19 Aug 1947
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1947
Page
1
By mail in advance outside city limits of Middleaboro Bell County Ky Les County Va and Claiborne County Tenn rates listed: $6.00 a year 6 months $2.50 a month $1.255 one month 80e Outside this area $6.00 a year.
Bell County residents denounce a touring outfit on U S 25 E between Middlesboro and Pineville accused of a shell game style fraud that robs visitors of cash. Victims report losses up to seventy dollars with some planning to alert others. locals urge officials to remove the operation to protect tourism and hospitality in the Cumberland Mountains.
The page lists equity cases in circuit court including William Givens vs dinagene Givens and Simon Williams vs Anna Williams with marriage dates in 1447–? and general claims of cruel treatment. It also shows common law cases, damages claims, and a long section on marriage licenses and transfers of property and land holdings in various towns and counties, with numerous names and relatives. The text mixes legal actions, marriage notices, and real estate transfers with place names and dates, reflecting a dense OCR of a historical court and civil notices page.
Unclear text references Insane Wartingson and Toomer, with scattered phrases about a ceremony or event. Mentions a railway or company hall, a date in May, and a half legible statement about beer discharge and a plant. Unable to extract a coherent event or individuals.
A fragmented report notes a striking claim about feather color distribution among chickens in Wisconsin. Details are unclear due to text damage, but the assertion highlights a perceived whiteness bias in poultry. Further specifics, sources, and context are not readable.
The note argues that if consumption reaches 7,400 tons then American production stays fixed at 4 ceroto, creating an illusion of higher demand. It suggests American sugar quotas would total 4,264,000 tons while Cuba would gain 3,456,000 tons, implying folly in policy. The text also oddly mentions a left-handed baseball hitter who tends to pull toward right field.
Washington column by Peter Edson questions the pending Sugar Act of 1948, arguing it could lift consumer prices, harm sugar users, and empower sugar producers. The piece notes uncertain domestic demand, the cost of living index, and the need for careful balancing of producer profits with fair pricing for consumers. It also critiques lobbying and suggests the act may reshape future consumption and industry dynamics.
Hollywood reporters recounts a fad where actors visit Joe Napoli’s shop on Hollywood Boulevard for platform shoes to gain height. The feature cites stars like Eddie Cantor and Orson Welles, notes rising demand as both men and women pursue taller silhouettes, and mentions cork padding and concealed numbers.
The Grand Coulon Dam features a massive waterwheel generator weighing 2,000,000 pounds and delivering about 146,000 horsepower. This giant unit marks a milestone in hydroelectric engineering and efficiency for the project.
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