30 May 1956
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1956
Page
1
In a prepared address at the Baptist convention in Kansas City, leaders urged calm and understanding after a U.S. Supreme Court decision on school segregation. They emphasized patience while protecting rights and avoiding confrontation, warning that haste could threaten peace and democratic processes.
Weary Senate passes a vast five headed highway program projecting a 25 billion dollar interstate network. The plan seeks to fund a nationwide system linking cities, with by passes and expressways, aiming for multi lane byways and no stop lights in many sections. The measure advances with House conferees to reconcile differences.
The 166th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church urged churches to desegregate worship, education, and facilities. Committees recommended removing segregation in hotels, restaurants, and housing while encouraging small group discussions to ease racial tensions and promote Christian unity. Employers were asked to address discriminatory practices in employment.
Admitting entries list numerous patients by first and last names with partial city tags and wards. The fragmentary notes mention Debbie Moyers City Jar Fenton Ali Keith Niday Gibson St J F Overton Cu arent Saylor Jimny Wilcos Aly Noah Moorning Thuy Schaoieg Sidney Chi Sra Plorst Vanison Keing Thompson Noddy Mayes and several doctors and ward locations. The garbled text also hints at admissions for Livesay Denison Shatter city and Park staff in a crowded, illegible hospital ledger fragment.
Stevenson pulls Florida delegate votes with Kefauver close behind as counting continues and Stevenson touts a moral victory. Florida results complicate the race for the Democratic National Convention with Kennedy-type factions and Southern delegates shaping strategy for California and Chicago conventions.
Henry Uhl, 66, of Lavail, died recently. Survived by his widow and several children and brothers, including Lora, Elwend, Newman, and Tony. He was a salesman with Providence Lift Insteamen Company. Funeral services held at Harlan Baptist Church with Rev Bly officiating. Burial in Resiayen Cemetery. Body at Alderson Laws Funeral Home.
Obituary items report Mrs Dora Mavis 73 of Covington Kentucky funeral held at Swindler funeral home with burial in Highland Cemetery. Survived by husband, three daughters and two sons, with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also funeral services for Willie Floyd Ball of Middlesboro with burial in West Cemetery, ministers Rev Bingham and Rev Holton officiating, and pallbearers and church members serving.
Front page overview reports Clements firming for the Senate race while party insiders in Kentucky debate nominating processes. Observers expect Cooper or Barkley allies to secure backing, with judicial and congressional races featuring party and independent candidates in multiple districts across the state.
A murder trial opens today in Breathitt County with Mrs. Combs charged in the slaying of her husband at their apartment near February 18. The case follows an acquittal of Lewis Hall in a related incident as other defendants face upcoming court dates in Jackson.
United Press reports a formal inquiry into a Chimay race incident described as a curse. Four people were killed and nineteen injured at Satles Bend where the free work’s sapul occurred, with most injuries resulting from the crash.
PINEVILLE Registration will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday at the Clear Creek Mountain Theachers Bible School for the summer term. The four and a half week session starts Thursday June 7 with refresher courses for returning students and pastors. Fall Bible School credit is offered, with special credit possible toward any School and Training Unit option through Nomax. Classes run Tuesday through Friday each morning, with about two hours per session.
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