Middlesboro Daily News (Newspaper) - August 24, 1955, Middlesboro, Kentucky bOf VOL 45 NO 126 FULL LEASED FULL WIRE School Aid Still Lags Behind Need Foundation Program Only 67 Pet Financed Bell Gets rv UP The slate Department of Education Ihc Minimum lion Lducalion Program will be at an even lower tins year although more will be spent on schools than before in Kentucky of Public Instruction Wendell P salt lie program will be only 67.3 per cent financed Last year it was financed at 71.1 per cent of the total cost as calculated by education department Rutler said Ihc situation came because while slightly more money will be available this year there has been an even larger in- crease in need He explained thai ho average daily attendance in Kentucky's publie schools has jumped about above last year bringing with il a for more classrooms and more teachers Jointly the stale and local school districts will pour 565 into Ihc foundation gram compared to the 109.22 spent last year At the same lime tiie total cost of a fully financed program has jumped nearly four million lars The estimate last year was that it to finance the program al the 100 per cent level This year the estimate has lo ly because of increased ance Butler said an additional required to full requirements of program Last year would have been Butler is that General Assembly will appropriate tho needed money Both the and the Republican nees for governor in the general election this fall A B Chandler ami II Denney have ised they will ask Ihc Legislature to do so comments came as he made public figures showing how much money each school will receive from the slate fund this year The fund Was set up lo help raise tional standards in poorer dis- to the level that prevails in wealthier districts He said that Ml of the 224 school dis- will receive equalization money Ibis year The equalization money is one of three items that go to make up the funds available for the Minimum Foundation Program The other two factors are the 212.500 stale per capita fund which is shared by all 224 districts and revenues received from local school taxes year this local lax share of tlie foundation program totaled This year it will Wealthier school districts throughout the state spend on ad- 13 million dollars a year on own schools to raise local educational standards above those set out in the foundation p r o gram scheduled to receive more limn from fund during the school year include Bell Counly County Counly Clay Counly Floyd County Ian County Jackson ty Johnson County Knott County Knox Counly Laurel Counly Leslie County County McCreary ly Monroe Counly Morgan Counly County Perry County Pike Counly County Counly sell County and Whitley County 5231.569 Scout Farley Draws Payne Harry Payne Cumberland cil executive is leaving August 31 for tlic Tenth National Training Conference of over 2700 Scout full-time prof ess tonal of Ihc movement to hold nt Ilio University of Michigan Ann from 2 to 0 Assembly programs will provide speakers ns Dr Arthur A Scout Dr C Hunt of Harvard Uni- John Skinner Wilson and On Dan C Spry of John M Schiff President of the I Joy Scouts of America Harold E SMS sen Special Assistant to the of the United States William G Power Advertising Manager Chevrolet Division of General Congressman ter H Judd of Minneapolis Dr B of the Survey Center of Michigan versify and a number of ing religious leaders of he tion Jap Official in Hawaii HONOLULU fl Japan's For- eign Minister Mamoni American soil Tuesday and said lie hopes my rnt visit to the United States will serve still further to secure the better relations Did this well now a water spicket is know you're drinking cut of Mid- one of Ihc four wells in One used to be on Fountain Square in famed well where of your forefathers daily lo sit on wooden benches whittle and pass the time of Did you know that this spol on Street was one of Famed meeting places in many years ago These the questions put lo old Billy of West Cumberland Avenue as lie stopped al the ed drinking fountain lo quench his hirst this morning I sure Billy answered Well a history of famed artisan well shows water was once prized by in old and used lo be carried in jars and buckets lo homes ail over the City anU ns mineral water Full of iron Ihc water has a heavy iron flavor Old settlers recall that Funerals Held At Spring City SPRING CITY UP This farming town rcld 10 funerals today for small victims of a speeding freight rain's collision with their school bus al a grade crossing For each funeral here was a sent by tlic stale of on orders of Gov Frank dement who viewed silc of he disaster and loured hospitals of three cities lo visit 30 other who were injured At hospitals in Rockwood Dayton where tlie stunned bruised or mangled dren were rushed afler Ihc sion two days ago Clement left a present of a shiny silver dollar for each injured child At mourning Spring Cily lie a stale highway patrol car it disposal of each family of a lead Schools were closed until Monday A three-way investigation inlo he accident also was way Engineer Paul Giles and the bus Raymond Moore were Safe Is Broken At Rose Hill ROSE HILL demolished a safe in the van B store here last night and took an undisclosed amount of and checks Grabeel coming to work this morning found door un- locked and the door of the huge safe broken Guy of Sheriff lames L md other police ion Harrell said We lo mnk in arrest in a short time We have clues town Middlesboro one at der's Packing Plant one at the Junction and one at Iho present local ion The well on Street comes fram a of ground JO x 10 slill owned by rhc Cily of located in the middle of he Sleam Laundry properly Tlie pipes arc kept up by the Cily for con- of the public Many a person slops at fountain daily for drinks of tasty Ihc year Many old seniors have urged restoration of famed fountain tho one on Fountain Square in downtown lo tic used as a tourist News Photo The Home Daily of Six Children Die In Cleveland Fire CLEVELAND Six young children were reported killed in a fire which broke out in n duelling horc The children were directly from the scene to county morgue of I ho not immediately Rut men scni a second for equipment immediately on ing ihc Union College o Given Snakes Snakes seized al Sunday's re- ligious services of Holiness Church of God have Iwen turned over to biology department of Union Colics it Sgl Roy head of Ihc State Police detachment at lan said the seven rattlesnakes and one copperhead were taken to ihc college and placed in Ihc snake cage yesterday on orders of court The serpents wore confiscated ns police Itcv William non afler he held snakes his head while standing before a crowd of 2.000 Rev is to fare at Cawood Friday on a charge violating the Kentucky statute which forbids use of snakes at re- ligious services fair and n liltle warmer day humid Friday with scattered likely High SO low tonight 55 Thursday 83 DEATHS Virgil Smith of Thomas Franklin Horn KENTUCKY WEDNESDAY AUGUST 24 MIDDLESBORO WEATHER High SH G8 By Noun Heading gi Ike Scorns Toff age of False U S Cannot Accept Divided President Tells Lawyers UP dent said United con never accept n divided Germany Russian liles ami continued Communist sub version as a Hie we desire and seek He also said this nation must not in its eagerness to war make nny agreement that would sell out freedom of- men foi the ullage of a false peace Mr satri the United States asserted lit Geneva and wo shall always there can be no true peace which in- volves status quo in which wo find injustice to ninny nations repressions of human on n gigantic scale nmt con- effort paralyzed in iminy arras hy fear spirit of Geneva if il is In provide n atmosphere for the pursuit of pence If it is to be genuine imd not spurious must in- spire all to n correction of tices an observance of h tl m a n rights and an end to subversion organized on a world-wide he declared The division of Germany not be supported by any argument based on boundaries or language or racial origin The of captive countries can no longer be justified by any claim that this Is needed for purposes of security An international political machine op- within the borders of nations for their political and ideological subversion cannot explained away as a cultural 4 others and lo selves we cnn never accept those wrongs as a Ihc peace that we desire and seek The President's philosophy on peace was outlined in a speech prepared for delivery to the ican Bar Association He spoke in front of Independence Hall as part of an association gram marking the John Marshall bicentennial Marshall was a noted chief justice of Ihc United Slales He was to return to Washington his address for a conference on the government's flood relief program and then depart for ver to resume his Colorado tion Mr Eisenhower said thai Ihc peace we of understanding and agreement and law among nations is an ing international environment based on Justice and security It will reflect est ACME a PRICE FIVE CENTS Induct Two Immediately Judge Orders In Claiborne Fair Planned At The Community Fair sponsored each year by the Com- munity Club will be held in the Flatwoods High School tural Building on Saturday tember 3 will include field crops garden vegetables baited and home canned foods flowers needlework antiques homemade articles of various kinds anil Club work All entries must in by September 3 at which time judging will begin Prizes offered in the various groups including door prizes will be awarded in the evening starting al o'clock People outside the community are to attend the fair Driving Count Is Filed Away Charges of reckless driving against Paul Drala 16 Dearborn Michigan were filed away in Cily Police Com-l yesterday following hearing Young Bra la arrested day afternoon after he had made a U turn on the Road m front of the Chapel Church While making the lurn officers said a slation wagon driven by Damon Hellon and ed with miners from section ran into mouth officers In Ihc case wore Elmer Wyall and Charles Hunley Welfare Unit Has Meeting TAZEWELL The active load for the Claiborne County fare was increased by during the past fiscal year Mrs Davis County tor announced yesterday Mrs Davis report made nl a regular meeting of the counly advisory Mrs pointed out the approved 217 lions rejected 206 and closed cases The also saw a color movie Public fare a story of the public fare department m Oklahoma U.S to Spend Million In Flood Area Total Program Ordered by Ike After Tour of Area WASHINGTON UP rushed for an RO million dollar relief program lo carry out lie war dent K 1 s c n h o w e r Ims ordered flood damage Mr was lo receive a personal on Iho progress lale from n In anil before his Colorado canon He his top officials mapped tentative plans for eti disaster aid at a While House conference late Tuesday mel he President's dramatic flight over the area and his pledge to do thing lo n special session of Congress If speed government aid lo area Congressional leaders generally expressed doubl Hint a special sion would be necessary to provide funds for Ihc relief program Hul Presidential Press Secretary James C said It possible such a session would summoned The White Mouse began ing congressional lenders Tuesday night on plans for the relief gram anil asking for ions Democratic Leader don K Johnson told reporters President already has ble to act in using funds for flood relief a special session of Congress But Is sure thai if more is needed Congress would grant it Speaker Sam said IF President without calling Congress inlo session wants o use emergency funds for relief of disaster area he would have my endorsement The While House said ment aid would go mainly to the repair and rehabilitation of public facilities as streets systems schools and clearing of debris which might become a health hazard Blast Attempt Laid to Turner Alvis Turner 31 Premier is in Cily Jail In default of bond charged wilh attempting to dynamite home of Evans maYi The charge of placing dynamite with intent to injure persons and damage property was brought against Turner following tion yesterday by Chief of Police Earl Harned f Turner will be tried on Ihc charge in Bell Court In September A warrant for Turner's vas sworn late Monday afler had reported ing six of dynamite wilh cap and fuse on his iwrch al Ml South Street Investigation continued through yesterday with Chief Harned swearing out tlie warrant for ner following testimony lhal wrapped around the nnie came from Turner's home There had been some menl the Iwo men showed Magistrate said we are holding the nature of the ment for present lime magistrate Nixon Plans Africa Tour UP vice President Richard M unofficial will ambassador win travel In the Near hast and Africa in JSIh h relations with key area on Russia's southern flank The White House in announcing he mission Tuesday said Nixon is making the trip at ihc of President and of State John Foster Dulles The has made highly successful goodwill missions to the Far Easl and Caribbean areas Tho announcement said vice president will visit the region to become acquainted with ers of countries in area to hear views and lo convey sincere greetings of people of the United Slates lo ples of the area Nixon will be accompanied by nis wife Pat and representatives of the State Department Pilot Freed by Communists Has Fracture of Skull CITY Korea Lt Guy II Humpas pilot of the i week suffered n Ail said The officer from Jackson Miss was released by At Ilie same lime he Reds a I m of was at tlie Evacuation hero for Ihc Injuries he sustained when his plane was shot down when U strayed over Ihc demilitarized His Is fair he is resting well Ihc Air Force man said He said Imd a bad fracture and a gash from Ihc lo the right eye Tlie cut was by afler his lie might be a liltle ent the replied when asked abaul Humpas mental con- dition Despite his injuries able to walk across the line in Hie demilitarized lo a small group of Nations officers Ho was lo the spol al Korisll in an ambulance his licall swathed in bandages Two North Korean nurses rode with him The exchange was carried with unusual on the part of the Hells When lie U N In- that Bumpas he turned over before captain's casket agreed When casket delivered II was In Ilie also handed over personal effects Col Harold Dye chief of the U N Joint observer team in this area shook hands with belongings We appreciate fine way In which you have cooperated In Dye tlie Reds also shook hands with one of the Reds as lie toward Ihc U N lines Ho said his treatment luring his week in Communist hands was con- the circumstances Junior Order COVINGTON Ky Tlie ior Order of United American holding its Kentucky con- here will elect officers day The voted Tuesday to hold year's meeting at Mid- All stale officers were nominated without opposition They William S Louisville slate councilor A Mid- vice councilor conductor Jones den Henry Davis Stanford In- side sentinel Ington outside sentinel John Feather treasurer Guy Carpenter and Laurence E Cook Buys Land John Matt wilh a hid of purchased ly 1.300 feel of property US near Sharps Court The was sold Monday at a sale already owns a one- half interest in properly Dock Strike Ended YORK mcn ended a wildcat walkout at most Hudson River piers a full-fledged strike if their grievance against the front Commission is nm ened out in two weeks Crazed Man Slays Two A deranged Negro airman ran amok at a U.S air shot lo death Iwo Americans and a flier lie wounded nine other person's and finally was ed down and died In a wild ing spree across a crowded beach resort II nol clear Immediately whether he was shot by his suers or turned a gun on himself police reported Ihc de- ranged airman shot himself fatally wounded by American air Mice four of Ihc wounded were American service personnel and three women employed al Mansion Air Huso One of the dead was Identified as Nelson of delphia an employe of lie American Express Co One was an American Air Force master The killer was Identified by police us Napoleon Green hometown a room clerk al Ihc base also shuck and Fired ot n fourth woman employe of ah base escaped unharmed After ills march of across the Mansion Green slipped nt iho a car and forced tho driver al gunpoint lo drive him lo this popular beach resort Air Force officials said they had no idea triggered Green's tragic act He finally was trapped al rocky lip of Ihc beach hy n of American and lsh air and civilian led hy Col H li commander of Iho American unit based at sion Green was armed wilh a 10 Army carbine and n 45 ibre automatic He raced across the beach crowded with hundreds of women and children as beach attendants and police sounded an alarm and led bathers lo safely When he reached Ilie sen he leaped his cnr and ran o a narrow gully opening Into the small half-moon beach of sand and rock Police and Air Korce men plugged Ihc gully only en- trance lo the beach while the sprinted along Ihc beach through the hundreds of bathers mainly children and A posse of pursuers airman against the towering cliffs overlooking Channel Royal Force and U.S Air Force personnel share Ihc Mansion air base In Kent near the channel coast Kivelt States Budget Parley Counly Court will meei next Tuesday to approve a budget for new year County Judge J Kyle announced today said the budget committee met lasi Thursday and I'm calling my court lo consider budget He said he no difficulty in obtaining approval of budget When il is approved he slated county will be back In normal operation The budget has delayed by litigation involving the of- records S Won't Help Leivis London Operator Says Clay and Leslie Miners Earn More Than Those in Union Areas LONDON Ky reply lo a statement by another Southeastern r Kentucky coul Howard said Tuesday I don't States government would sloop low enough to help John L Lewis organize minos in Clay and iWie counties is president of the Kentucky Mountain Coal Co and berty Coal Co wilh mines in holh is ner m Li withhold who his The unidentified operator said Iho Southern Coal Producers tion probably would agree lo the pay raise negotiated by chieftain Lewis wtih Northern mine owners He also said ihc Department of would help organize Clay and Leslie mines on the ground miners were said There is not a coal miner in iGoo that field C hy in lhc Clay County is the last stronghold in coal fields Contest Suif Dismissed Appeal Due Date of Induction Still Unsettled Kivett Ponders Move Hoy Farmer and Stewart Sulton should be Inducted Immediately as magistrates o t Claiborne County's Judge George H ruled yesterday The squires IL C veil awl William had Hie right of Farmer and Sulton to be claiming there were Irregularities In last summer's election County Judge J Kyle said he had nol when the Induction will take place An appeal Is being taken from Hie Judge said 1 don't know I'll do pending the In his oral decision Judge herd said two magistrates should be seated even though an was planned Judge said tho cial Judge had no right to Issue nny order against me since I was not a parly lo the suit In his decision Judge Sliepherd emphasized Ihal lie was not aware of the political implications of rilling although he Indicated Ihal politics was Involved In the action Tlie two men should have been serving since last September He also oiled an which had been Issued Hie day of the election requiring election officials lo hold a fair n the Judge commented It's like enjoining u man from committing murder Jurist held and Drawer failed to make but heir case by h of evidence and ion was dismissed Judge Shepherd also declared I Ihc taxpayers of this county have lo continue to expenses of such gation Representatives for Farmer and Sullon contacted Judge Kivell afternoon and asked when the Induction would take place Tlic two were de- clared elected and received their commissions from Governor C I c- menl last September John P Davis lo sealing of Ihc Iwo men and Judge upheld Davis tion Kivett and Brewer then Incumbents were allowed lo re- main In office Youth Revival This Week End PINEVILLE A week end revival will be holU 27 and at First Baptist Church In The main speaker will IK Charles Wnrford now B S U president of Georgetown College He Is n senior this year and his home Is Sturgis Song leader will be Joe Peeks S U song leader al His home is Tennessee Miss Eula Jones will be soloist for the week end She is the new Y W A her home is Stanford Kentucky Tho big kick off for the week end will lie u banquet Friday night at p m in honor of all tha young people from Hie church who will he going away to college tills fall Those arc James Paul rickson Stetson Mary Ethel gram Eddie Ray les Reid Hall Mary Alice Howard Orville Ray Eastern Nielsen Marly Wilson Jack Gulhrie Ledger nrd Jewel Chris Rego Bruce Keel Denver Uni- versity of Kentucky Vivi Jo ard Guy Happy Georgetown Ada Lee Johnson Union Singleton Thompson Harold Lester erland There will be services Friday night at Saturday night p.m Youth Revival Service night p m informal discussion period anU fellowship Sunday special services both morning and evening Red Cross to Directors of the Middlesboro Red Cross will mccl at 5 p m row lo consider a request for funds lo aSI of the floods which have caused billions of dollars in damage in Northeast Local Red Cross officials ed a telegram last from area office asking that tions here be sought
