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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1954

Page

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Fluoridation Debate in Kingsport Public Forum

Citizens hear rival views on artificial fluoridation with Dr Adams and Mr Jones leading committees. Discussion covers health studies from Newburgh Grand Rapids and Cincinnati and potential liability limits for city workers. The panel cites AMA reports and local testing while debating controlled versus artificial fluoridation.

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Johnson City Death Ruled Accidental

The body of a missing veteran was found in a narrow space between walls of Hotel New York and Hotel Savoy. A coroner's jury ruled the death accidental, though Police Chief Wilkinson said investigation continues, noting the body was not visible from a nearby alley and mail for the man had been piling up at the hotel.

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Officials See No Upheaval On Segregation

Tennessee state leaders report no immediate upheaval in schools over integration. Fisk University president Jolyou Motley, Tennessee and Meharry leaders, and UT officials weigh potential effects as courts review the Supreme Court ruling. They stress careful study, gradual changes, and continued higher education stability.

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McCarthy Army Testimony Sparks White House Clash

McCarthy era dispute erupts as White House seeks to bar questioning of Adams on January 21. President's order to stall hearings faces resistance from McCarthy and allies as they challenge executive power and the Army probe.

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Jelke Conviction Reversed By Court

New York appellate division overturns Jelke conviction for compulsory prostitution. The reversal cited errors including exclusion of the public and press during parts of the trial, challenging due process and constitutional rights. Judge Louis Valente presided at the original trial, with the appeal argued by George Wash and others.

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Evacuation Talks Cloud French Wounded but Not Yet Settled

Fragmented dispatches describe French and Vietminh discussions on evacuating wounded from Dien Bien Phu with plans to expand and speed up airlift. Paris seeks rapid accord while Hanoi cautions any agreement must pass government approval. Meanwhile, Bristol charges emerge in a separate court case against a Kingsport man for prostitution and related offenses.

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Bail Set For Stump And White In Slaying

Two Kingsport men Fred Stump, 21, and Gus White faced bail of 1100000 and 15000 respectively in General Sessions Court on felony charges connected to a Sunday night slaying and a prior robbery. Stump, charged with first degree murder in H. T. Godsey's death, surrendered after police identified him. White is an accessory to the crime and linked to a fruit stand robbery. Preliminary hearing set for Wednesday.

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Clapp Winds Up TVA Chairmanship Today

Washington reports Gordon R. Clapp ends his 20 year TVA tenure today as chairman after a two decade run in various posts. President Truman named him in 1946 for the $15 000 yearly post and a successor is to be nominated by Eisenhower before Senate action. TVA will operate with no chairman and two board members until a new pick is confirmed, officials say.

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Segregation End Still Is Months Away

Segregation of Negro and white children in public schools is unconstitutional, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously. The decision triggers state actions on desegregation, with legal challenges and practical hurdles across Southern states and the District of Columbia. Governors and attorneys general in several states oppose immediate implementation, while justices urged further arguments next fall.

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School Bids Opened Tonight for New Addition

Johnson School in Krmssport will host bid openings tonight for a proposed addition by the city. The project includes ten classrooms and follows a council meeting where aldermen discussed the construction and related funding. The Recreation Commission also requests funds to operate the new Riverview Swimming Pool once completed.

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Communist Army Marching on Red River Delta

The French High Command announced that a Communist allied force of 15 men is advancing toward the Red River Delta from Hanoi.

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Kingsport Teen-Age Road-E-O Judges Named

The Kingsport Junior Chamber of Commerce named judges for the annual road-e-o to be held at 2 pm Wednesday on West Sullivan Street. Judges include local officials from the Kingsport Police Dept and area organizations. The top winner advances to Nashville for a June 19 1954 event, with state winners earning a free trip to the national contest in Washington DC.

Kingsport Junior Chambers of Commerce Sullivan Street Keene White Taynee Robert Ayl Trhuessey Rastaway Company Donald R. iCooke Ubf&ag Joseph T Tena Sam A Williamson Termeskee Cuty Patrol Bill Hletcher Kingsport City Police William HH. Jordan Bonney Rawardsa, Inc D. Helms Holston Defense Corporation Nashville Waslagene LG Ainich U.S Indian Grill Kingsport Tha Sullivan Dobyns-Bennett Lynn Wew Eppliqaols Toosdey Ailernoan

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