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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1936
Page
1
Amidst chatter and calls, readers ask how the Supreme Court ruling on surplus controls will affect farmers and the New Deal. The column notes six major laws sustained, questions about prices and jobs, and optimism that the economy will weather the storm without a collapse.
An unsigned editorial argues for a Roosevelt or Hoover alternative, criticizing the Democratic and Republican positions. It asserts the need for stable national thought and warns against drunken debate harming the nation. The writer calls for a sober leadership to guide foreign and domestic policy.
A garbled front page note mentions a TVA franchise in Claiborne and references a bank robbery at Citizens Bank in New Paxewell. It also alludes to a murder case involving Sheriff LB and convicts awaiting trial.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a payee Riley and a poem and keys to a hall or event. Reads as a damaged notice with unreadable names and details.
A Moywilk man was freed in a manslaughter case after a jury found him not guilty of the charge tied to a fight that left an aide injured. The decision followed testimonies about motive and the timing of the confrontation at a local workplace.
Senator C. E. Nickell of Jessuming was chosen as senate ential ator following a party meeting. Gov. Johnsen presided as temporary chair after brief remarks by Wooton. BL Wise and Robert Trimphivys were also noted as nominees and leaders in the party.
Ts Riffert cites government cotton loans as a source of speculation while Southern Timers faces scrutiny over 1.2 cent flow and security terms. Senator Bankhead proposed destroying government holdings at 20,000 bales weekly, a plan that would take about four years, though today’s actions suggest further changes pending Mundoe’s decision.
The Bell County School Board organized in the superintendent's office at the courthouse on Monday. New members Anneh Gellew and Henry Hales Ward were sworn in, Hugh Godett elected vice chairman, and staff were paid. A special meeting is planned for Monday March 8.
The article outlines a high profile civil action involving an heiress seeking large damages. It mentions names such as Cooper and Hewitt and references a contentious dispute linked to familial ties and alleged misconduct.
Leaf prices climb at the Tazewell market after poor weather eases. Traders report 14 penned tolls and a bright day with Freu d fall and a 25.71 benchmark. Activity rates up, quay pins steady as supply expectations grow.
In a grim late night visit, Doctor Rudamand warns Mrs. Penny and investigator Wicks about a murder at Alice Venn's boarding house. The body of Darien Larrabee lies with a carving knife wound as the detective hints at hidden motives and a possible suspect among the residents. The doctor seeks discretion as tensions rise and a fresh lead points to a complex, perilous case.
In Bell County, a forest project plans to acquire land for a large forest area. Roughly 25,000 acres will be surveyed, with employment allocated by locality for forest maintenance and related work. The proposal spans multiple townships and would include numerous communities, with relocation limited to participants in the project.
A county edition reports irregularities in Hawkins County finances with a trustee action and a pending court review. The piece mentions election notices in George Campbell precincts and a TVA power distribution permit extending through the county with related investigations and legal actions.
Market notes from Chicago show hog receipts around 26 000 with close mixed. top prices near 0.75 and some higher, while hogs and calves faced downturns. Cattle and veal segments see mixed to weak demand with top steers around 4d86 for two imports, veal values pressured, and stocker activity scarce. sheep receipts about 12 000 with steady to slower bidding and light changes.
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