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t-A KINGSPOKT NEWS Friday, April), 1971 County Squire Raps Salvation Army Appeal DEATH NOTICES Mrs. Fiiiinio Garrett Hobcrt Buckles A Sullivan County Health and Welfare Committee official this week criticized Kingsport Salvation Army officials for complaining about the lack of money while ignoring county funds available to the organization. At a meeting Tuesday night, committee chairman James Myers said he had "read in the paper where the (Kingsporl) Salvation Army was in desperate need of funds." But, he said, officials of the local citadel haven't tried to obtain any of the county money which has been available since January. So far this year, Bristol's Salvation A post has received $1,500 in county aid. Tuesday night, Bristol's commander, Captain Ed Sutton, received approval for requests totaling $490.

Questioned by the Times- News, the Kingsport commander, Major Thomas Woodcock, said he hadn't gone to ask for funds because he didn't think the local branch was eligible. He said he had been planning to investigate the possibility of obtaining money from the county but had not yet done so. "The fund has only been available for four months," said Woodcock. Myers said the IlW committee has twice notified tlie Kingsporl officials of a new ruling by the state attorney general allowing the county to disperse previously frozen funds to certain organizations, including the Salvation Army. Each time, he said, he had invited representatives from the citadel to come to a meeting to discuss the program, but they didn't appear.

Rules require that a representative the organization be present at monthly Health and Welfare Committee meetings (o show in detail where the money is being used. "We've only turned the Bristol commander down one time since we received (lie ruling," Myers said. "And the only reason we refused him then was because we had access to the money he needed in another fund." "When Major Woodcock didn't show up, we assumed that the Kingsport office didn't need any money and forgot about it. But when 1 read in the paper where the Salvation Army was in desperate need of funds, I didn't know what to think." Myers said he then contacted Salvation Army officials in Kingsport a second time, in- forming them of the availability of county funds. He was assured that a representative would be at Tuesday night's meeting.

But no one showed up. "What really burns me up is the idea that these poor workers stand out on street corners in the cold during the Chrisbuas holidays to collect money for the Salvation Army, then someone at the top is too lazy or whatever to drive in once a month and collect a substantial amount of money with no effort at all," Myers said. In reply to Myers 1 criticisms, Woodcock said he didn't think Kingsport would qualify for aid. In Bristol, he said the Salvation Army handles a complete welfare program, providing grocery orders for the indigent, buying coal, purchasing items of clothing for those in need, and paying utility bills. In Kingsport, he said, such assistance is given through Community Aid.

Here, the Salvation Army funds go for meals and lodging for transients and for the salary of the one local Salvation Army welfare worker. "I've been in touch with Captain Sutton, and I know what he's been getting, i don't think they will issue us for our transient lodge or pay the salary of our welfare worker." Woodcock said he plans to attend the next committee meeting. He said he had planned to attend Tuesday's meeting with W. P. Tilley, chairman of the local Salvation Army advisory board.

At the last minute, he said, he found that Tilley was out of town, and he then decided not to go. Myers verified that Bristol's fund requests have been for money to pay for individual expenses, surh as clothing and grocery orders. However, he said, something "might be worked out" so that the money could be applied to food for transients or other expenses in Kingsport. Refore the county funds were frozen by the state last year, the Kingsport branch of the Salvation A had been drawing a year from the county budget, Myers said. Under the previous system, the money was supplied by check $1,000 each month and no report was required on how the money was spent.

He said details of the regulations governing the fund was available anytime from C. Kdwin Williams, county budget director, whose office is in the county courtliouse in Blountville. Man Smashes Uf Home Jeanette Bowlin, 1532 was beaten and her home was damaged early Wednesday morning by a man, police said Thursday The woman told police she permitted the man to enter and that he suddenly began hitting her in the face with his fist. After striking her on the head with a hammer, the man smashed her dishes and a $600 stereo and an organ, and broke a storm door, police said. The man was arrested at the Highland Cafe shortly afterward and was jailed on charges of public drunkenness and possessing open whisky.

His alleged victim (old police she would obtain other warrants for him. She was released after treatment at Holston Valley Community Hospital. Slushrtl On Ji-i-ft A top was slashed on a Jeep belonging to John Srnelcer, Rt. 3, Industry Drive, A license plate was stolen from a car parked at ARA Services -317 Cumberland St. A man was reported "running around the house and peeping 'in windows" at an East Sullivan Street home Wednesday night.

B. J. Thomas Show Delayed The B. J. Thomas Heart Association Benefit Show, in Kingsport, scheduled for May has been cancelled due to the performer's illness, Mrs.

Judy Hicks of the Heart Association announced Thursday. Thomas' doctors recom- mended he cancel all engagements for the next four to six weeks, Mrs. Hicks said. The Kingsport benefit, she has been tokl, will be one of the i appearances to be rescheduled, possibly at the beginning of June, Mrs. Fannie M.

Looney Tarter Garrett, Cl, Rotherwood Heights, died at Holston Valley Community Hospital Wednesday night after a long illness. She was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church and past president of the Women's Auxiliary of the Burdine Post. No. 123.

She was a member of the Esquiro-Ettes and the Regeletts Club. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Clifford B. a Kingsport; one daughter, Mrs. Doris Tarter Adams, Gate City, two brothers, Calvin Looney, Zion Hill, Louis Looney, Brooklyn, N.

three sisters, Mrs. Mary Landrum, Gary, Indiana, Mrs. Rosella Dykes, Alexandria, Mrs. Blanche Jackson, Boston, mother-in-law, Mrs. Uoxie Garrett, Kingsport; grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Curry's a is in charge of the arrangements. ELIZABETHTON Hobcrt Buckles, 63, Route 2, died in the Carter County Memorial Hospital Wednesday evening following a heart attack. He was a native of Carter County, attended the Blue Springs Christian Church, and was custodian for a a High School. Survivors include Ills wife, Mrs. Eula Buckles; two sons, Terry Buckles, Elizabelhton, Larry Hermon Buckles, Route 10, Jonesboro; one daughter, Mrs.

Maxine Hyder, Watauga, two brothers, Red and Porter Buckles, Elizabethton; four half-brothers, Floyd, Cleveland, Horace, and I.ee Buckles, all of ElizaUethton; four sisters, Mrs. Bessie Berry, Mrs. Blonnie Buckles, Mrs. Nell Anderson, and Mrs. Lena all of Elizabethton; three half-sisters, Mrs.

Wanda Bowers, and Mrs. Loretta Bowers, both of ElizabeUiton, Mrs. Lexie Killen, Greeks Set Free Political Prisoners ATHENS(UPI) A group of 101 political prisoners, held without trial for nearly four years, returned from the Island of Leros Thursday to an emotional welcome from relatives who greeted them at the dock. The government, filling a promise by Premier George Papadopoulos, announced it was closing two prison camps and releasing all of the prisoners who had been held without trial since the military takeover in April, 196Y. Forty-three prisoners were being released from the prison camp at Oropos, 40 miles north of Athens, officials said.

Not included among those released sverc about 400 who were convicted by military tribunals and another CU or more who were arrested more recently and are still under investigation. A crowd of about 400, many holding red carnations symbolizing Communist solidarity, greeted the prisoners as they came clown the gangway from the liner Esperos, which brought them from Leros off the coast of Turkey. "I waited for four years to see this day," said a grey- haired woman as she dashed to embrace a young man who Burned-Out Family Needs Clothes, Items A drive is underway to collect clothing for the family of Mr. and Mrs. Kichard Absher, whose home at 1831 Park Drive, Long Island, burned to the ground Wednesday morning.

Mrs. Emma Fields, a neighbor, said clothing and furnishings are being sought for the Abshers and their eight children, who range in age from 18 years to five months. Anyone wishing to donate items may get more in- a i by calling Mrs. Fields at 247-1701. Fires Fought Kingsport city firemen extinguished three grass fires Wednesday, according to department reports.

p.m., they went to put out a fire in a vacant lot on Radcliffe Avenue. A GLASS QUICK-NEAT Installation and Repair Holston Glass Call245-3181 One cent SALE Buy a gallon of any ORTHO Liquid Plant Food Get another gallon, any kind, for a penny Limited Time Only Mix 'em Match 'em Greenal, Floure, Lawn Green, Azalea Camellia Slip-Start SAVE 2 4" Lynn Garden Hardware 1 1 1 3 LYNN GARDEN DR. PHONE 247-2168 cried, "Mother!" The prisoners, ranging in age from 25 to SO, were loaded with suitcRses and some carried musical instruments. Tliey seemed cheerful but would not talk with newsmen. The arrivals included Nickolaos Ambatielos, brother of Tony Ambatielos who once led Greek seamen, and veteran Communist Party members Vassilios Nefeoudis and Constantino Louies.

A government spokesman said 50 "unrepentant and a i would be sent into exile in isolated villages. One of these was Manolis Glezos, the Greek resistance hero of World War II credited with taking the German flag down from the Acropolis. The spokesman said '11 non- CommunisLs irtio had been in exile have now been allowed to return home, including former Brig. Gen. Andreas Hoer- snelmann, who spearheaded King Constantine's abortive counter-coup in December, 19G7.

Youth Killed When Bike Hits Truck GREENEVILLE An 11- year-old Greeneville youth was killed here Thursday morning when the bicycle he was riding collided with the side of a Tennessee Highway Patrol officials reported. The victim was identified as Billy Hicker, of Greeneville. police authorities said the youth rode his bicycle through the intersection of Bohannon Drive and Cress Alley into the side of a truck driven by Hebert Orrick 38, Whitesburg. stepmother, Mrs. Callie Buckles, Elizabethton; five grandchildren.

Tetrick Funeral Home In Elizabethton is In charge. Mrs. Bessie Smith Mrs. Bessie Smith, 64, wife of the late Hobert Smith (Stanley Valley) RL 3, Gale City, died Wednesday night at Holston Valley Community Hospital after suffering a heart attack on Monday. Born in Hawkins County, she was a teacher at Bell Ridge Elementary School in Sullivan County.

She had Uiughl school for many years and was to retire at the end of this sclKujl term. Mrs. Smith was a member of Cameron United Methodist Church, Rt. 3, Gate City, Va. where she was active in church activities, especially with the youth groups.

She is survived by daughter, Mrs. Marvin (Mary Lou) Tcsterman, Morristown; five a i sister, Mrs. Sophie Ixm Overby, Gate City; brother, James Sidney Brown, Gate City. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. George C.

Reeves CHURCH HILL George C. Reeves, 61, of Church Hill Route 2 died in Holston Valley Community Hospital at 2:05 p.m. Thursday after an apparent heart attack. A lifelong resident of llaivkins County, he was a member of Christians Bend Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs.

Isa Reeves; daughters, Mrs. Penelope Flayworlh, Akron, and Mrs. Willie sons, W. Danville, and Frank Reeves, Church Hill; sisters, Mrs. Ernest Price, Rogersville, and Mrs.

Clara Tem- pleton, Columbia, S. brothers, Claude and John of Rogersville and Ernest Reeves, Kingsport; and 12 grandchildren. The Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements. A 5.WI H. MRS.

BLSilE rurcr.nl SCYV.CCS fcr Smilh sel-eidai 2pm. 5d(urd at Carreron Unifed Ch.rch with ire Rev. Oglpva Sirool fl-vl RPV. rioya Smith of- rivaling. will Ce: in Ho Isle View Cemetery.

7f- Led? wij remdrn a the home unlil one hour belore u-hpn it will be takwi lo Ihe church. The lanrly will receive a I Ihe lunoj-al Friday everting from 7 rr 9 ny Trw family Suggosrs trai who dfiiire may make la 1he Cameron United Methodist Church memorial fur.O. Panhearcn te O. T. 51 air.

Alvin Shoemaker, Sieve Coales, Kfrv.etfl Mill. Varns, Randy Mc- Don aid, Dan ny r.omns, Dimy Vr-r- tuillicn. O. C. Ldr.e, Billy Creasev, Wayne Sexion.

Hamleli-Dobson is chrtrrjr of jrrangermnK. BUCKLFS.HOBFRT Fur.cfdl iefvicei for Hcberl ButV(e. 63. ol Roole 1. Eli label ton.

will be hf Id a Salurdny fro-n the Blue Christian Church. Cdry Mail, niinislef, Mus will hy Ihe WalauQfl Chr.slian Church fiu.inei and Mri. Gail Oliver, oigdnist. Burial will be in CdUvvoll Springs Cemetery. The ra-nily rpcrive Irom 7-9 m.

Friday in rne chapel cf Ihe lur-eral home, ere body rema-n. Ho TIC, ITJiratteihloo, is "nc harpe 1 CHARLI Funeral fcr Clisrlie R. Chase M. of Routes. (Hemlock Park) Kinqsporl.

who O'ed at in iularo, will be cor.ducled al 1 5ilur day alCailef'4 Cnapei. with, the Rev. RonakJ Micks i Rev. j. Carroll Cnapman oirci.Hirvg Buri.nlwill follow in Ihe Cliase Fam'ity Cemeleiy.

The body will remain at Carter's Chapel, family will rrcpive fricrics Irom TO 9 Friday PrtUbearen art- Hoover Willed, B. Leyon James A. C. SenattiAn, Carl flpll. Rev.

Paul Stickler Grovcr SUicUer. Cdrler's Chapel Funeral Home is cr-arqe ol arrangements. HUSH, HUSH HELICOPTER Working in secrecy, the Hughes Tool Co. announced it has developed the world's quietest helicopter. Military security prevents disclosure of the exact noise reduction but officials said "that flying at 50 feet, it is almost impossible to hear it when it passes overhead." My Lai Problem Continued From Page 1 former servicemen will encourage thousands of Vietnam veterans to come forward and relate their own experiences in Vietnam without fear of criminal prosecution," the commission said.

"Veterans know that what happened at My Lai was not an isolated The United States is required under the Geneva Convention govering conduct of war to "search for persons alleged to have committed or to have ordered to be committed grave breaches, and (to) bring such persons, regardless of their nationality, before its own courts." Of the 31 men investigated in connection with My Lai, 13 who were still in the service were cliarged with participating in a massacre and three were not charged. Calley was convicted, two others face court-martial, two have been acquitted and charges against eight have been dropped. In all branches of the service, at least'130 men have been tried on charges of murdering Vietnamese civilians and 6S have been convicted. Bays Mountain Continued From Page I One problem the bureau faces, said Jones: "We don't have any precedent to follow this is our first local conflict of interest case involving federal funding." At Nashville Wednesday, Jenkins said the: state is caught in the middle of the controversy. "We're put in the position of actually getting the funds, because we've been designated by the governor as the official liaison agency," said Jenkins.

"We'll do all we can to get this cleared up, but it looks as if Kingsport is going to have to make the next move now that the state attorney general's office has declined to give an opinion." The state attorney general's office notified the city of its decision on March 25, but there's been no word from city hall on what the next step, if any, will be. 'Hie grant came as the result of a 1970 conference of park commission chairman Dr. Merritt Shobe and Congressman James Quillen with then Interior Department Secretary Walter Hickel. Hickel was so impressed by the venture that he approved the sum from a special fund set aside for especially notable municipal projects. The conflict question was raised by Sullivan County magistrate Tommy Hulse of Kingsport who asked for a ruling in connection with construction of the nature center.

General contractor Steadman is president of Steadman Brothers Construction Company and a member of the Park Commission, an appointive city post. Alderman Duke is vice president of Holston Glass Company, a subcontractor on the nature center construction. Pollution Control Continued From Page 1 would: Create housing development councils. Change Die constitution to provide for the popular election of the state attorney general. Prohibit discrimination in rate of pay because of sex.

Provide that the accused in a criminal case, either felony or misdemeanor, be entitled to a preliminary hearing on his request whether the grand jury of that county is in session or not. Provide that no person shall be tried in both the state and municipal courts for the same offense. Two Hawkins Water Districts Receive Funds MOORESBURG Farmers Home Administration grants and loans to two water utility districts in Hawkins County were announced in Washington Wednesday by Congressman James H. Quillen and Sen. Howard H.

Baker. An insured loan of $100,000 and a grant of $40,000 will go to the Mooresburg Utility District for a sanitary water system. The loan will enable the water district to provide "an adequate and a water supply" for 100 farmers and a families, the announcement said. Quillen and Raker also announced that a $15,000 grant had been approved by the Farmers Home Administration for the Persia Utility District in Hawkins County for a new water system. The Persia system will provide water to 10 additional farmers.

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