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Newspaper

Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1959

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Paintsville Amputee 16 Says Left Home After Father Raped Her

Roselia Auxler a 16 year old from East Point Kentucky who lost both legs to frostbite after running away in 1957 testified she left home due to rape by her father. Investigators questioned multiple family members amid missing child concerns as more details emerged.

Paintsville Lideelinga Todas William Ward Tonday Auxier Floyd County New York Rosella Macy Eizabeth Children’s Hospital Louisville Butt Prestonsy

Rockefeller Could Boost Civil Defense Efforts In 1960s

Washington report notes Governor Rockefeller could shape civil defense by pressing compulsory shelter programs and improved fallout education. It cites his push at the Puerto Rico governors conference, his New York Civil Defense Committee recommendations, and broader GOP presidential prospects amid rising nuclear threat and new ballistic missile development. The piece also mentions Senate critics like Senator Young calling for cuts and asserts civil defense gains depend on timely nationwide action.

Washington Nelson A. Rockefeller Puerto Rico Richard M. Nixon Rockefeller New York San Juan New Yorker U. S Russia Hremlin Congress New ‘York Senate Ser Stephen Aung Chick Young Young Wen Frank J. Lausens NATO Denmark Es Wreaiy Atlantic

Hospital Notes At Middlesboro Hinapital and Clinic

Hospital notes list dismissals admissions births and mass dismissals at Middlesboro Memorial Hospital with names including George Cottyell Arthur dim Goin and Mrs. J. D. Tolliver. Admissions feature Hoy Wayne Lee Vina Pauley Braly Wilmuth and Mrs Jess Barnard among others. Births note a boy for Bruce Daniels. Visiting hours listed as 24 and 20 3 80.

Micdlesboro Hinapital George Cottyell Arthur Dim Goin Harrogate Osling Rose Hill Braly Wilmuth City Jess Barnard Middlesboro Memorial Hospital Hoors Massissals Wizzie Sampson Itella Huddleston Hazel Clear Axie Browning Chenoa Mas Bertha Garland Sandra Prater Shirley Davis Arjay Wilma Browning Chenoa Doris Ann Cain Fork Ridge Palestine Lee Beverly Galvin Josies Gibson Station John Branscome Burley Newby Olin Ortha Mann Ellen Head Ronald I. Duneen Helen Mae Leach Corbin J. Dillainn Ed Russell Caryville Clarence Sheckles, Jr

Bid Withdrawn on U S 25 E Ditch Work

The Kentucky State Department of Highways withdraws the bid for pulling of ditches on a 3.1 mile stretch of U S 25 E. Deputy Commissioner Charles Burles says bids were not properly advertised and will be rebid at a later date.

Frankfort State Department of Highways Charles Burles

Gettysburg Prepares as Eisenhower Plans Summer Stay

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania readies for President Eisenhower to begin a lengthy August vacation at his farm, with the town repainting the Gettysburg Hotel to serve as White House headquarters. The local Times dedicates its front page to the president’s stay, forecasting continued world attention as the first family settles into the area for about a week or more.

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Obituary for A. V. Minter of Asheville aged 93

A. V. Minter also listed as WL Minter of 214 Mendertonville Road Asheville NC died at 6 o'clock at age 93. He was uncle to Lawrence Yeary of Corbin Mrs Amanda Hampton and Mrs Cora Campbell of Middlesboro and the late M L Yeary of Middlesboro. Survived by one daughter Mrs Lala Ayers of Asheville NC and one grandson. Body to arrive in Buddlesboro this afternoon and be taken to Cawood Funeral Home. Burial planned at Minter Cemetery in Hancock County Tennessee. Cawood Funeral Home in charge.

A.V. Minter Minter Mendertonville Road Asheville N.C Lawrence Yeary Corbin Amanda Hampton Cora Campbell Middlesboro M, ML Yeary Lala Ayers Ashaville Buddlesboro Cawood Funeral Home Hancock County Tenn

Martha Eliza Netkirk obituary at Middlesboro

Martha Eliza Netkirk 84 died yesterday at her home 103 Maxwellton Heights after two years illness. Born Claiborne County Tennessee widow of Roby Lea Netkirk she is survived by one daughter Mary Burkes six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services at Carlisle and Shumate Funeral Home 2 p.m. tomorrow Rev Toney Conley officiating burial Scott Cemetery Shawanee. Body at funeral home for visiting tonight pallbearers listed. Carlisle and Shumate Funeral Home in charge.

MES Toney Conley Scott Cemetery Shawanee Raymond Burkes Eugene Blondell Robert Blondel H. Grace, Jr Joe Mink Theodore Blondell Hollis Dalton Carlisle and Shumate

Funeral services for J L Tubby Clear held at Mid­dlesboro First Baptist

Funeral services for J L Tubby Clear were held yesterday at 2 pm at the Middlesboro First Baptist Church with Dr Paul Brewer and Rev P C G Brown officiating. Burial was in Middlesboro Cemetery. Casket bearers included Roy Ausmus and several others. honorary pallbearers were members of the Middlesboro Kiwanis Club and Middlesboro Country Club. Music by Lewiss Hoe Ed Hoe and Hermon Matthews.

J. L Tubby Middlesboro First Baptist Church Paul Brewer P. CG. Brown Buvist Middlesboro Roy Ausmus C. ¥. Blakeman Td Tloe Walter Hor Will A. Hoe Hobart Treams B.H. Weekley Lem Reams Earl Griffith Middiesbora Kiwanis Club Middiesboro

Mine Closes After 15 Years, 139 Jobs Lost

CENTRAL CITY UP I reports Kirk Coal Mining Co. closes its Drakeshare mine ending 15 years of operation. About 139 workers will be laid off as the plant, producing 2400 tons daily, shuts after a stockholders meeting. The firm operated three production areas and a fourth. leaders include Kirkpatrick Jr of Hopkinsville as president, OK Andrews of Lexington as vice president, and Walter Horton as mine superintendent.

Rockefeller and fiancée hold news conference in Sogne

In Sogne Norway a staged news conference drew about 60 photographers from six nations as Steven Rockefeller and Anne Marie Rasmussen, known as Cinterella, blocked the town’s main thoroughfare. They hinted the wedding will be in one of Sogne’s two churches while keeping questions to a minimum. Rockefeller’s father, New York Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller, plans to attend the ceremony.

Sogne Norway UPN Steven Rockefeller Anne Marie Rasmussen Rockefeller Miss Rasmussen Rasmus- Sen New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Kevysmen

Cooper Urges New Farm Research for Surplus Problems

Senator John Sherman Cooper says a cash program to fund new uses for farm products could create market opportunities at home and abroad. He cites a Senate bill aligned with a presidential commission, aiming to expand industrial uses of crops, boost rural life goals, and unify farm programs into a broad conservation and market strategy.

Washington John Sherman Cooper Senate Cooper Kentucky College of Ageeullace Frank J. Welch Haler Cooper Jong Nin Soil Bank Conuniiy Life Commission

Cawood Man Held in Death

HARLAN UPD Willand Dillin 17 held without bond on murder charges in the slaying Thursday of Green Bailey Fields 20 of Cawood. Deputies said Fields was shot in the chest by a .22 caliber weapon through a kitchen screen door at Mrs. Roxie Stevens home where he was eating. Pitman had argued with him earlier over dating Stevens daughter Botista 33. A recently hired .22 caliber rifle was found in the boy's home.

Harlan UPD Willand Dillihan Cigs Green Bailey Fields Cawood Roy Cunditt Jess Johnson Fields Roxie Stevens Ficks

Wedded Bliss Not Blissful in Midland Park High School

A teenage bride, Hope Sidmer Nyman, 19, married to Richard Nyman, sparked a furor after classmates learned of her marital life. She attributed the marriage collapse to in-law difficulties living with her mother-in-law. Richard’s mother called the situation ridiculous as the couple faced demands from parents to separate. The Midland Park Board of Education allowed Hope to remain in school until graduation.

Midland Park N_ J UPI Parkigh Saa Torey Hope Sidmer Nyman Diiss Richard Nyman Richard Mes. T. H. Nyman Petr Redding Hope White Midland Park High School

Tri-Staters In Services Across Korea and Europe

Army Specialist Four James L. Check, 20, from Middlesboro Kentucky, earned an expert mechanic badge while with Company A of the 4th Armored Division’s 4th Quartermaster Battalion in Coppingen Germany after enlisting in April 1957 and arriving in Europe the following November. Partin, a member of the 76th Artillery, arrived in Korea as a POW and completed basic training at Fort Knox in August 1968. Martin L. Williams, chief gunner’s mate USN, son of Barbourville Kentucky residents, completed a four day visit to San Francisco while serving aboard the USS Kearsarge in the First Fleet abroad.

Army Thomas W. Partin Iuut Mes Henry C Chena Kyu Korea 76Th Artilor F Wannoneer Partin Levy Bittery A The Cae Fort Knox James L. Check Payllis Eves Middlesboro 4Th Armnored Dision Coppingen Germany Check Europe Cheek B. M. Cheek Route 1 Tazeswell Tenn Martin L. Williams USN John T. Williams Barbourville Pauline 7 Hook Santa Monica Calif Kearsarge San Francisco U.S. First Piet

Union Hears Reed Speak at Barbour College

Justice Stanley Reed spoke to Union College graduates about paths to success in America. He highlighted equal opportunity and a classless society as two unique national strengths. Reed warned against barriers of race or creed that block advancement and noted a shortage of qualified leaders in religion, culture, and government.

Barbour UPS Union College Supreme Court Stanley Reed America

Old Type Forts A Martello Tower Defense History

Old type forts describe a martello tower as a simple masonry coastal defense, built to protect shorelines. About 159 such forts existed, but they were discontinued after being found of limited practical value.

Local Visit Reflects Busy Weekend in Wolfenbarger

Mrs Efe Aggie of Miamis dueg Ohl vacationing here among friends Mrs Miller. Furate Mrs Virginis Smith Mrs Dersic Riley Mrs Joe Brookes Mrs Lester Williama and Mrs Grant Montgomery. Mr and Mrs Claude Howell and son Wayne and mother visited Afcard aire Grant Montgomery Sunday night.

Efe Aggie Miamisdueg, Ohl Miller Furate Virginis Smith Dersic Riley Joe Brookes Lester Williama Grant Montgomery Claude Howell Wayne Mother Afcardaire Grant Montgomery

Laos Faces Escalating Cold War Conflict

In Laos a mounting clash pits Royal Lao Army troops against Pathet Lao rebels along the precarious northern border near Vietnam and China. Britain and the United States urge restraint as Geneva talks and SEATO guidance loom, while Laos seeks UN mediation amid rising international concern.

Langs Doal Southeast Asia Laos Paong Sely Sum Neva Changa Pathet Lio Pathet Liotops Viet Nant Borden Troy Sam Nour Sushedl Io Vientiane Tat U.N SEATO Selwin Lloyd Andrei Gromytro Geneva Britain Santaikon

Floods Recede as Midwest Faces Clearing Weather

Flood waters in Illinois Missouri and nearby regions recede as officials report shrinking flood depths. The storm system moves east with showers forecast from North Carolina to Maine and cooler air spreading from Kentucky and Tennessee toward Texas and the Great Lakes.

Weather Bureau Kentucky Tennessee Texas Carolin Maine South Carolina California West Central Plains Uue Montana Mississippi Valley Westeen Plains Ohio Oklahoma Great Lakes Pacific Northwest Rocky Mountain Pacific

Rock n Roll Show Stuns Moscow Audience

A Russian crowd filled the Moscow Dom Theater for a rock n roll show featuring Tammy Steele Story. The after show buzz praised Steele as Britain’s Elvis, with teenagers flocking to meet performers and express admiration.

Moscow Reisnig Tammy Steele Sanz Adits Steele Aulogetpa

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