02 Mar 1956
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1956
Page
1
A dense television radio grid lists programs across channels including Cavalcade of Sports and The Theatre Corner. It highlights shows like Weather Weather and News broadcasts, with various time slots and feature names such as George Gabela and Wendy NB. The page also includes sports, soap opera, and variety program mentions across multiple stations.
The listing shows a Saturday program lineup with WMIK station, Sunset Baltica 38, guest stars, and multiple church events. Acts include Chuck Wagon Gang, Caleb Asher, Bingnamtown Rays, and Bev. Ben Brolgaton with times from 10:30 to 20:00.
Local broadcasts announce new daily features at WMUS and WMI with weekends hosting Meet the Artist and King Cole at 4 Sunday. Bell County Farm and Home Week plans March 8 rally. Gloria Tanking previews 4-H clubs. Monday music hour to feature Rossetti poem set and Debussy with Boston Symphony. Red Cross drive on WMITE at 6 15 p m. Beethoven plays on You Want Tuesday at 2 30 pm. Washington notes: spring hydrogen bomb tests planned near Marshall Islands after April 20. danger area to 421 250 square miles.
Nan Good Citizen Miss Twit Brook, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brooks of Kroxville, selected as Fallon High School DAR Good Citizen for character qualities. She presides over Future Home Takers of American, attends Bible Club, and is sponsored by Shimon Harris Chapter DAR. she is granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Howard of Cumberland Gap.
The Morals Club and Morgan-Agostini Properties Co. sell a vast Nevada gambling enterprise for nearly 1 million dollars in cash. Jules Agostini, described as a square in gambling circles, heads a firm that owns 28 Bay Area buildings and notable properties including Alarilds Club with 7 games and 600 slot machines, a million-dollar motel, a trap shooting club, warehouses, ranch land near Reno, and extensive holdings. The operation began in 1933 and grew into the nation’s largest private gambling concern, reportedly drawing significant revenues from gaming and related activities.
Hospital notes show dismissals for Carson J Byang City Luther Hobbins and Richard Tanner and san by Mrs Zella Natins. Admissions include Levi Brooks Tazewell Warren Ramsey Tazewell Kyle Rosenbalm Ewing Herbert Laws City and Arnold Hensley Jonesville. Births noted for John Botton arrogate.
Washington Senate probes a 2500 campaign contribution to Senator Francis Case and a broad inquiry into lobbying and campaign payments. The George committee hears testimony about a $2500 payment from Patman via Superior Oil and faces disputes over subpoena power while a new eight member panel works to resolve procedural rifts.
A landslide north of a canyon buried homes as gusty winds swept across the region. Rescue workers dug through debris to reach others buried. A 10-year-old boy survived for hours but was reported in good condition at a hospital while a second victim remained unconfirmed as winds peaked at 74 mph.
New York fashion writers spotlight the season's oversized flower themed hats. Designers showcase dramatic silhouettes with up to neck coverage and bold rose and bloom motifs. Prices around 78 dollars in custom salons. The industry calls this the Bountiful Look as hats dominate Easter Parade chatter and set a dramatic trend for the year.
Estes Kefauver rejected making President Eisenhower’s health a campaign issue and said he would not comment on Eisenhower’s physical condition if chosen. Democratic rivals Vinson and Harriman criticized behavior while Stevenson noted the presidency can’t run on a part time basis. Butler pressed questions about the Middle East crisis and Russia while Kefauver urged voters to focus beyond Eisenhower’s health.
Obituaries report services and funeral details for Mrs A A Carr and Mrs Sarah Matilde Hyden. Readings note Trinity Methodist Church services led by Re Ver Krebs, pallbearers named, and burial at local cemetery. Final rites for Mrs Hyden held at Holl, Ged, Marion, with choir and Mary R Barnes at piano. Mrs Bess Yoakum Brooks obituary notes death in Monroe after exposure to Powell Valley roots. funeral planned in Monroe with family in attendance.
Secretary Dulles leaves White House after cabinet meeting for a three week Asia tour. He will attend a Southeast Asia Treaty Organization meeting in Warren, Pakistan, meet Indian Prime Minister Nehru in New Delhi, and discuss threats to Nationalist China with Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek. Meanwhile the Milwaukee Braves pitching staff allowed the fewest homers in 1955 for the third straight year.
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