12 May 1959
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1959
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text describes unrest and violence at a North Carolina cotton mill site. Mentions AFL-CIO, workers, and unspecified protests or conflicts. Details are unclear due to garbled input. Entities include North Carolina, cotton mills, AFL-CIO. No clear dates, names, or outcomes.
The article reports Soviet officials signaling patience as Geneva talks unfold, suggesting they expect slow, long peace processes. Western leaders press for firm stand against German reunification delays, while U.S. Bevan and allied delegates anticipate negotiations will extend over months.
A tangled obituary notice column lists deaths and funeral plans across several towns. It mentions Judy Garland style tributes and multiple family names, burial arrangements, pastors leading services, and local funeral homes. The notices cover Roy Rogersville, Ston Cat Claude, and Rogersville areas with details on survivors, locations, and service times.
Severe storms caused heavy damage across Louisiana and parts of the Midwest with reports of wind and water. In New York weather forecasters warned of approaching showers and thunderstorms as authorities noted rising forecast risk for several states. A stage show by Judy Garland drew praise despite a few vocal cracks, with guests including John W. Bubbles and Alan King.
Paris dispatch reports rumors of U S backed talks toward a ceasefire in Algeria. Alleged negotiations are said to be led personally by President De Gaulle who claims a day of pacification is near. The remarks suggest any settlement would begin with France admitting prior actions.
Britain moves toward placing satellites in orbit in coordination with Commonwealth partners and government bodies. Heldi Macmillan noted possible cooperation with allies as Parliament contemplates the program.
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