24 May 1962
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1962
Page
1
Britain plans to assist Thailand with a fourth wing of defense forces as the Commons debate tightens. The British government approves dispatch of a Royal Air Force squadron from Singapore to bolster regional defense amid rising tensions.
President Kennedy announced that the United States will admit several thousand refugees from Red China starting in about two weeks. The announcement came as the government moved quickly to address a humanitarian need and related political pressures.
The Daily News prints notices about wire service use and republication rights. It lists subscription rates including four months at two dollars, monthly and yearly terms, and carrier delivery details for Jackson County Virginia and Chambers County.
Obituary notices report the death of Lord Curry Barton of Lulen in London on May 22 and the death of Josenl C. Haley of Rose Hill Va. Details include surviving family members, residences, and planned funeral arrangements. Services and interment are noted for Blackmon Baptist Church and Rose Dale Baptist Church respectively.
Hospital notes from Middlesboro Memifrist Hospital show visiting hours 2 4 and 0 30 8 20 with names of patients and dismissals. The Middlesboro Hospital and Clinic also list additional visiting hours 142 and 78 and add numerous patient and staff names across cities including Middlesboro Frakesville New Tazewell and Toe Jill.
In Edgar near Ashland Kentucky a man confessed to killing a young couple, Donald Howard and his wife. The report notes federal funds discussions and retraining programs linked to unemployment considerations. Rescheduling affects ouster hearings and a Kentucky judge election outcome with political shifts noted. Green County reports a Democrat breaking into a traditionally Republican district, marking a key political change.
Bruce Kennedy resigns as Nutter and Bert Combs successor takes office in Covington. The North Kentucky Industrial Foundation with headquarters in Covington plans continued development and partnership with the Department of Commerce. The move stresses Kentucky’s industrial growth and Frankfort’s role in state economic policy.
In Virginia Lane area a Hancock sheriff and deputies pursued a suspect who opened fire as he exited a home. The Sheriff was killed and a man slain inside a closet, with two officers wounded during the confrontation.
Washington based UPI reports Senator Jacob Vidavily of New York states that Governor Selear Rockoirler’s divorce will not prevent his bid for a second term. Vidavily argues the divorce has no bearing on Rockoirler’s political standing or chances in the upcoming election.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a plan to fit one showing at Times Theatre as part of Tervormancha event listings. Details are unclear but imply a single available seat or opening for a performance.
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