06 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1955
Page
1
A fragmented editorial critique argues that underfunded and poorly equipped schools breed confusion and apathy in students. It warns voters that education is vital to democracy and laments low-cost, low-quality schooling as a threat to national progress.
Defense cost figures and policy debate surface as Vice President and Defense Secretary outline plans to trim spending. President Eisenhower and officials discuss military budget targets, distribution of funds among Army, Navy, and Air Force, and potential veto implications. Meeting at the White House to map out the next year’s defense path signals wider fiscal tightening and strategic reassessment.
Gov. Clement signals support for a special session to handle legislative reapportionment after the election, while court challenges loom. The plan hinges on a potential state supreme court ruling and possible fixes to seat allocations in the Legislature amid political maneuvering.
A 15 year old minister charged with murder admitted shooting and killing a miner after an argument at Slemp. The pastor Bailey said he fired after the miner rose and tried to fire again. A witness said the pastor fired first, wounding the man. Coroner George Arner described conflicting testimony. Police were told the suspect surrendered at Perry County jail. Funeral arrangements pending.
Obituary notices honor Tor Wilks of Lake Hill Middlesboro and John Miner of McMinnville with survivors and funeral details. Also listed are Frederick Kelloms and Willard Centertield with service plans, and newborn TIna Biggerstaff noted with arrival and family ties reflected. Coffey Funeral Home and Richmond Panera provide charges and arrangements.
A jumble of brief items reports a drunken driving sentence in Oklahoma, a Christmas shopping bargain offer in Kansas City, leafletting from a Chinese anti commando group in Osaka, and a U S government notice on Alaska geology. Also mention of a village hall job, historical paper making in Arabs, corals off Scotland and Norway, and a president traveling by train.
London ponders a possible Khrushchev invitation while Britain and the West fear Soviet Asia strategy. Commentators, including Pravda and ex leaders, warn that inviting Soviet leaders could fuel propaganda and widen East West tensions.
State police and detectives will investigate the slaying of Tort Piells at Marion McIntosh Fields' farm Saturday night. Peark Fields, 24, accused of firing multiple shots, remains in custody as authorities pursue a fuller inquiry into the incident. Relatives say a fight preceded the shooting and fear for safety while the case may involve a new suspect or motive.
Washington experts discussed possible tax cuts and the political hurdles before Congress. A Senate panel heard proposals for personal and corporate tax reductions, while economists warned against rushing cuts if fiscal policy weakens growth this year.
A Pennington Gap Cub Scouts unit undergoes reorganization with BR C Sheoks Shelton named institutional representative and Johnston appointed as a guiding staff member. Committee members Otis Vaughn Cowles Kelly Bite duck Williams and others oversee the change as Theodore Roosevelt is cited among notable figures.
A jumble of local names notes visits and returns including Mrs. Goede, Mr. Clifford Baveh, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Woorthy and daughter Cleva visiting Mrs. Julia Simpson. Willie Pave returns from Springfield Ohio. Lonnie Caving and others mentioned. Prayer services are held each Sunday night at Little Creek inviting all.
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