09 Aug 1955
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1955
Page
1
A Special Board will review the case of Cadet Landy amid proceedings described as a Navy matter. Officials noted the Landy suitability was questioned and representatives debated whether to advance the commission. The process involved potential review and consideration of disciplinary or evaluative findings.
A long, fragmentary profile centers on Newell a leading upper atmosphere physicist and director of the Rocket Upper Air Program. It notes his role with the Defense Department satellite project and his October trip to meet American colleagues. Newell is described as a top authority on upper atmosphere physics and a father of four with a passion for piano.
Veteran after action describes flying through a hurricane aboard a squadron at Ubedaek Hine naval air station. He recalls steering the aircraft through hurricane force winds, fighting to maintain airspeed around 163 knots, and seeking calm in a 10,000‑foot flight level to take photographs as weather central requests.
An elderly couple, William Brattin, 63, and Louse Brattin, 61, were killed on the tracks when a speeding engine struck them as they walked arm in arm onto the New York–Daxual Main line near Jensen. A note found at the scene read We can't find it any. Investigating officials await train company records for the incident.
Police say a man identified as Dawlind from Bemis Tennessee is in custody in Memphis on two counts related to alleged wife deception and confinement. Hints of arrest papers were signed by someone named Wilko of Dickson Georgia. Accused allegedly had multiple marriages and was linked to a fourth wife named Mrs. Jean Sinner Dowland of Memphis.
Kansas Cay, Mo. A wealthy automobile dealer William Allen Jr. and wife Wilma Allen vanished Thursday. Her body found Sunday in pasture about 15 miles from Kansas City. A light skinned man with small mustache drove an automobile like the Allen vehicle into the area. Evidence at the scene and a station operator named a possible killer, with the car later found abandoned under a Kansas City viaduct.
Naty Sallie America Nig. 75. Passed Monday at the home of her daughter Lola in Rose Hill. Native of Lee County. Funeral services at Flatwort Chapel Methodist with Rev. Robert Daughtery officiating. Burial in Dunlin Cemetery. Survived by husband and many relatives. service by Rose Hill Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Hugrie Redford Green of 301 Doncaster Ave were held yesterday at 2 p.m. at Iunsley's Chapel with Revs Fam 2D Robinson and W. 3. Gin Yuu officiating. Burial followed at Honsiey Cemetery with pallbearers named. The service featured church choir songs and piano accompaniment by Del ares Vaughn.
AG SPORE GAP Va A7 Robert L Samters was freed on SHO bond on murder charges for the Sunday night shooting of Fillmore Gilmer in Sanders Bone. Preliminary hearing waived. Grand jury set for TV hearing. Giburv shot after being ordered away. sheriff Pleasing satieh Straits notes 98.87 percent parity.
Harriman arrives for the Governors Conference in Chicago and dines with former Illinois Governor Adlai E. Stevenson as Democratic prospects for 1956 take shape. Stephen A. Mitchell says Stevenson will likely run, though no firm decision has been made. Governor Knight predicts Harriman could force strong Democratic opposition to Eisenhower.
Public Health Department reports 43 new polio cases, swelling 1955 total to over 3,960. Officials say the surge follows a staggering rise in fatalities and cases, with the outbreak now about a day away from reaching wider reach.
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