13 Jan 1941
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1941
Page
1
United Press News Service reports subscription prices for various regions including Texas Bell County and Kentucky Les County with annual rates of 7.50 in value and 2.40 in local listings, plus regional increases for outside areas and six month options.
President warns that as defense production climbs, civilian needs may be sacrificed. He argues for building excess capacity now even if it burdens industries and investors, citing Muscle Shoals and TVA as models for postwar usefulness and national security.
Mobile Alabama docks reported a record tonnage for the five year period ending last September. Total cargo reached 1 063 712 net tons with net proceeds of 615 666 04 and 1 742 877 in earnings. Alfred Riley Elmer Herrell and others left for CCC camps while local guests Mary Riley hosted at Taxawell. An attempt to assassinate Queen Victoria was made on six peeps.
A string of short notices lists visits and travels of residents including Hannah Gibson of Chenoa visiting Gladys Sumter, Chaves Woods and sons in Knoxville, Guy Hosking Jr returning to Linegly Memorial University, and many others from Charleston W Va to Bend KY. District locals mention relatives, holiday visits, and routine trips to nearby towns and cities.
The scene shows Actress Binnie objecting to a photo where her garments are exposed after a confrontation with Glonn Dickson. Her husband Mike Prankowiel and Melvyn Douglas are mentioned in the text. Burnie states she may seek an injunction to have the image removed.
A partial OCR item lists names such as Mrs Jones and Mr Moss or related families on a sick list. The readable fragments mention several individuals including Nad Howland Baxter and Hershel stones aiding a group, with several other surnames and unclear connections in a community note style.
Nancy Deane moves into Cayitan Cary Maser’s barge to become secretary as Miss Althea, stern matriarch of the family, opposes her. A tense hall confrontation, manipulative threats, and looming secrets unfold around Cary, Nancy, and Captain Eanex’s clan.
December sales showed an increase year over year across various stores and operators. The report notes higher total sales compared with the previous December, reflecting broader consumption and market activity in the month.
Damaged OCR fragment describes an unclear scene with names and events not fully readable. The readable parts reference possible people and ongoing activity but lack verifiable details to summarize a coherent news item.
A fragmented note notes Tuesday meetings involving Mary Roth and TR Thomas with a person or group named Veritilmethor. The text is garbled but indicates a scheduled or recent engagement among these individuals and the unclear entity. Further context is unreadable in the fragment.
A fragment from RJ Scott highlights Florida landmarks and local curiosities. It mentions tombstones, towns, and a photographed setting, capturing a small town vibe and regional flavor. The readable bits hint at a column or column-like piece with local color and names.
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