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Newspaper

Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1968

Page

5

Cab Firm Raided After Suspension Lifted in Kentucky

Police raided Middlesboro cab company two days after a suspension ended, charging owner Clarpen Hatfield with possession of alcohol for resale. Two Pineville men pled guilty to similar charges, with raids at homes and hotels yielding beer and liquor. State troopers cited warrants and juvenile hearing evidence as the basis for actions by county officials.

Stair Middlesboro Mark Diesburn Bey Cab Company Midsight Pineville Don Flowers David Eastham Clarpen Ben, Hatfield Hatfield Jess Slusher Hamindy Trooper Flowers Ball Ti Bell Jamey Smith Lester Wilson Hott Ity Smith U.S. 18 Bell County High School Flowe Teasthamy Ronald Jarvis Harlan Flowers Sant Waralds Boone Trail Tennessee Cumberland Avenues Tee

Highway Worker Injured In Crash Near Middlesboro Kentucky

A Kentucky Department of Highways worker from Manchester was injured yesterday afternoon when pinned between a parked Chevrolet and a highway truck after a northbound driver tried to pass near Middlesboro on U S 25K. John Hensley, 20, admitted for observation at Appalachian Regional Hospital. Vehicle damage described as considerable but all cars remained drivable. The other driver fled the scene. no charges filed.

Kentucky Department of Highways Manchester Middlesboro U.S John Hensley Appalachian Regional Don Flowers Frank M. Earle Hensley Chevrolet Flowers Ehrle

U S Says Spy Ship Not Sunk

U S and South Korean officials dismissed reports that North Korea sank an allied spy ship off its western coast. British BBC broadcast quoted North Korea claiming the sinking, while U S and UN spokesmen said no vessel was involved and no substantiation existed. The report followed Panmunjom talks near the USS Pueblo.

Seoul UPS North Korea Tandon British Broadcasting Corp BEG U.S United Nations U.S. South Howsaten Avserican Tnice Sila Panmunjam Uss Pueblo

Convention Set Here For United Spanish War Veterans

The 41st annual United Spanish War Veterans Department of Kentucky convention will be Sunday and Monday in Middlesboro. Headquarters at Middlesboro Motel with meetings in the Kentucky Utilities auditoriums. VA Manager Giney B. Owens of Louisville will speak Monday morning. State Commissioner Ti. E. Grace Sr of Middlesboro, Monday morning meeting and 7:30 p.m. memorial service open to the public. Business session at 2 p.m. Monday and banquet at 6:20 p.m. in KU Auditorium.

United Spanish War Veterans Department of Kentucky Middlesboro Kentucky Utilities Veteran's Giney B. Qwens Louisvile Ti. E. Grace

City to consider purchase of Kentucky Water Service

Middlesboro weighs buying Kentucky Water Service assets as city attorney seeks state opinion on operation if owned. Attorney General cautions no referendum may be held and a city board may run the water plant along with streets and sewers. Feasibility study by Protter-Ingels and Associates continues as negotiations began last year.

Middlesboro Joy Nagle State Attorney General's Office Eftys Nagle Allorency General Signe Protter-Ingels and Associates Lexington Kentucky Water Service

Salvation Army Supper and Fashion Show Tonight

The Salvation Army hosts a spaghetti supper at 6 pm followed by a fashion show at 7 30 featuring National Cotton Council outfits. The event at 1402 Cumberland Avenue includes salad bread and drink for 75 cents. booths offer pastries games and more.

Salvation Army National Cotton Council Nashville Tenn Salvation Army Zone League Shaghetti Samielion Army Cumberland Avenue

Warren's Replacement May Bring on Major Controversy

Washington reports Chief Justice Earl Warren's retirement opens a fight over who replaces him. Johnson may push a liberal nominee before Congress adjourns, triggering swift confirmation or a reappointment scenario if it occurs after adjournment. Speculation centers on Abe Portas and potential shifts among Justices Black, Fortas, Brennan, and Stewart.

Warren Washington UPT Earl Warren Supreme Court Johnson Congress Senate Lst Abe Portas Portas Ita

Tragic Family Die in Freeport Tanning Truck Crash

Six members of a Pineville Kentucky family died when a Middlesboro Tanning Company truck collided with their station wagon at an intersection near Freeport. Dr LaMar and his wife Patricia plus their three children perished. the remaining relatives were hospitalized. The driver of the truck, Raymond Hall, was not charged pending medical reports.

Freeport Middlesboro Tanning Company Raymond Hail Pineville Tanbing Company Des Moines LaMar Hall Freeport Hospital Eit Tiplecis Stockton Dr. LaMar Patricia Dautabiere Tennbier Sharay

Seven Lee Countians convicted in absentee voting conspiracy

A U S District Court jury convicted seven Lee Countians of conspiring to influence absentee voting in the 1968 election. Two defendants, M Reba Weston and Walter Lewes, were acquitted. Sentencing set for September 13 by Judge Robert Merhige.

Lewes Robert R. Merhigetr Don Westen Curtis Rawe Pugate Curnley Angus David Edgar Sirk Raby Tews Woodraw — Robinsons We Seven Mertige Tim Virginia Thithere Tach

Johnson delays sign of 10 percent tax rise

President Johnson may wait to sign the income tax increase, delaying final action after Congress approved the bill 64 to 1 in the Senate. Payroll deductions will rise about 10 percent, with roughly one cent more per dollar withheld.

Washington UPI Johnson Congress White House Senate

Third Youth Here Charged in Breakin

A 15 year old Nagtewnt youth, the third of five teens sought for a June 5 break‑in at a local store, was to appear in Police Court this morning on breaking and entering charges. Paul Adkins was arrested yesterday. Ronald Lovett and Walter Profitt already released, others named. West street traffic incident and multiple drunkenness cases also listed. no injuries reported.

Batis Paul Adkins Ronald Lovett Walter Profitt Tisans Fork Sallberge Walt R Barmett Deny Carter Beans Perk Lovett Profitt Robert Jack West Bouth Yarn Street Miborland Avenue Wath Street Shrimate Vern Thomason Warchester Cumberland Avenue Mth Eanuss Wes Tardy Ith Street Robert Smith Balmoral Ka Lawrence Hatfield North 12Th Bryect Bertha L. Cloud North 25Th

Weather Outlook Mixed Sky With Showers Through Sunday

Clear to partly cloudy conditions with little overall temperature change through Sunday. Widely scattered showers and thunder showers likely in the afternoons and evenings, especially over the north and west portions. Today's high around the upper 80s, tonight's low in the upper 50s to near 60s.

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Health Fair Set for Clairfield Tennessee

Clairfield Tennessee hosts a week long health fair starting Monday with a mobile unit from Presbyterian Board of Mission and local Put Health officials from Claiborne County and Far Tennessee. Dr AB Shipley will tour the county with tuberculosis and dental inspections and health screenings. The event covers family planning venereal disease and general child health, sanitation and preventive care. The program traces back to 1940s clinics and Salk vaccine outreach with ongoing home visits and community health support services.

Clairfield Tenn Presbyterian Board of Mission Claiborne County Tennessee AB. Shipley Ron Veal Department

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