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Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1977

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Savage police raid at Soweto schools sparks unrest

Rioters with dogs clash with police after black students rally against apartheid. In Soweto and surrounding townships, officers used birdshot and batons as dozens of youths are detained at Orlando West North and other schools. — Absent injuries reported, one man hospitalized in serious condition.

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Kentucky tax receipts hit by wildcat coal strikes

UPI reports Kentucky revenue chief Maurice Carpenter says flood of data due after a prolonged wildcat United Mine Workers strike may affect severance, income, and sales taxes. July figures likely show initial impact but full effects await October withholding data. production losses in Pike and eastern Kentucky raise concerns across state finances.

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Sings At Own Funeral Rite

Albion New York farmer Wright wanted no eulogy but to sing at his funeral. Friends heard his original piece Memories of My Childhood played by organist Bernard Lynch. Tape recordings of Wright singing I Love My Home and Songs for My Children were also included. neighbor Florence James recalled his love of singing and piano.

Albion N.Y UPD Orleans County Wright Pullman Universalist Bernard Lynch Florence James

Budget Debate Hinges on Sewer Line Extension

City council discusses a sewer line extension under U S 28 near the proposed development by Turner Properties led by Jay Turner, brother-in-law of Mayor Troy Webb. Omega Branscom and Billy Nay Ayers oppose. Gary Mills and Kirby Smith abstain. Other actions include approving bills, volunteering picnic funds, oath of office for Fred Harrell, and payroll transfers from anti recession funds.

Page 1 U.S. 28 Turner Properties Jay Turner Turner Troy Webb Omega Branscom Billy Nay Ayers Gary Mills Kirby Smith Sanitation D. Harrell Hnance Troy Welch Lo and N Railroad

Carter faces China two Chinas issue at Camp David

President Carter, after winning Ford's backing for a Panama Canal accord, focuses on U S relations with the two Chinas. He plans talks with Secretary Vance and National Security Adviser Brzezinski, while Vance heads to meet Beijing. Kennedy urges resuming full relations with China, while Carter weighs unofficial ties with Taiwan. Carter and family remain at Camp David amid health and security discussions, including neutron warhead debates and NSC reviews.

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Explosion Set Today At Yucca Flats

Federal scientists prepared for a nuclear test at Yucca Flats Nevada. The fiveteenth test this year was set for 10:20 a.m. PDP. The blast would occur 2300 feet underground with a yield between 20 and 150 kilotons. The event could rattle Las Vegas high rises about 79 miles away.

Tucca Flats Nev UPD Las Vegas Twaiterd Trussia Federal Energy Research and Development Administration

Elvis Presley Reported Dead Amid World Shock And Mourning

Elvis Presley death news spreads as radio stations play his records nationwide. Stores report rapid album sales, with Presley’s rise from Tupelo to Memphis noted alongside his wealth and reclusive later years. Generosity and a famous hospital nurse gift are cited as examples of his character.

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Tobacco-Chewing Judge Chosen New FBI Director

President Carter selects Frank M. Johnson Jr., a tobacco-chewing Alabama federal judge known for desegregation rulings, to head the FBI replacing Clarence Kelley. Johnson, 58, a Republican from the district of former Attorney General Griffin Bell, headed a 1956 panel ruling Montgomery buses must be integrated. Senate action expected after October recess.

FBI EU Rogers Washington Cipi Carter Frank M. Johnson Jr Alabama Clarence Kelley Johnson George Wallace Griffin Bell Halls Alahams Hill Dwight D. Eisenhower UPL Montgomery Alx Bell Justice Department Eisenhower Martin Luther King, Jr Wallace Kelley Congress Senate

Smokestack Demolition Draws Festive Stearns Gala

RANDY MINKOFF reports from Frankfort Kentucky that Stearns Coal and Lumber Co plans a public demolition of a 190 foot smokestack built in 1923. Residents will picnic and watch Cleveland Wrecking Co bring the chimney down, a landmark tied to a long coal strike at Justus mine. Company says it is not involved in the strike and hopes the event remains festive.

Randy Minkoff Frankfort McCreary County Tne Stearns Dortha Anderson Stearns Coal and Lumber Co Cleveland Wrecking Co Stearns Cont and Lumber Co Justus Blue Diamond Coal Co Knoxville McCreary Blue Diamond Sinee Stearns’ Company

Pentacostal Church Reopens and Schedules Services

The Middlesboro Pentecostal Church at 11 Avondale Ave reopens for services effective immediately. The Independent Pentecostal Church lists Sunday School at 3235, morning worship at 10 45, and Sunday evening service at 7 43. Wednesday service is at 7290 PR.

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