17 Mar 1969
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1969
Page
1
Reader questions cover a bladder dropping operation in hospital and age considerations, Hunter’s ulcer treatment and identifying causes, Rh negative incompatibility and risks in pregnancy, and pentachlorophenol exposure symptoms with prevention and care. Medical guidance emphasizes timely repair, elimination of underlying causes, and avoiding further exposure.
The Daily News outlines carrier and mail rates for Middlesboro and surrounding areas in Kentucky, including Bell Knox and Lee counties, with annual, six month, and monthly options. Rates vary by location, with Kentucky residents subject to 5 percent sales tax.
Kentucky districts select textbooks each March for grades 1 through 12, with final adoption by local boards. The state lists 40 acceptable texts per subject and grade, while districts rate options from state lists and choose within four-year cycles.
The Sirhan Sirhan murder trial stretches into a seventh week as Dr. Martin Schorr testifies on Sirhan's mental state and possible diminished capacity. Prosecutors challenge the defense, arguing Sirhan was sane at the time of Kennedy's 1968 Ambassador Hotel shooting.
A lunar eclipse involves the moon passing through Earth's shadow yet never vanishes completely. Historical observations note lasting moonlight during the event, while unrelated text mentions eye rolling customs in Europe from past centuries.
Middleshore Hospital lists visits 1 2 and 7 8 pm while discharges include Eva Lawson Beatrice Penley and Anthony Higdon among admissions Mattie Ballenger Robert Hello Barbara Huddleston and more. Appalachian Regional Hospital notes visiting hours 1 00 a m to 8 00 p m with numerous patient admissions including Mandia Hamson Judy Brock Jennie Brashear Margaret Ann Brown Virginia Brown and many others plus a birth for Mrs Dan Wagner Arjay a girl.
The Bible records two animals speaking like humans the serpent in Genesis and Balaam's ass in Numbers both cited as speaking in their narratives.
United Press International reports Israeli jets attacked three Jordanian border zones with rockets napalm and machinegun fire near the Sea of Galilee. Jordanian officials say four Israeli jets caused crop damage with no casualties while other weekend strikes killed seven and wounded six. Arab spokesmen claim extensive air sorties and artillery maneuvers across the Jordan River cease-fire line.
TV critics note a rare two woman ABC entertainment hour featuring Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey. The program blends humor and song with Channing and Bailey sparring, pop culture sendups, and a finale mash of Hello Dolly. Bailey showcases blues and humor while Channing delivers bold impressions and a playful burlesque. The hour builds to a glossy wrap with There is Nothing Like a Dame.
Friends from Friendship News travel from Baltimore to Berea Kentucky to visit Leonard Harvis and family, with Hobert Yeary and Mary Adams also calling on Mrs J A Rosenbaum. Britannica notes more tornadoes in the United States than in any other large country in the world.
Barney Bowlin, 44, died Sunday morning in Hawkins County Memorial Hospital Rogersville. Survived by widow Vergie Bowlin daughter Rena Bowlin sister Lizzie Collins two half brothers W H Goins Oliver Springs Echel Goins Edison Tenn. Funeral services set for 2 pm Tuesday March 18 at McNeil Funeral Home Rev Henry Swiney officiating. Burial Harrison Cemetery. Body remains at McNeil Funeral Home Sneedville in charge.
Ethel Heaton Young died March 14 at her Cincinnati home. A former resident of this city she leaves a sister Mrs Florence Smith and a brother Francis Heaton. Friends may call tonight at W Mack Johnson Funeral Home in Cincinnati with burial at 1 o'clock tomorrow in Lexington Ry.
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