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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1968

Page

3

Wampler Urges Dairy Import Controls in Virginia Ninth

Rep. William OC Wampler of Virginia's Ninth District reports he urged President Johnson and Secretary Freeman to issue import controls on dairy products. He cites a Justice Department ruling narrowing the Federal Import Milk Act and says increased manufactured milk imports threaten the economy with nationwide market instability.

William OC Wampler Virginia Distriet Johnson Orville’ Freeman Secretary of Agriculture Department of Justice

Seven Red Helicopters Downed In Vietnam Clash

Five crewmen listed as missing after the battles, two wounded men rescued. US air strikes on Sunday mounted a major effort against North Vietnam supply lines in the southern panhandle above the DMZ, with MIGs briefly challenging before withdrawing. This marked the largest strike since April 22, as Saigon dodged guerrilla attacks at night and allied forces reported 83 Viet Cong killed and 11 American wounded. B52s hit trails toward Saigon, with widespread activity surrounding the capital.

North Vietnam Panhandle Dmz U.S Saigon

French Sorbonne riots test De Gaulle’s grip on power

French President Pompidou defended the Sorbonne occupation as necessary and announced its reopening after cleanup. The unrest sparked a June 21 general strike call and intense student protests across Paris. UNEP urged police evacuations before any study of the university’s future.

Citadel de Gaulle Georges Pompidou National Union of French Students UNEP Sorbonne

LBJ At Ranch Waiting for Anti Crime Report

President Johnson, at the Texas ranch, weighs anti crime and civil rights action as Eisenhower recovers at Walter Reed. He plans in Washington and Paris talks with Kiesinger looming while the Poor People’s encampment pressures action.

Austin Tex UPI Pat Johnson Dwight D. Eisenhower Denison Eisenhow Walter Reed Hospital Washington Paris Texas White House White House Kurt Kiesinger Kiesinger Imansion East Germany

Searched for boy ends with grim find in locker

A four week missing child case ends when authorities discover 1 year old Darald Jensen’s body in a garage locker. Police and volunteers, including 200 officers, had scoured California in the search. The boy, last seen May 23, disappeared after asking to ride his tricycle. His mother, Joyce Jensen, reported him missing shortly after. The case closes with the discovery and no further leads.

Army Calif UPR Marlin’ Darald Jensen Heise Oi Joyce Jensen Martin Lengen

County Jail Escapees Still Free

Two prisoners, James Frazier and Guy Rhea, fled an outdoor work detail at Sullivan County jail near a water pump house. They remain at large as deputies search, after a guard briefly left them believing they were trustworthy. Both had weeklong sentences for trespassing. Frazier faces petty larceny trial next month.

Sullivan County James Frazier Guy Rhea Hugh Franklin Sessions Highland Frazier Bill Wright Mervil B. Miller Lynwood Force Martin Jensen Marlin Sxid

Weather today cloudy and cool with possible rain

The forecast calls for cloudy cool conditions with occasional rain and a chance of a few showers late today and tonight. Rain should ease by late tonight and give way to partly cloudy skies. Tuesday remains partly cloudy and mild with a high around the upper 70s.

Mid Atlantic States Lower Lakes Ohio Valley Sierra Nevada Range New England Lakes

One Killed In Shooting In Carter County

A man was killed and another seriously wounded Saturday night in Stoney Creek Bull Dog Hollow area. Carlie Grindstall died from the shooting. Ast Bipvins, a one armed man, was hospitalized in serious condition with internal bleeding. Both men about 90. Investigators probed whether it was self inflicted or attempted murder.

Lizabethton Wheal Carter County Carlie Grindstall Stoney Creek Bull Dog Hollow Elizabethton Ast Bipvins Johnson Ily Memorial Hospital S Sill

Weekend prowlers keep city police on the move

Police chased a series of reported prowler incidents across the weekend. A window intrusion on Westmarchard Drive around 11:23 pm Saturday led to no immediate arrest. Separate reports include a resident being kicked on the arm, a fire of unknown origin, and a power-line collapse near Riverport Road, with fire crews clearing the scene within an hour.

Westmarchard Drive Wilie Mayers B. Sullivan Holston Valley Henry Larkins Riverside Community Hospital Ave Mouston Avenue Charlotte Riverport Road City Wack East Sullivan Street

Times-News Is Winner In State Press Contest

Local courts list traffic and legal fines alongside prize winnings in the Times-News state press contest coverage. Accidents, speeding tickets, improper turns, and other violations are recorded with names and addresses, while the Times-News is noted for top awards including best weekday editions and a series of category honors.

Times-News Larry Trent Helena George Trent Clarence Reed Pete Peters Pete Poly-Clean Pisinuit TPA Press Association the Times Reed Peters Serview Focal Pictures

Reading Conference at ETSU Draws National Speaker

Johnson City ETSU hosts the eighth annual Reading Conference in Gilbreath Auditorium on June 24 from 9 am to 3 pm with Dr. George Murphy as keynote lecturer. Murphy, a veteran educator, has taught across elementary to college levels in multiple states and abroad, and authored two books on education. Registration is underway. event sponsored by the ETSU Reading Laboratory and Clinic and the Upper East Tennessee IRA Council.

Johnson City East Tennessee Base University Etsu Gilbreath Lune George Murphy Murphy North Dakota Washington California Pennsylvania Delaware New York Cuba Canada Mexia Asia Fatrope Africa Philippines Phi Delta Kappa American Association of University Professors Pepete Ich ETSU Upper East Tennessee Council of Ira

Western Historian Gibson to Speak on The New Southwest

East Tennessee State University history department and School of Graduate Studies present Dr Arrell M Gibson professor of history at the University of Oklahoma with a focus on the Southwest. He will speak at Rogers Stout Hall on the KTSU campus room 102 at 6 p.m. on Thursday about the people culture and potential of the region.

Johnson City Department of History East Tennessee State University School of Graduates Studies Arrell M. Gibson Rogers-Stout Hall Gibson University of Oklahoma Southwestern United States KTSU Rogers- Stout Hall At & P.m

Vacation Church School at Kingsley Methodist

Kingsley Methodist holds vacation church school today through Friday from 2 a.m. to ? for Bloomingdale area children nursery through junior eight. Events include Pilot Club dinner meeting at Skoby's Restaurant June 1. Mother Club of DeMelay meets June 17 at Masonic Hall Henry Dr. Kingsport. Yuma Home Demonstration Club meets June 7 at Yura Raritan Building for program by county home economist. Kingsport District Women’s Society of Christian Service holds organizational meeting June 18 at Vermont United Methodist Church. nursery provided.

Kingsley Methodist Church Bloomingdale Pilot Club Kingsport Toc Skoby's Mother Club DeMelay Masonic Hall Henry Dr Yuma Yura Raritan County Home Christian Service Vermont

Illegal Turns Draw Fines at Busy Intersection

Seventy drivers faced fines or forfeitures after pleading guilty or failing to appear for illegal turns at Broad and Market Streets. City Court heard that seven defendants paid seven dollar fines, while sixty others forfeited seven dollar bonds for not showing in court.

Wednesday Meeting of First District Dental Assistants Society

A notice announces a Wednesday gathering of the First District Dental Assistants Society at 7 pan with Jane Hig and Deentosner listed as organizers or speakers.

First District Dental Assistants Society Pan Jane Deentosner

Neighborhood Service Center Meets Tonight

Area residents may shape the new Kingsport Neighborhood Service Center at a 7:30 p.m. organizational meeting at the former St. James Presbyterian Church on Sevier Street opposite the Safety Building. Center director Paul Duncan notes leaflets inviting residents of Tighband Gravely Orebank Robert E Lee Apartments Gibsontown Cloud Riverview and Bell Ridge to attend and help plan services including homemaking family planning and adult basic education with job application help and interview aid.

Kingsport St. James, Presbyterian Church Sevier Street Office of Economic Opportunity Paul Duncan Tighband Gravely Orebank Robert E. Lee Gibsontown Cloud Apartments Riverview Bell Ridge

Leg Well Drab Ad Promises Beautiful Legs

An old advertisement touts Leg Well as a cosmetic that darkens or hides leg blemishes instantly. It claims safe removal with soap and water, suggests usage by performers, and markets at Cole Drug or Biores stores with custom shades to suit skin coloring for about $2.00.

New York Wrisley Tharee Cole Drug Biores

Gore To Attend Fourth Parade In Kingsport

U. S. Senator Albert Gore will attend Kingsport's annual Fourth of July Parade. The event starts at 9 am July 4 at Kingsport University Center on East Center Street, proceeding along Memorial Boulevard to Brooks Circle. About 29 floats, marching bands, and Miss Kingsport contestants are featured, with the theme The Stars and Strips Forever.

Albert Gore Kingsport Kingsport University Center East Center Street Memorial Boulevard Brooks Circle Riddle

Deaths Funeral services fr William Helion in Rogersville

Funeral services for William Bill Helion eight who died when a ditch collapsed on him while working with a crew in Rogersville will be Tuesday at the Love Pal Hammonds. Burial follows at Miller Cemetery. The body remains at Wilson Funeral Home in Church Hill with family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Graveside services for infant Vicki Lee Pritthart will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at East Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. Charles Lockerby officiating. The body remains at Carter's Chapel until service time.

William Bill) Helion Crew Rogersville I Am Love Pal Hammonds Miller Wilson Funeral Home Church Hill Vicki Lee Pritthart Homer Ray Pritthart Cedar St East. Lawn Memorial Park Charles Lockerby Carter's Chapel

FFA Members To Attend 42nd State Convention

Dungannon Gate City Nickelsville and Rye Cove FFA chapters head to the 42nd Virginia Association of Future Farmers of America state convention at Virginia Tech Blacksburg. Delegates will transact business and compete in livestock dairy poultry crops and farm mechanics contests with registration this morning and sessions tonight. Robert Rish vice president of the National FFA will speak as about 1 20 delegates hear the keynote. The convention closes Thursday morning.

Clinchport Dungannon Gate City Nickelsville Rye Cove FFA Virginia “Association of Future Farming of Suis Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg Robert Rish Nu- Honsl Ffa Moa

Matchum Anti Perspirant Claims Dry Underarms

A new antiperspirant promises to keep underarms dry for thousands of users. It touts gentle action on skin and clothes, produced by Mitchum laboratories. The 36 day supply is priced at $3.00 with cash refunds offered for unsatisfied customers.

Matchum Mitchum Laboratories

Imperial Creme Promises youth by smoothing wrinkles

Sood News claims a white substance in Peacock's Imperial Creme dries up blemishes and reduces weathered skin. It markets as a ten day trial with guaranteed refunds from retailers. The product is offered for 2.8 dollars at Cole Drug Stores.

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