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I ii I I 1 I I sr'm ur I A 4 yjiir in-fest z-UC'S "iyjrrw I V' National League Wins WASHINGTON (INS) The National League walloped the American League 7 to 3 today in the major league All-Star game NATIONAL 001 211 27 AMERICAN 000 003 03 Deathless Days City County 596 37 Do you watch for the child following a rolling ball? I KIN Vol XIII No 157 Phone Circle Ml 31 Kingsport Tenn Tuesday July 10 1956 14 Pages Five Cents fZ KJJ Clement Made Keynoter Of Chicago Convention Senator After Meet away from publicly committing himself to any candidate he has expressed himself aa friendly toward Stevenson At the recent Governors Conference he described Stevenson as the greatest candidate ever to be denied the presidency of the United 8tates Democratic leaders apparently closely considered Clements views on the potentially explosive segregation Issue within the party School Issue Mentioned The Tennessee governor has avoided taking strong stands either wav He was quoted at the Governors Conference as saying that no public schools in Tennessee had been or would be deseg regated without a court order The only exception he said was Oak Ridge Tenn which is operated CHICAGO Gov Frank Clement of Tennessee regarded as friendly to Adlal Stevenson was selected Monday to keynote the Democratic National Convention The young governor was named by the party's Convention Arrangements Committee after a three-hour meeting Clement a fiery orator and considered a possible vice presidential candidate did not receive a unanimous vote of the committee National Chairman Paul But-ler said Not Unanimous Choice Butler said the committees 13 members gave a full discussion of each of17 or 18 possible selections Clement was picked he said because of his familiarity with the' Issues and his capacity to discuss them fluently and capably and the impression he has mad around the country 1 wouldnt say it (Clements selection was unanimous but all feel that a good decision was made I don't consider It a victory for anyone except the Democratic KefauverSays He'll Tour US GETTYSBURG Pa (AP) President Eisenhower la going to rurt for a second term Republican Senate Leader Knowland disclosed this at a dramatic news conference on the Gettysburg College campus today White House Press Secretary James Hagerty stood by nodding Knowland said the President told a meeting of Republican congressional leaders he feels in better shape than he did when he made his Feb 29 announcement that he would seek re-election We are looking forward to No Hints Given rr By Eisenhower At Walter Reed a cam-leadership paign under Knowland said -Are you telling us a reporter asked that the President Is going to keep his hat in the ring? I telling you precisely that Knowland replied He added that Eisenhower left no doubt in anyone's mind that he will run again despite his June Gov Clement party In Nashville the 36-year-old governor Informed of his selection to keynote the convention on opening night Aug 13 in Chicago said' I did not expect this assignment There were many other capable men who could have done i be a forceful spokesman for the an excellent Job But Til do the Democratic party very best 1 can to represent the) Sen Estes Kefauver a fellow Democratic party and the Ameri- Tennessean termed the selection can people" an honor for Clement But said Although Clement has shied Kefauver It in no way would affect his determination to win the by the federal government Butler said he felt Clement would discuss the desegregation issue "in a way that Is not offensive to anyone The selection of Clement met with approval among the partys presidential aspirants Stevenson said he was very glad to hear of it and predicted Clement would WASHINGTON Newsmen often speculated about President Eisenhowers plans while he recovered from the abdominal operation During the three weeks the President spent in Walter- Reed theCapitol Hill-leaders-Hospital he dropped not a single He looked a little pale and ob-public hint as to what his political viously had lost weight The rough course would be as a result of the texttued sport shirt he wore was WASHINGTON (INS)-Sen EstesT OD TGSSm GD etauver D-Tenn unperturbed DV claims of mounting Stevenson! strength said today he will mkfipi-virp nAirp a final nationwide tour to con- I UlJCvllwltC Of Governor tact presidential delegates just before the Democratic National Convention nomination Kefauver and Clem ent are not considered to be politically close Clement had insisted on heading an unpledged delegation to the national convention thereby denying Kefauver possi ble home state delegate support Sen Stuart Symington Missouris favorite son candidate termed the selection of Clement as gTjat" HST And Adlai Discuss Future CHICAGO Jh Former President Truman and Adlal Stevenson took a walk this morning had breakfast together and presumably talked politics Mr Truman came to Chicago Monday night to address a luncheon of civic leaders and accept a gift for his Truman library at Independence Mo He was greeted at the airport by Stevenson leading contender for the Democratic presidenual who was Democratic national chairman during Truman admin- rim an of New York another con- 'A Movg To Destroy Me Says Judge Brack Sams new illness Aides insisted that he did not discuss the matter with any government official who visited him in the hospital Eisenhower silence had served to underscore what he himself had told a news conference March 7 Just a week after he announced his second term intentions At the March meeting the President was asked what he would do if he found out before the Republican nominating convention that your physical condition was below the par you had expected" Eisenhower replied I have said unless I felt absolutely up to the performance of the duties of the President the second that I didnt I would no longer seek the job or I wouldnt be available for the job In making his bid for a second term Feb 28 Eisenhower said he was "as well as before his heart attack occurred "As of this moment he declared there is not the slightest as well j0ubt that I can perform as wen as ever have all of the lmpor- tant duties of the presidency So far as I am concerned I am confident that indefinitely I can carry them Criminal Court Convicts 3 Men BRISTOL Three sentences were handed out a brief Criminal NASHVILLE Gov Frank Clement received congratulations today from several members of the Tennessee Congressional delegation on hi selection as keynoter of the Democratic national convention Among them were Sen Albert Gore and Reps Percy Priest and Joe Evms Former Sen McKeliar of Memphis who served longer in the Senate than any other Tennessean also sent his congratulations McKeliar said he felt certain Clement was the first Tennessean ever chosen to keynote either a Democratic or Republican national convention Lee GOP Lawyer Takes Old Job JONESVILLE Va Harry Rowlett Jonesville lawyer decided Monday to accept reappointment as Lee-County common wealth attorney alter a reso- intestinal operation Ike Looked Pale Eisenhower himself appeared before reporters and photograph ers before and after an hour and seven minute strategy session with loose around his neck But his color was better and his step was firmer than when he left Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington a week ago last Saturday Knowland was asked whether Eisenhower had given some second thoughts to his decision to run again in the light of his recent illness which followed by nine months his Denver heart attack Knowland la Certain The fact remains he' In the race Knowland replied The senator said he regarded Eisenhower's comments today as a "continuation of his Feb 29 announcement that he would accept renomination Knowland also was asked whether Eisenhower had authorized him to make the statement about second term plans NoV Knowland replied "but he knew we were going to meet the press afterward and he knew we always try to make Irank reports FCC Gels Plea On TV Channel WASHINGTON Tri-Cities Tele-vision Corp of Bristol Tenn asked Federal Communications Com- mission Monday to stay its grant channel 5 decision in which application was denied Tri- proposals Tri-Cities asks original decision be reversed or fur ther competitive hearings held Meanwhile Tri-Cities asked FCC to order Appalachian to halt all construction until these matter are settled The presidential candidate was openly undisturbed bv the designation of a pro-Stevenson Tennessean Gov Frank Clement as keynote speaker for theAugus 113 Democratic convention In Chicago Kefsver said I know hell do ft good job' and extended hts congratulations to the 36-year-old governor who is regarded as a possible vice presidential nominee Should Adlal Stevenson again head the Democratic ticket Adlal Courts Tennessee Clements selection cheered most Stevenson backers who regard the governor as a supporter of the 1952 Democratic nominee They viewed his appointment as one way of overshadowing Kefauver while courting his state's 32 convention votes Kefauver emphasised that he had sent word to the convention planners that he would accept any keynoter chosen He said in an Interview he will leave on a whirlwind countrywide swing as soon as Congress adjourns and does not plan to go to Chicago until the Friday preceding the convention Sen John Sparkman D-Ala' Stevensons 1952 running mate said the outlook for Stevenson is getting better all the time The Weather Kingsport mmI Yiclnltf Fftlr nd( cool tonight lowest tround 40 Wednesday fair tnd little warmer high in middle 80s Thursday partly cloudy and warm TEMPERATURES was hunting buffalo in Montana and other places and practicing television shows or seeking head- lines in the papers It is my prediction he will have more time for this sport after the Aet eWMnn August election Sessions Court Judge Brack Sams today fired back at his crit- jcs He charged that Sheriff A Ham Hur(j and Atty Gen Lacy West move to destroy lPri ni-svinns previous charge that politics Inspired a Grand Jury probe of his office The Grand Jury in its report yesterday took Sams to task on LveTal counT 2dKt hS I not cooperated with other officers of the law "Continue To Cooperate Judge Sams said today "I shall continue to conduct mv office in the future as I have in the past work and serve and try to do justice to all who come before me Kingsport Man Hurt In Hawkins Mishap A 64-year-old Kingsport man was hospitalized following a car wreck in Church Hill late yesterday Oscar Keeling 1809 Kenwood Dwight David Eisenhower which Sheriff Ham Hurd could profit politically so he could be eected County Judge and at the same time elect nis candidate for Sheriff of course it is obvious on Sts face that Atty Gen Lacy West i5 auied with the Sheriff in this (move to destroy me all law enforcement officers including the policemen of the City "The word came to me months ago that Atty Gen West had said I will get Sams some way if it takes the way of the Grand Jury "Dumbfounded at Statement I was dumbfounded at such a reply I am why he has me This is big man to act? at a loss to know this feeling toward not the way for I shall continue to conduct mv office in the future as I have in the past work and serve and try do justlce an Wh0 Come be fore me "I shall contmue to cooperate with all law enforcement units Sheriff Hurd has apparently become Intoxicated with political power While I was on the job and tiying to do my duty the Sheriff tender for this year's presidential nomination also met the plane HST Evens Account In meeting Stevenson Truman lution urging him to do so was'a pprently brought his social ac-adopted at a Republican meeting count with the former Illinois gov-Circuit Judge George Morton 'ernor lnto balance with that of Saturday named Rowlett to th eiGov Harnman who had a break-jcb from which he had been re-jaS( meeting with the former moved earlier last week by order presjdent upon Trumans return of a three-judge court from a trip to Europe Rowlett and three other GOP of-1 Mr has not given ei- ficeholders in the county were( er candidate assurance of per-ousted after the special court gonai backing for the nomination found the Republicans had ttleg-igg time ago he said that he ally engaged in the bloc payment dld n0 pian take an active part of Channel 5 to Appalachian Broadcasting Corp of Bristol Va Appalachian was granted the channel Apnnj to operate pro- p0secj station WCYB-TV Tri-Cities asked reconsideration of the statement and could not make J188 adrod to Holston Court session at Bristol Tenn self believe had Bud such stVftlley Community Hospital at 5 15 Courthouse this morning He added shall continue toco- Atty Gen West and a fractured pel- AU were Blountville cases operate with all law enforcement hlm of and toW hijyis His condition was listed as UIttL Tiif cto-otinn 1 had not said one derogatory worn 8alnst and I hoped he did not made in the hone of whttcal eel 0115 way t0w8rd me but up wa treated 8nd released af' tiary on a plea of guilty to viola-made in the nope oi a political tto thlg hour hg hag nQt geen fit ter acCident i it good this morning Mitchell Qualls 29 was sentenc- ed by Judge Conway Smith to Flora 201 East Charle- years in the state PenUen ll HAIriSM MASS At tion of the age of consent George Price drew three sepa-iof its mess would result an place that would aP- 0 KaklS nd enteH08dct bureau in June for Ap ing three Blountville business es- Palaf blan t0 change engineering tablishments specifications Clyde Price indicted on the' The petition contends engineer same charges was given three jing specifications sentences of 11 months and 29 days hanged Appalachians original Cities also asked reconsideration the authority granted by FCCs in pre-convention maneuvering Truman May Speak Monday Democratic Chairman Paul Butler said that Truman has before the August election been invited to make "a major convention speech "after the nominations profit Sheriff Hurd He declared he was warned Investigation was to take Lashea At Hurd "Hurd Re charged yhas of pol taxes In a statement after tonight's GOP meeting Rowett said he would comply with the partys resolution Rowlett also said he had determined that fraud elections must cease and I am now advising the people of Lee County regardless will seek out and The Tennessee Highway Patrol said the accident occurred hen trln which Keeling was ridmg POST OFFICE ROBBED MADISONVILLE Ky UP Postal inspectors today aie investigating the break-in and burglary of an undetermined amount of money from th post office of the Veterans Administration Hospital at nearby Outwood The robbery occurred over the weekend each with sentences suspended because of his physical condition Crimmal Court will return to Kingsport City Hall for what Is expected to be a fmal session Wednesday morning The docket for the July term has been light 4 FREC1 PIT AVION Precipitation iasU34 hours 06 Precipitation this month 2 15 Precipitation this year 33 88 TODAY'S SKIES ftunris 5 20 A ftuase 7 51 PM Moonset I PM Pirst quarter Saturds? Juptr and Rsgulu appear a few degree above the moon Jupiter bow more than si times as far awav as the sun and its light rsaches the earth tonight in about 51 minutes i All times Eastern S'anderdi Computed for Kingsport Times-New by Bailev Frank parently become intoxicated political power He linked Atty Gen West with had selected Gov Frank Clement the investigation" by saying word of Tennessee a Stevenson sup-if816 to hi mm nth a go that West porter as convention keynoter sad Sams some have undergone has taught us and McKinney told fen ornd Jurv made us realize along with the d8y' hb stevnand At toe conclusion of his state-rest of the state that we mus -at ttie nesenT ttme men Sams Predlcted the defeat haie changes in the elections aws I of Hurd for the office of county He mentioned no specific changes but recalled that the former pres ju(je but said "We are looking to Rich- Went had praised Harriman Th fun statement-mond for these changes at the work the international relations Now the Grand Jury has next session of the General As- field during the last admimstra- macie their thoiough investigation embly I tion j0( my records as Sessions Judge the fact they did I had done any- Butlers remark came after announcement that the partys con- I am happv not find where rand ary Says 'No Complaints After Tour Of County Property thing crooked Admits Errors Mistakes "Errors and mistakes have been made and being human I will continue to make errors and mistakes I have woiked hard and tried to make Sullivan County a better place in hich to live which promise I made ere my election to the office "I have kept that-faith "I have worked when I could have been resting and have gone out of my way to accommodate Judge Conway Smith upon re-an(j jelp poor helpless people In ceipt of the report said the Grand manv cases not able to have a Jury had gone about its work withiawyer- "deep consciousness of response -j am not ashamed of my labor bilittes and accommodations to help peo- He told Mt to come back intope session at your pleasure after -j vas warned months ago that reading the request that the jury rfrce would be checked on not be discharged at this time and thoroughly investigated The gioup asked to be rpcessec ake place just before the August election Joins Rest Hurd "The apparent hope was thati some wrong doing could be pinned or plastered on me that would i create a political mess out of and remain as a Grand Jurv subject to the call of the foreman and should no further call be made we be declared to be dissolved at the time for assembling a new Grand Jury en November 6 1956" The Grand Jury had mostly good things to say as a result of its Inspection rounds of county buildings and offices The Jurors: "Visited the various county offices and found them in good order With no complaints "Inspected the jail and found It to be clean and orderly Found that one part of the plumbing in the womens department of the jail "does not seem to work properly and should be corrected Found that prisoners told us they are now allowed $2 0Q per day for laying out fines and cost That this law went into effect about a month ago" Inspected the county home for the poor and found the premises to be "clean and orderly The buildings are old of poor construction and poorly arranged but considering this everything was in exceptionally good order The inmates say they were being well taken care of and were contented Heard a report from architect Milton Robelot that the trusses supporting the roof and dome of the courthouse "wlfre sagging and pulling apart at the joints and that In his opinion this top structure was unsafe Nlly the Grand Jury said It has started an investigation of reports of "large scale violations of the sales tax law We have instructed Attorney General Lacy West the report BOYS CLUB OFIICERS New officers for the Kingsport Bovs Club were installed last night The officers left to right are: RAY MOND LEE treasurer CARL COUNTS vice president GEORGE STONE outgoing president STEWART CROSLEY president MRS FRED GRILLS secretary and CHARLES SCHMOTZER club director I I I 7 it v4' A.