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Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1957

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Ike Steals Page From Book Of Ex President Coolidge

Washington report recalls President Eisenhower joining House Republicans at a White House breakfast. The piece notes Coolidge used mixed parties and official entertainment to mold political ties, with Hoover and others reflecting on how breakfast events influenced Congress.

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Sailor swims nine hours before ship picks him up

Glasgow dispatch reports Douglas Wardrop sailor aboard the Monarch freighter Longfields Jours swam for nine hours after tumbling overboard one thousand miles from Pan toward Japan. The ship’s captain John Coutts located him, claiming miraculous rescue as Wardrop survived sharks and strong currents until the ship returned to the exact spot. Wardrop’s mother praised the skipper while observers noted the odds against survival.

Dovelns Ward Wardrop Biehnet Drop LongfieldJours Pan Japan High Pearse Douglas Thames John Coutts Wardrop Couits Monarch Steamship Company, Ltd George Sherry Svi

Congress Opens Full Scale Union Welfare Funds Probe

Congress launched a full scale investigation into handling of 40 billion dollars in union welfare funds. House Labor Committee chair Graham A. Barden said the inquiry aims to draft legislation to protect workers from racketeering by union officials. Witnesses included two insurance experts as first to testify. The session sought a clear path forward, citing the funds as future pensions and economic influence. John L. Lewis and United Mine Workers were urged to testify on protecting funds. Senate to vote on multi billion dollar appropriations bills for government agencies next year. Agriculture Department bill approved 3.67 billion with 400 million to extend the sell bank program. Labor, Education and Welfare funds also eyed. Civil rights supporters voiced confidence they could defeat a jury trial amendment, though some Republicans and Democrats opposed it. Lyndon B. Johnson criticized Secretary of State Dulles amid a push for immediate action on American officials appearing on U.S. television to respond to Khrushchev.

Washington Congress Graham A. Barden ONC House Labor Committee Uniern Barden Clevelard M. Batley DAV United Mineworkers John L. Lewis Senate Agriculture Department Straetars Independent Offices Labor Department Department of Stealth, Education Gly Hights House Lyndon Jesusson Lex John Foster Dulles U. S Nikita Khrushchev

Kentucky brief items from Henderson to Donalson Air Force

Kentucky snippets report Governor Chandler postponing Day observances for a college ceremony and an industrial plant tour in Henderson. The Caswell County bar reinstatement and a coal mine incident near Floyd County are noted alongside a liquor store robbery charge in Jackson and a West Kentucky Coal dividend. Guardsmen from Louisville were rescued after a mechanical failure en route to Savannah, Georgia.

Union Head Asks Help For Labor-Management Panel

Washington notes Dave McDonald head of the United Steelworkers proposes a labor management committee to advise President Felsen on wage and price issues amid inflation. He met with White House officials who showed strong interest and he plans to push the idea soon. The panel would include leaders from major unions and industry heads across steel coal railroads and wood products sectors.

Washington Dave McDonald United Steelworkers Union Felsenpower McDonald Waite House Aleel United Aine Workers Walter Reuther John L. Lewie Memeriail M. A. Tutcheson Carpenter’s Union

Union Head Faces Trial in Contempt Case Today

Washington fr Frank Brewster, West Coast Teamsters chief, faces trial in District Court for contempt of Congress after the Senate cited him and three other Teamster officials for defying a committee. Judge Bolitha Law presiding. Brewster argues committee had no authority to probe labor affairs. Also named are Einar Mohn, Nugent Lanoma, and Harry Reiss.

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Man Charged With Larceny In Pineville Case

Ray Miller, 24, of Pineville, waived hearing and bound over to the October Grand Jury on grand larceny charges. He allegedly stole two rings and $30 from a hospital employee's billfold at Pineville Community Hospital. State Detective Harold Barton arrested him. the rings were pawned in Asheville. Miller had a prior arrest in Middlesboro while driving a Florida-registered car. He reportedly hid clothing and attempted to flee with a small trailer. The case cites claims he planned to return the rings to the owner, Joyce Major, an hospital employee. A supervisor noted Miller had funds and attempted to evade service of a subpoena at his residence.

Pinsvilui Edmond’ Ray Miller Pineville Community Hospita Maurice Tribell Millac Harold Barton Barton Asheville Joyce Major Miler Middleabaro Florida Marlin Wieson Miracle Boyd Waebd Middlesboro Martin Stier North Carolina

Country Club Pool Opens in Middlenborg County Club

The Middlenborg County Club opened its new 65 by 35 foot pool this morning for youths with a shallow 11 foot deep end and a chlorine system. Miss Luete Mayhall oversees the pool as lessons for club members and families begin soon. Six to nine year olds train twice weekly from 9 to 10 am. lessons cost 1 per session. A nighttime adult course may run if interest grows and signups are at the entry club by June 17.

Middlenborg County Club Luete Mayhall Morehead State College Mone Reoentry Club

General Has Talk Trouble At Tokyo Press Conferenc e

Brig. Gen. Charles B. Decker, assistant U S Army Judge Advocate General, encountered a language barrier at a Tokyo press conference. When a British reporter asked a question, Decker apologized that he did not understand what was being spoken, provoking laughter from the room.

Tokyo Charles &. Decker U. 8 Army Decker Newaman

Whisky Count Nets 30 Days in Dry Territory Case

Ben reo was fined and sentenced to 30 days in Bell County jail after trial before County Court Judge Meurics Tribell on a charge of possessing whiskey in a dry territory for sale. Vimbrea moved to circuit court, freed under bond, with conditions to post $100 and await trial. Hembree faces two additional charges of a similar nature with a calendar set for June 18 at 16 am.

Vt Benreo Bell County Meurics Tribell Vimbrea Waas Flewon Hembree

Hospital News Dismissals and City Area Listings

Hospital news lists dismissals and local patient notes for several individuals including Mrs Tienry Lewis and City Eugene King in Pikeville, Mrs George Fletcher and son in Tarinoulthe, Bill Grady in Clairfield, Hobby Pearson in Lazervell Mes, John Baker and son in Ferndale, Roy Caving and Richard Evans in Fonte, plus James Capps and daughter in City. The report names multiple patients and their locales across a regional health facility update.

Tienry Lewis Eugene King Pikeville George Fletcher and Son Eure Penne Bill Grady Clairfield

Twisters Rip Through States With Severe Weather

United Press reports tornadoes across Texas to Ohio Tuesday night with more storms forecast. At least 18 funnels touched down in Eastern Kansas, but no deaths or injuries were tied to most. Three deaths blamed on the storms occurred in Illinois. Two killed in unrelated traffic and electrocution incidents near Emhurst. High winds toppled trees and damaged roofs in Kansas City area and across the Texas panhandle Oklahoma Colorado Missouri Indiana Kentucky and Ohio. Rain fell from Kentucky to New York and gusty winds disrupted several towns.

United Press Texas Ohio Kansas Missour Tlinois Tiois Emihurst Kansas City Texas Panhandle Oklahoma Colorado Missouri Tilnois Indiana Kentucky Montgomery Ind Columbia Great Lakes Pensylvanna New York

Variable skies bring warm weather with storms today

Variable cloudiness and warmth with scattered thunderstorms today tonight and tomorrow. Friday looks similar with scattered showers and warm conditions. Highs near 83 tomorrow and a low around 66 today.

US Note Accuses Soviets of Subversive Middle East Campaign

The United States delivered a note to Soviet foreign affairs stating Moscow is waging a subversive intervention in the Middle East. Washington criticized a Soviet proposal for a four‑power declaration against force, calling it unnecessary. Diplomats said Britain and France issued new notes to Moscow, with parallel but not identical positions from the Big Three. The U.S. reply contends Soviet concerns about Middle East tensions stem from proximity to Soviet territory and nations near the USSR.

Washington United States Soviet Union Middle East Moscow Britain France Amee U.S

B J O Dell Dies at Home in Cumberland Gap

Benjamin L. O'Dell aged 70, longtime Cumberland Gap resident, died after a two month illness. He trained at high school in London and funeral arrangements are pending with Fulton McKinney Funeral Home.

Benjamin L. O'Dell Cumberland Gap Highen London Fulton-McKinney

Jordan Egypt relations falter amid Arab rift and protests

Diplomatic ties between Jordan and Egypt fray as Cairo denounces Jordanian leaders as traitors while Libya protests and King Hussein aligns with Saudi peers. A Jordanian envoy is expelled and Arab states face widening tensions, with pilgrimage plans via the Gulf of Aqaba questioned amid regional strife.

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Graham crusade in New York tops half million in attendance

Billy Graham’s New York crusade at Madison Square Garden neared 501,000 in 28 days while 36,923 decisions for Christ were reported. Officials may extend the event beyond July 28 with a finale planned for Yankee Stadium. The evangelist spoke boldly about salvation and the skeptical view some hold.

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Local Man Freeman Honored for 35 Years of Service

J. T. W. Freeman of Middlesboro was feted at a Nashville banquet for 35 years with Ridston Plan Mills Co of St. Louis. The event featured This Is Your Life style tribute, with Freeman surprised by his two daughters Mrs. Charlotte Baumgardner and Mrs. Betty Christian. He received a silver plaque and greetings from family.

JT. W Freeman Chester Avenue Middlesboro L Audrey Jackson Nashville Ridston Mills Company St. Louis Win Division Charlotte Bamgardner Nasville Betty Chistian Memphis Mies Christian Sleyie Devhter Cathy Here

Mata Tarl Known as Geo trie Margarete Zelle

Mata Tarl is identified by the real name Geo trie Margarete Zelle, noting her Dutch origins. The record highlights her native ties to the Netherlands and suggests an alternative cultural background.

Mata Tarl Geotrie Margarete Zelle Tne Mitive Netherlands

Toll on State Road 343 Latest Update

State toll data shows a 16r rate tied to a day in question with comparison to last year. Reports from Tuesday list fatalities including Haymond Phillips 54 Marion North Carolina, a US 35 collision near Richmond, and injuries near Yeager on US 23. Other fatality is Tommy Boles 47 Bowling due to an inner city crash in Dowling Green.

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