13 Mar 1957
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1957
Page
1
Local segregationists denounce Kasper as a turncoat amid a tense climate. Report notes Kasper voluntarily resigned from a camp that year, admitting involvement in racial tensions and campaign activities. Several city and civic leaders comment on the ongoing controversy as investigations unfold.
Nunn leads early endorsements as political observers weigh a gubernatorial bid. The article notes campaign activity and mentions arrests connected to a statewide contest, with emphasis on party dynamics and local endorsements.
Multiple obituary notices from Pineville and area: Hazel Cox of Arjay died at home with funeral today at 2 p.m. at home conducted by Rev. Habbard, burial in Simmons Fork Cemetery. Maud Hendrickson, 69, of Pineville, funeral tomorrow at Moss Chapel Church Log Mountain, burial Smith Cemetery. Elmer Dilbeck, 45, died at Pineville Hospital, funeral today at Community Church Ferndale, burial Knuckles Cemetery. Additional notices list relatives and survivors across Kentucky and nearby states, with funeral homes named as Warham Pineville and Cambridge.
Dismissals list includes J. J. Meyers of New Tazewell Mrs John Lawson and daughter Prudent Homer Masters and wife with son Mrs William Owens Jr and son City Mrs Ray Sexton and son Tazewell Admissions note Mrs Luther Lambert of Taze watt wel Larry Wayne Painter New Farewel Pauline Marshall Daylt Hurst Tina Powell Wayland Smith Kenneth C Robbins Births lists Mrs Dennis Martin Speer boy
A garbled foreign press summary reports intense criticism of press attacks and political tensions. It notes calls for withdrawal and bitter exchanges affecting U S and Britain relations amid civil unrest and diplomatic strain.
A daring crew drilled through a formidable vault in a 12.5 hour heist at National Savings, securing about 100 million dollars. Vault locks stumped staff after a weekend closure while officials scrambled to reopen the bank, with confusion over custodian actions and timing.
Flights were delayed at major hubs after a wave of false bomb threats disrupted operations in New York Philadelphia Newark and other airports. The threats targeted four air carriers causing immediate searches of planes while authorities investigated the hoax.
Lexington reports the B Terrell Fund for Engineering at the University of Kentucky. Kentucky marks National Wildlife Week urging wildlife protection. Paris France notes a transfer of Wayne Henley to Kentucky via Red Cross. Louisville reports John A Suvelam’s embezzlement sentence. multiple emergency landings occur as bomb scare prompts airline investigations across New York and New Jersey with no explosives found.
A fragmented 1958 election analysis quotes Democrats reshaping strategy after perceived ballot issues with Eisenhower’s candidacy. It notes Democratic optimism based on 1956 gains, cautions on uncertain national and local outcomes, and suggests party realignment may follow Kennedy and Aiken proposals for peace and broader appeal.
London reports indicate Jordan is ending a pact with Britain as tensions rise in the Middle East. The move follows a period of deteriorating relations and a shift toward exploring other security arrangements.
Boston dispatch reports Coast Guard rescued nine crew members from the Patrice Sweeney after a waterlogged freighter capsized 175 miles at sea. The craft, sailing near Yarmouth, drifted in near freezing temperatures as a howling gale struck during the fourth hour of their ordeal.
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