24 Mar 1969
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1969
Page
1
The Doctor's Mailbag discusses moon habitation challenges from thin atmosphere to extreme day night temperatures of 135 and 186, the dangers of radiation and microbes, and the need to burrow underground for any settlement. It notes public fascination with Mars and questions if humans would want to live on the moon. A reader asks if Antivert causes sore tongue and head noises.
TV critic Rick Du Brow notes Johnny Cash will host a weekly ABC series running into September with about 85 percent music and some comedy. The Nashville produced show aims for a real Nashville feel and reflects country western art’s influence on broader music trends.
Betty Conary recalls a family clash about participation and control as she and her eldest son argue over a crystal apple and household knickknacks. The dialogue touches on authority, cooperation, and whether personal items justify tension within the home.
June Barton 14 of Hulen Kentucky died March 23 after a long illness. Born August 18 1950 in Cardinal Kentucky she was daughter of Charles Barton and the late. She was a Baptist member. Survivors include her parents sisters Judy Sorenson Valene Barton and Clara Barton all of Hulen brothers Charles and Steve Barton also of Hulen and her grandparents Mr and Mrs Vincent Howard. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 2 30 p m in Upland Cemetery with Rev G W Robbins officiating. Friends may call at 4 p m today at the Rartan home in Hulen. Sunset Funeral Chapel in charge.
Chesley Thompson age 80, a Bell County lifelong resident, died Sunday at Pineville Community Hospital after a lung illness. He leaves four daughters, four sons, four sisters, four brothers, 20 grandchildren, and 31 great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Riverview Baptist Church Calvin with burial in Lum Green Cemetery. Arnett Funeral Home in charge.
Almanac entry from United Press International for Monday March 24 1969. Contains celestial positions Mercury Mars Venus Jupiter Saturn and the Moon approaching its first quarter. Highlights historic events include 1603 political union of England and Scotland under James VI and I, 1882 Koch tuberculosis germ discovery, and 1844 US independence grant to the Philippines effective 1946.
Morehead State University reports 5,918 spring enrollees with Bell County students Tressa Ann Floward Edward Caylon Pass and Terry Wayne Bishop among the listed from Middlesboro Pineville and related towns.
A sensational one night showing titled Secret Ceremony features Elizabeth Taylor Mia Farrow in color along with Lady in Cement starring Frank Sinatra Raquel Welch. The film is advertised as rated adults only with a provocative tag line drawing attention to an alleged secret ceremony.
Appalchian Regional Hospital lists visiting hours from 1 AM to 8 PM. Births include Miz Jimmy McDowell city girl and Mrs Kenneth Smiddy city girl. Dismissals feature numerous patients and relatives. admissions include Ruthie Gibson, Shelly Gray, Joyce Harber, Bonnie Lakin, Judy Miracle, and additional names from several towns. Visiting hours noted, with various patient movements across departments.
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