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Middlesboro Daily News

Location

Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1964

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Reds Yield Officer Airman Is Released

BERLIN UPI First Lt Harold W Welch one of three U S airmen shot down and captured by the Russians in East Germany on March 10 is being released today An Air Force ambulance was sent from West Berlin to pick up Welch at a Soviet military hospital in Migdeburg East Germany where he has been treated for a broken leg and arm There was no word on the other two airmen who parachuted to earth after their unarmed RBG reconnaissance plane was shot down Welch will be flown to Wiesbaden immediately Col John A Hennessen Jr went with the ambulance The doctors asked release but the Russians refused Western diplomats discounted a hint the other two fliers might be turned over to East German authorities The whereabouts of Capt David I Holland and Melvin J Kessler remained a Soviet secret

Welch Wiesbaden U.S. Air Force Europe John A. Hennessen Jr Freeport D.C Air Force

Behan Remembered as Dublin Rebel Playwright and Working Man

Brendan Behan a Dublin playwright and IRA member is mourned across working class circles. He died after a long illness linked to heavy drinking. Behan's wife Beatrice kept vigil as friends and workers saluted him outside Meath Hospital.

Beatrice

Two Teamster Officials Indicted in Kentucky

A federal grand jury indicted Paul Priddy and Howard Haynes, Teamsters officials in Kentucky, on charges of using the mails to defraud the union of $7,000. Priddy, head of Local 89, and Haynes, secretary treasurer of the Kentucky Conference of Teamsters, allegedly directed $7,000 to Bee Stay Becker for his personal use and falsified Kentucky Conference records to conceal the funds. Each faces two counts with up to five years in prison and $1,000 penalties per count.

Louisville API Paul Priddy Howard Haynes Teamsters Kentucky International Brotherhood Priddy Teamster Local Haynes Kentucky Conference of Teamsters Bee Becker Jaca Teamsuis International Washington Decker

Four Vehicles Up for Bid by Kentucky Forestry Division

The Kentucky Division of Forestry offers four condemned vehicles for sale to the highest bidder. Included are one 1937 Oldsmobile, two 1956 Dodge 34-ton pickups, and one 1937 Chevrolet Station Wagon, stored at Kentucky Ridge Forest. Inspections are Monday to Friday 8:20 AM to 4:30 PM. Contact 115 East Virginia Avenue, Pineville, for bid forms. Sealed bids due by 10 AM EST April 9, 1964, at the Frankfort office.

Kentucky Division of Farmntry Oldsmobile Kentucky Ridge Forest Kentucky Division of Forestry East Virginia Avenue Pineville Frankfort Division of Forestry

Hospital Notes and Discharges at Appalachian Regional Hospital

Hospital notes list visiting hours 24 and 6:30 to 5:38. Discharges include Ellen Cooper Duff Clara Dixon Pearl Ruth Gregg Loretta Lee Rose Hill Lillie B Lundy Phyllis A Marsee George D Pursifall Horace D Underwood Mrs James Wart and daughter Mrs James Warren and son. Admissions record Edward Green James H Hoskins Hazel Mason Jean Partin Marion Sexton Geneva Wilson Peggy Wilson. Births include Mrs William Benson twins boy and girl Mrs George Collins gis Mrs Bobby Hale boy.

Appalachian Regional Hospital Ellen Cooper Duff Clara Dixon Pearl Ruth Gregg Loretta Lee Rose Hill Lillie B. Lundy Phyllis A. Marsee Cit George D. Pursifall Belly S. Thornyberry Kktts Horace D. Underwood James Wart James Warren Army Edward Green Pineville James H. Hoskins Oaks Hazel Mason City Jean Partin Marion Sexton Barbourville Geneva Wilson Briceville Peggy Wilson William Benson George Collins Bobby Hale Barbucrvifte

Johnson administration restarts defense leaders' apolitical stance

Washington officials report the Defense Department and its leaders will avoid political involvement, a return to the traditional nonpartisan policy. The move comes as policy discussions resume under the Johnson administration to keep military leadership separate from electoral politics.

Washington UPI Ohnson Defense Department

Byrd Attacks Civil Rights Bill as Confusing Measure

Senator Harry Byrd of Virginia described the civil rights bill as one of the most drastic measures ever seen in Congress. He argued it would violate constitutional intent, undermine property rights, and centralize power while warning of state control loss. Senate schedule planned a vote on taking up the bill with moves to limit hearings debated by Morse.

Washington UPI Harry F. Byrd D-Va Oday Congress Byrd Senate House Fedill Mike Mansfield Wayne J. Morse D-Qre Judiciary Fyrd United States

UK Names Harper As New Dean of Men

UK Board of Trustees named Dr. Kenneth E. Harper dean of men at the University of Kentucky. Harper, acting dean in 1960s, succeeds Dr. Leslie L. Martin and has served as assistant dean of the Arts and Sciences and as adviser to foreign students. President Oswald praised Harper for his student affairs experience. The board also announced four honorary degree recipients for May 18 commencement.

Harper Lexington, Ky UPI University of Kentucky Board of Trustees Kenneth E. Harper University Leslie L. Martin UK College of Arts and Sciences International Center D. Marpat John Oswald Trarper P. J. Conkwright Princeton University Princeton Winchester Thomas Arthur Spragens Centre College Spragens Lebanon Erwin Walter Straus Veterans Administration Hospital Frankfurt Germany

Traffic Toll Rises to 148 in Kentucky Fatalities

Two pedestrians died Friday in Kentucky, raising the year’s toll to 148. Charles A. Lewis, 30, Watling?lord, was struck on Ky. 32 near Flemingsburg. Edward W. Gibson, 56, of Louisville, died after being hit by two cars on U.S. 31W north of West Point. Charles Junior Warris, 24, of Elizabethtown, was charged with manslaughter, leaving the scene, driving without consent, and license issues. State police reported the figures.

Frankfort UPI Charles A. Lewis Watling Lord Flemingsburg Edward W. Gibson Louisville U.S West' sPoint Charles Junior Warris Elizabethtown

Obituary notices for Ridings Helton and Onkst in Kentucky

Obituary notices report the passing of William H. Ridings in Middlesboro on March 18, 1964 with funeral services at Cawood Funeral Home Chapel and interment at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Laura Helton of Hulen, Ky. died in Middlesboro on March 21, 1964 with arrangements pending. Allie Ridings Onkst of East Pineville, Ky. died March 18, 1964. service held March 20 at Cawood Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Middleshore Cemetery.

William H. Ridngs William H. Ridings Middlesboro Laura Helton Hulen Cawood Funeral Home Saitt Wilder Britt Wilder Brownies Creek Cubage Allie Ridings ONKST Allie Ridings Onkst East Pineville Archie Walters Hazel Woods Mary Davis George Colson George Ridings Jee Ridings Charles Ridings Willie Hendrickson Herbert Ho

Breathitt Prepares Weeklong Fishing Trip After Session

Gov Edward Breathitt plans a week of fishing out of state starting Sunday after reviewing all bills passed by the 1964 General Assembly before adjournment. By Friday he had signed nearly fifty measures. one bill became law without his signature. He notes no pocket veto exists in Kentucky.

Frankfort UPI Edward Breathite General Assembly Commonwealth

Bolton Named To Sales Club Earns Life of Georgia honor

Charles L. Bolton of 12 Winchester Avenue in Middlesboro district, Life Insurance Company of Georgia, has been appointed to the President's Club. The top eight percent of the Life of Georgia field organization earns this distinction for outstanding service to policyholders, Middlesboro district manager Ben M. Owens says.

Charles L. Bolton Winchester Avenue Middlesboro Life Insurance Company of Georgia Life of Georgia Field Organization Ben M. Owens Middleshare

Tri Staters in Service Army Privates Receive Training News

Multiple service members from Kentucky Ohio Virginia and nearby towns are listed with training completions assignments and promotions. Names include Army Pvt Greene Bingham of Jarvis Kentucky Navy Ltjg Charles W Bolinger of Middleshore Virginia and Airman Second Class James W Mononeyhan of Tipp City Ohio. Other entries note Pvt Hobart Adams Barbourville Ky Pvt David Turner Middleton Ky and Pvt James Honeycutt Middlesboro Ky receiving eight week infantry armor and general supply trainings.

Army Greene Bingham Paul Bingham Jarvis Fort Carsah Coto James W. Mononeyhan Tipp City Ohio Kincheley Apb Mich United States Air Force Aqmaile Afb Texas St. Charles Hobart E. Adams Ernest W. Adams Barbourville, Ky Fort Polk

Clement Promises More Teacher Pay

Tennessee Governor Frank Clement told the 98th Tennessee Education Association convention that surplus funds will be used to boost education and teacher salaries. He noted average salaries rising from 2,600 to nearly 5,000 and urged continued tax support for education, criticizing critics who demand new taxes only to fund schooling.

Chattangoga UPI Gux Frank Clement Tennessee Clement Assoel Finn Hero

Union Art Show at Union College Extends to March 27

Barbourville Ky The annual Union College student art show featuring more than 50 exhibits will run through March 27 in the Fine Arts Building. A public reception is tonight at 7 30 p m in the Art Room of the Fine Arts Building. Professor Asbey R Mninson says oils sculpture and crafts will be displayed and a jury will choose the Art Club Award winning work.

Barbourville Union College Asbey' R. Mninson Art Club

Two Cuban Pilots Defect in Miami Helicopter Flight

Two Cuban air force pilots defected after commandeering a Russian helicopter near Havana. A gunner died during the escape. the other three aboard sought asylum in the United States after landing in Florida. Authorities planned exclusive questioning in Miami.

Miami UPI United States U.S Havana

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