09 Aug 1947
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1947
Page
1
A clipped line reflects a misrendered couplet about death and sleep from a Sir Walter Scott reference. The fragment hints at a later awakening or restoration but lacks full context or attribution.
The Puerto Rican Resident Commissioner in Washington voices sympathy for New York City's Puerto Rican migration while urging Congress to address underlying economic causes. A government survey shows 36,116 left the island last year, most heading to New York, yet few rely on relief. The piece argues migrants are largely of working age, many offered jobs, and stresses that limiting liberty would not solve the island’s and migrants’ human misery.
The article argues Attorney General Clark abandons cases against draft dodgers who used false names and addresses. It suggests wartime hysteria drove prosecutions, and with the war won, the government’s focus shifts away from pursuing those who evaded service, amid high casualties and long-term injuries.
A niece of a Boston millionaire, linked to a prominent sports family, was found drowned yesterday. Investigators explored potential foul play as the case drew attention to the aunt and the victim’s connections amid a review of family and local figures.
Fragmentary text shows Bugsy's girl friend described as farm gal at heart flying back to the United States. Names, dates, and places are garbled, with stray phrases about a plane and a social scene. Overall details are unreadable, but the core note references a return flight and a character linked to Bugsy.
Detroit police report a dramatic case as a woman known as Dally Cox faces extradition threats while vowing to marry her alleged kidnap victim. The case involves a juvenile detention matter tied to a suspect named Arthur Polexan and others, with emotional claims and legal actions across multiple towns.
Disjointed dispatch reports Hindus and Muslims clashed on a train at Calcutta leading to injuries and deaths. Surviving eyewitnesses recount chaos as mobs dragged victims and set upon passengers amid chaotic scenes.
Widow of Kaiser Wilhelm dies as reports indicate death in Phe emul waite ul. The obituary fragment notes a historical figure linked to the German imperial era with limited readable details.
An open forum letter condemns entrenched political machines and inflated influence from local leaders. It argues that repeated electoral deception and inflated costs jeopardize voter trust, urging reform and honest candidates while calling for broader civic engagement.
Subsidies on Suar extended five years with funding details obscured in a garbled text. The passage references entities and dates but lacks clear names or places due to transcription errors. The main point implies ongoing subsidies and a future review or implementation timeline.
Washington columnist Peter Edison explains union pressure from the musicians union, Congress hearings led by Rep. Kearns, and replies from Petrie and others. The piece argues for higher entertainment pay, warns against price hikes, and notes potential effects on movies, records, and live performances while detailing key figures Kenny Kimel and Thad.
Inington reports the Department of Agriculture will remove price controls on edible molasses syrup and related products at 12:01. Authorities say the removal includes imports and exports. The action applies to molasses syrup and all containing products as part of broader market liberalization.
The page lists times for Saturday and Sunday Aug 9 and 10 featuring LITTLE MISTER JIM 41-1:52-8 and THE HUCKSTERS with showings at 12:40 2:52 5:14 7:31 9:48, along with names Butch Jenkins Craig and Dirk Gable-Deharah Ket.
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