13 May 1961
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1961
Page
1
Sunday reflection notes a call to sustained faith and instruction as guidance for living. Monday through Saturday outline parables, quotes, and observations on weather, duty, religion, and love, urging steady practice and humility in daily life.
Senator Byrd accused the NAACP of opposing desegregation in Prince William County Virginia. He linked the group to blocking integration and warned that colored teachers and the black community would lose school support if federal court oversight ends. The remarks tied to anniversary events and referenced resistance to desegregation in 1959.
A massive Hollywood fire trapped wind gusts and burned 24 homes within a five mile perimeter. No fatalities reported. About 380 men fought the blaze as firemen and gas workers from Southern California moved to shut off water pipes to prevent explosions. The blaze threatened Aleister Huxley’s home and other landmarks, prompting evacuations of nearby areas including Griffith Park Zoo.
In Algiers a 9 PM curfew was imposed as police faced trouble on a sensitive anniversary. Five bombs exploded in the city within a half hour, with three more in Oran and Sed del AbLes. No injuries were reported, but authorities fear renewed unrest from settler groups opposed to De Gaulle.
A Washington official from the Agriculture Department stated no price support discounts are planned this year for MIH-30 tobacco. The Commodity Stabilization Service noted it does not contemplate action on price support for treated tobacco, explaining the chemical aids growth and may raise yields.
The article portrays Lady Bird Johnson as expanding her public role during the Kennedy era. It notes her travel, social duties, and outreach to foreign nations, highlighting her active schedule, efforts to foster friendships, and ongoing daily care of her two children while balancing official duties.
Parsons of Dorchester missed a meeting but stated he could not recall a meeting date. Bet Gerstle East Rod mentions unawareness, while Lewis Wikter Page says no awareness of a meeting. Creceh, a Republican, claims precinct chairmen and chairwomen have full authority to nominate the election commissioner and describe the usual process from chair approval to executive committee endorsement.
UPI reports Air Force chief Gen Thomas D. Waite warns the United States risks vulnerability if it shifts too rapidly from bombers to missiles. He cites history showing future danger may hinge on air power rather than missiles amid Cold War tensions. Congress hearings urge balanced funding for bomber and missile programs. The White House notes growing threats of surprise attack and crisis pressures, including Cuba, shaping defense policy.
FRANKFORT Ky UPD a china rights conference will be hosted here June 16 by Gov Ben T Combs to inform the Commission on Human Rights of developments in the field Groups expected to attend include the Louisville Union League, Civil Liberties Union, Kentucky Cassell am Human Relations, Anti Defamation League, Congress on Racial Equality, and more The meeting follows deliberations by the commission on civil rights and the Lewisville situation where demonstrations were discussed.
Hospital notes list dismissals and admissions at Middlestoro Hospital and Clinte Visiting Moura 2. Names include Mrs W Hi Robinson Gioia Susan Danny Wollt Rateliff Mrs Pan Hendrickson and son Pineville. admissions Carl Tews Cy William T Miracle City. Mrs Walter Green City AL We Middleaboro Moonvortal Hospital. visiting hours 2 4 will 6130 8730. Further dismissals Moye vans agrmacate Ren Tame Chorge W naw Silee Aden Martin George Longworth Mary E Cook Harrogaty Mrs Thomas D Vance and Taughter Mrs Allen Asher and son. admissions Mrs Sarah Perry Crawford David Lane Rukh Vilen Chimley Mrs Nelle W Smith Arjay Taavict State.
Tri Staters in service at Fort Gordon Fort Gordon Fort Gordon Fort Gordon and nearby bases report extensive participation by Five Army personnel in a joint exercise at Fort Gordon and Fort Hood Thunderbolt. Soldiers include Stob ert Thinless of Straight Creek Kivi priedieioated with other Five Army personnel for the 26th Signal Company.
Amy Sergeant First Class Harvey QC Peter and Monte V Porter from the 8th Infantry Division’s artillery joined annual Germany training tests. PEC Hoy W Lee from Rose Hill and PEC Richart J E Tester from Fort Riley head toward Korea with the 2d Battle Group. James Riley Johns Jr., age 19, joined the U S Navy in May 1951, swearing in at Middlesboro prior to boot at Great Lakes.
In Moscow three alleged Soviet grain embezzlers faced a possible death penalty under anti speculation decrees. Reported by travel journalist Trevistin, the case marks the first mention of such penalties in press coverage since the decree. The trio operated near Alinasus Mountain, diverting grain from state to private sale, siphoning about $83 amid speculation.
Public Health data Friday show illegitimate births in Tennessee favor Negro communities by a wide margin. The report notes illegitimate births nearly 50 times higher among Negroes than whites, with total births about 2,596 in 1950. Whites had about 28 percent illegitimate births, while the Negro rate was much higher, though figures are incomplete for some groups.
The Rescue Squad often spends about two hours at hospitals during night trips, with members driving all night and arriving in Middleshoro just in time for full days of regular work. Massengill seeks county or city support and worries about losing a vehicle if a local disaster occurs. The group hopes to acquire a seating wagon and notes monthly expenses and donations, highlighting a praised transport of a baby to Pineville Hospital and the community spirit behind the service.
Louisville attorney J Bari Dearing said he would file an answer early next week to a temporary injunction limiting Negro demonstrations. The injunction, issued by Circuit Court Judge Blakey Helm, bars Negro protesters from blocking sidewalks or entrances to downtown businesses or hindering customer entry or exit.
Governor Bert T. Combs asked the U S Department of Agriculture to declare central western and northern Kentucky counties disaster areas due to recent floods and wind damage. He urged temporary grazing on conservation reserve land to aid farmers and ranchers in the affected regions.
Abdeliestnveney High School instrumental department presents a public concert on May 16 at 8 p.m. in Central School. Junior band performs four selections and a chorus, followed by sixth grade numbers. Senior Concert Band plays 43 minutes of marches shows and popular tunes with majorette involvement. Highlights include "Mary BI A 2" and "Jazz Doit" selections. senior band will perform "American Youth Concert" and "The King and I." Tickets are 2 cents and 4 cents, available from band members or at the hall before the concert.
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