08 Jul 1944
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1944
Page
1
Opinion piece arguing high taxes kill business initiative. It cites Henry Ford and William Knudsen as success stories born from self reliance, claiming rising corporation taxes and inheritance levies suppress new enterprises, reduce investment, and threaten future employment. It warns of widespread liquidation, depressed asset values, and a drift toward state socialism.
Unclear OCR text describes a duckling with an extra pair of legs linked to Portland and Toledo Oregon locals. Mentions a person or entity named Delonging to L.A Wright and a construction motif. Details are fragmented and uncertain about the event or outcome.
A personal wartime diary segment recalls factory life at Kerry Kraft and friends Eunice and Jane. The writer notes autumn turning to winter, food shortages, and women balancing home chores with jobs for the war effort. Romance, uniforms, and memory mingle as workers brace for the end of an era.
Louisville banks extend hours to Monday and Friday evenings from 6 30 to 8 30 to ease wartime cash handling burdens on workers. Major Richard Bong, famed Pacific ace with 27 credited aerial victories, discusses a personal aircraft concept, hoping for a craft speed near 100 mph on land, amphibious capability, and a 400 mile range.
Maliysia Johnson of Mide town New Jersey a 45 year old mother and commander in chief of a one family army has become an expert on disassembling and reassembling Smallams at Review San Arsenal near Metuchen. She is one of about 100 fathers working in the arsenal small arms shop. Five of her six sons serve overseas.
A provincial Hyden Kentucky vignette by Robert L. Kincaid describes the town’s pioneer feel, its courthous e square, and the Middle Fork of the Kentucky. He recalls local figures like J H C Chappell and Henry Long, notes name origins from a creek and a county knob, and shares anecdotes from N Lewis about papers, fires, and writers.
Today’s Needlework offers a simple-to-follow ric het filet crochet design for a chair accent set. Made in No 30 cotton with delicate shading, it also suits buffet décor. Pattern 7148 includes stitch directions and charts, materials list, and a related linen and garment motif pattern. Send 15 cents to Daily News Household Arts Dept. 269 W Fourth St New York for pattern and instructions. Our 42 page Needlework Book is 15 cents more with 180 embroidery and craft designs.
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