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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1963
Page
12
A Kentucky report highlights deep poverty and mass out-migration in Eastern Kentucky. It cites 650 000 affected residents, 1980 hardship figures, high unemployment in some counties, and floods intensifying rural decline while Bert Combs and government officials discuss limited aid and ongoing regional poverty.
Jimmie Thompson from Wayland explains mountains as a lifelong home while noting poverty and floods drive families to relocate. Whitman of Clay City cites residents who defend the land despite disasters. Eastern Kentucky seeks federal flood protection and state help to become a tourist area, though Harry Caudill doubts large investment would help.
"Naturally, we are expecting a girl," said Lewis, "but we will buy a blue layette too." The Lewises have five sons.
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