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Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1955

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Rest of The News: Sheppard to Funeral for Mother in Suburban Lakewood

In Cleveland a convicted wife killer, Mrs. Niles Sheppard, 64, died by suicide, bullet to the head. He will be escorted to attend his mother’s funeral at Sunset Memorial Park near Lakewood before returning to observation at the jail. The incident follows a fatal domestic tragedy that also harmed two children and the father serving in Korea.

Cleveland Ohio Senel Sheppard Cuyatoga County Jaller Michael_A. Ueelly David Yettis Alter I Futhern Lakewood Sunset Memorial Pack Thal Observation Eel the Niles Sheppard

Fragmented political garble from a 1950s era discussio

An unclear, garbled passage references Hassen Gon, Reni Naowheed Ry Madey, and a 195s movement. Mentions Fitpiblican party, Eisenhower, and a Republican convention with speculation on Mikiée being elected. Text shows distorted names and stray phrases with little coherent narrative.

Hassen Reni Algo Téevision Presta Eisenhower

Secretaries May Assume Foreign Aid Duties After July

Sen Sparkman of Alabama said in an interview that he believes the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will push to abolish the Foreign Operations Administration and hand its duties to the State Department, meaning Secretary Dulles could oversee foreign aid after July 2 whether or not he hikes aid.

Washington Dulles Sen Sparkman Ala Ouj Diy Senate Foreign Relations Cumanities State Department

Chicago TV couple Webb and Towne plan marriage this week

Detective Tack Webb of Dragnet and actress Dora Towne announce engagement in Chicago. Webb, producer and star, to wed writer Dick Breen Abs. Breet and Mites, Jacqueline Tombtin, a friend, traveled from Chicago to Los Angeles. Towne, 23, had annulment last year from Leo Pavyich, Hollywood seafe GWeriekaran ty.

Chicacg Tack Webb Dorahy Jowne Chicago Webb Dick Breen Abs. Breet Mites Jaqueline Tombtin Rewinka Los Angeles Miss Towne Mary Leo Pavyich Hollywood Seafe Gweriekaran

Chicago Communist leader on trial for alleged party membership

Claudé Lightfoot, 33, executive secretary of the United Union Communist Party, goes on trial in federal court as the first case under the Smith Act to test whether mere membership in an extremist group can be criminal. He faces trial alone as the first Red dissenter tried individually.

Chicago Claudé Lightfeat U. S Communist Party Uinon Communist Party Lightfoot

Five Siblings Die in Baltimore Fire Tragedy

Five brothers and sisters under six perish from asphyxiation in a Baltimore dwelling. Firefighters extinguished the blaze within 30 minutes, confinement limited to a middle bedroom on the first floor.

Baltimore Ander

Mines Safety Program Aims 100 Percent Training Across Southern Coal

Washington January 9 1958 a major safety campaign by the Southern Coal Producers Association aims for a 100 percent accident prevention rating for every miner and supervisor. Director Benson reported about 6000 workers in the past year completed the US Bureau of Mines 20 hour course with strong gains in Kentucky Virginia and Tennessee and noted that human factors drive most accidents. A West Virginia mine showed dramatic results after full course completion with four fatalities in six months before and none in the following six months.

Washington Mings Southern Coal Producers Association Far B. Benson Benson Worthere Southern Coal Bureau of Mines Kentucky Virginia Tennessee West Virginia Sturtliny Ait United Mine Workers of America

U.S. Seeks Release for Pvt. Willing Venting in Russia

U.S. officials say they will press for the release of Pvt. Willing A. Venting, 28, of Starks, Louisiana, detained in a Siberian prison camp. The State Department also plans to contact Moscow after questioning two other Americans, Noble and Marchik, about Verdine.

Ey Awashington Timemath Ural Mic United States WIM Willing A. Venting Starks Oup Ane State Department Cess Moscow Erika Glaser Wallich Siberian Besignek John U1. Noble Detroit Pet William T. Marchik Brackinridge Noble Qholdk Marchuk Verdine

Six Week Campaign Sufficient Says Sparkman

Senator Sparkman, who ran in 1952, says six weeks is enough to campaign for president. He favors August nominating conventions and notes the strain of longer campaigns. He suggests travel by train or air could replace extended campaigning. The GOP and Democratic conventions face potential site choices and timing in September.

Sparkman Mwashington Sen Sparkimi Ami Una Publ M. Butler Democrate Nafual Hye Philadini Chicago

Boxing Case Before Court

The Supreme Court may decide today whether boxing can be regulated by federal law. The case centers on the International Boxing Clubs of New York and Chicago and the Madison Square Garden Corp owning 80 percent of the clubs. The ruling tests if boxing is interstate commerce and subject to federal restrictions, including championship rights and media deals. The Court may also consider appeals from second-string Communist leaders convicted of conspiring to advocate the overthrow of the government.

Wasitington Supreme Court International Boxing Clubs New York Chicago James D. Norris Arti Wiri Madison Square Garden Corp Ainat Mengpaly Justice Department Noreis Wire and the Garden High Court

Officials Irked By Benson In-Aithite Tlause Controversy

Washington officials express frustration over Secretary Benson handling of the Ladejinsky case in a security program debate. A unnamed veteran says Benson violated a rule by not consulting Secretary Dulles and State before firing Ladejinsky, affecting a Vietnam land reform post. The dispute prompts potential White House reassessment while Eisenhower aides defend the program as sound. Sen. Humphrey prepares a message to the President urging leadership clarity.

Washington Ast Feutware Benson Wolf Ladojinsky ddminG&trajon Eisenhower Bes Eloyes Lulies Ladejinsky Dulles Lade- Jinsky Tokyo State Department Adams Shianiy Sen Humphrey

Peress Case Delayed as Democrats Take Control

Washington sources report the Peress case, involving Army discharge of dentist Joseph Peress and promotion questions, will be postponed at least until Wednesday or until a newly Democratic-controlled Congress establishes its subcommittee chair. Senator McCarthy scheduled a closed Senate Investigations hearing, but left Washington last night without briefings, planning to return midweek. The pending actions center on Peress’s honorable discharge and the chain of responsibility for his promotion, with Army officials to be questioned regarding who influenced the decision.

Washington Sen. McCarthy Wis Peress Army McCarthy Senate Wits Payess New York Congress Sen. McClean D-Ark Gameak Amy Pere Peress Thadatts Fhy Peiess Feldey Nit Peress Vehis Waller John G. Adalter DeCarthy

Save a Dime a D for the Mother's March for Pat

A brief local item notes a community fundraiser named Mother's March for Pat aiming to raise funds with a dime-a-donation structure. Organizer details are sparse, but residents are invited to contribute at the event location and date listed in the notice.

Pat

Chou Blasts U.S. Claims in Tokyo Radio Broadcast

The Peiping radio broadcast bitterly attacked the United States over policy toward Namimarskisid and Hammarskjold, charging Washington pursues war preparations in Europe and the Far East. It claimed U.S. plans include atomic weapons bases and warned of increasing danger of war.

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Transy President Named Outstanding Young Person Nominee

Tulsa based United States Junior Chamber selects 21 to 35 year olds for Outstanding Young Person 1954 honor. Nominees include college presidents, a football coach, explorers, and notable professionals such as Robert F. Kennedy, Charles Yeager, Terence Breyne, Frank Rast, and Werdel Phillips. Awards banquet set for January 22.

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Obituary of George Hobbs Jr of Mayottsville Ohio

George Hobbs Jr died Friday at 3 30 a m after an accident while en route to a hospital. He was 23, formerly worked for Harlan Wallins Cott Co in Molus Kentucky, later at George York Screw Machine Co in Fayetteville. Born in Cardinal Kentucky, he married Rosa Brown on September 2 1949 and leaves three children Roger Ray Hobbs David Hobbs and Nettie Hobbs of Cincinnati. Survived by his parents George Hobbs Sr of Malus and Biya Laura Howard of Walling Creek, brother Ray Hobbs, sister Mrs Wilmer Lor of Walling Creek, and others. Funeral held at Ray Hobbs residence with Rev Whitfield officiating. burial at Hensley Cemetery in Matus.

George Hobes, JR George Hobls, Jr Mayettsvile Ohio Lakeno Harlan-Wallins Cott Co Molus Cardinal George York Screw Machine Company Fayettsville Tosa Brown Middleshare Ray Hobbs Rosa Brown Hobbs Roger Ray Hobbs David Bone ‘Kebbs Nettie Tnex Hobbs Cincinnati George Mebls Malus Mbther Biya Laura Howard Walling Creek Ray [Or Wilmer Lor Kelly Howard Wallis Crook Brandcatier Amrs Carlo Hobbs Molis Lauria Hobbs Salus George Brown Wal uUe Rev. Whitfield Farley Burisi Wes Hensley

Sunshine Nell to be sent to stud in 1855

Sunshine Nell a female horse of Japlan's lineage will be sent to a stud with Coung Flee in the 1855 breeding season.

Sunshine Nell Japlan

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