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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1956

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Barkley remembered after landmark Senate career and death

The report recalls Alben W. Barkley who rose to vice presidency and long Senate leadership, with tributes from President Eisenhower and leaders of both parties. Nixon called him loved and respected. Mrs Barkley and new companion noted, with surviving children listed as David Barkley, Laura MacArthur, and Max Truitt.

Senate Guielrom Eisenhower United States Gorgress Kentucky Barkley Nixon

U S Warns Reds Against Coercion

The United States told Poland's diplomats it will not tolerate pressure on Iron Curtain refugees to abandon sanctuary in the United States. The State Department accused Polish officials of pressuring Polish refugees and interfering with asylum rights, demanding an immediate halt to unsolicited personal visits and coercive actions. The note cited recent expulsions of Soviet attaches as context and urged Poland to cease the coercive campaign.

Washington United States State Department Red Poland Remuald Mousowski Sparowski U. S U.S Soviet Union United Nations

Trio Bound Over On Rape Charges

Three youths were bound over to the Grand Jury on rape charges after entering a couple’s Tan­gannon home, restraining the man and assaulting the wife. Two defendants, ages 18 and 21, were released on bonds of 6,000 and 6,000 respectively, while the third, 18, was held on 1,000 bond. A separate case notes Utah Quillen, 28, bound over for felonious assault in an unrelated incident.

Gate Qty Tangannon Reuben Compto Gampton Supreme Court Uiah Install Scott County Curt Compton

Shakespeare Tomb Opened in England. No Fraud Found

Calv in Hoffman led a search to crack the 400 year old Walsingham tomb in St Nicholas Church Chislehurst revealing a lead casket beneath a brick layer but no bodies or coffins. After two hours police guarded the scene while Hoffman vowed to continue research supporting his Marlowe authorship theory.

Stanley Godfrey Chislehurst England Blanemasony William Shakespeare Darage Byrd of Avon St. Nicholas Church Walsingham Calvin Hoffman New Yorker Christopher Marlowe Hoffman Hove Marlowe Thames River Sir Thomas Walsingham London Ln Front Walsingham Fam Uy Maj John Marsham-Tawngend Chisiehurst Jand Hoffman

First Polio Victim Here Reported Poor Condition

Harald Dent Parner, the first polio victim reported at Holston Valley Community Hospital, remains in poor condition this morning. The 17-year-old boy was admitted Sunday night with a diagnosed polio case and is described by attending physicians as having paralysis of the lower limbs. He is the son of Mrs. Lona Farmer, 2036 Knoxville Highway.

Harald Dent Parner Holston Valley Community Hospital Sterday Farmer Lona Farmer Knoxville Highway

Hamblen Wins Hawkins Race In County GOP Primary

In Hawkins County official canvass Hamblen edged Morris Shanks by 44 votes. Final tally: Hamblen 2079, Shanks 2029. County court clerk certified results for Sheriff Anderson 2722, Blair 845, Mays 472, Robinson 455. School Supt Price 2364, Harville 1857. Road Supt Allen 2662, Hawkins 0, Assessor Ferrell 869, Coater 756. Democrat Kyla Onetstian opposes Republican nominee.

Rogerville Truslee Lyons Hamblen Morris Shanks Hawkins County Myrand-Tuck Shanks Aan Anderson McKinley Blair Estell Mays Gale H. Robinson B.A. Price J. QO. Harville Hawkina County

Quadruplet Girls Born In Dallas

In Dallas at Methodist Hospital, Mrs. G. A. Hunter gave birth to quadruplets Monday night and early today. The first weighed 3 pounds 11 ounces, second 2 pounds 11 ounces, third 3 pounds 2 ounces, and fourth 12:05 a.m. All placed in incubators. Mrs. Hunter in good condition. The family also has a 14 month old daughter. father expected three days off.

Dallas G. A Hunter Methodist Hospital Hunter

Youngster Kills Man Wounds Wife After Scolding

Milford Pa. a 13 year old boy angry after being scolded for target shooting near a home opened fire. He fatally wounded Edward W. Ebele 48, husband, and critically wounded Margaret 45, wife, who were struck in the head. James Van Why confessed after fleeing in a wrecked car, police said. Woman remains in critical condition at St Francis Hospital Port Jefferson WV.

Milford Man Evan R. Chaplin James van Why Edward W. Ebele Margaret St. Francis Hospital Port Jeevis

May Day Parade in Moscow Shortened to 42 Minutes

Soviet May Day parade in Moscow ran 42 minutes with no new weapons shown. Pope Pius XI urged global labor to turn to Christ as Tokyo drew crowds of about 500000 for peace and wages talks. Rome marked St. Joseph’s feast with Catholic workers, while Communist gatherings and labor actions spread in Milan and Thailand.

Associated Press Moscow Pius XI Tabor Ghriat Tokyo Melfi Plaza United States Canada Rome St. Joseph Nazareth Pius St. Peter's Milan Tinly Aneae Tanh Soviet Union Masony Radio Loidon

Youth Electrocuted on Dickenson Farm

An 18 year old Foxtown boy, Billy Bowman, was electrocuted near Clintwood after touching a wire from his home to the barn while plowing. He had just come from a shower and was riding a horse when the accident occurred. The body was taken to Clintwood Funeral Home.

Clintwood Foxtown Dickenson County

Annexation of Highland Park Expected Tonight

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will read a 133 acre annexation of Highland Park for 4 200 residents at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The ordinance, read for the third time after two favorable readings, would make the area part of Kingsport on May 31 after a required 30 day period with no city taxes until next year. Around 300 additional students are expected to join Kingsport schools. bids for a major city paving and sewage project will also be opened.

Highland Park City Hall Yhe Wight General Assembly Kingsport Dana F. Swick Kingapore Penny Yerss

Salk Says Polio Vaccine May Provide Lifelong Immunity

Dr Jonas Salk announced at the Atlantic City meeting that new findings suggest polio protection from the vaccine may last for life. He described antibodies rising quickly on exposure and may persist, potentially eliminating the need for booster doses. The work involved tests on hundreds and indicates the killed-virus vaccine could already deliver lasting immunity.

Ty Joan Grighe Atlantic City N. J INS Jonas Salk Wal Salk Atlantic Associatin of American Physicians International Mews Servicr Salk

Marine Corps Chief Orders McKeon Transfer After Night March Tragedy

General Pale ordered McKeon transferred from Parris Island after findings that McKeon drank on duty and ordered a hazardous night march in which 78 recruits drowned. The court of inquiry urged a court-martial. Maj. Gen. Burger also faced reassignment as reforms were announced to curb hazing and mass punishment.

Washington Uf Marine Corps Matthew McKeon Aguer McKeon Randolph McCall Pale J. CO. Burger Parris Island Pale House Anmead Services Committee Secretary of the Navy Jo Wy Me Koon Charles 8. Thomas Reneral Congress South Carolina Pate Partis Island Neaier San Detgo Calif San Diego Marine Court of Inquiry McKerob Adel Meitcun McAkron Richard A Kane Statt 'Ist Elgyn B. Scarborouga

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