06 Jul 1977
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1977
Page
1
Troopers log hundreds of speeding tickets during the holiday weekend with 681 on July 2, 612 on July 9 and 643 on July 4. Major roads saw fewer fatalities than secondary routes where patrols were less stationed, prompting a plan to shift visibility and enforcement.
The article reviews the mining sector’s effects on Kentucky, noting uncertainty over how new regulations will be drafted and interpreted once law. Ford credits witnesses for clear, professional testimony aiding his stance in the hearings and highlights balanced advocacy from all sides.
Stearns County officials report the strike at Stearns Coal Co. persists for nearly a year over United Mine Workers of America recognition as the bargaining agent for 135.10 140 miners. Perry jail and county authority noted a quieter period for the sheriff as talks continue.
Obituaries for C W Cole of Hose Hill Virginia age 75 who died July 4 1977 in Marian Kentucky with survivors including wife Nusinie Cole son Zane Cole daughter Wanda Rowton and relatives. funeral July 7 at Davidson Funeral Home with burial Pace Cemetery. Also Mrs Ira Stigall age 51 formerly of Lee County Virginia who died July 5 in Detroit Michigan. survivors include husband John Stigall son Billy Ray Roark daughter Connie Johnson. funeral in Detroit. Birdie D Bales age 85 of Ewing Virginia died July 6 at Claiborne County Hospital with daughters Myrtle Moore Mildred Wright Gladys Yeary Virginia Brooks a brother Joe Bean sister Ethel Gilbert four grandchildren two great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. services at Davidson Funeral Home with burial Dean Cemetery and viewing July 7.
The court hears whether Newton should be released on his own recognizance amid arguments by Otis that he returned to face trial. Prospentor Tent Orloff asks for a $100,501 bail as Newton, co founder of the Black Panthers, faces charges tied to a teenage girl's stabbing and an assault on a tailor. Newton, free on bail in 1974 before disappearing, claims FBI CIA plots target him. he says narcotics enemies put a life threatening contract on him and that his lawyers will prove his innocence. Separately, Middlesboro Sanitation Dept. announces it will stop debris pickup on private property effective July 1 1977 due to cost, advising homeowners to arrange disposal beforehand.
Luis Robinson, a Panama native and Navy seaman, who hijacked a Vermont bound bus at Kennedy Airport and killed the driver and a passenger, was ordered by Judge Gallant to undergo a psychiatric examination. He faces multiple murder and kidnapping charges and potential lengthy prison terms if tried.
A public hearing for Claiborne County residents to discuss the 1977-5 county budget and revenue sharing budget will be held on July 8 at 2 pm in the chancery courtroom of the courthouse.
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