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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1963
Page
1
Partial street paving work in Mount Carmel progresses under contractor Pope Construction. Local drainage issues and runoff concerns are cited, with the town governing board overseeing completion costs and potential water damage impacts on nearby properties.
Coeburn mayor Lacey E Fuller says all bids for the town sewer system were too high. The low bid was 227000 from Tipton Construction Co Briscoal, with 234800 from Reavers and Cecil Construction of Tazewell. The town approved a 320000 water and sewer bond. CHEW granted 85250 and a 340000 loan from CAF is expected. If bids can't be renegotiated the town may readvertise or seek more funds. Construction aimed by July 1 with extension requests to HEW.
Two faculty lectures are scheduled at East Tennessee State University. The event highlights ongoing academic programs and aims to engage students and the public with talks by university staff and visiting scholars. Details include topics, dates, and venues as announced by the university in correspondence with faculty and students.
A fragment notes Tiare cleared in Casa with unclear context and no further verifiable details. The readable text suggests involvement or status but lacks names, places, dates, or outcomes to confirm.
Geraldine Light, named Miss Raritan, faced controversy as long-standing club member Sullivan appeared in disorderly scenes during preparations. The incident involved verbal exchanges with Mrs LEE and disrupted rehearsals ahead of the pageant.
The program aims to train specialists and itinerant workers for deaf children. It includes collaborations with Health, Welfare, and Education offices and the Southern Regional Medical Board. Key leaders include officials Switzer and Patton. The effort emphasizes nationwide opportunities and professional prep.
A Wise Lee and Scott County delegation plans to meet Governor Harrison in Richmond to seek flood central aid for Southwest Virginia. They will request TVA involvement in flood control and water resource development for the three county tributary area under TVA programs. Expected participants include Sen. M. M. Long Sr and local officials from Norton St Paul Norton CocHun.
Forty Boy Scouts and Explorers from Kingsport departed for a two week camping trip to Philmont Ranch in New Mexico. The group, all over 14, aims to see the West and advance in Scouting while enjoying desert, grassland, and mountain terrain on the 127,000 acre national camping area in the Sangre de Cristo range.
Huffman named vice president for Virginia operations at Clinchfield in a broad leadership appointment. He will map flood control efforts from the headquarters in Wise, a native of Wise County and long-time member of the Baptist church.
Pennington Gap Virginia Appalachian Construction Co of Wise won the low bid of 173500 for the Lee County Airport project. The town has 40 days to accept or reject, with construction expected to start July 7 or 10 and take about a year. The airstrip will sit atop a mountain with a 500 foot runway for light planes. Federal pays 50 percent, state 25 percent, and the remaining 25 percent is covered by Lee County and the state. The airport aims to serve all of Lee County.
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