12 May 1962
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1962
Page
1
MADRID UP report says Mbukit students canceled new demonstrations in support of Spain's miners strike. Police fired tear gas as previous protests flared. Authorities assert several students were arrested during the unrest as demonstrations continued.
A fragmented report notes a denied maritime mission near Sedo in Korea while other lines cite a varied set of global events. It mentions vet Nam veterans, advice to Vietnamese forces, and political turmoil across multiple regions including Mexico, Argentina, Portugal, and Switzerland, with earthquake impacts in Mexico and student strikes challenging governments.
Fragmentary public diary style reflections discuss preaching, divinity, prayer, intimacy with God, and biblical figures. The passages shift across days naming concepts like Holy Spirit and the apostles, with questions on belief and perception.
Washington reports a 24 to 25 percent cut in foreign aid to India, with Senate debates and administration plans signaling a temporary hold on funds. The move stirs concern about India Pakistan relations and broader U S aid policy as lawmakers seek to reassess priorities amid evolving global tensions.
Barbourville Miss Harding, associate professor of piano at Grin College, presents a faculty recital at the Rector Life Theatre as part of the Contemporary Acts Festival. The program includes Beethoven Opus 7 Arietta, Schubert, Mendelssohn songs, and works by Wagner and Albeniz, highlighting standard classics and modern selections.
HVY SPRINGS Va. The Late Department aims to ease frictions with a plan to establish cordial relations and tariffs policies. Speakers included Jorge W. Ball, George C. Metlee, Alwin M. Martin, and Howard Petersen as budget forecasts for 1963 were discussed. The council, comprising 175 major corporate leaders, met at a resort, projecting tax write offs worth about 1.5 billion annually and a potential 1 billion investment credit if Congress acts. Treasury Undersecretary Fowler announced tax provisions to aid business, signaling government efforts to spur growth despite criticism of steel price increases.
In Louisville Kentucky area Springlee neighborhood children organized a counter petition after learning parents planned a neighborhood ban on ice cream vendors. The youth gathered peers to present their own petition at a meeting chaired by Walter C. Hopkins, proposing alternatives to the adults’ plan and signaling active civic engagement by the younger generation.
Ralph B. Miner, longtime Pow ell Valley Electric Cooperative member since 1949, was named manager by Jehan Uping’s Board of Directors. He fills the vacancy created by the death of Francis K. Berry. Miner, a Wallens Creek resident, previously served as a superintendent.
The theatre plans closing and a May 3 25 period for staff, with manager statements about other theatre activities. Mayor McCauley issued a proclamation naming Tribus in Richart Rodgers and Caran Hammerstein Tl as responsible for music for Stae the current Manning pia.
Amidst heavy OCR garble a roster emerges of Tri Staters and Middlesboro residents serving in Army Navy and Marine units. Names include PFC Richard L. Cope Lance Cpl Davies V Waite PFC Telly W Alecsoe and SP Robert Carter with postings from Yakima to Germany and Guam. The piece notes training assignments recruit completions and deployments plus a few local family ties in Pineville Middlesboro and Jonesville with references to Fort Bliss Guantanamo Bay and Parris Island.
Rebel forces threaten Vientiane and Luang Prabang as government troops retreat from Monsei Sai and northwest towns. U S sources confirm fall of Luang Prabang zone while Bangkok reports mass displacements. Diplomatic options include stronger action and possible troop deployments amid Sino Laos tensions.
Registration for all grades at St Julain's School will be held Monday from 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 3 pm. A source said 83 to 0 students are expected for the school's eight grades in September.
School funding fears grow as Tennessee faces slow tax intake with two months left in the fiscal year. Officials warn sales and other taxes may not meet budget projections, risking only modest bonuses for teachers despite prior proposals. The past year showed small bonuses and stagnant pay raises as fiscal pressure continues.
Military officials review murder possibility in the death of Mrs. Darashy Smith 27 wife of a Ft Kilmex Soldier. Autopsy shows a heavy blow to the heart caused fatal injuries initially thought to be a traffic wreck. Lt. L0 David Smith in custody during the probe. Funeral services set for Mrs. Smithwick in Jackson Michigan Monday.
Amid cluttered lines from Middleshore notes, patient lists and admissions mix with a brief wire update. President Kennedy’s Brazil visit is mentioned as likely to begin, with Dantas announcing the plan and noting implications for the White House schedule.
The Berea craft fair announces its first annual craftsman show on Friday and Saturday in May 1829 led by Lester Prose president of the Wentucky Gal of Avista and craftsmen. Hundreds of local artisans will demonstrate and display their work inviting exhibitors from across the state to participate in tours and outreach.
Technicians work overtime to resolve issues delaying America’s next manned orbital flight. The 3,000-pound spacecraft carrying astronaut Scott Carpenter faces a dismantle to access problematic stabilizer jets. NASA and the air force conduct tests as the countdown slides to May 19, with officials pressing for a high altitude parallax and nearer-term readiness.
Uineville sheriff reports three thefts with total losses around 1 200. Suspects entered Andrew Swangyul’s Grocery at Hignite Wotlaw by breaking a silo window and stole cigars cigarettes and minor cash. Earlier a break-in at Rel Bird Mission School garage and Olin Mathison’s powder magazine yielded about 1 000 in tools and supplies including eleven cases of blasting caps and wire.
A local notice reports bookmobile service interruptions or changes. Details specify affected routes and dates, with library system names and participating branches named for reference.
OCR fragments list dates and locations including May 1 to May 33 across towns such as Edgewood Garment Ali Foyle Alay Mesworth Clear Creek Springs Susan Chapel Pine Grove Thawsburg Chenoa and Ferndale. Details are incomplete with many unreadable segments and inconsistent spellings.
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