11 May 1954
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1954
Page
1
A historical Q and A discusses fluoridation with pro and con positions. Pro argues controlled dilution improves dental enamel. con warns government overreach and potential health and political risks. Various points touch on water treatment, industrial processes, and public health.
Ramsey says voting machines unnecessary for the May 2 city referendum. He notes only one precinct and paper ballots suffice for a single-question vote, with results expected within an hour of polls closing. He cites past use of machines in a prior aldermen race and supports future machine use in larger contests.
Worley Fain, former dairyman and five term county trustee, has qualified as a Republican candidate for Sullivan County trustee. He faces Oscar Bailey for the nomination ahead of the August general election at a Blountville nominating convention Friday night. Born near Blountville, he attended Columbia Military Academy King College and Washington and Jefferson College. As an undergraduate he made an outstanding athletic record. He is a World War I veteran and a Presbyterian.
A schedule lists Republican meetings in East Ward West Ward UK District Old Kingsport and Rock Springs along with Long Island and Childress locations. Democrats meet Thursday at Sullivan High School to elect delegates for Friday's GOP convention at Brownville.
France press conference signals continued opposition to full Communist terms in Indochina armistice talks. Western observers warn against concessions while Viet Nam reacts, fearing partition and loss of independence. France aims for a third plan diverging from both French and Communist positions.
Volunteers at Memorial Boulevard are conducting a free voluntary car inspection through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. John Stiles, chair of the Safety Lane program, notes steady car flow, 311 cars inspected Monday and 81 by 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, with 132 in perfect condition. Inspectors check brakes lights tires sleeves horns exhaust glass mirrors and wipers. Cars passing receive a yellow black sticker and faulty vehicles get a defect list and repair advice. The program is sponsored by local safety groups and county committees.
New York report says Arthur Godfrey will be examined by a Boston specialist in a few days to discuss a second operation on his right hip. Godfrey had hip surgery on May 15 and indicated uncertainty about further procedures. Dr Otto Au trang, joined by five surgeons and a d octor team, has been treating him since the death of Dr Marius N. Smith Peters en, with past work including a ball and socket joint replacement and a metal mold over the hip head.
Giap announced on Vietminh Radio that he agreed to a meeting with French army representatives at Dien Bien Phu airfield to arrange evacuation of 1,300 wounded. He demanded a red cross marked transport, with date set by Gen. Henri Navarre, and linked the move to humanitarian policy of President Ho Chi Minh. The plan hinges on landing facilities at Dien Bien Phu for French transports and near Hanoi, the region’s main hospital hub.
Howard Shoemaker, 31, of Route 3 Church Hill, announced Monday his candidacy for magistrate from Hawkins County Seventh Civil District. A World War II veteran, he served as an infantry sergeant and later worked for Tennessee Eastman. He is married with three children and is connected to the Baptist Church.
Secretary of State Dulles warned Congress that the United States must keep three Southeast Asian states Vietnam Laos and Cambodia from falling to Communism. He said loss would raise stakes and complicate defense of the region though it would not end hope or require an entire U S withdrawal.
Defense Secretary Charles Wilson heads a three week tour of U S installations in the Far East with Mrs Wilson and senior aides. The party will visit Tokyo Korea Formosa Okinawa Hong Kong Manila and Hawaii as part of a broad diplomacy and defense tour. Labor Secretary Mitchell enters Walter Reed Hospital for a medical rest after a heavy workload.
Clarence J. Bryan was elected president of the Kingsport Community Chest at its annual election. F Winders was named vice president, Kenneth Umberger secretary, and Howard Ross treasurer. Past President L P Gregory joined the Executive Committee. Directors named were Wm Farmer, R C Burton, Sidney Marheth, and Fred Gillette. The group approved purchasing private property along routes to Camp Hideaway for a legal entry to camp grounds, about 1300 feet, with fencing planned along the route. The camp was donated to the Chest from Tennessee Eastman Co, and the property sale is about $300. Chest officers met at the Civic Auditorium at a p.m.
Dr. Frank Field 75 longtime registrar emeritus and secretary of the East Tennessee State College Alumni Association died on campus Sunday after a heart attack. Services set for 3 pm Tuesday in the college auditorium. Field joined the faculty in 1920 became registrar in 1924 and retired in 1949. He organized more than 40 alumni chapters nationwide. Survivors include his wife and sons Dr. Tor Field at the University of Kentucky and Frank Jr a teacher in Virginia.
Times-News reports Sullivan County Democrats plan a May 15 re election bid for Senter to seek direct representative in the August 5 primary amid potential opposition from Isley. The piece notes Senter long served in the Tennessee House and opposed Gov. Clement, with Browning and Clement camps cited. Parsimonious party loyalties and possible cross support add complexity to the Democratic race landscape.
Washington lawmakers push to end public hearings on the Army McCarthy dispute. Senator Dirksen proposes a plan to limit public testimony while Army leaders insist all witnesses testify in public. McCarthy supports parts of the plan as Stevens and other aides warn against closed sessions.
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