29 Jan 1937
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1937
Page
1
The text critiques a broad assault on press independence, warning that current measures threaten liberty. It condemns government overreach and legislative attempts to control reporting, urging defense of media freedom against party-driven powers.
Market notes show cattle receipts mixed with steady feeder prices and cautious demand. Trade reports reference 4000 head at a main selling point, with buyers eyeing near term routines. prices show gentle advance in some classes while others remain soft.
The column discusses labor leader John L Lewis and his alleged influence with Roosevelt, noting doubts about full White House backing. It cites fundraising portions and party politics, with Lewis pushing for presidential support and criticizing the administration’s stance. Names include Lewis and Roosevelt amid a broader political debate.
A highly distorted early 20th century column excerpt touches on Africa trade restrictions, civilization myths, and a collage of global events. It references George VI, Japan, Spain, and a Washington State college expert, with fragmented commentary on Cold War era concerns and public discourse.
A garbled narrative mentions Mavis Phe WMT and various individuals including Mrs Hugh Cortney Creeds, and references a university event at Abani's, with fractured passages about a hospital, patient, and social notices. The text is unclear but suggests a ceremonial or memorial context and medical facility references.
A fragmentary local page notes sunlit weather and chatter about exams in Minddlesboro. It quotes editor H C Chappell of The Wives States on an ad sale and mentions Middlesboro locksmith John Cuntsford coping with warm season delays as plans hint at a baseball season.
Local program at Central School presents a Sunday matinee with Miss Myre Hubbard von Muetingy singing and a full orchestra. March program features George Unsterwood, Benjamin Franklin, and George Bina with excerpts from L Ailletienne, This Rains of Athens, and Onward Christian Soldiers. Admission free, children under 3 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
Debris was combed as authorities hunted for missing prisoners after a deadly riot at a state prison. Warden Minimo and officials described extensive searches, evacuation of 2900 inmates, and the belief some may have fled to outside walls or adjacent structures. Eyewitness reports and notes from guards details chaos, water flooding cells, and ongoing inspections.
Amid rising waters engineers and workers contend with the Mississippi levee system strain. Downtown buildings threaten collapse as flood water erodes foundations. Rescue efforts continue around 200,000 people affected with refugees fleeing toward higher ground and widespread vehicle chaos.
A war correspondent dies in London while reporting on the front. The incident occurred amid heavy fighting and disrupted dispatches from the scene. Officials and colleagues mourn the loss as the war effort continues to press on in difficult conditions.
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