24 Jul 1961
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1961
Page
1
Hurricane Anna reduced its winds as it moved toward British Honduras, weakening over Central American territory. The latest advisory indicates a shift in intensity while meteorologists monitor its track and potential effects on the region.
Katanga Interior Minister Godefroxt Munongo announced government political moves asking for aid from the Communist bloc. He said the Soviet Union offered support and that Esp to Sus Jeyville were sent to counter Communist-backed Antoine Gibensiy amid Congo crisis wars. The report notes broader Cold War tensions and foreign involvement.
A Tennessee crime report shows an FBI release indicating last year’s crime rate rose from the year before yet remained below the national average. While forcible rape and aggravated assault declined in some areas, robberies burglaries and larceny rose statewide with Memphis and Nashville metro regions showing higher incidence.
Cape Canaveral reports scientists studying Gus Grissom will decide on a sub orbital attempt. The plan shifts focus to an orbital flight with Glenn Jr and others as potential astronauts under Project Mercury.
Washington experts say despite delays the United States may still learn Mars details before Russia. Two studies and an exploratory Mars flight near Stars could yield closeup electronic views of canals polar caps and vegetation. The plan was delayed from 1962 as budget limits delayed three probes in one year.
CAPE CANAVERAL United Press International reports Soviet fishing trawlers with radar tracked two US spaceflight attempts near the Cape Canaveral launch area. Navy officials say the vessels were stationary and not guiding the shots while Washington notes any intelligence gain would be minimal.
Six airmen from near Vandenberg Air Force Base died when their car struck a tree, flew into the air, and exploded about a foot off the ground. Five died at the scene. one died hours later at the hospital. Police identified five victims as George W. Cavalty of New Orleans Marvin My Andrian of Ohio James Retin of 21 Saynal Milton of Destichit and others.
In Richmond a 19 percent rise in a state monopolies affiliate costs last year did not lift overall sales. Officials note a 40 percent increase affected total sales, while illegal whiskey activity in Virginia showed no rise. Clyde Saunders, chief of enforcement, commented the trend despite the fiscal figures.
Five youths ages 12 to 16 were detained by Claiborne County authorities after a stolen weapon was recovered near Powell Valley. The case involves Anderson County and parents, with Ray Powell quoted on custody and the weapon’s origin. Authorities report the incident as part of a broader theft ring investigation.
Nashville reports nearly 1,000,000 in construction planned on seven miles of Maynardville Pike State Route 33. State Road Commissioner D. W. Maulton announced next month a realignment from 4th Crossroads to the Union County line. Work will be expedited with lane realignments on Mecor Highway in Hunt County and about a half mile in Knox.
The State Department of Conservation and Development reported eight southwest Virginia cities listed new or expanding industries in the first half of 1961. Notable plants include Concrete Plastics Ines Salem Minini Lone Beways Inn Cement Cor Sheldon Vanite Co Rocky Motif and Worf Mosaic Corp. Expansions involve Gratin Rubber Manufacturing Radford, Gross Purnace Co and Purex Corp Salem plus Mortiemer Furniture Co Christiansburg and Ovens Window Co Colhraville.
An asthma remedy, touted as the most prescribed by doctors, is now available over the counter. Claimed to stop attacks in minutes and provide hours of relief, the formula is advertised as effective for bronchial relief, congestion reduction, and nervous tension, with a variant called Primatene offered in prescriptions and nonprescription forms.
Ky Ky Va Tenn News reports Covington obituary noting William O Ware 52 attorney former grand master of Grand Lodge of Kentucky Freemasons died Sunday at a local hospital. He was brother to state Senator James C Ware of Fort Mitchell. In Harlan a 16 year old Harlan County boy David Bruce Hyskins of Bledsoe was killed Friday night after being struck by a car on Highway 221, the first of three Kentucky highway fatalities this weekend.
Sam Rayburn, Tennessee native and Speaker of the House, led a slate of top state and federal officials who gathered Saturday in Lenoir City to dedicate the Fort London bridge. Also on the platform were Gov. Frank Clement, Sens. Estes Kefauver and Albert Gore, Reps. Sam Ervin and Howard Baker, and TVA chairman Herbert Veillet.
Weekend accidents claim Mrs Gevtittle Byrd of Oneida in a Sunday automobile wreck near there and Flurry Baker of Kingsport who drowned in Fort Patrick Merny Lake. Authorities reported the fatalities with sparse details available from early investigations.
Three investigators from the state Fire Marshal's office examined the smoldering ruins of the Leitchfield Manufacturing Co clothing plant after a Sunday fire. Official estimates place the damage at about $500,000.
The House Ways and Means Committee began two weeks of hearings on President Kennedy's plan to provide hospitalizat ion for about 14 million persons 65 or older. Secretary Ribicoff testified as the administration pressed a congressional showdown next year on the medical care bill.
Police say six prisoners escaped from the Danville prison Sunday night after overpowering a guard. A convicted murderer Roy Bryant of Dry Fork Virginia led the breakout as officers hunted across the area with bloodhounds. Bryant was being transferred to the Richmond penitentiary to finish a life sentence for murder after his parole was reinstated. Guards reported minor injuries in the melee.
State Board of Election can vass shows Ninth District backed Lt. Gov A E Stephens by a substantial margin in the July 11 primary. Stephens led Harrison in Lee County Wise Scott and Wise counties with large vote totals and statewide totals show Stephens ahead by a wide margin.
Fragmented OCR lists names and small items: Sally Brooks Cumbers Gap Mey Ralph Spare City Od Cradwell Ewing Moore Levi Wilson Rose ill Mrs Melvin Bayless birth notices for Ed Dooley and C R Livesay with a Jonesville family.
Admission roster from Missilesboro Memorial Hospital noting Wishling hours 2 to 4 and early morning slot. Names include Floyd Miracle Frakes Lowell Smith Andy French Clairtield Mrs Frances Kilcoyne City Ponna Sie Green James Partin Proden Neil Wright Harrogate Mrs Kate Mouser City Mrs Ronnie Gibson Jonesville Mrs Maio Sloner Lynch Mas Geneva Wright Pine and others such as Robert Beatty Shirley Mahan Siler City.
Funeral services for Oscar C. Mullins of Middlesboro were held at 2 pm Saturday at the Ca wood Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. W. B. Bingham officiating. Burial followed in Hurst Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charley Owens, T. J. Epperson, Charl Goins, T. B. Taylor, Estel Smith and Jen Hall. Flower bearers were family friends. Song services were rendered by Bingham town Church Choir with Dick Siler at the piano. Cawood Funeral Home directed arrangements.
Funeral services for Leland Orvin Cox of Mule were held at 2 p m Friday at Blackmont Baptist Church with Revs Theo Garter and Gail Robbins officiating. Burial followed in Upland Cemetery. Members of Callaway Lodge, F and A M served as pallbearers. The choir, directed by Campbell Brooks, sang with a solo by Mrs Theo Carter. Cawood Funeral Home was in charge.
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