16 Jan 1941
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1941
Page
1
A scanned paragraph lists carrier and mail subscription prices for various regions. It mentions Bell County and surrounding counties, with rates of 65 cents weekly and 7.50 dollars monthly, plus annual and six month options. The text reflects a historic publishing imprint and service details.
A reflective piece laments innocence in a wolfish world. It recalls past wiretap resistance in the justice department and notes Attorney General Robert J. Jackson seeking congressional permission to wiretap for espionage and grave crimes. The author questions whether the nation loses its Golden Age innocence as spies fight with their own tools.
The article notes a surge in airfields across the United States and Alaska. On June 1, 266 air ports existed including air base, municipal, commercial, CAA fields, and naval and army stations. Over 700 were sighted for night flying, with many fields enlarged to suit faster planes.
A New England clothier told a convention that the average man buys a suit only once every three years, despite high national living standards. The piece notes two chickens in every pot and two cars in every garage have faded from memory, signaling room for improvement.
Farmers in Bourbon and Webster counties participate in home and farm activities, from book end crafts to East and West Kentucky projects. Ed Brockman reports $265 from cows and $162 from calves for the year, with dairy, hog, and poultry products. Ponds are under construction to improve water supply, while lime and phosphate are applied to fields. Local homemakers decorate rooms for festive events at the county infirmary amid state farm delegates.
A Worcester paper notes revolvers produced locally for the Lowlon police and linked to a high profile incident. The history mentions a 4000 weapon claim and ties to Richardse Ayny Gm and Tratish Citychasing in a trial context.
Cincinnati and Chicago markets show active receipts and mixed bids across cattle and hogs. Dealers report steady to higher weights with futures and wholesale demand shaping prices, while lambs and calves gain on demand for light to medium weights.
A disrupted Pruden News report details the quarterly meeting of the East Union WALL with President Mrs Henry Proven presiding. The minutes record speakers including Rev Porras, updates on church activities, and notes on members Dorothy Desir and Rhody Desir among others in attendance. The item mentions YWA activities, local visits, and community notices, with scattered references to misprints and unclear lines throughout.
In the Essex household, Captain Essex confronts his daughter Althea over burned papers found among chest possessions. Cary and Mark aid the captain as Althea claims ownership of the documents, while Cary reveals he safeguarded evidence and a hidden key. The scene ends with relief as papers survive and the captain’s authority is reaffirmed.
A fragmented note describes an at style show with unclear details about Diesen and public events. The readable bits imply a local exhibition or program with someone named Diesen involved, but the full context is missing.
The article outlines a pressed need for taming lane exams and notes that facilities are needed. It mentions ships entering the wars and describes a weak, strained economy and military readiness. The text is garbled with many broken words and unclear details.
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