20 Aug 1956
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1956
Page
1
Banks struggle with tight money as discount rates push up, threatening business expansion and home building. Corporates face higher yields as investors demand bigger returns, while policy makers weigh restraint to curb inflation. Business leaders fear reduced borrowing will slow growth and inventories.
Obituary notices report Ritlie Heel er of Gibson Station funeral details at Walnut Hill Church with burial in Gipson Cemetery. Separately Charlie Bowling of Middlesboro died at home aged 71, survived by Louise Hensley Bowling and many relatives. services at Cannon Creek Primitive Baptist Church with burial at Turner Cemetery.
Wayne Kronetti Hurst, ten year old son of Kenneth and Bessie Hurst, died at his home yesterday at 5:30 pm. He is survived by six siblings Lucille Daisy Ann Wanda Fay Dennis Earl and others, plus Mae Townsby and Bessie Hurst. Funeral services are set at Cave Springs Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery, Coffey Funeral Home of Tazewell in charge.
Funeral services for Steve Parks of Fonde were held yesterday at 2:30 p.m. at the Fonde Baptist Church with burial in the Fonde Pruden Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lyle Mare, Ralph Wollenbarger, Ed Waldrun, and Kenneth Gartind. Also noted were flower bearers and service by the church under Char Mine Car, with piano by Sonja Huddleston. Separate services for Jesse Edward Kelley of Rose Hill Route 1 occurred yesterday at 2 a.m. at the Davis Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Levi Saylor and Elder Lonz Wagner officiating. Burial followed at the Edward Cemetery in Speedwell. Pallbearers included Eulysa Kelley, Grane Kelley, Teeiar Firey, Jack Maddox, Delno Kelley, and Gi8 ont Arto. Flower bearers were family friends, and services were led by John Owens.
Reported plans describe Eisenhower prepared to back Nixon clearly at the convention with a possible open process. Key figures including Knowland and Nixen allies weigh open convention options while Stassen and others test support and potential favorites for a Nixon ticket.
Hospital notes list visiting hours and patient names including Mrs E T Bartlett in New Tazewell and Mrs Clarence Mutlina in New Tazewell along with several admissions and births. Names include Virginia Rose Lee, Rosalee Frazier, Mrs John F Janes, Mrs Curtis Wilson, and Mrs Clarence Overton. Births reported: a boy to Mrs Douglas Eldridge of Rose Hill, and girls to Clarence Tamidin City and Curtis Wilson Arjay, with other births noted in local towns.
A gathered program lists morning and evening sessions with notes on speakers including Leones, Knigar, and McWhorter. It also mentions the Young Republicans and the National Federation of Republican Women with a keynote by Gov. Arthur My Tans and an essay contest winner from Minnesota.
The article discusses campaign strategy at a GOP gathering. It notes potential moves to win Northern Negro voters away from Democrats. Suggestions include Nixon as running mate or presenting multiple acceptable candidates. It mentions President Eisenhower’s cautious stance on endorsing any individual for the nomination. The piece contrasts U S Democratic rivals and notes harsh Democratic criticism of the war leader.
In Memphis Tennessee the Church of God closed its five day assembly with a claim that a church group is seeking to control Protestant religious destruction in America. About 19,000 delegates approved a resolution condemning a network for supporting broadcasters who deny core Christian doctrines.
The Bri tain event honors the Lady Godiva legend with Deirdre Probert riding a replica bareback horse in a carnival benefit for an oil workers home. Councillor Douglas Morgan says the show will go on amid some church opposition.
Stella Wanton, 45, woke on a Melbourne City morgue slab before being wheeled to a chamber. A policeman saw eye movement then she sat up and asked if she was dead. She was returned to hospital after being found cold and motionless in the street with a head injury from festing and inflicting a sight cut.
The report describes Chandler and Kentucky figures rallying supporters in Frankfort as the Democratic National Committee faces nominating battles. Attendees welcome Chandler with praise and discuss the national convention, training, and future plans amid parade displays and a staged arrival at the subway station.
In a playful look at cooling trends, the piece notes air conditioned pigpens and farms in the South, alongside cooled public spaces like sidewalks and the White House. It cites studies on milk production, mentions air conditioned dugouts for baseball, and touches on broader adoption and comfort during July and August.
In Aldershot a school break in led to the arrest of Pvt Raymond Ser who was turned over to military authorities. The incident disrupted school activities as investigators seek motive and connections.
In Boston prosecutors seek a verdict date as the Brink's trial moves toward jury selection. Defense lawyers for the six men accused of stealing 1 213 00 in the January robbery face extensive voir dire after weeks of challenges shrinking a pool of prospective jurors. The defendants defend their right to a fair trial in Massachusetts amid repeated juror exclusions in Suffolk County court.
A special report describes Primatene, a tiny tablet claimed to relieve asthma within minutes and provide hours of relief without injections or nebulizers. The ad asserts doctors prescribe it, lists a 24 tablet bottle price of 6.48, and promises a refund if not satisfied.
Louisville report shows Thorns Turon resigning after 33 years as adjutant of the Ken Nicky Department effective January 31 Ray Beyer of South Newport to succeed him. Georgetown reports Chia Wei Woo youngest Georgetown sciences graduate summa cum laude. Bowling Green names Billy S. Smith 23 business manager of Western Kentucky University effective September. Newport reports Bernis Short, 18, found strangled in parents bedroom. coroner notes cause as death due to being entangled between bed frame and mattress.
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