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Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1968

Page

7

Lee County Chamber Reorganized Seeks Funds

Lee County supervisors heard a proposal to abandon LENOWISCO and back a reorganized county Chamber of Commerce with about 100 members aiming for 250. Proponents asked for a $15,000–$25,000 boost to fund regional business development projects and highway plans to attract industry and tourists, with a public meeting set for June 28.

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Scorpion Sub Losing Theory Raised At Inquiry

In Norfolk the Scorpion submarine, officially presumed lost with 90 hands, may have fallen victim to inaccurate charts. Cmdr George R Parish led a formal inquiry as Navy officials in Washington mourn the submarine tragedy and honor the crew.

Norfolk UPI Scorpion Cmdr George R. Parish Navy Washington Atlantic

Library hours and Wednesday closure announced

City Librarian Elizabeth Cale Jison says the library will close on Wednesdays in June July and August. Daily hours are 1100 p.m. except Wednesdays and Sundays and 1007 p.m. on Saturdays.

Elizabeth Cale Jison

Three Counties Added to List in Kentucky Food Aid

Rep Tim Len Garter of Kentucky announced that Laurel and Backcastle counties received emergency food grants totaling 74,097 dollars for six months from the U S Office of Economic Opportunity to feed the poor. Similar allocations had been made to 26 other Kentucky counties last month.

Washington UPI Tim Len Garter R-Ky Kentucky Laurel Backcaste U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity

Fines for No License and Police Notes Reported

Twenty persons were fined $14 each for no privilege license, seven similar charges passed, six dismissed, and two failed to appear in Palbee Court today. Names listed include Clyde Chuniley Tanewell Ten Bennet Good Novi Uth Sree HE i de North deh Street and many others. A head-in was reported at Chappell's Dairy with theft of turkeys and canned goods.

Tee Palbee Court Clyde Chuniley Tanewell Ten Bennet Good Novi Uth Sree HE i Deh Street Gili Turnplazer Englewant Robert Cornell Salisbury Ave Whitt Roxsell Arhur Tenn Roy Bays Speedwell Tean Tessie Lume

Korean Soldier Challenges Trial in Korean Court

Harlan County GI LFOUL 21 of Keith protests being tried in Korea under a US Korea pact. He argues the agreement is unconstitutional as it was never ratified by the Senate. The case sparks debate on fair trials for American soldiers abroad and prompts a Korean Bar Association probe into alleged lawyer bribes.

Lfoul South Korea Harlan County H. K. Smallwood, Jr Keith Smallwood U. S. District Court Washington Senate Kore Korean Bar Association U.S

Salvation Army Closing Campaign

Salvation Army aims to file a final report June 13 on its fund drive in Bell County. Board chairman Marvin Mayhall warns the $5.0 percent goal must be met for success and notes no winter drive this year. Mayhall highlights that the goal costs about 2.35 per resident and lists aid provided: 9 families assisted, 2000+ clothing items, 11 transients helped, 12 food orders, 10 pairs of shoes, 60 meals, and 700 attendees at 41 meetings. He urges local businesses and residents to contact Lt. Joseph Knobel or board members for contributions at Pineville and Middletown locations.

Incat Salvation Army Marvin Mayhall Mayhail Bell County Salvation Army Siurces Mayhall Mayhall

LMU Names Eight New Directors

Eight new members join Lincoln Memorial University Board of Trustees. Named are James Baney of Maryland. Roland Bonar, Timonium, Md.. Ronald Chinnock of Chicago. Liegel Ostendorf of Dayton, Ohio. Frank Rankin of Louisville. Warren Reader of Hammond, Ind.. Amwyis Sonnehorn of Mobile, Ala.. Harry Williams, LSU professor in Baton Rouge, La.

Harrggatr Tenn Lincoln Memorial University Board of Trustees James Baney Battinare Roland Birk Bonar University of Maryland Timonium Ronald John Chinnock Farr, Chinnock & Sampson, Inc Chicago, Il Liegel, Ostendorf Dayton, Ohio Frank G. Rankin Louiseville Warren Ay Reader Hammond Ind Amwyis Lee Sonnehorn Mobile Ala

Weather Tease Incomplete Reading Report

A fragment from yesterday notes a high and low with unclear values and a 4:30 reading. The text mentions morning low and a 53 reading, but specifics on location or units are missing.

Kennedy Death Quietly Ends Nation’s Hopeful Campaign

Senator Robert F. Kennedy died at 1 44 am PDT after a shooting in a Los Angeles hotel kitchen. The 42 year old, a California primary victor, dies with his wife Ethel and Jacqueline Kennedy at his side. Funeral plans include burial at Arlington and a candlelight procession to Washington. Salinger said the body would be transported to New York and then to St Patrick’s Cathedral for a Friday in state before a Saturday funeral.

Paul RB. Jeschke Los Angeles UPI Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy Good Stmarnan Arlington National Cemetery Jacqueline Kennedy Sen Edward M. Kennedy Massachusetts Kenedy California White House Johnsot New York City Ethel Virginia Pierre Salinger New York SS. Patrick's Cathedral St. Patrick's Washington Arlington Union Station Senge Justice Deparment Salinger T Hale Martin Luther King Jr Kernedy Frank Mankiewicz Joseph 16 Joseph William McCormack St. Patrick's Cathedral Johnson Aude

Country Hayride Two at Jaycee Civic Center

Country Hayride Two will be held from 30 pm until 14 40 pm Saturday at the Jaycee Civic Center. Knoxville and Nashville country singers including Jim Fagan Janice Pally and the Blue Valley Boys will perform. Admission is 1 for adults and AN cents for children. Club president Dick Prolopski says the event began last month as a Taynee project and will be monthly if attendance grows.

Jaycee Civic Center Knoxville Nashville Jim Fagan Janice Pally Blue Valley Boys Dick Prolopski

Johnson Names Panel To Study All Violence

President Johnson announced a special commission to investigate the causes of violence following the Kennedy assassination. The panel, led by former President Eisenhower, will examine links between lawlessness and political violence, aiming to prevent further attacks and preserve lawful order.

Johnson Names Washington UPI Mittiaf Johnson Robert K. Kennedy Commission Ye Nead Special Commissia Jinin Ty Millan S. Eisenhower Dokns Payphilw University Dwight Dy Risemower Commission C

Bell Circuit Court Jury Awards Partial Damages

In Pineville Bell Circuit Court a jury awarded plaintiff a portion of claimed damages in a construction dispute. The case centered on a fee request and sought larger judgment amounts, with details reflecting a contested civil term and multiple figures.

Pineville — Vn Bell Gene Patterson Tad Bya Gibson Conteek Giisnd

Sirhan Sirhan labeled fanatic by coworker

A health food store coworker describes Sirhan B. Sirhan as honest and hard working yet a fanatic in religion and politics. The owner of the shop recalls Sirhan expressing hatred of Israel, praising Kennedy and Nasser, and facing potential confrontation after a campus or public event.

Raymond Lahr Los Angeles UPI Sirhan B. Sirhan Shige Sirhan Electuaadlys

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