23 Mar 1962
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1962
Page
1
Virginia legislator Orr reflects on the 60 day session ending March 10 in Richmond. He cites defeats of bills limiting Sunday business, a firecracker sales bill, and a higher income tax rate, noting several Christian groups opposed the measures and praising bills that protected local interests.
In Ewing Virginia Senator Wheeler reports on a busy General Assembly session. Bills included allowing drivers with expired inspection stickers to reach stations, labeling imitation cream in eateries, updating weights laws, expanding Cumberland Gap Park support, and state property releases. Education funding and mental health gains noted while highway safety and tourism efforts received emphasis. New retirement plan data show over 9 million insured with about $20 billion in reserves.
Geneva dispatch reports Secretary of State Dean Rusk charging the Soviet Union with plans for more nuclear tests as the reason to block a comprehensive test ban. He urged the Kremlin to reverse its stance before atmospheric testing resumes, warning time is running out to halt the arms race while noting past uninspected Soviet tests in 1961. Rusk warned against another unenforceable pledge and pressed for an adequate inspection system amid deadlocked subcommittee talks.
In Grayson Kentucky the Carter County grand jury found no evidence that Superintendent McGuire coerced teachers or solicited funds for his legal costs. Atty Sam Kibbey and Commonwealth officials distanced themselves from the report. Five complainants claimed they were asked to donate but none alleged McGuire forced or coerced. The jury concluded McGuire was not involved in illegal acts regarding money for court litigation.
Several obituaries dated 1982 report deaths in Middlesboro area. Eva Lee Overton 80 formerly of Ewing Virginia died at Clovis Memorial Hospital New Mexico. Leonard Goins 91 of Doncaster Avenue Middlesboro died at home. Lucille C Terrell 67 of City died at home. Sallie Partin of Pinnacle Homes City died. Rachel Bays Fleenor 105 died in Middlesboro area. services held at Old Yellow Creek Baptist Church with Shumate and Gordon Funeral Home in charge.
Shirley is left at the church and Aunt Die steals the scene with her sorrowful conversion, as the Prideful family endures. This polished three act comedy by Philip King and Falkland Cary, directed by Dilek Warheld, features Mildred Thwkner as Shirley and Emma Hornett and Mrs Claude Pennington in key roles. Shows run tonight and Saturday at Central School Auditorium.
FRANKFORT Ky UPI Firemen from six cities urged Gov Combs to sign a measure creating a 56 hour work week arguing it would ease money but keep many men at work. Lexington and other cities estimate costs differ. officials from 2nd Class towns say shifts would rise to 56 hours with pay cuts while other cities already operate 56 hours.
In Algiers, French army units clashed with civilian extremist factions linked to the OAS amid deadly combat. Eight people were killed in the renewed confrontation as authorities struggle to quell the violence and restore order.
Hospital notes list admissions and dismissals at Middlesboro Memorial and ALKnesboro hospitals with names of patients and staff, showing visiting hours and transfer details. The second item reports heavy fighting in Algiers as OAS terrorists attack French forces, with civilian casualties and shelling as European civilians dodge attacks amid a cease-fire breach.
Three killed in a Johnson County collision on U S 48 two miles west of Paintsville. Carroll Saylor 19 Thurman Blair 20 and Ernest Clay Ferguson 45 die in crash as year total deaths rise.
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