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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1968
Page
4
Prison officials reported four inmates urged grievances during the siege and released one, HL Hahs, who walked away with his wife. The scene included window breaking and pandemonium as guards offered no immediate counteraction. Authorities remained hopeful a break could occur by midday amid tense conditions.
The Massachusetts House considers a bill tightening gun laws. It would make illegal firearm possession a felony, expand municipal gun sales controls, require police chief reporting of all weapons, and broaden the definition of dangerous weapons including slingshots. The measure seeks stricter oversight amid ongoing debate.
State funds totaling about 180000 for current operating expenses and 40000 in capital outlay were cut by Wart after the County Court rejected and then altered a school building plan. The county aims to fund one high school and one elementary school in Jonesboro, awaiting court approval.
Magistrates warn hundreds of ballots may have been cast in wrong precincts across districts 13th 7th 10th 11th and 1ath with estimates from 300 to 1000. Voters crossing precinct lines to vote could affect magisterial and constable races, prompting new rules requiring voters to confirm addresses and sign IDs at updated conditional precincts ahead of August elections.
Variably cloudy warm and humid this afternoon with showers and thunderstorms late. Thursday cloudy with morning showers, partly cloudy and less humid in the afternoon. High today around 8, low tonight 65, high tomorrow 2. Rain chances 60 percent today, 40 tonight, 20 tomorrow. Friday outlook fair and mild. Precipitation totals and weather observations from Kingsport area including airport readings and sunset times.
Police reports Tuesday and Wednesday cited a used clothing store at 333 Sullivan St missing shoes and $25 to $30 in cash, likely due to a picked lock. A blue BMX style bike with baskets and a generator was reported missing from L Blevins at 1332 Bridwell. A .22 pistol belonging to John Rover Jr. was stolen from a car at Tennessee Motor Lodge on Stone Drive. A Norelco razor valued at $23 and $10 in change were taken from George Hodges at 438 Roller St. Four record albums and men’s dress shoes were reported missing from 1025 Catawba St by Mrs. Ra Mueller.
Two area youths charged with armed robbery of a taxi driver were ordered held for grand jury action this morning by Sessions Judge Roger Thaver.
Two 17 year old youths Guy Rex Morelock and Earl Feagins were charged after robbing a cab driver who picked them up at Chuck's Drivers. Kingsport National Bank declared a 30 percent increase with a cash dividend of 1 1/4 cents per share on all stock to stockholders of record June 20 payable July 1. The cases were heard in Sessions Court Tuesday as part of the bank notice.
Dungannon Lee Carter of Dungannon died at home after a long illness. Survived by wife Bessie and two sisters. Funeral at Carter's Chanel Church with burial in Carter's Cemetery. Laura Prim Parker of Mount Carmel died after a lengthy illness. survived by husband Charlie, two daughters, two sons, nine grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral in Oak Grove Baptist Church with burial in Liberty Hill Cemetery. Fannie M. Wilcox of Kingsport area died after brief illness. services at Gardner's Chapel Baptist Church with burial at Booker Cemetery. Paul Guthrie of Seymour died at Baptist Hospital. survived by widow Ellen, three sons, two daughters, one brother, eight grandchildren. Services at Grace Lutheran Church, Knoxville. Lloyd Hutt of Monterey died after long illness. survived by widow Oma, five daughters, three sons, five brothers, five sisters, burial in Highland Cemetery. John R. Tucker of Big Stone Gap died after short illness. survived by wife Cornelia, four daughters, three sons, four sisters, two brothers, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending. Beverly Bray of Big Stone Gap to be buried at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens following Christ Episcopal Church service.
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