20 Aug 1959
Page 1
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1959
Page
1
The Almanac lists Thursday as August 2 on the 233rd day of 1939 with 333 days remaining. It notes the moon nearing last quarter and the morning stars Mercury and Mars in the sky.
A collage of theatre ads on page five blends with a mixed history notes column. Items recall 1741 discovery by Vitus Bering and 1776 Washington escape from a perilous trap while 1914 Brussels occupation is noted. The piece ends with a philosophical quote about the heart’s reasons.
In Memphis Tennessee a record turnout was expected for city elections with 100000 voters and 187541 registered including 57109 Negroes. Five Black candidates vied to become the first of their race elected to office since Reconstruction, while white candidates dominated the mayoral race.
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