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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1969

Page

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38 Women Collapse At Texas Instruments Plant

Thirty eight women working on confidential military projects at the Texas Instruments plant in Sherman Texas collapsed Thursday night from gas likely entering the air conditioning system. Nineteen others were taken to local hospitals. Most were up and walking today though some remained under treatment. The plant was evacuated while the morning shift was told to report to work.

Sherman Téx UPN Texas Instruments

Avery Faces Fire Over Ray Interviews in Tennessee

Tennessee state official Avery, amid criticism over interviews with James Earl Ray, pledged a unbiased thorough investigation. He claimed two convicts plotted to destroy his car, said he kept Ray under maximum security, and noted a traced but unrecorded murder attempt call.

Nashville UPL Jur Ty 5 Avery James Marllay Avery Hies Ray W. EB Bud Lopton Tennessee Bureau of Criminal Identification James Earl Ray Jim Aids

Nixon Details Burger Selection For Chief Justice With Reporters

President Nixon explained to about 50 reporters his reasons for choosing Circuit Judge Warren E Burger as the new chief justice. He said future picks would come from federal appellate and district judges plus scholars, and stressed an arm's length presidency. He noted no ABA consultation and cited Abe Fortas as a cautionary influence shaping the process.

Nixon Burger Merriman Smits LPT White House Washington UPH Warren Earl Burger United States Charles Rhyne Duke American Bar Association ABA Abe Forlas Warren E. Burger Michell Mitchell J. Edgar Moorer Federal Bureau of Investigation Warren Karl Burger Senate Forlas

Four Face Punishment In Ray's Pre-Trial Publicity

MEMPHIS UPI Four men tied to the James Earl Ray case face contempt penalties in Criminal Court Judge Arthur C Faquin Jr for violating a pre trial publicity order. The potential penalties include up to 10 days in jail and a $50 fine. The case traces to orders issued by the late Judge W Preston Battle and involves reporters and investigators cited for revealing details of Ray’s jail conditions after his London arrest and his 1964 murder plea.

Ray Memphis UPI James Earl Ray Criminal Court Arthur C. Faquin Jr Lough Faquin W. Preston Battle Arthur J. Manes Sr Birmingham Ala Renfro T. Hanes Hanes Roy Hamilton The Memphis Press-Scimitar Charles Battle Hamilton Anddmundsne FBI George Hanebrake Madama William Bradford Huie

First Teachers Strike Hits Chicago

Chicago teachers union CTU and John Desmond report a tentative settlement on a month long strike affecting about 23,090 teachers and 50000 students. Terms set a base minimum of 7390 dollars and top scale 11025 dollars per year with ratification pending house delegates.

Chicago UPN John Desmond CTU House of Chicago House of Desmond Ihe

South Vietnam Sets New Elections In Two Years

Paris UPI reports Saigon delegates at Vietnam talks agreed to discuss elections without preconditions with the Viet Cong. South Vietnam plans elections in 1972, with U.S. and international supervision urged. Henry Cabot Lodge outlined American emphasis on inclusive political participation postwar.

South Vietnam Paris UPI Saigon Vietnam Viet Cong South Vietnm Nixon U.S Henry Cabst Lodge

Ray Back In Shelby Jail For Motion On New Trial

Ray Earl Ray, convicted in the King assassination, is back in Shelby County jail awaiting a hearing on a new trial. He was moved from the state prison in Nashville to the jail in a security transfer. He wore a deputy shield and is awaiting Monday’s court action after pleading guilty for a 20 year sentence.

Ray Shelby Memphis Tenn UPI Torcade Itt James Earl Ray Martin Luther Ville King Jr Interstate 40 Frial King Tennessee State Prison Nashville Greg O'Rear Mickey McGuire W. E. Hopton Tennes Bureau of Criminal Invest

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