17 Mar 1964
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1964
Page
1
Uncontrolled brush fires driven by winds up to 190 miles an hour burned in the foothills north and west of Los Angeles. Thousands of residents evacuated as flames consumed tinder dry brush, destroying or damaging at least 31 homes and leaving a pall of smoke over the area.
Soviet officials refuse to release 1st Lt. Harold W. Welch 24 of Detroit, hospitalized in East Germany after his BF reconnaissance aircraft was downed by Soviet pilots last Tuesday, while three officers parachuted from the plane and were recovered.
The swollen Ohio River posed few dangers for Southern Illinois towns today while river veterans avoided the deepest waters. A bitter cold front swept the Midwest causing temperatures to plunge below freezing. Minnesota and the Dakotas endured sub zero wind chills. Desert winds reached up to 190 mph in Los Angeles foothills, driving evacuations and destroying at least 31 luxurious homes.
The survey details a nine room Claiborne area school between Patterson Cross roads and Powell River Bridge at US 25 costing about 20 150 with 258 students. Forge Ridge proposes a new 317 student UF classroom elementary at Forge Ridge with a 240 000 price tag and 124 high school students would use added Forge Ridge High School facilities after repairs estimated at 12 478. A broader plan lists 39 schools to receive 481 083 in repairs with detailed line items for many districts and facilities including Forge Ridge Elementary and High School and Powell Valley schools.
In Frankfort 23 demonstrators spent a quiet night in the state House gallery as a two day sit-in continues for public accommodations legislation. AOCR churches will support with noon prayers and 10,000 march participants urged to abstain from lunch as a gesture of sympathy.
The state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board suspended three beer licenses. Arthur Payne of the Silver Dollar Tavern in Richmond receives a 10 day ban for a disorderly premises on Jan 10. Everett A. Marlin of Flickie's Tavern in Louisville faces a 10 day suspension for gambling on April 13. Frank and Jo Ann Nassida of Speck's Restaurant in Richmond get an eight day suspension beginning Midnight Sunday April 6 for serving minors.
State Highway Commissioner Henry Ward urged the House to defeat an immunity bill that would strip the state of sovereign immunity from civil actions, a measure backed by Ward and advanced after a rare Senate move. The Senate approved a substitute bill aimed at limiting damages, sparking sharp remarks from Sen. J D Buckman who accused Ward’s lawyers of avoiding court.
Rep. Harry A. Hoe challenges Gov Breathitt's plan for 176 million dollars in highway and general construction bonds arguing the state debt would near a billion. Republicans plan to press the referendum bill in the Senate, seeking reduced bonding, while considering Democratic aid from Lt. Gov. Walterfield for a political shift.
Washington reports the Army will draft 12 000 men in May matching April but 2 000 fewer than March with 17 700 enlisted planned for May. Of the total 5 700 to be recruited from volunteers. Houston statistician W H Alvan notes 28 000 births last year with names ranging from Ace to Yvonne including Faith and Hope but lacking Charity.
Appalachian Regional Hospital lists visiting hours 24 hours and 6 38 to 4 38 with numerous dismissals including Mabel Lefevers and Ruth Cheatham. Admissions feature Robert Inman Para Lee Richmond Johnny Hensley Dennie Hardan Tilman Noe and others across City and nearby towns.
Many wearers feel embarrassment when their plate drops slips or wobbles at inopportune moments. Sprinkle FASTEETH an alkaline powder on plates to secure them make them more comfortable and reduce odor. Available at drug counters.
Sheriff Wilson Hurst reports that during a late Saturday raid near Forge Ridge, deputies destroyed 100 gallons of beer from a 150-gallon still and heard voices in the woods but could not follow them due to darkness. no arrests were made.
South Bend Riley High School basketball coach Jen Rzeszewski resigns after six seasons posting 42 wins against 77 losses. He cites frustration from continual losing as his reason for stepping down.
The $962.5 million plan would help almost 500000 underprivileged youths in Tennessee gain skills education and work. Nicks cites lack of education as a core poverty driver while Bass accuses past and present governors of neglecting Appalachia and school systems.
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