Security Council Studies Report On Reservists
The National Security Council studying a plan for an immediately restorable reserve under Pentagon Manpower, led by Maj. W L W Weavern, sent to Arthur Flemming with a deadline of April 7. The report advocates inducting some men for five to six months of basic training, then compulsory service in a reserve unit, potentially replacing universal military training amid Capitol Hill opposition.
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Washington
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National Security Council
Pentagon
Repit
Marine Corps
Wlw
Weaverneer
Defense
Arthur
Flemming
Eisenhower
Capitol Hill
John A. Hannah
Senate Armed Services Committee
Congress
Counci
Memorial tribute honors U S war dead at Mountain Home
In Mountain Home, a Veterans Center ceremony honored fallen servicemen with remarks by Harvey Higley and Congressman Carroll Reece. A wreath was laid on the Unknown Soldier, an honor guard fired, taps echoed, and benediction given as the Appalachian Choral Society and local bands performed.
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Mountain
Veterans Center
Washington
Harvey T. Higley
Veterans’ Administration
Carroll Reece
Higley
East Tennesse
Lee BR. Harrmanezer
Veterans’ Center
Reece
Natonal
Serenve Hi High School
William J. Outwater
Seence Hill
Snetewes
Teanoneia Fille College
Wright
TN Aika
Johnson City
Mountain Tine
US Soldiers to Train Native Vietnamese Forces
Geneva reports indicate large numbers of U.S. officers will head to Indochina to train native Vietnamese troops as France nears full independence for the Associated States. The plan aims to build a capable army for a partitioned Vietnam and to continue fighting if no armistice is reached at Geneva while U.S. guidance would be part of a broader Franco American defense framework. American instructors face a difficult task amid uncertain conditions and ongoing talks.
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Geneva
INS
Indochina
Plu
United States
U. S
Vietnam
France
America
Pobst Elected Legion Official in Ninth District Meeting
In Mountain Lake on Saturday Pobst was named first vice commander of the Ninth District of the American Legion. W. C. 1 Mike Cunningham of Pearlsburg was elected commander. Foy Dougherty of Gate City was named third vice commander. Delegates to the national convention in Washington Aug. 30 include Robert H. Woods Aubrey Dodson of Pearlsburg and W. T. Rector of Glade Spring. Dr. T. S. Ely of Jonesville endorsed American Legion financial aid.
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Appalachia
van Guy Pra
Appalschia
American Legion
Mountain Lake
W. C
Mike Cunningham
Pearlsburg
Foy Dougherty
Gate City
Robert H. Woods
Aubrey Dodson
W. T. Rector
Glade Spring
Washington
Community Fair Planned in Hawkins County
A church group announces a community wheat fair under the name Western Hawkins County Fair with a Sunday kickoff. A steering committee led by Prey Minton, president, and W. Phipps Britton, chairman of the finance committee, is forming at Church Hill High School. Directors appointed at the last EHCF meeting include Wylie Bradshaw Mark Sandidge Bertran Wolfe J E Taylor Free man Chappell Ralph Christian Staples Christian James Smith and Kenneth Cloud.
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Dennis Christian
Anc
W.phipps Britton
Church Hil
Bym
EHCF
Wylie Bradshaw
Okolone
Mark Sandidge
Valley View
Bertran Wolfe
Rescuers Will Bring Climber Down Mountain
Rescuers plan to lower injured Brooklyn climber George Argus from an 11 000 foot peak near Gunsite Pass Alaska. Dr John McCall and Frank Man lead the ascent with two others to reach Argus in a tent after eight days solitary wait. A plane will assist their descent to base camp where a helicopter will finally lift Argus to safety.
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Pairbanks
Alaska
George Argus
Brooklyn
N.Y
McKinney
Bvers
John McCall
University of Alaska Glacier
Frank Man
Agny Arcelie
Big Delta
Argus
Selusely
Metzall
Mi‘lan
Ar Sus
Gunsite Pass
French Defenses Around Red River Delta Brace for New Assault
French forces reinforce Delta defenses after Paris orders to hold the entire estuary line. Viet Minh movements from Dien Bien Phu press toward the delta with about 100000 guerrillas, while U.S. approval allows training new Vietnamese army contingents under a France-backed offensive plan.
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Larry Allen Hanos
Hert
Lela
Tuiday
Paris
Arom
Rouce
Mindt Shoresi
Inul
Dien Bien Phu
Imedeal
Br. Geneive de Galard Terraine
LTTE
Frenehy
Miss de Galard Wis
High Command
Tine
Jawich
Dien Bien Who
Mano
Saigon
United States
U. S
France
Delegates Discuss Armistice Program in Geneva
Geneva conference delegates debated enforcing an armistice in Taodaching as Vietminh spokesman Hoan Van Hoang urged focus on political problems. He said cease-fire is provisional, paving way to territorial and political unity via electoral democracy. France floated international commissions.
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Geneva
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Laciay
Tadoching
Vietminh
Indianapolis 500 standings highlight record pace by Vukovich
Bulletin lists Indianapolis 500 mile standings at 40 miles with drivers Vukovich Bryant Carter McGrath Agabashian Nazar tuk O Connor Freeland Ratmann and Russo. Vukovich sets new average record 181.366 surpassing old 129.406 as the field progresses.
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Indianapolis
Stane Ings
Vukovich
Bryant
Carter
Rubinian
McGrath
Agabashian
Nazartuk
T—O'connor
Freeland
Ratmann
Hayks
Russo
Sailor Charged In Wave Slaying At Patuxent Naval Base
Leonardtown Maryland 21 year old sailor faces murder charges in the drowning and suspected rape of Irene Conde a 26 year old seaman from Rochester New York. The body was found near Point Lookout Maryland with clothing intact except panties removed. Carl Willis Strickland stationed at Patuxent was arrested at Rocky Mount North Carolina and brought to Leonardtown. He allegedly admitted to escorting Conde to a tavern and leaving her on the beach with an unnamed hitchhiker who later disappeared. He denied direct knowledge of the slaying.
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Leonardyowm
Tnsii
Patuxent
Naval Ai Station
Irene Conde
Miss Congle
Rochester
Jett
Chesapeake Bay
Point Lookout
Julian Lane
St. Mary's County
Carl Willis Strickland
Rocky Mount
N. G
Leonardtown
Wanda
Page. Zimmerman
Strickland
Naval
Mikt Canole
Striekland
Ilee
Hays Beach
Special Vote in Bluff City on Water and Sewer Bonds
A Saturday election in Bluff City will let voters approve water and sewer bonds not to exceed $75,000. The funds would finance a disposal plant and related system improvements. Bluff City, under state law, must treat sewage before discharging into the Holston River. Tolerance permits have previously been granted to aid disposal facility plans.
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Bluff Cry
Bluff City
Holston
Wednesday To Be Tommy Wright Day
The 38 year old Tommy Wright was killed in a traffic accident near Dallas Texas last Thursday Funeral services were held today in Knoxville Wright was a golf pro at Ridgefields and the sole Knoxville winner of the 1936 state amateur title He will be remembered as a longtime figure in Last Tennessee golf with donations planned to his widow and five children
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Tommy Wright
Ridgefields County Club
Mast
Tennessee
Wright
Dallas
Tex
Knoxville
Ridgetielus
Ridgefields
Salvation Army Officers to Leave Kingsport for Louisville Posts
Captain and Mrs. Cox of the Kingsport Salvation Army will depart in July for assignments in Louisville as divisional youth secretaries for Kentucky Tennessee and Arkansas. They will oversee 28 corps youth activities including Girl Guards and Sunbeams and plan to return on official visits once or twice yearly.
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Kimper Cox
Kingsport
Salvation Army
Louisville
Iteas
Carter Crumble
Salvation Army Advisory Board
Cox
Youngeconie
Kentucky
Tennessee
Arkansas
Girl Guards
Sunbeams
Cor
Beckley
W. Va
Captain
Atlanta
South
Bennington Death Toll Reaches 100
The death toll from the Cartier Bennington explosions rose to 100 with Lieut Robert Wright of Marlboro Mass among the dead. More than 2500 relatives will attend memorials for officers and men killed. Ship damage includes three decks and hangar deck buckled, boilers damaged, and cost to repair estimated at 1.5 million dollars.
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Cartier Bennington
Robert Wright
Marlboro
Bennington
Cartier
Chang
Willian
Rabern
Norfolk
Navy
THP Lands ET Drivers During Long Week End
Kingsport area patrol reports safer Memorial Day weekend with fewer accidents though arrests for traffic violations occurred. A Knoxville salesman suffered facial injuries when his car left Highway 11W near Rogersville. Grainger County saw a top speed violation on Highway 11-W. Local officials quote Captain Williamson urging drivers to slow down, with state safety leaders warning the toll may rise by holiday end. The Memorial period faces historic high potential fatalities, as groups caution motorists to drive with care.
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Perses
Kingsport
Moon
Frank Williamson
Line
Tennessee
Patol
Williamson
R. Jarmein
Knoxvide
Rogersville
Lyons Hospital
Jturnagin
Tennessee Highway Patrol
Rogati
Grainger County
Greene County
Ned H. Dearborn
National Safety Council
Four Children Die In Neb Tornadoes
Severe tornadoes south of Norfolk, Nebraska killed at least four children and injured many more. Authorities feared the toll could rise as several residents remained missing or reported in serious or critical condition. Multiple farms were destroyed and Norfolk Hospital treated numerous patients with the injured. Names of confirmed victims include eight year old Robert and separate George Kuhl, children of Ben Kolsi, Nell Klawani, daughter of Lawrence Klawami, and Cindy Careberry, daughter of Joe Cartrey, all from Norfolk Madison area.
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Norfolk
Web
Tns
Nebraska
Patfolmer
Sisly
Norfalk
Robert
George Kuhl
Ben Kolsi
Nell Klawani
Lawrence Klawami
Cindy Careberry
Joe Cartrey
Norfolk mi
Madison
Highway Patrol
Melvity Carlson
Hall
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