01 Apr 1950
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1950
Page
1
A Truman stumping tour marks the Democratic opening of the 1950 campaign with a Chicago festival on May 15. The piece notes Democrats plan aggressive moves to defend Congress and push Truman's social welfare program, while GOP hopes to match energy and regain control in Congress and the White House.
The report notes 533 cities have sought approval for low income housing units totaling 405000, about half of 810000 authorized. Governing bodies in 380 cities approved projects, four rejected. referendums in St. Petersburg Florida and Waco Texas show mixed public support. A Russian spy Valentin Gubitchev is cited with a humorous note on his homeward journey with an American TV.
Evelyn Barkins recounts her marriage to a doctor, noting the quirks and double standards in medical households. She reflects on diet battles, bed habits, and the clash of personalities, concluding with a tease that the story continues.
Obituaries for Lucinda Smith 82 died March 24 at daughter’s home near Arter. Funeral at Artamus Baptist Church with burial in that cemetery. Survivors include three daughters and one son, one sister and extended family. Also notices for John Harvey Wolfe 64 died March 28 at his home in Toyall with services at Alva Baptist Church and burial in Alva Cemetery. Wolfe’s wife and several children, brothers, sisters, and many relatives are named. Additional obituaries include James Minton of Ewing Virginia, Kenneth Albert Lawson born March 30 to Mr. and Mrs. Devoid Lawson, Wade Smith 66, and related services, graves, and survivors listed for each.
The article notes about 200,000 cancer deaths last year with around 9,000 under 15. It cites American Cancer Society figures showing over 60,000 children under 18 affected yearly and about 500 becoming orphans due to a parent’s cancer. It urges support for early detection programs and the 1930 Conear Cru sada drive to fund research and education.
Mrs Claude Congleton prominent Barbourville woman and civic leader died Monday at Pattie A Clay Hospital Richmond She is survived by her husband two sons Robert Lee Congleton and Conley Congleton a brother Lawn J Harris and one grandchild Funeral services were held at First Christian Church Interment at Barbourville city cemetery She taught in Vincennes before marriage and the couple resided in Barbourville where he was in the cow business She belonged to First Christian Church Garden Club Woman's Study Club and Eastern Star
Police report details a disturbing incident as a girl, chased and attacked near Lockefoul, about 17 miles northwest of Blockton. Sheriff’s deputies pursued a suspect and aided the injured girl who was found later with nonfatal injuries. Her parents were away at a movie when the attack occurred.
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