22 Jul 1950
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1950
Page
1
In Bell and Knox Counties Ky Les County Va and Claiborne County Tenn $6.00 two years six months $2.60 months $1.20 one month 60c Outside this area 8.00 year six months 4.00 one month 11.00
James F. Byrnes, likely South Carolina governor, seeks to curb Washington’s growth of power. He argues federal centralization harms liberty and threatens local authority, aiming to rally governors and public support for restoring balance to state handles. His bid hinges on proving overreach and mobilizing 48 state leaders for the cause.
A long article from Big Laumel Virginia recounts how a Kentucky official, Job Elliott, faced a murder trial in Russell County. Witnesses testified of family feuds and neighborly enmity, with Elliott ultimately convicted in a case tied to a deadly dawn shooting. The piece notes public sympathy and the official’s later ascent in state politics, with a county named in his honor.
A garbled but decipherable report describes a nationwide poll by the Agricultural Experiment Station at the Alabang Polyteed Institute on sweet potato products. It notes divided public reaction, with Southern speakers praising certain uses and Northern observers challenging them, mentioning various foods and preparations. The piece references regional debates, attempts at novelty recipes, and mentions a trial of new product lines amid broader agricultural discourse.
A Mines Department report today recommends rock-dusting at the Clover Darby Mine near Bates Chup Vin to reduce explosion hazards. Inspector Willen I Le Tie found the mine had not applied rock dusting and noted the shaft blast used powder fired with fury, with oxgylogives and experiment devices, urging cost and safety improvements.
A garbled 19th century report notes Kentucky area population increasing by about 6.1 percent with mention of surrounding states and shifting figures. The text is partially illegible but references the 1850 census data and a rise in regional population totals while Mississippi shows a decline.
A fatal car crash yesterday killed Mrs Vieka and injured Henry Stroud and his sister Miss Anne Stroud who were riding in the car when it overturned near here. Authorities report the pair were occupants of the vehicle at the time of the wreck.
Dr. EQWIN JORDAN explains what a factory diet means for normal persons and how calories protein fats and vitamins come from foods. He outlines daily calorie ranges for adults children and active labor versus sedentary work and stresses including milk cereals meats and vegetables with daily protein servings.
In a terse medical update from Miseville Hospital the president’s daughter is described as paralyzed after a poliomyelitis infection. Doctors led by Dr Sutton report limited mobility and ongoing treatment while family members request privacy and continued care.
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