Middlesboro Water Supply Deemed Dependable Despite Mining Impacts
A three year USGS Kentucky survey concludes Middlesboro area has a dependable high quality surface water supply centered on Fern Lake, and ample groundwater. It notes Fern Lake water is very soft and of excellent quality while nearby streams show acid mine drainage but can be treated. Flood risks are outlined with historic peaks and projections, urging flood plain zoning and further water source studies.
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Middlesboro
D. 3. Mull
R. J. Pickering
U.S. Geological Survey
Kentucky Geological Survey
University of Kentucky
Lexington
Bell County
Claibave
Tetin
Middleshire
Fern Lake
Ure
United States
Yellow Creek
Little Yellow Creek
Cumberland Avenue
Ashbury Avenue
Davis Branch
Local Men Charged In Knoxville Burglary Case
Knoxville police busted a burglary at the Pease Furniture Company on Martin Mill Pike late Thursday night. Ernest D. Roberts and Earl Effler, both of Middlesboro, were bound to the grand jury along with Lee Roy Quinton of Knoxville. A car seized had a month old child’s car seat, and ten television sets were found nearby.
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Knoxville, Tenn
Middlesboro
Knoxville
Ernest D. Roberts
Earl Effler
Lee
Roy Quinton
Roberts
Fell County
Pease Furniture Company
Martin Mill Pike
Effilse
Quinton
Middlesboro FCC OK for City Cable TV System
Washington reports the FCC approved Middlesboro TV Systems Inc to rebroadcast signals from nine stations across Kentucky Tennessee Virginia and North Carolina due to the citys isolated location and lack of its own channels.
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FCC
Middlesboro TV Systems, Inc
Kentucky
Tennessee
Virginia
North Carolina
T Hat
County Licenses Due Monday
PinelMalle County official William Tribell notes the county licenses for vendors selling tobacco ice cream or soft drinks and running pool rooms become due Monday. He urges affected individuals to purchase licenses at the county clerk’s office.
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County Attaney
William Tribell
Parsons
Tribell
Jewelry Store Theft Loss May Run High
An inventory is under way at Enix Jewelers to determine the value of items stolen in a Thursday night theft. Most of the 18 watches stolen were described as expensive, with radios also taken. Detective James Pursie said lie detector tests will be given to four or five persons who are now prime suspects. Entry was first attempted through the repair shop, then a hole was knocked in the side. Diamonds were reportedly untouched, and insurance may partially cover the loss. Police court saw nine persons appear, mostly for public drunkenness. others faced charges of disorderly conduct, soliciting, and driving offenses. A 1960 Ford and a 1956 GMC were towed after an accident on Chester Avenue.
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Enix Jewelers
Onvner
Clyde Enix
Joss
James Pursie
Enix
Ly Bng
Perst
Ann Broughton Named Bell County Rep to Youth Conference
Pineville society leader Mrs. Ann Broughton, president of the Pineville Business and Professional Women's Club, is Bell County's representative to the 1968 Kentucky Youth Conference on Juvenile Delinquency. Appointment by Robert Matthews of the conference sponsor foundation. Conference runs August 9 through 11.
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Pineville
Ann Broughton
Robert Matthews
Sirhan Wins Delay In Entering Plea In Kennedy Slaying
LOS ANGELES UP I Sirhan Shah Kennedy assassination case moves to delay plea with a three week continuance. Judge Richard Schautz appoints psychiatrist George Abe to examine Sirhan. results kept confidential. Attorney Russell Parsons aims to study grand jury transcript and explore insanity as a defense as family members visit under police protection.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Sirhan
San
Robert
Kennedy
Cnlur Ae
Russell E. Parsons
Richard Schautz
Pr George Abe
Metropolium State Hospital
Novak
Looks Like Summer Is Finally Here
United Press International reports a warm up across the nation after a burst of violent weather and a brief tropical storm Candy offshore. Mostly pleasant temperatures are forecast with fair skies, but scattered showers are noted from Nebraska to Minnesota and in the Pacific Northwest, and Florida. Highs up to near 90 in some western areas.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Nebraska
Minnesota
Pacific Northwest
Montana
Florida
Laos press hard in peace talks demand Laotian withdrawal
Paris reports say Laos pushed for Laotian troop withdrawal before any halt to U S bombing of North Vietnam. Prince Souvenia Phounia called for action as talks entered sixth week. Hanoi demanded reciprocity and a scale down of Communist war effort before negotiations could resume.
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Paris
Vietnam
Hunoi
U.S
North Vietnam
Tessalian
Falay
Laatiig
Sauvenia Phounia
United States
Umit
Hanoi
United
Suter
150 Reds Trapped City Shelled Again
Saigon reports a 10 hour clash 10 miles southwest of Saigon trapping 150 Communist troops and killing at least 182 more elsewhere. Viet Cong mortars hit Saigon’s northwest edge while U S bombers struck routes toward the capital. A Viet Cong rocket cache was found near Duc Hoa and 45 civilians died in a Son Tra attack.
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Jack Walsh
Saigon
UPI
U.S
Duc Hoa
Son Tra
da Nang
Constellation
Yonkin Gulf
North Vietnam
Convention Endorses Ellington for Tennessee Governor
Nashville delegates endorsed Gen. Buford Ellington for Tennessee governor at the State Democratic Convention, defeating a McCarthy backers bid. McCarthy supporters protested and walked out as the chairman refused to recognize them. Ellington is expected to back Humphrey at the national convention while August convention delegates were chosen without opposition.
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James A. Lewis
Nashville
UPI
Eugene McCarthy
Sum
Buford
Elington
Tennessee
Jack Norman
McCarthy
Norman
Mcs Carthy
Gene” and Railroad
Bltington
Hubert Humphrey
Johnson Signs Tax Increase in partyline action
President Johnson signed a 1% month tax hike bill after Congress approved a 6 billion spending cut. The measure raises taxes for 82 million Americans and corporate foes while withholding deductions begin by mid month. The White House framed the move as a inflation check while faults Congress for pace and scope of cuts.
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Washington
UPL
Johnson
Congress
Executive
Legislative
U.S
Monday Holidays Bill Is Signed into Law
Washington signs a law to move eight holidays to Mondays and add Columbus Day on the second Monday in October. The plan, effective 1971, creates five three day weekends for federal workers and DC observers, with states expected to follow.
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Washington
Jonson
Vermans
McCarthy Wins 62 NY Delegates in Primary Fight
New York Democrats wrestle over delegate allocation as 62 of 128 elected June 18 pledge to McCarthy while 65 go at large or to Humphrey and Kennedy supporters. The scene at the Windsor Ballroom shows clashes between McCarthy backers and old-line party regulars with chants of hacks and cheers for McCarthy.
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Bert Kindig
New York
UPI
Eugene MaCarthy
Democratic Committee
McCarthy
Committae
Ig Aysign
McCarthy Propia
Thant
Douwerine Party
Paul O'Dwyer
U.S. Senate
Hubert
Humphrey
MAC TV
Caigage
Ron Aish Brague
Wisny Imoniion
Windsor
Commaroré
McCandhy
Jim
Robert T. Kennedy
Kennedy
Mirc Hans
Oidiners
Ane
McCanehy
Stae
Jeanarinn
McGarthy
Kanedy
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Eter Avenue
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Atanta
Jerry Hendrickson
Evans
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Raymond A. Ovexton
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Ohio
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James Dewey
Chester Ave
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William $. Moody, Jr
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Sivhan
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Sivhany
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United Press International
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Loren Fenking
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