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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1955
Page
1
In Stockton Minnesota a mayor and townspeople clash over kissing norms with health officials weighing in. The state health commissioner backs kissing as harmless while the mayor and locals defend public affection, sparking protest from residents including visiting couples.
The Public Service Commission approved Middlesboro Gas Co. for an $8,600 yearly rate increase and Pineville Gas Co. for a $10,080 yearly raise to offset higher wholesale prices. Hearings noted a proposed long distance rate change between Middlesboro and Pineville, with a Sept. 20 hearing set.
President Wis anixaw Jully set up a three member emergency board to examine the dispute between the nation’s railroads and non operating employees over holidays health funds and work classifications. The board will report to the president within 40 days and cannot alter existing contracts for 30 days under emergency measures.
DETROIT AP Chrysler and the CIO United auto Workers union reach a three year agreement for 139,000 striking workers. The deal preserves wage and benefit guarantees and ties layoff pay to up to half a year, signaling a major settlement after the midnight strike deadline.
FARDOURVILLE A minor in political science and home economics will be offered this fall with two additional instructors. For the first time a major in political science will be offered with twenty four semester hours of credit. Courses include American Government Political Parties and American Diplomacy. Miss Larue Millen will assist, bringing a BS from Indiana State College and a MS from Penn State.
A list of donors to the Middleshoro Red Cross Chapter for disaster relief in the Northeast includes William Woe J P Schneider & Sons B C Jammons Blake man Moters Inc Dr I Brooks Robert W Rogan Warren P Rash Co A M Terrell Steven Bros Frank Lee C Y W Bailey PLS Arthur R J Lankford American Association J M Pratt Pet Dairy Co Matt Bros White Furniture Neil Barry.
Readers are invited to attend tonight’s tryouts for a theatrical production directed by Selly Clove. The quirky, lavish comedy features urban romance and a Parisian influence with a mix of characters including a vicar, a secretary, and a stylish editor, all amid backstage intrigue.
In Barbourville Kentucky Constable Jim Jones shot during an arrest at the Hubbard home. Mrs Hubbard received a wrist wound and was struck in the arm while protecting her husband. The incident followed a grand larceny arrest attempt involving Hubbard and a man named Stalbard and a truck incident.
Congressman Eugene Siler will speak at Binghamtown Baptist Church this Sunday morning during the church’s Sunday School program. Sunday School starts at 9:45 a.m. and the event is open to all.
The Red Cross disclosed a revised relief target for Northwest disaster aid, reporting total emergency contributions reaching 7,481,026 dollars to date and maintaining a seven million five hundred thousand dollar goal amid ongoing fundraising efforts.
In Chicago on a wild South Side chase, off duty rookie policeman Edwin Broukal Sr. stopped two bandits after their car pursuit. His eight year old son Edwin Jr. witnessed the confrontation as the officer ordered the robbers to the ground and searched them for guns. Bandits Joseph Leeke and Charles Brown, both 19, admitted the holdup and fled.
Fragmented OCR depicts Buenos Aires era turmoil as Peron consolidates authority during crisis, facing resistance from rivals and military. The report notes pledges, protests, and shifting leadership as factions realign under the strongman move. Strong entities cited include Peron and police/military actors.
Fragmentary report recalls May 1954 actions on desegregation in Kentucky with mentions of Coolinselylan Addie Catity Louisville and county officials including Crumlin Tarbert Walger. The piece notes court expectations and resistance as debates over high school and grade pupils unfolded among white and Black students.
In New York a woman posing as a diaper saleswoman entered a home and abducted an infant from his crib before the terrified parents. The mother, Cristina Tegerides, described the suspect as about 44, wearing a dark dress and pearl necklace, who threatened to kill her if she raised an alarm before fleeing with the baby. The family, including the infant's father, was left shaken as authorities investigated.
Chicago twelve year old Gloria Lockerman, a spelling champion, won sixteen thousand dollars on a television quiz program. The National Pickle Packers Association said she will receive twenty six thousand pickles as a prize.
Unclear OCR text reports alleged air engagements with claims that two Keyptian jets were shot down. The piece references victims, prosecutions, and public figures across scattered names and places, but readability is severely compromised and concrete facts are unavailable.
A report describes Abe Duff being held by police after a disturbance at a hospital in a valley town. The incident involves local authorities, a medical facility, and a crowd, with unclear details about charges or resolution and phrasing reflecting garbled OCR text.
A young pastor is cleared of heresy charges amid a chaotic court scene. The proceedings referenced a long history of religious disputes, with supporters celebrating the pastor’s exoneration and opponents calling for continued scrutiny.
The Pineville Jaycees plan to patrol the upcoming home football game, with volunteers assigned to monitor crowds and report incidents. The effort aims to ensure safety and orderly conduct for attendees, especially near park areas around the stadium.
Officials report a major car theft ring disruption with multiple suspects charged. The operation involved numerous stolen vehicles traced to a network operating across Beil Cony Gilelorgert and surrounding areas. Authorities in Bell County coordinate prosecutions with Medecal Court set for November.
In a cave exploration near Oak Ridge scientists led by Dr. Charles Wirte uncovered uranium deposits within a newly mapped section of Huy cave. They used a Geigy Counter and later a skintillometer to assess ore quality and commercial potential. The team navigated a deep pit and reported a river-like passage deeper than Mammoth Cave’s Canis Erho River, with deposits concentrated in the newly opened area.
Reports say jets and airstrikes surged as Israel engaged hostile forces near the border. United Nations officials warned of rising tensions while Egypt’s artillery exchanges intensified along the frontier, with casualties and strategic shifts affecting regional stability.
Community group promotes Operation Life to educate the public on car safety and lifesaving belts. Aimed at reducing auto accident injuries, the program cites studies from agencies including the Police and Cornell Automatics Laboratory.
A Meyereidgel charged Monday with shoplifting in Mickileshore stores was turned over to the Menticky Youth Authority after a hearing before County Judge Roker La. La Judge Lawe also reported four Mickileshoro teenagers placed on probation to Rev. Fern B. Robinson after a herring in which they were charged with gonahiings.
Partly cloudy today with a big afternoon and a fair cool night. Continued fair Friday with moderate temperatures and mostly fair conditions. Warmer Saturday with a high near 77. Tonight's low around 0. Friday's high about 73.
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