13 Mar 1962
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1962
Page
1
Mrs Nelson Rockefeller may seek a swift Nevada divorce from the New York governor Thursday if she proves a six week residency. Her attorney gave no filing details. Their married daughters are with Mrs Rockefeller at the Divorce Ranch in the Sierras west of Reno.
The item reviews a March 3 date with scattered historical references, mentioning Joseph Protady born in 1733, discussions of events around 1860s and 1933, and quotes about government from Thomas Paine. It mixes calendar facts, star signs, and political notes in a fragmented almanac style.
SAN FRANCISCO AP A former priest must appear in Domestic Relations Court on March 49 to answer charges of failing to support his four children. Walter Ryan 62 vanished from New York after being spirited away by the Catholic church his wife alleges. The case began January 1969 at the request of New York authorities with his wife Alice 41 of Glen Head suing the church in Minenta NY for 2 375 000 over his disappearance.
KNOXVILLE AP The city school board remains undecided on seeking repeal of the ordinance banning paddling of students. Supt Thomas Johnston proposed asking the City Council to repeal the corporal punishment statute to give the board control over paddling policies. Board member Robert Ray dissented saying he would not permit anyone to whip his child.
A condensed reflection on the Declaration of Independence and the modern world. It contrasts individual rights with community values amid Cold War tensions. The piece frames freedom as an enduring, contested quest guiding nations toward stars and survival.
The passage traces early human life as a struggle against nature and spirits, with custom as law and vengeance as justice. It links primitive society to later struggles for freedom, law, and governance, noting the birth of agriculture around 10,000 B.C. and the rise of cities, writing, and social classes.
Washington reports President Kenendy's foreign aid request totals 1.878 billion for the coming fiscal year with 1.5 billion for military aid and 34 billion for economic assistance. He argues the funds prevent chaos and tyranny and cites a five year 1 billion Alliance for Progress proposal for Latin America.
Mrs Jacqueline Ken Kennedy tours Rajasthan the land of Rajputs famed for warrior rulers. The dispatch notes Rajput battles with Moguls, Akbar the Great, and cities like Udaipur. Visitation spans March 16 to 20 with emphasis on color and local dress among Rajput communities.
UPI reports President Ahidjo of Cameroon arrives in New York for talks with President Kennedy as Indian ceremonies unfold in Udaipur. The Maharana of Udaipur hosts Mrs Kennedy, famed for hospitality, while Rajput traditions and elaborate attire featuring saris, lenghas, and jewelry are described. The piece notes Udaipur’s lake, palaces, and historic walls, with the Maharana’s stance on politics.
Dr Ernest G Osughne argues against formal kindergarten graduations describing children in gowns as performative. He questions the value to youngsters and says adults profit from such rites, suggesting they resemble publicity more than meaningful development. Mary Layriel counters that Kinderparty graduations are a cheap publicity form for schools. A New York area manager for an airline company died Monday at a hospital.
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