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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1958

Page

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Local boys sent to training school after auto theft

Five youths, all between 9 and 16, were sent to the State Vocational School at Jordania until age 21 by the County Juvenile Court Judges G. G. Gilbreath Bain. They confessed to stealing a car from Mills Motor Co. last Saturday night and had prior trouble. One 11-year-old remained unnamed in court. The boys, arrested after a police chase near Weber City and Virginia route, were held in city jail before transfer to Blountville County Jail.

Jordania G. Gilbrends City Duver Gilbreath Bain Gilbreath Trey City Weber City McConnell Sennessee Grover Cox Highway 23 Virginia Wes Cape Blountville Setatea Charles Amy Surplus Bulves

U S Turncoat Leaves China

The 28-year-old former sergeant from Omaha Nebraska, one of twenty Americans who refused repatriation from Communist China, said he wished to be the first of three Negro turncoats to go home. He described his time in China as peaceful and beneficial and indicated plans to sail home soon.

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Gavin to retire today at Fort Bragg in review

Lt Gen James M. Gavin 51 a former paratroop leader and critic of missile program delays will retire with a review by the 82nd Airborne Division. About 200 World War II veterans are expected to attend as Gavin passes in review and signals his stance on U S missile development.

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Four Students Rescued From Sierra Snow In Yosemite

Four Stanford hikers marooned in the High Sierra were rescued by a helicopter today in Yosemite National Park. All four were in good condition and sent to a hospital for observation. The group included Lenore Lam, 23, of Ovinda. Margaret Meyer, 21, of Beale, Washington. Michel M. Roberts, 19, of Neenah. and William Pope, 22, son of a San Francisco architect. They were picked up at 8:55 p.m. after being stranded since last Thursday.

Yosemite National Pari Stanford University High Sierra Oscar Sedergren Lenore Lam Ovinda Calif Margare Meyer Beale Wash Michel M. Roberts Neenah Wis Wiliam Pope San Francisco Yosemite Park Ween Cat's Whell

Contract Talks Open With Ford

Ford and the United Auto Workers initiate new negotiations as Detroit firms Ford GM and Chrysler prepare talks over profit sharing and wage demands. John S. Bugas warns the talks could affect the economy, urging a quick, fair settlement to stabilize the auto industry amid production cutbacks and slipping sales. Walter Reuther returns from Senate hearings.

Detroit Ford United Auto Workers Chrysler UAW General Motors John S. Bugas Bugas WAW Walter Reuther Senate Washington

Prosser Blames Union Leaders For Violence

President William HB Prosser of Perfect Circle Corp testified before the Senate Rackets Committee that international officers of the United Auto Workers provoked violence in the 1955 strike. He said the unrest was fueled by outsiders rather than strikers and blamed union leadership for unlawful activity. Kennedy and Goldwater pressed for a prompt, broad inquiry amid clashes over accountability in the Kohler case and broader strikes.

Washington William HB. Prosser Perfect Cicle Corp United Auto Workers Unio Prosser Peaceral Indiana Piston Ring Manufacturing Company Senate Robert FP. Kennedy Chase McGletlats D.ark Sev Goldwater Rearixs UAW Kobler Co Wisconsin Hearig Kennedy Perfect Circle New Castle Ind Chicago Hagerstown Richmond WAW Walter Reuher Kohler Gu Uy America Goldwater Mundt Curtis

Hagen Believes U S and Reds Satellite Programs Are Even

Dr John P Hagen head of the Navys Project Vanguard says the American and Soviet satellite programs are going along pretty much even Stephen. Dr Richard W Forler says the United States may be ahead in compacting scientific instruments into small vehicles. Hagen spoke in a New York state filmed interview. Porter, head of the US earth satellite panel, adds it might take 8 to 12 months for the Soviets to decode and analyze data from Sputniks, after which the United States is confident the Soviets will share full details.

Washington John P. Hagen Navy Project Vanguard Stephen Richard W. Forler United States Soviet Union Hagen New York State Porter Earth International Geophysical Year Sater Sputeniks Portey

Conservatives Seek Clear Power In Second Canadian Elections

Conservatives seek a clear majority in the second Canadian election within months as John Diefenbaker campaigns to extend Tory rule. Liberals led by Pearson aim to overcome odds, with voters choosing MPs in districts rather than a prime minister directly. Conservatives held 100 seats, short of a majority, at press time.

Max Harrelson Liberals Toronto CATRY Telr Biefenbaker Bower John Dicelens Bakers Conservative Party Son House of Commons Pearson Ottawa Canada Britain

Political credit battle over recovery efforts in Congress

Congress debates administration and Democratic proposals as Republicans tout nine billion dollars in actions while Democrats push for broader public works and tax cuts. Senate and House leaders urge hearings on jobless benefits reform as states show mixed support for Eisenhower recovery measures.

Senate Koowland California House Oor Martin Massachustts Eisenhower Hself Congress Knowlad Martin Seid Democrattic Digest Democratic Nations Committee Capitol Hill Sone Vte Finance Biseuhower Bisenhower Associated Press Bette Jonas Eissenhower Sen Kefnuver L-Tenn Humphrey Youth Conservation Corps

Parliament Bans Nuclear Tests in Soviet Move

Moscow reports the Russian Parliament unanimously approves a unilateral halt to nuclear weapon tests and urges the United States and Britain to follow. Soviet officials tie the ban to possible resumption if others continue testing, while Khrushchev reshuffles ministers and Bulganin moves to the Soviet State Bank.

Moscow United States Britain Andrei Gromyko Nikita Khrushchev Nikolai Bulganin Bulgaria Pacific Washington States Soviet Union U.N Russia Free World Nikita _Khrushcheytarlev Nikolaiy Bulganin Gofteed Bulgenin Govern Imment Lnner Gromyko Council of Ministers

Fighting erupts along Syria Israel border in Lake Huleh region

Frontline clashes renew between Israeli and Syrian forces across the Lake Huleh border area. Syrian authorities accuse Israeli troop buildup at multiple points while Israel says shells exchanged in a roughly hour long firefight near Tet Zahmoul. No casualties reported as UN observers monitor the flare up.

Tel Aviv Lake Huleh Mideast Radin Damascus Syria Tsyadh Tet Zahmoul Israel Army Aves Ternel Aun United Nations

Susan Kurtz Celebrates Birthday After Heart Operation

A 12th birthday arrived for Susan Kurtz in Onsted Michigan as neighbors sent warm wishes and blood donations following her March 11 heart operation. Her father Linus Kurtz expressed gratitude while Susan recovered at home. Doctors had given her a slim chance to survive and little time if not for the surgery.

Onsted Mich Susan Kurtz Susan Michigan City Linyh

Birthday party with Eisenhowers grandson at Gettysburg

A brief report from Gettysburg notes a birthday party for David Eisenhower, the president's 10 year old grandson, held at the family estate. The event precedes Eisenhower's Washington return. gifts were private. Over the weekend the president relaxed at Gettysburg farm, while discussions with aides and Secretary Dulles touched on a summit and domestic economic measures.

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Fight Over Fund Bill Shapes House Action

Washington report on a pair of measures tied to civil rights funding and government purchases. House members moved toward Easter recess while debating a six member commission and a rapid government procurement bill allowing civilian agencies to spend up to 4.0 billion for equipment supplies and materials within 96 days, aiming for quick action before July 1. Southern Democrats oppose the civil rights appropriation while supportive lawmakers push for the measures.

Washington Appropriations Committee Ranunibtes Civisian

Eisenhower backs farm relief bill in mayor remarks

President Eisenhower today urged support for a farm relief measure, praising its help to farmers and farming families. He framed the plan as beneficial for rural communities and the nation’s agricultural stability.

Washington Eisenhowee

Plant Explosion Kills Three Workers in Texas

In Texas Gulf Coast port of Bay City 3 workers died in a Union Carbide Chemicals plant blast. The force shattered windows 12 miles away in Galveston. Victims were V. Rider of La Marque, B. Stoner of Toas City, and H. P. Smith of Houston. One unit handling hazardous liquids is under investigation for cause.

Tex Gulf Coast Nhig Lime Union Carbide Chemicals Co Tis Galvesa V. Rider la Marque B. Stoner Togas City HP. Smith X. Houston Witker

Veteran Airline Pilot Averts Mid Air Crash

New York P A veteran pilot Capt Jack Guthrie of National Airlines, 37, dived to avert a midair collision with an unidentified light aircraft inbound to Idlewild from Barnegat Inlet, Barnegat, halting a dangerous plunge. Eleven passengers and four crew survived shock. no hospitalizations. The near miss near Barnegat Inlet involved two planes. air authority notes navigation radio aids were not involved. Guthrie praised the other pilot and noted no claims of fault.

New York Venis National Airlines Jack Guthrie Guebwie Idlewild Mie Sears Barnegat Inlet Talewild

U S Attacks Soviet Nuclear Testing Ban

The United States, with Eisenhower’s approval, denounces the Soviet ban on nuclear tests as an elusive doctrine and challenges Moscow to join UN disarmament talks. State Department spokesman Lincoln White says free nations must keep their deterrent capacity and distrust Soviet intentions due to lack of verifiable guarantees.

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Mrs Perley Wilcox Dies In Hospital

Mrs Perley Wilcox widow of the late Perley Wilcox died at 7 a m today at Strong Memorial Hospital Anchester MD after long illness She had lived in Kingsport for many years Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p m at Hedges Memorial Chapel 271 University Ave Rochester

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