17 Aug 1951
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1951
Page
1
The West applauds Jene Pleven as France's new prime minister, noting his earlier vigor but flagging concerns over rearmament, German military revival, and U S air bases. Readers urged to judge his regime by handling of key defense and economic issues amid domestic cabinet instability.
Senator Taft’s endorsement of the military portion of foreign aid aims to win congressional approval without major changes. With Russia’s threat still real, Taft’s stance seeks to reassure allies and limit opposition while backing Eisenhower as European commander. His timing reflects a sober read of the world situation and a pragmatic, nonpartisan approach.
Soviet aligned youths, estimated around 300,000, reportedly crossed Berlin zones into West Berlin, sampling Western life and causing concern for the Kremlin. Western powers may be persuaded to finance such ventures as a propaganda gain, with roadblocks only gradually curbing the flow and prompting potential future actions.
Wilson, former General Electric president, and Mrs. Wen will occupy a Long Island house for two weeks in August to rest, after four years of interrupted vacation plans caused by various duties and commitments.
Speculation among atomic energy watchers questions whether Russia’s September 1949 explosion was a bomb or a premature uncontrolled blast. The record shows an atomic blast occurred, but no indisputable evidence proves there was a second detonation in the two years since.
Lucilla and Arthur contend with infidelity and jealousy as Moopy the child shifts between toys and films. Anxious misreads, a late return, and a planned reconciliation reveal a family strained by trust, with each member clinging to fragile routines while awaiting a hopeful future.
In Grayson County Virginia a church was dedicated to Alfred Bartlett a resident who died aiding in the defeat and capture of runaway slaves in 1849. The incident began when two itinerant abolitionist preachers Cook and Mason stirred discontent among slaveholding farmers. After a violent confrontation near Clemens Mills four enslaved men killed a planter, and local residents led a posse to pursue them. Bartlett died of wounds in the ensuing clash, with several others injured. A second note records Bartlett’s memory with the church cornerstone laid November 21 19n2 at Fries.
Cedar Grove social notes list Mr. and Mrs. Rey Whitahey and A Fults with Geneva. Clyde Overton hosts Dorothy Mary Betty Ruth Fultz. Bayless Fultz with Iva Brooks. Joe Baker family with Roy Whitaker. May Estherhurst Pauling Brooks Mary Fultz visit Roy Clarkson of Rockhold Ky. Revival ongoing at Red Hill Chapel Baptist Church led by Rev Gland Lurber. My and Mrs C J Herrell with family visited Rev and Mrs D G Herrel.
An overview of evolving physical medicine approaches as a distinct field from drug therapies. It highlights diathermy and light therapies, ultraviolet effects, paraffin and whirlpool baths, gymnastic stretching, hydrotherapy, and massage as components improving tissue healing and rehabilitation across diseases and injuries.
Caylor VA residents note Sewell Howard who served in the U S Navy in Korea and other posts and will soon return to Hawaii. Attendees at the funeral of I T Robinson in Ew ing included FL T Brooks J G Rose Harvin Chadwell and many friends. Margie Williams and Dorothy Lidrell also featured in recent visits and plans to resume school.
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