12 Jan 1935
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1935
Page
1
An editorial argues the average American bears most tax costs, not the rich, noting about 25 percent of national income funds government. It cites a $2 000 annual earning and a $590 tax share while claiming every purchase, from groceries to utilities, carries tax influence through consumers and businesses alike.
The Supreme Court hears five cases challenging the validity of the gold clause and its abrogation, a central issue in the Administration program. The ruling will impact constitutional power to fix the dollar’s value and the sanctity of contracts, with vast financial stakes and broad political consequences.
United Press report from 1938 outlines investigators tracing ransom funds to Bruno Hauptmann. The piece references Lindbergh and the child’s disappearance, with testimony about letter threats and suspicions surrounding the ransom notes. Names such as Col Lindbergh and Dr Job Flawgmwnd appear in the contested documents and investigative narrative.
The program committee reports a fine layout for the Ladies Night event with a regular series night celebration planned. John Hailey and Homer Lae acknowledge invitations while Dave Bern pledges support and Mountan State Park offers welcome arrangements.
City library finally reopens amid praise for mayor and commissioners. Extensive renovations completed include cleaning, repairs, and new furnishings. Community event highlighted by officials and local visitors, marking a refreshed public space for readers and researchers.
A union service was conducted with a ceremonial gathering led by Rev Woe, featuring speakers including Miss Lou Smith and Megan E Kerstad. Philip Arthur played the organ as the Middlesboro Ministerind presided and urged unity among civic groups and attendees.
A birthday ball to honor the President is planned at Cumberland Fort. The event features a festival with music and dances, a pipe band, and fundraising for a national cause. Local committees and a parade are mentioned with prizes and entertainment.
A national land program proposal outlines measures to curb erosion and promote development. The report credits Abe Nav Liomal Resnanem with formulating key components and notes federal support and state cooperation in implementing land use policies and drainage improvements.
Bell County teachers gathered in Pineville for a countywide meeting led by James B. Knox, Superintendent, to discuss rural school teaching improvements, high school prep, and candidate positions. Attendees praised participation and noted emphasis on equitable access for eighth graders and statewide candidacy issues.
The fragmentary text outlines a WCTU meeting program with scattered names and roles, mentioning a hostess and speakers. It notes a sermon by Rev Win Hullony and lists participants or attendees, with unclear dates and duties.
An unclear report from Jonesville Virginia references a local efice gain and mentions a disrupted site with derailed schedules. The fragment hints at a mayhem event, a police or fire response, and a vague timeline involving fifteen hours.
Fragmented OCR text lists many names, places, and phrases without a coherent event. It references institutions like CUNY and Hovnanian, various personal names, dates, and locations, but no clear story or outcome emerges from the readable material. The readable parts resemble a collage of unrelated snippets.
Vague chatter surfaces about Beckham possibly running as a candidate amid speculation on voter sentiment. The article notes unnamed supporters and potential opposition within the community, with no official campaign details disclosed.
Fragmentary OCR passage references several named places and people in a vague dispute or notice. The legible items include mentions of cities, states, and individuals with unsettled actions and dates. Details remain ambiguous and names are inconsistently rendered.
Harmony Baby passes away with limited readable details. The fragment mentions the Corman family and nearby places, with surviving relatives listed unclearly. The notice lacks complete names, dates, and location to confirm full facts.
Fragmented OCR reads about student safety and a strike at a college, mentioning Natchitoches and Tamers Vichoagsr, with a note of a payment or prize of 83000. It references Hin after 14, and mentions Hitler in a vague context. Details are garbled and uncertain.
Amid confusion the Wabash circuit court reverses Nixon’s conviction and orders new verdicts. publication notes indicate Nixon, publisher of The Wabash Dealer, faced seven to ten day sentence in jail on charges related to the case. The reversal is tied to Wabash County Laws and Crass Company proceedings with public notices highlighting Mixon’s partial ownership and vice presidency in Middlesbury Haile News.
A Kentucky man heads a study on the effect of government control on independent oil enterprises. The committee chair envisions presenting recommendations in a formal session, with officials considering policy changes and possible reenactment of related measures.
Oakland Airport, Cal. Amelia Earhart reported at 12 30 today to a radio station that she was within sixty miles of Oakland. She took off from Honolulu last night at 10 30 am and may proceed to Salt Lake City. Earhart speeds eastward at 105 miles per hour as a tailwind aids her Pacific crossing. A favorable forecast and clear skies accompany the long flight as she nears California with a navy sighting 1000 miles off the coast and 1400 miles flown from Honolulu.
The Democratic organization of Bell County will meet this afternoon in Pineville at the city courthouse room. Shelby Gibson, chairman, presiding. Meeting aims to fill vacancies, re organize the young men’s Democratic club, and get ready for a battle this toll.
Atlanta organized labor faced a setback in its effort for 3% men arrested by National Guardsmen at the Rossville Georgia hosiery strike. The chosen spearhead refused to file a petition for writ of habeas corpus, and Williams supplied a letter naming an unauthorized signer. The Atlanta Federation of Labor leadership questioned the signing and awaited action from the involved parties.
December reports show the Re-Employment Office locating 160 jobs for veterans. Freyman notes ISTS efforts to match employers and veterans, with December totals reaching 1790 placements, up from November but down from earlier months, and a large share in private industry.
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