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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1954
Page
1
President Eisenhower prepared to sign a broad excise tax bill that cuts levies on fur coats, diamonds, watches, washing machines, refrigerators, handbags and phone bills. The measure reduces revenue by about 998 million dollars for the year starting April 1.
French Union defenders at Dien Bien Phu repelled six Vietminh charges despite intense fighting. Air and ground attacks included napalm and heavy gunfire as rebels regroup after a mid March assault, with claims of thousands of casualties and ongoing pressure on the fortress perimeter.
Italy promises prompt action on ratification of the European Defense Community to urge a parliamentary vote. Ambassador Alberto Tatchiani told Secretary Dulles that Rome will not stall the six nation treaty and will push the EDC forward.
The Air Force began an inquiry into a Fort Bragg mess hall crash involving a C 119 Flying Boxcar from Stewart Air Force Base. Lt. Albert W. Parks died hours after the crash, with five other victims identified among crew and passengers. Two civilians were among the dead.
Senator Douglas warned the United States should prepare for the worst in Indochina by enlisting Pacific free nations to resist Communist expansion. Dulles urged united action with Britain France and other allies as Geneva peace talks approach.
Washington Republicans clash over public housing funding and unit targets as the House debates a $5.57 billion appropriations bill. Veteran lawmakers dispute whether current action blocks new low rent projects while committees propose shrinking the four year plan from 35 200 to 20 000 units for the coming year and 15 000 the next.
The Sullivan County Republican Primary Board sets 5 p.m. today as the filing deadline. Candidates may file with Hubbard Kidd Carr Hicks or Lee. If more than two file for over three offices a primary will be held. otherwise a nominating convention will be scheduled by county GOP officials.
The GOP moves to push a Taft Harley revision while Eisenhower endorses united action against communism but cautions against deploying ground troops in distant theaters. Japan demands a nuclear test ban during the fishing season and closer U S notification to vessels near test areas.
Mrs Nell Matlock a 55 year old Bartlick School teacher is hospitalized in Norton with a fractured pelvis multiple cuts and bruises after an altercation near the Dickenson County school Monday morning. Mrs Sam Jones 59 was arrested and jailed after the assault with a weapon and released on bond Tuesday.
Lindsay C. Warren, 64, United States comptroller general and GAO chief, retires from a 15-year term amid controversy. He leaves with a lifetime $17,000 salary. Supporters urge Rep Coles Warren as successor as pressure mounts in Congress.
Hollywood police report Corinne Calvet a French film actress, aged 27, was found unconscious in her bathroom and had tried to take her own life with sleeping pills. She was rushed to Santa Monica receiving hospital, stomach pumped, then released, after which she offered no reason for the act.
Atomic Energy Commission chair Lewis Strauss told reporters at Eisenhower's news conference that a hydrogen bomb large enough to wipe out any city could be made. He cited the March tests as successful and warned of the monumental power gained, while denying claims of uncontrolled blasts.
Tugboats returned to New York harbor as a Federal Court order forced the ILA to end picketing and restore tug crew work. The strike by ILA members spread to dockside warehouses with most port workers still idle.
London reports a new Labour blow up over Prime Minister Churchill's hydrogen bomb stance. More than 100 Labour MPs and former ministers sign a motion opposing further hydrogen tests and urging UN supervised gradual disarmament. Socialist MPs press for immediate Commons debate and censure motion. A Shadow Cabinet meeting is set for tonight to map strategy.
George Kennan, former U S ambassador to Russia, says the Soviet Union seeks to erode allies through clever Communist fronts rather than grand military plans. He warns the main design is demoralization and disintegration of the free world.
Kingsport Republican Work Shop opened its member drive with a Tuesday banquet at Ridgefields Country Club attended by about 60 guests. Minnesota GOP lone Shop president Mrs. Stanley G. Peterson urged citizens to engage in politics, defend voting rights, and support elected representatives while noting shifts toward a two party South. Officers elected Monday include Mrs. W. H. Sugschwerdy president, Mrs. John Tokarz vice president, Robert L. Peterson second vice president, Mr. S. Baynton treasurer, and Mrs. Edward MacMahon secretary. directors are Mrs. Arthur Smith, Mrs. David Walkey, Mrs. G. L. Showker, Mrs. Z. W. Baker, and Mrs. Harold Davis.
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