06 Jul 1962
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1962
Page
1
Imm Lad London reports a British habeas corpus case today to keep Soblen, a 62 year old Soviet spy, in British custody until a July 16 hearing. Soblen, recovering in hospital after a suicide attempt on an El Al flight from Tel Aviv, fled the United States to avoid life imprisonment.
In Geneva the clash among pro Communist neutralist and pro Western factions over Laos merger delays the Hualian Laos conference. Red China-led bloc seeks to block international control and oppose a single defense force for neutral Laos. In Algiers Ben Bella expected to flee to Morocco amid power struggle with Ben Youssef Ben Khedda factional rift, risk of civil war looming. In Paris ex Legionnaire Roger Degueldre executed by firing squad for involvement in the Secret Army terror network.
The report lists dozens of inducted individuals tied to Miners union activity and local civic figures including Frank Thompson and Dr A Blake. It notes a rally at a school auditorium with speakers such as Wayne Sch or Kendall and a Captain of Fingol Thoghes. The event features police and civic leaders Harrison and Se Kendall among attendees.
Local candidate for sheriff declares candidacy after plea from citizens, defending past drunken driving charges and jail time. He pledges cooperation with authorities, prisoner bill cuts, crackdown on bootlegging and gambling, and to install a $3000 Shortwave communications system while promising a cleaner, more accessible sheriff’s office.
The Senate weighs a proposal to provide up to 123.4 annually for persons six years old and over to buy private health insurance with broad benefits. Democrats express confidence in securing votes. defeat would require dismissing amendments before a bipartisan administration-backed plan moves forward. Fulbright signals possible foreign lobby probe.
Hospital notes list admissions including Mrs Cecil Smith Bib W Ya Neeley Warren Jr Field Mrs Wiliam F Allen City Rufus Carter and others. Dismissals include Deanna Crutchfield John Dan Scott Wilbert Taylor and Bert Goin. Visiting hours at Middlesboro Hospital and Clinic are 1 2 and 8.
The Pineville City School Board held routine business including hiring substitutes Mary Smith, Mrs. Kenneth Parson, and Catherine Dance for the coming year, approving a 177 day calendar, and sending Gillingham to study playground resurfacing. The board authorized utility payments and secondhand stave sale from the twine department. At line two, Atlantic Coast Line district superintendent Dowling attributed a derailment to excessive speed, killing the engineer and fireman with eleven of fifty passengers injured.
Ky Va Tenn reports show Rav ald EB Little withdraws from the race accusing major contenders of trying to buy the nomination. In other items Williamsburg Ky receives a $942000 loan for water and sewer facilities plus a $125400 grant under a federal program. Olgiati comments on rival proposals as “no ideas” in the governor race.
Funeral services were held for Roy Carmony of Pontiac Buch who died June 30 1962 at Assembly Church of God with Rev Woodrow Gilbert. Pallbearers included Joe Daniels Bobby Carmony and others. Interment in Daniels Cemetery. Also services for Mrs May HL of Middlesboro who died July 1 1962 at Church of Christ with Olan Lawey and Guy Pollandall officiating. Interment in Hese Lay Memorial Garden. MRS HORA INGRAM of Middlesboro died July 3 1962 with funeral at Clear Fork Primitive Baptist Church officiated by Elders Tailaway and Thompson. Interment in Turner Cemetery. Cawood Funeral Home handled arrangements.
State corrections officials study five sites for a new 12000 acre Bell County camp to use inmate labor for forest work. Areas include Hopkins Kentucky Floyd Bullitt Harlan counties with costs around 25000 dollars annually. Final site choice awaits Gov. Combs approval as forestry officials push for early start to aid state forests and correctional labor efforts.
Bud Swapigim, grocery store owner in Bean's Fork, freed on 1000 bond after being charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Victim Rufus Carter hospital bound with pistol whip injuries. Incident occurred at 7 p m outside city limits. Sheriff Varry Ball and two Middlesboro officers made arrest. Other local arrests followed with various charges and bonds posted. Local court actions included licenses and fines for public drunkenness and driving offenses.
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