Gift Department Clerk Wins Courtesy Award August
A Scott County report notes a Gift Department clerk earned a courtesy award in August. The piece also details a robbery case in Gate City linking Kingport resident Brown to a three-armed theft, with bond actions for Burton Laughters and Paul Herbert, and a service-station theft tied to the evidence.
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I2n Chamber of Comnerer
Mike Bertity Sraith
W. & Greene’s
Savith Tra
Greere’s
Dobynx
Faylet
Philie Farphan
Chamber of Coamforce
Greene, Mins Sraith
Proto
Eitin Birkioy
Gift Department
Gate City
Brown
Kingapest
Scott County
Burton Laughters
Kilngaport
Paul Herbert
Addington
Laughters
Susie Cleek
Oteccn
Hebert
Finn
Alao
Kings
Samm W. Coleman, Jr
HS Poiron Iz Sport
Suso Bernie Smith
W. B. Greene
Eee Z
Beales
B.weman
Salyer
Holbert
Mart Ming Smith
Herbert
Forghead
Yeatlan & Faw
Dijon
Sint le Hoenee
Pendlston
Rade Senere
Newlett Stford “Moore
Borden
Bon
Charles Brummit
Coni- Brown
Ellis
Partes
Thi Charles
Delbert
Becks and
Lane
Post Office
Miss Smith
Exse
Charles C, Combs
Gheritt
Fron Lowa
County
Tenn
Hawking
Greene
Tapneanee
Grand Jury May Probe Dope Case In Tennessee Area
A Tennessee grand jury is expected to probe a drug case as court filings reveal motions from defense and testimony about a local store’s courtesy awards. Witnesses discuss suspects tied to narcotics and a wider criminal inquiry spurred by county officials and the Chamber of Commerce.
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Grand Jury
University of Tennessee
University Extension
Wich
Rhea Court moves to replace Walter White in office
Members of the Rhea County Court moved to replace Walter White, a county school superintendent and state representative candidate, claiming he cannot be removed by the court. County Judge Floyd Knight was petitioned to convene a special session to address the request and potentially oust White before his term ends in February 1980.
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Daybom
Tenn
Rie
Walter White
Mary
Petioned
Floyd Knight
Segaion
Knight
White
Fealy
Cvunt
Rhea
Meigs
Aerinol Auper
Kingsport Truck Strike Halts New York Shipments
Kingsport shipments to New York are halted by a strike affecting Kingsport to New York routes. Other areas remain served while the walkout spreads concerns of wider disruption. Teamsters Local 867 sought a 26 cent hourly wage increase, with talks scheduled following the work stoppage.
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Greene
Jason Ad
Creeme
Unio
Icaeramos
Ubiom
Rutherford Freight Lines
Rieh
Cinemath
New York
Elty
Life
ASL Teamsters Union
Nea
Fairer Weather Forecast Bordered by Labor Strife
Kingsport area weather outlook turns milder with fair skies and warming temperatures for the next two days. Meanwhile wage talks and labor disputes surface as unions press for higher pay and employer-financed benefits, with workers at several plants pushing back on offers. Local labor officials report no immediate meeting planned for next week as negotiations continue.
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Nigher
Toca Sotom
Undom
At & Noisy
Bouy Mass
Washington
Tions
Taylor Manufacturing Company
Nocats
Arta BS
Morristown
Tenn
Entien Sim
United Furniture Workers: America
CIO
Tay Carian
Preckenn
Charles W. Schneider
W. Rott
Feypomdert
Imation
Holt
Rec
C. Lawson
National Labor Relations Act
Gains And Basses New York F PFrice Market Drift
The market opened with a muted ascent as Gains and Nsewen led modest gains in a clouded session. Trading for most stocks was uneven, with a fractional range movement and rapid early activity fading soon after the opening.
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New York
Speeders Caught in School Zones
Four people faced Day Court on speeding in a school zone with penalties set by City Judge Howard Poston. Fines included $15 for three offenders and $10 for another, plus forfeitures for two public drunkenness charges and an overtime parking issue. One man paid $25 for whisky possession. other details incomplete.
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Howard Poston
Rodight
Felted
Fragmented Scene Sketch in a Back Yard Feast
A damaged OCR fragment describes a neglected plate of food in a backyard and a scene where a figure pockets cash, while others observe a tense moment as a shower of coins or cosmic chaos appears to trigger a jackpot effect. The wording is garbled with stray phrases and unclear participants.
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Beihg
Town seeks clemency for boy who stole to leave town
Fiulsvmckh Maine residents rally for 18 year old Charles Royal after a string of petty crimes including a gas station theft to fund a trip to New York and a later armed robbery attempt. He surrendered after a police pursuit and faces court action. community leaders, parents, and officials urged clemency while prosecutors weigh leniency.
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Fiulsvmckh
Fat
Charles Royal
Elisworth
Cone
Charles
Pittaburgh
Hente
Russians Plan Berlin Blockade Lifting Talks
Russians make tentative plans to lift Berlin blockade as four power talks enter a fourth day. Western officials note lack of confirmation and warn about potential demand for east west trade terms and German currency issues amid stalled canal and rail links.
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Preas Service Agit
Gerenga
Rome
Beliver
Jabid
Helmstedts
Treina
Twece
Lune
Teamepert Offietal
Borka
Peturmphe
Germany
Otte
Wmirbeins
Dhay
Frana Naumeny
Bnet
Huey Longs Son Claims Victory In Senate Race
Huey Longs son claimed victory in a U S Senate race backed by a majority, with rivals yet to concede. A radio audience heard contrasts on whether the victory is valid as questions arise about the primary results and possible contest.
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Huey Long
Senate
New Origans
Huny P. Tuemy
Russell
U.S
Dudge
Kernen
Iudio
Demrosra
Kensor
Czech's Former President Edvard Benes Dies
Edvard Benes, former president of Czechoslovakia, died after a career spanning exile and return. He led during World War II, resisted Nazi occupation, and opposed the 1948 Communist constitution before stepping down. His legacy highlighted a long struggle for democracy amid totalitarian pressure.
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Czechoslovakia
Edvard Senes
bin Peppin
Novsiy
Benes
Cenchoglovak
Theocras G. Miaseryk
Republic
Bor
Ie Benes
United States
Britain
Comrounista
Hrokke
Miztetry
Interior
Wallace Arrives Quietly for Arkansas Campaign Stop
Henry Wallace arrived in Little Rock today amid minimal fanfare. He and his Progressive Party entourage exited at Union Station and boarded a private train. Wallace planned a breakfast aboard the train and a credential presentation to the Secretary of State in Memphis, seeking Arkansas radio audiences.
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Henry ‘Wallace
Linle
Progressive Party
Uint
Shreveport
Alvnott
Arkansas
Joy Radio
Poverty Gate
Memphin
Japanese found guilty of treason in wartime case
A Los Angeles jury convicted Kawakita, 27, of eight overt acts abusing American captives while interpreter at Japan's Oezama prison camp. The verdict, after 11 weeks of testimony, could carry a death sentence though prosecutors did not seek it. The trial followed eight days of deliberation amid wartime treason charges.
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James 5. Eiadatey
Los Angeles
Temoys
Kawalita
Foderg
Dieftense
Steday
Casa
Niet Girk
Kawakite
Amerg
Ican
Japan
Oezama
Ita
U.S
James’ D. Carter
Alston Treavon
Court Postpones Hearing On Murder Case Involving Beeler
A hearing on a murder case against three men was postponed. The suspects are linked to the death of Sarah Harrigan Beeler whose body was found beside the railroad track. Police allege Beeler was killed in a fight over a woman named Myers, with further testimony expected from witnesses and investigators. The case remains under sessions judge S. G. Gilbreath.
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Spolesman
Deere Sttrary
Mitchum
Sehary
Reo
Stuchia
Blech Utey
Dorothy Mitchum
Aectors
Las Vegas
Nev
Emmy
Las
Vegas
Chrin
Sarah Harrigan
Sim
Ken Hobbs
Snott
Beeler
Maul Taile Lraad
Baller Street
Am Inqeest
Denny Coraner
J. E. Upeierch
Eceidtertal
J. See
van Bexten
Thome
BL W
Smiths
Viorence
Bergy
Finsg
Trig
Eeipapipart
Hteg
Lei
Myers
Hobbs
Bern
Gragges
Bill Taylor
Reading Sunday's Times News Highlights Local and National Notes
The Times News previews Sundays edition with football schedules and college stories. It notes Kawakita case coverage and Japanese wartime context, plus features on a Kingsport theater production, local golf, and the Salvation Army service plan. Carroll Reece and Boy Acuff campaign events are mentioned for Tuesday night.
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Carter
Kawakita
The
Kingsport ‘Times-News
Aitt
Coxaf
Art Tottslerty
United States
Enemes
Morris Lavine
A. Com
Court of Virginia
Scott
Wise County
Times-News
Acta
Associated Press
California
Ronnday
Big Five
Withauses
Camp
Oryomia
Tral Honshu
Seriou
Hkingspest
Pictur
Hm Chee Cosepaol
Carroll
Reece Oia
Kingsport
Willian F. Freckett, Jr
Reece
Fate Of Old Virginia Home To Be Decided In 90 Days
Leesburg Virginia auctioned the Oak Hill estate once linked to President James Monroe for 220000. Buyer Thomas N De Yashmutt plans to turn the site into a stock farm and family home while a trust seeks to fund a Monroe Memorial, with six days to redeem the property if unpaid.
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Old Virginia
Leesburg
James Monroe
Thomas Jeffersio
James Hoban
Thomas N. de Yashmutt
Prince Wiliam Cowmty
Oak Hil
Frank C. Littletom
U. S
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Littletom
United States
Lawrence Hang
Writhington
Oak Hill
Monroe
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Kingsport Lines
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Sreeet
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Pakistan
LaGuardia
India
San Diego
Calif
Dick Cardwell
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Mr. Cardore
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Collow
Rix Fether
Hank
Hettsry
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Eilelegh
Arart Atieek
Dindaley
Gery Foe
Packie
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