29 Sep 1961
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1961
Page
1
Soviet and Western diplomats clash over proposed UN Assembly rules of directors. A Soviet draft resolution seeks to organize the secretariat and legislative functions, while Western objections focus on charter provisions and procedural balance amid emerging Cold War tensions.
Fragmented text shows references to a large deficit forecast of 89 billion and potential policy responses. Mentions of agencies, gas costs, and a presidential or GOP context hint at a broad fiscal debate. Named individuals are unclear due to the garbled source text.
Middleshore residents court records show a jury awarded Mildred Copeland $2,000 after she alleged a March sidewalk defect caused injuries. The case cited collisions with vehicles at 21st Street and Shore Avenue as contributing factors. Other suits listed include Slusher, Grant, Youn, and Hughes cases pending in the Middleshore Circuit Court.
Report suggests Syria’s uprising may curb communist influence and realign Arab nations if pro-Western factions succeed. Possible shifts threaten Nasser’s leadership, affect Jordan, Lebanon, and UA ties, and could redraw regional alliances as Washington moves closer to the LAR and Moscow adjusts.
Barbourville hosts a large square dancing exhibition featuring nine counties. Frances Palliope directs with Kentucky Tennessee dancers from Hare Romale and Pineville, plus five teams from Lennon College. Local callers and a six net historical drama Beyond the Gap ends October 5 with 109 roles on Knox Central Athletic Field.
Eight paintings depict historic moments with scenes from the Revolutionary War to Civil War era. Notable images include the signing of the first Kentucky Constitution, a Danville spire, and a Union campaign under General Brazy. The collection links to Robertson County and the Mississippi River crossing, highlighting pioneer life and local memory.
Four members of a regional planning committee including Dr Russell B Veague Ads Gen and Arthur Yo tain supervise a workshop in Louisville to advise on home medical pest control and disaster preparedness plans across Kentucky. Wendell Buter and Dr Carroll Witten chair the effort for the Kentucky State Festival Association.
Report covers in service training conferences for PINENILLE Bell County teachers in four county schools. State Department of Education reps, elementary and high school teachers, science exhibits, visual materials demos, and guidance program discussion were part of the meetings held at Array Lyme Tack Ward Chapel and S Quinty High School.
KY VA Tenn news briefs report veterans bonuses processed with 2 1 1 080 total applications. Convictions include a Tennessee man for first degree murder of his step son and a Maryland man for strangling a married couple and their two children. Widespread student enrollment and a murder charge in Leslie Renfay case. traffic toll rises to 512 for the year.
Virginia congressman Jannings said there is no controversy between the House and Senate over a public works bill approving 4.2 million for the Finnagan facility and 147,000 for North Park, with a 250,000 town development grant in Bland to aid local projects and reopen a river.
In Pineville Bell County the school system reports total enrollment after month one, with high and elementary levels showing variations as Superintendent Stusheer notes some students may drop or join in coming weeks. County totals list per school with many numeric figures and names.
Walter Sherman Od died September 28 at Middlesboro Hospital. Survived by wife O Dell. daughters Faye Sharon and others. stepchildren and siblings listed. Retired River Raising Paper worker, moved from Munroe to Middlesboro. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of relatives. interment Oaks Cemetery. Fulton Funeral Home in charge.
NASA announced plans for a mid month Venus mission using an Agena rocket. A spokesman said the vehicle could reach 40 000 miles beyond Earth orbit, aiming to place a probe about 26 million miles from Earth, following a February launch of a 1 800 pound payload expected to pass within 62 500 miles of Venus.
Washington sources report Richard Nixon plans to stay in public life and not seek the presidency in 1961 while considering a 1964 bid. Close associates cite his desire to complete a four year term as California governor and to build a stronger base for future campaigns.
The hospital lists admissions and discharges with numerous patient names including John W. Milter Calloway Mrs dethel LaMarr Shirley Lankford Cumberland Gap and Mary Duff Pineville. Visiting hours are posted as 4 2 and 14. Discharges include Wheeler Young Ray Fi Phillips Mrs Murphy Rowlett and Mrs Aryle Goins among others.
In Dandridge Tennessee jurors reconvene as questions about the panel arise in the murder case of six men charged with killing two deputies. One juror was hospitalized and may be unable to continue. The alleged defendants include James Horton George Myers and the Ffangock family members. Deputy Alex Morris and Conn Tyler were shot during the April 22 incident at the home of Oaks in Sneerdtville described in the corrupt court case.
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