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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1968

Page

3

Ray Faces Extradition After London Court Appearance

Ray appeared before Magistrate Millan in a tense London hearing over alleged passport fraud and possession of a .38 caliber revolver. Police noted two passports, one under the name Ramon George Sneyd, with Canadian ties. extradition to Tennessee discussed amid UK investigations and a press coverage limit inquiry.

Frank Millan Ray King United States Tennessee Milton Christine Keeler Soho London Ramon George Sney Toronto Sneyd Scotland Scotland Aman Sax Hay Yard Thomas Butter FBI European Airways EEA Trident Lisbon Heathrow Brissals Walt Big Room Thomas Butler Auanta Mounties Rayman George Sneyd U.S

Trouble in Saigon: US MPs face hostile fire in ruined city

An American reporter recalls a chaotic Saigon scene with ARVN and MP units under fire near a power plant. A wounded civilian dies after a failed field compress, and a tense escape unfolds as a jeep occupies the street. The narrator reflects on a rabbit-like driver and a quiet hotel room afterward.

Afarvn Army of Republic of Vietnam Tennessee Saigon Lions Club Saigon Haralley Soming

Jordanian Killing Sparks Revenge Claim in Store Raid

Witnesses describe a fatal shooting at a Jordanian storefront linked to a revenge motive. A former husband, identified as Kayyan, allegedly fired twice in the head and at Kennedy, then fled with youths in a car. Patrolman Sinnett's store ledger notes the event amid a robbery claim with no injuries to bystanders.

Kayyan New York Kennedy Ollie Jordan Howard M. Sinnett Rayyan Zuhdeia

Lee Vote Trial Opens in Southwest Virginia Court

The trial of ten accused is set to proceed with Edgar Kirk justice of the peace and Woodrow Robinson notary public listed among the prosecution staff. A trio of officials and Democratic lawyers, including Walter Rowe and Ruby Rowe, are noted as defenders. Kingsport Mail Users Council plans a meeting at Kingsport Library on Thursday June 18 at 30:30 a.m. for a site presentation of postal operations.

Edgar Kirk Angis David Willie Thomas B. Mason Walter Rowe Virginia Olicer Ruby Rowe Kingsport Mail Users Council Kingsport

Quillen Urges Action On Anticrime Measure In Congress

Congressman Quillen denounces violence and delays in enforcing laws while urging immediate passage of an anticrime bill. He accuses the president and Attorney General of failing to enforce existing laws, calls for stronger measures, and warns Congress must act today to curb looting, arson, and murder.

James H Quillen Weil Rae Oethal Ry America United States Congress Jack

Big Stone Folk Festival A Hit

Big Stone Gap held its second annual Folk Festival with a 10 30 a m parade from Bullitt Park featuring about 50 units and sunny skies after a brief rain threat. Judges were Big Stone Gap residents Mrs James L Cambles Miss Ann Hurd and Alfred Sands. Prizes awarded for originality and beauty went to Barbara's Gift Shop Bennets Esso Station Big Stone Gap Lions Club and others. Headliners included Hugh X Lewis of Nashville and Helen Rice of New York.

Big Stone Gap Bullitt Park James L. Cambles Ann Hurd Alfred Sands Barbara Bennets Esso OK Dominion Power Company Big Stone Cap Lions Club Scott County Powell Valley High School Bard Lions Club Lonesore- Pine Horse Club Benny and Clyde Starletts of Kingsport Church Hill Chars Beard Ted Painter Charles Hicks W. G. Lawson L. C. McCarley Harry Williams J. N. Housewright Lester Wilson Tolliver Playhouse Hugh X. Lewis Nashville Helen Ricei New York

Farewells Difficult Dungannon Grads Told

Dungannon High School held its final graduation as 23 seniors received diplomas under principal Horace Stackwell who cited changes since 1912. Valedictorian Alton Wolfe urged forward vision and discipline while awards honored Nancy Lucas and Linda Blevins among others.

Dungannon Horace Stackwell Dungannon High School Blackwell Alton Wolfe Nancy Lucas Linda Blevins Joan Kinkead Patricia Marshall Allen Wolfe Dwain Mays Alton Walle

Scorpion Submarine Deliberations Highlight System Adequacy

In a 1964 discussion, officials debated whether the main system for the submarine Scorpion was adequate for operations. Testimony questioned surface evacuation readiness and depth performance, with officials citing $40 million yard work and an overhaul by General Dynamics.

Paget Coleman Pact Office Batchelier Memphis Alabama Mississippi Tennessee Bernard L Council Austin Ments C. R. Steadman Bateheller Postal Forum II National Yard General Dynamics Corp Washington D.C

Weather Summary and Precipitation Update for Kingspect and Nearby

Partly cloudy warm and humid with a 20 percent chance of scattered thundershowers this afternoon. Tonight through Wednesday will be partly cloudy and mild. The report notes one year of precipitation to date and forecasts month to date totals, including a 21 month precipitation to date and a 16.18 to 25 year average figure, with barometer and airport readings.

Kingsport Youth Shot in Knee in Sullivan County

An 18 year old was wounded by gunfire in Kingsport, suffering two knee wounds. The injured, identified as Jack Louis Isenberg of 1742 Park Drive, was treated and released from Holston Valley Community Hospital. Sheriff’s officials had no word on the shooting.

Kingsport Jack Louis Isenberg Park Drive Holston Valley Community Hospital Sullivan County

Kingsport Housing Talk Highlights Civic Progress

The Citizenship Award was presented to Patricia Marshall as part of Downtown’s awards night. The Kingsport Center, created by remodeling a former teenage night club, now serves as a community hub for art, music and theatre. Sir Edwards urged solutions to sub standard housing, including private investors and government programs, noting 3900 sub standard units and a forthcoming FHA survey.

Patricia Marshall Kyle Bency Pierce The Marshall of Willem R. Ford Trout Jones Kenneth Murray T Val Edwards Fred Geilts Kingsport jKingsport Edwards

Johnson City Judge Heads Conference

Johnson City Judge Hyder of Johnson City presided as president of the Tennessee Judicial Conference at a three day Nashville meeting. William Leifer of Memphis was elected president elect to succeed Hyder next year. Other officers named included Circuit Court Judge Virgil Carmichael of Cleveland as vice president and Appeals Court Judge James Parrott of Strawberry Platts as secretary treasurer. Over 100 judges attended the session held with the Iowa Bar Association convention and discussed judiciary problems and a potential constitutional convention regarding judicial powers.

Johnson Ohio Criminal Court Hyder Johnson City Tennessee Judicial Conference Nashville Wiliam Leifer Memphis Circuit Court Virgil Carmichael Cleveland Appeals Court James Parrott Strawberry Platts Isee Bar Association United Press International

Death notices and obituaries from Kingsport area

Multiple obituaries and death notices listing Walter Hagan Williams infant son of Mr and Mrs Elmer L Williams of Kingsport funeral planned at Lone Star Cemetery with Rev George Smith. Hays Hutson of Carters Valley Road died at Holston Valley Hospital. Bert H Quillen Gate City postman businessman and former Gate City Funeral Home groups. Joan Edgar Ray 84 of Echo Drive died at Holston Valley Hospital with funeral at Hamlett Dobson. Minnie F Hamilton Jonesboro died after long illness with service at Foodtown Baptist Church. Jack S Storm 38 of Atlanta died after brief illness formerly of Kingsport and retired from Atlanta Street Co. many survivors named. arrangements pending or incomplete.

Walter Hagan Williams Soe Elmer L. Williams Park Sr Holston Valley Community Hospital Danessa Elizabeth Phyllis Williams Elmer Jr John Williams Martha Pendergrass Grace Williams Kingsport Pam Lone Star Cemetery George Smith Carter's Chapel Funeral Hays Hutson Carters Valley Road Sullivan County Tennessee Company S. & M. Department Hutson Navy Hammond American Legion Charles Dewil Byrd W.F.W Elma Puckell Kannapolis N.C Mary Ruth J. R. Hutson Dewey Hutson George Garriet Hutson Hamlett Funeral Home Gate City Bert H. Quillen Methodist Church Carte Seavers Quillen Joe June) Baker Byron Shirley) Peterson Wilmington Delaware James H Kay) Addington Wiliam Rhea Quillen H.B Jack) Quillen Marta Bard Quillen Gilles Patton Quillen City L. MM. Quillen Florida CG. Quillen Cecil D. Quillen Grant Joan Edgar Ray Echo Drive Union County Ray Houston Mills Rellan Ray Sidney Shiptey Homer Ray Ledia Byington Jeff Ray Bristol Hamlett- Dobson Funeral Home Ralph Cook Owen Wade Borla East Lawn Memorial Park Minnie F. Hamilton Jonesboro Sullivan Chaunty Washington County Double Springs Amy Hamilton Foodtown Baptist Larry Draper Lois Franklin William Ferguson Morris Baker Jack S. Storm Atlanta Islam University i Roepe Storm Jack Brightwoothe Vera F Storm Charles Lydix Sloe Mobile Ala

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