20 Jul 1950
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1950
Page
1
Rates listed for Middlesboro area and surrounding counties in Kentucky Virginia and Tennessee show annual six month and monthly prices. A fragment of a biblical verse from Hebrews and garbled text follow.
Americans face two more enemies today over-optimism and over-confidence as the Korean war unfolds. Despite initial good news from Korea, a veteran analyst warns the United States may still be driven from the peninsula, necessitating a difficult amphibious return to Korea or Japan. Communists slow their advance with damaged bridges, fuel shortages, and regrouping, while American reinforcements arrive. Gen Douglas MacArthur warns the war will be long and hard.
Editorials from New York papers defend Truman's Korea mobilization message and urge unwavering support for the President. They warn against complacency andStress the need to confront the Red threat, citing Yalta and Potsdam fallout as the cause of current emergencies.
A garbled narrative follows Frank a bungling venture tied to a large box and a remittance of 16000 dollars. A local owner and a chorus of unnamed figures describe a distant sale, a 15 foot tall figure, and a Victory Garden era episode. The text lacks clear facts but mentions Veers, Virgini, and Neyr several times with scattered names and places. The piece reads like a chaotic reminiscence without coherent events or dates.
Washington notes outline a complete reevaluation of American defense needs for the Korea War, with revised forecasts for inflation and budget outlays. It discusses potential tax changes, increased appropriations, borrowing, and possible continuation of price controls, amid election pressures and congressional stalling risks.
Bureau of Mines inspection of Folk No. 1 mine near Pruden commends general safety. Open-pit operation with 25 workers and 500 tons daily had improvements noted. inspector Reese urged improvements in explosive transport, covering tarpaulins, warning placards, detonator testing, and protective gear. Minor hazards fixed. roadways and equipment well maintained.
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