At Least 188 Die So Far On Highways New Year Toll
A United Press International count shows at least 188 people killed in New Year traffic accidents during a 31 hour period from 6 pm New Year Eve to midnight New Year Day. California led with 18 traffic deaths, Michigan 14, with Wisconsin New York Pennsylvania Illinois and Florida each at 9. twelve states reported no traffic deaths. Fires and miscellaneous causes boosted the overall toll.
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National Safety Council
United Press International
California
Michigan
Wisconsin
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Florida
Witness Keynoter To Lead Jehovah's Witness Assembly
The three day event in Middlesboro at the Jay Lee Civic Center begins 6 45 pm with Bruce E Giffin as chairman and keynote speaker at 7 pm about 500 attendees expected Giffin 22 year minister from Texas directs Jehovahs Witnesses work in Kentucky Tennessee the Carolinas and Georgia He spoke at the 1958 International Convention in New York City A baptism is held Saturday at 1 39 am Giffin speaks again at 7 pm Sunday Carter presiding minister chairs the closing session at 3 00 pm Giffin will discuss The Bible Triumphs in a Scientific World All sessions are free and open to the public
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Assembly of Jehovah's Witnessex
Middlesboro
Jay Leet Civic Center
Bruce E. Giffin
Giffin
Texas
United States
Jehovah's Witnesses
Kentucky
Tennessee
Carolinas
Georgia
Carter
Giffins
Sewage Funds Given in 1983 for Kentucky Cities
Kentucky and Tennessee news briefs report that Kentucky cities received a total of 9 676 794 dollars in 1983 for water supply and sewage treatment facilities per a U S Health and Welfare regional director. Other items include a Memphis man suicide, unmarked patrol cars trial in Tennessee, and Kentucky polices’ 1963 no police cases.
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Charlottesville
UPL
Kentucky
U.S. Department of Health, Eocation and Welfare
Frankfort
UPI
Russell E. Teague
Tazewell Elects McMurry Meyers and Smith For Board of Aldermen
In a record turnout of 441 of 550 voters, Tazewell elected Timmy McMurry Randall Meyers and Dr William Smith to the city Board of Aldermen. Arch Eldridge Ed Williams and Stanley Burdren trailed, with dissension over beer license issues cited. Official results pending as election commissioner Joe Frank Essary noted preliminary tallies.
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Tazewell
Fnesday
Timmy McMurry
Randall Meyes
William Smith
Joe Frank Enssary
Stanley Bondren
Arch [Eldridge
Ed Williams
Postmaster Urges Clearing Snow From Mailboxes
Postmaster Clinton Broadwater today urged homeowners to clear snow from mailboxes to aid delivery. He noted postal regulations prevent delivery from cars and stressed ongoing effort to clear paths, but acknowledged the need for greater compliance.
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Clinton Broadwater
Broadwater
Snowy New Year Delays, Closes Claiborne Bell County Schools
Bell County and Claiborne County schools closed due to snow and icy roads after a seven inch New Year’s snowfall. Many roads remain slick with improved conditions forecast. some districts may reopen tomorrow while others report continued closures for elementary schools Rose Hill Ewing Elydale and Thomas Walker High School. Temperatures range in upper 20s to lower 30s with sun and warmer weather expected later in the week across Southeastern Kentucky and East Tennessee.
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Kentucky
London State Police
Highway Patrol
Kingsport
Tenn
Tennessee
Knoxville
Wytheville
Tri-State
Bell County
Hobart Mink
Fin
Claiborne County
Clyde Nevils
Lee County
John A. Richmond
Rose Hill
Ewing
Elydale
Thomas Walker
Weather Bureau
Louisville
East Tennessee
Upper East Tennessee
Middlesboro roads praised by Owensboro radio comment
A Owensboro radio station lauds Middlesboro's highway efforts, highlighting regional progress and urging continued collaboration to improve area routes.
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Owensboro
Middlesboro
Volunteers Rally For Bell County Sabin Sunday Clinic
Gregory Maples coordinates the Middlesboro Jaycee Sabin Oral Sunday drive to immunize Bell County residents against polio. The final two hour clinic spans 11 locations Sunday 2 to 4 pm with IH type vaccine. About 225 volunteers including 30 Jaycees 15 nurses and 105 others work under Middlesboro Pineville clubs to staff directors runners area supervisors and dispatchers.
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Bell County
Gregory Maples
Middlesboro
Sabin
Maples
Maple
Jaycees
Pineville
Clinics Set Up to Administer Vaccine Sunday
Volunteers organize Sabin vaccine distribution at multiple stations with 105 workers under Gretchen Ruffner. Runners and clerks record names ages and vaccine types while helpers fill sugar cube cups and hand them to recipients. Local Jaycees assist with clean up and data filing as preparations span a week.
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F. Sehanides
Ile
Schneider Packing House
Gretchen Ruffner
Business and Professional Women's Club
Middleshoro
Belly Health Department
Ruinne
Loval
Vic Jaycees
Rufface
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Griffin
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Ky.Va
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Nashville
G. Hilton Butler
Butler
London
England
Helen Browne
Frontier Nursing Service of
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Hyden
Miss Browne
Most Noble Order of the British Empire
Queen Elizabeth
Lexington
Ate R. P. Moloney
W. S. Dotson
Commonwealth
Frank Clemet
University of Tennessee
Forestry and Wildlife Management
Basle
LL Sals
Mayey
Phillip Brooks
Gibson Station
Brooks
Levi Brooks
Roy Wilder
Petersboro Avenue
Tazewell Gate
Stanley Burdren
Fom Minton
Randall Meyers
Arch Eldridge
Tarawell Board of Aldermen
Kenneth Dungan
Eugene England
Charles W. Chadwell
JII
Scott Moyes
Lynn Standifer
Duncan
Essary
Tema
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Cumberland Avenue
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