Charlie Sipe
Stagecoach Road
Perry Circle
Haly Tennilyt
New Sheppard Trial May Be Impossible
Cleveland report notes uncertainty over retrying Dr. Samuel H. Sheppard for the 1934 Marilyn Sheppard murder after the U S Supreme Court ruling a fair trial was not guaranteed. Prosecutor Corrigan weighed chances of a conviction while defense urged clearing his name.
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Cleveland
Ohio
UPI
Samuel H. Sheppard
Marilyn
Sheppard
U. S. Supreme Court
John T. Corrigan
U. S. District Court
Carl Weinman
Dayan
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Toel
Ty Osteopath
Ariane
Jim
Morristown Area To Get Enka Plant
American Enka Corp announced a new plant near Morristown for polyster staple fiber. The facility will create over 300 jobs, boosting Enka's total employment to more than 3 000 and enabling expansion up to 4 000. Construction cost was not disclosed.
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Morristown
American Enka Corp
Enka
Philip B. Stull
American Enka
Grand Jury to Hear Robbery Beating Case in Newport
The Cocke County Grand Jury was to hear the case involving robbery and beating in Newport. The 3. room cabin incident near Raven’s Branch left two elderly women bound and assaulted. three suspects from Columbus arrested a week earlier include Leon Morgan and Floyd Morgan with their mother Ruby Morgan and Betty Morgan.
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Newport
Bvo Brothers
Columbus
Mary Jane Ga
Andy Messer
Martha
Liza
Thair
Cocke County
Grand Jury
Lonely Mountain Cabin
Leon
Floyd Morgan
Arlie Murr
Raven's Branch
Tom O'Dell
T Wo
Ruby Morgan
Betty
Tech Alumni Dining Set by Virginia Tech Chapter
The East Tennessee Virginia Tech Alumni Association chapter will hold its annual athletic dinner meeting on Tuesday June 14 at 7 pm at Ridgefields Country Club. Speakers include Dick Redding, Chare Moir, and McCauley McEver. President is William W. Argabrite Jr. of Berkeley Road. 275 Tech alumni live in the King Sport area.
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East Tennessee
Virginia Tech Alum Association
Pam
Ridgefields Country Club
Dick Redding
Chare Moir
McCauley McEver
Virginia Tech Student Aid Association
William W. Argabrite
Berkeley Road
Virginia Tech
King Spork
Safety Chief Attends NC Seminar on Police Community Relations
Kingsport Safety Director R. Jim Kiserbise attends a four three day Police Community relations Seminar at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. The annual event runs today through Friday.
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Kingsport
Jim" Kiserbise
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
N.C
Death Notice Mrs E J Duncan 92 Kingsport Pioneer Family
Mrs E J Duncan 92 of East Carters Valley Road died at 7 15 pm Monday at Smiths Nursing Home Johnson City after a long illness. Pioneer Kingsport family born in Scott County Virginia she lived in Kingsport 47 years. Her husband F J Duncan the first retiree of the area.
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E. J. Duncan
East Carters Valley Road
Smith’s
Johnson City
Kingsport
Scott Co. Va
F. J. Duncan
Jonesboro
Mary Friday Martin
Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford Hospital
Detrnit
Patricia Merlin
James Friday
Bil
J. H.blues
Ralph
Archie
Paul
Myrtle Warder
Akron
Ohio
Lola Peters
Emma Sue Cash
Fanny Milhorn
Carrie Davison
Elizabeth Goodman
June Hood
Eppens-Van Deweghe
Greeneville Man Found Electrocuted On Farm
Leroy Norton of Greeneville was found dead near a high voltage power line on a Greene County farm. Sheriff Ben Bible said Norton apparently tried to cut the line and was electrocuted. The accident is under investigation. a track registered to Norton and several electrical items were found. Surviving are eight sons and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services set for Wednesday at the First Christian Church in East Carters Valley with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Greeneville
Leroy Norton
Greene County
C. DB. Huffner
Robert V. Needham
East Bend
N.C
Ben Bible
Bible
Norton
Greeseville
Ithe
Tennessee Eastman Co
East Carters Valley
Oak Hill Cemetery
Carter's Chapel
Singer's Wife Dies After Motorcycle Crash
Gallatin Tennessee. The wife of popular recording star Roy Orbison, Claudette Orbison, 26, died at a local hospital after a motorcycle collision near Bristol. Roy Orbison, famous for hits such as Pretty Woman, was with her when a truck pulled from a side road and struck her motorcycle.
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Mrs. Orbison
Bristol
Bass to Speak in Shelbyville Campaign Launch
Mrs. T E Lang of Bristol Kell Sullivan County coordinator for the Womens Division announces Sen Ross Bass will open his speaking campaign in Shelbyville on Saturday June 11 at 1 30 pm A bus will depart Kingsport at 11 am June 1 for a day trip and return the same day call 247 7097 for details
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T.E. Lang
Bristol
Sullivan County
Ross Bass
U.S. Senate
Sen. Bass
Hiss
Shelbyville
Kingsport
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Trinity Aiport
U.S
Peedolalin
Lutheran Church
Lucian Click
Glen Ave
Rowland Miller
Woman's Missionary Union
First Baptist Church
Tean Center
Eridtrea
Beidsi Stowee
Carney
Roochy Shaver
Marty
Blue Row Teen Center
Dixie Barkeche
Blue Room
Comer Room
Michael J. Prendcast
Cortigan
David M. Pack
Civitan Club
Chamber of Commerce Highway Council
Cocke Grand Jury
Tech
Mary Martin
Singer
Bass
Kingsport Power CO
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