20 Mar 1957
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1957
Page
1
USSVILLE IN Strintey Willigens, 25, was sentenced to years in prison by Federal Judge Henry L Brooks for selling a tobacco can full of milky sugar to an underage buyer at the track last November. The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge and received the five year term.
Akron Ohio reports that auto finance sharks gouge buyers with astronomical interest rates while pledges of rebates vanish. The Better Business Bureau president cites widespread swindles, noting only 19 states plus D C regulate auto financing. A national survey highlights signing of payment contracts that bill customers far above quoted amounts.
Sendai Japan district court sentenced Boon 21 year old Black Texan and Shigeko Sasaki 20 to death for murder robbery and arson in the killing of Kikuko Murat 25 last Sept The case marked the first death sentence against an American serviceman by Japanese civil authorities The U S military says Boon had earlier received a life term from a U S military court and that execution by Japanese authorities depended on his absence from duty at the time of the crime The case highlights tensions as Japanese authorities historically delay or resist carrying out death sentences
Government purchases are awarded by the General Services Administration through bids by manufacturers, aiming for the lowest price. From 1956 to 1957 the government bought thousands of passenger cars mostly Ford and Chevrolet, with prices around 1188 dollars, using off season contracts to keep production steady and avoiding dealer markups.
John Kasper, head of the white Citizens Councils, seeks a federal inquiry into the death of Gates, a cafe worker at Clinton, Tennessee, found dead at Eastern State Mental Hospital Knoxville. Officials say Gates died of natural causes. Kasper notes possible contempt charges against him and urges oversight by authorities west of Washington and the Tennessee Council.
In New Albany Indiana a bandit linked to a March 7 robbery was killed by Rev Robert Gingery after shooting a state trooper and ending a pursuit. William Hassett of Louisville Kentucky was identified by a Welfare Finance Corp employee as the suspect. Hassett had robbed a bank after a prior incident in Sellersburg Indiana. The minister defended his action citing self defense and a moral duty to prevent further harm.
John S. Knight, prominent publisher, told the Charlotte Executive Club that he fears the administration has shifted direction since the November election. He cited the new $72 billion budget as a shock to those who advocate bold fiscal spending and warned of the public's almost naive faith in the President.
An old style drug advertisement touts relief for backache headaches and muscle pains from overwork and stress. It promotes Dean’s Pills as fast acting with diuretic effects claimed to aid the kidneys and bladder, urging readers to try the product for a restful night and better days.
London story reports Dr John Adams on trial for alleged murder of widow Faith Morrell in Eastbourne 1950 to obtain her will. Nurse Annie Mason-Ellis testifies she was warned by a colleague not to reveal certain drug cabinet details and notes disputed storage of narcotics. Defense questions highlight contradictions in nurses records and memory about where drugs were kept.
Services for Lannie P. Billingsley, wife of A. Billingsley, Middles ro, were held yesterday at First Baptist Church with Rev. J. S. Ailes officiating. Burial at Hurst Cemetery. Flower and pallbearers named. Funeral details announced by Slusher Funeral Home. William H. Wixom died at his home on Avondale Avenue, Middleyboro, this morning. Funeral arrangements are with Canned Funeral Home.
Ad list notes hospital hours, fees, and dismissals. Admissions include Ms vad imy, Maynardy, George Harris, Rose Hil, Mary Mosey, Tazewell. Mrs Shivey Harris, City, Mrs W P Creswell, Randall Walker of Tazewell.
A PCA study shows Americans owe a record 31 billion in installment debt as auto purchases surge. The Federal Reserve data compiled for President Eisenhower finds rising consumer credit tied to car buying, reflecting a dramatic increase since the early 1950s.
In Rend Nevada UP reports the Midgets of America face scheduling and access problems ahead of their Riverside Hotel convention planned for April. Organizer Billy Ty cites printer delays, unresolved half fare requests from the Civil Aeronautics Board, and belittling treatment by bus and airline managers as major obstacles to gathering the group.
About 125 volunteer firefighters gathered in Lebanon Oregon for their annual banquet when alarms twice interrupted the event. The men left for duty to respond to fires, returning to resume the gathering afterward.
Bermuda forecast warns of rain and wind as President Eisenhower and British Prime Minister Macmillan plan ceremonial welcomes. J W Sykes may cancel events if weather worsens. Ike travels aboard USS Canberra, easing winter cough per doctors aboard. Talks aim to shape Anglo American policy, including Middle East doctrine and ties with NATO UN and the Soviet bloc.
Charges of timning a disorderly house were dismissed in Circuit Court yesterday against Bertha Tan Tao murder trial of B. J. Lee for Lomormw. No cases were scheduled for today.
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