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Newspaper

Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1968

Page

5

Middlesboro Jaycees plan center renovation and pool opening

The Middlesboro Jaycees drum up a summer of activity with a civic center renovation and opening the city’s public pool. New president Dick Prelopski aims to boost projects, raise funds, and revive participation as tickets go on sale for a season pass with a goal of 3500 dollars for the pool’s operations.

Middlesboro National Bank Sen's Drug Pinnacle Motors Prelonski Prelopski Civic Center Jaycees Jaycettes Roosters Faye Buckner Drexall Morgan

Talks in Paris expected to run long as Hanoi rejects concessions

Paris reports quote Hanoi negotiator Xuan Thuy ruling out any peace talk without a total halt to U S air raids on North Vietnam. U S envoy Harriman and deputy Vance attend Kennedy funeral as talks stretch, North Vietnamese demand unconditional end to bombing before any settlement. Both sides signaling extended stay to pressure concessions.

Bby George Libera Paris UPD Hanoi U.S Xuan Thuy North Vietnam W. Averell Harriman New York Robert F. Kennedy Cyrus Vance Harriman

Middlesboro Seek Funds for Ford's Woods Project

Frankfort is aware of Middlesboro's effort to fund the Ford's Woods recreation project. The Middlesboro Junior Women's Club has waited about 12 months for federal funds through the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation via the Kentucky Area Development Program. An office spokesman said officials know of the project and believe Middlesboro is preparing an application. Mayor Chester Wolfe said he was unsure of the application status but would check. The club also seeks funds for Littles Shepherds Trail to build 50 campsites at an estimated cost of 15000.

NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland Ohio Mars Jaycees Jaycettes Jaycee Civic Center Eric Alley Dale Carnegie Herbie Johnson Paul Beach George Schneider James Bass Tom Roberts Robert Blakeman Barry Williamson Bobby Jenkins Fuller Whitaker Ford's Woods Middlesboro Chester Wolfe

Lawyer Feels Sirhan Will Get a Fair Trial in L A

Memphis based UPI report quotes famed lawyer Melyin Belli saying Sirhan Sirhan will receive a fair Los Angeles trial. He cites confidence in courts and judges, notes no death penalty if convicted, and urges Congress to pass a headlined gun control measure while condemning the nation’s violence as self centered.

Sirhan L. A Memphis UPI San Francisco Melyin Belli Sirhan Sirhan Robert Kennedy Los Los Angeles Sos Angeles Belli Jack Ruby Dallas Cn Orter Louis Meotesi

Paris violence flares as gov, unions act to quell unrest

From Paris a renewed student revolt raises tensions in France amid a nationwide strike. Government of President Charles de Gaulle and Communist led unions move quickly to suppress violence as operations continue.

Paris UPI France Charles de Gaulle

Bonds Cut on Three Men in West End Dynamite Plot

Jefferson Circuit Court Judge Dan Marshall Friday ruled $50,000 bonds excessive for three Louisville suspects James Cortiz Washington Sam Hawkins and Robert Kuyu Sims accused in an alleged West End refinery dynamite plot during civil disorder.

Louisville UPI Jefferson Circuit Dan Marshall West End Marshall James Cortiz Washington Sam Hawkins Robert Kuyu Sims

Insanity Plea Considered in Kennedy Assassination

Sirhan Sirhan faces an arraignment under tight security after being charged with Kennedy’s murder. Reports indicate the defense may seek an insanity plea to avoid the gun chamber.

Los Angeles UPI Robert T. Kennedy Sirhan B. Sirham Kennedy

Wallace resumes Memphis campaign amid security measures

Former Alabama Governor George Wallace resumes his campaign in Memphis, his first stop on a city tour. He travels under guard by GBI security and Secret Service agents due to a presidential order following the Robert Kennedy assassination.

Memphis UPI Alabama George Walla Menighis GBI Robert Kennedy

Rioters Clash With Police in Milan Barred Streets

In Milan more than 1,500 leftist students professors and artists fought police for about three hours. Demonstrators hurled rocks bottles and torches as authorities stormed barricaded streets using clubs and roadblocks to halt the riot and pursue fleeing protesters.

Milan Italy UPL

McCarthy Seen As Kennedy’s Successor in Campaign

A top Kennedy aide says Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy is the sole figure who can continue Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts after his assassination.

Washington UPI Robert F. Kennedy Eugene J. McCarthy Kennedy

Nine teens accused in dairy break in likely chased

A Beans Fork teenager, Ronald Lovett, 16, faces charges for breaking and entering and larceny at Chappell's Dairy on North 18th Street. Warrants issued for Paul Adkins, William Profit, Terry Carter, and others. Ronnie Guy, about 19, of Beans Fork, arrested with a county warrant for breaking and entering. Detective Webb and Chief Whitmore led the arrest effort after a chase through Beans Fork Hollow and a tree-signal capture.

Chappell’s North 18Th Street Syith Giiering Ronald Lovett West Liberty Paul Adkins Noetown William Profitt Walt Barnett Terry Carter Beans Fork Patrphmen Elmer Wyatt Theodore Russell T .S. Siler Don Webb Junior Whitmore Ronnie Guy Guy Lovett Russell Beans Fork Hollow Chappell's Dairy Tames Purs Tull Hugh Smith

Bell County High School senior named state FHA president

Judy Hall of Pineville, Bell County High School, becomes Kentucky Future Homemakers of America state president after leading her chapter of 106 members and progressing through district and state interviews. She will represent Kentucky at the national meeting in Miami and attend leadership events as she enters her senior year.

Pineville Bell County Hgh Jramemakers of America Judy Hall Ethel Hall Cumberland Falls Judy Eastern Kentucky University Kentucky Miami Fla Hardinsburg Frankfort Annalyy Wivinus FHA Didy Alties Atate Bell County High School Future Teachers of America VILA Pinevilla Enom Hae Nunity Hospital THA Homemakers of America Sarah Wilder

Nation bids Kennedy farewell in St Patrick's Cathedral

The elites of nation mourned Senator Robert Kennedy at Saint Patrick's Cathedral as 140000 mourners filed past his casket. President Johnson attended a private mass while Kennedy's widow Ethel prayed with reporters kept at bay. Gerard Rathsan, 26, watched from a pew after a second viewing.

George J New York UPI Robert Francis Kennedy Johson Aled Kenator Kennedy Ethel Gerard Rathsan

See Given More Funds See Given More Funds

Lea County received a six month Office of Economic Opportunity grant totaling $30,403 for emergency food stamps and medical care in Jonesville. The grant supports malnutrition relief and is part of $74.4 million awarded to three Southwest Virginia counties, per Senator Harry F. Byrd.

Washington, D.C Lea County Office of Economic Opportunity The Poverty Agency Jonesville Harry F. Byrd Virginia

Summer Bus Schedule for Junior and Senior High

A summer school schedule begins Wednesday with all classes held in the high school building and a noon dismissal. Bus routes 2 5 and MES list stops from Lovell's to Cumberland with start times around 7:30 to 7:55 and reverse afternoon runs returning students home.

Weather Summary For East And West Regions

Fair and warm with considerable cloudiness across the east through Sunday. Light showers are possible in the east today and tonight. Highs near 86 in the east and in the 80s to 80s in the west. Lows around the upper 30s east and mid 60s west. Morning low at 5:00 a.m. reading noted.

Buses Schedules for East and West End Summer School

Bus routes for East and West End Summer School and Head Start are listed with start times and pickup points. Elementary pupils begin Monday morning, Head Start starts Wednesday June 12, with routes including Rochester, Chester, Cumberland, Dorchester, Englevi, Oakwood, Binghamtown, Beltwood, and many area stops.

East West End East End Rochester Rochester eEneter Chester Cumberland Dorchester Englevi Oakwood Binghamtown Church Beltwood Brooks Grocery Jenkins Grocery Old Cemetery Greene's Dot's Wmik Tower Avanvdale Rennie Gayles

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