23 Jul 1930
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1930
Page
1
A 20 year franchise proposal from Millersville's utility firm promises a square deal on water, electric, and fuel service. Officials seek city approval, stating new rates, extended lines, and improved residential protections while opposing industrial rates that favor competitors.
A committees review approved a limited proposal for residential zoning changes while noting no other action. The document cites a comparative impact analysis against current service rates and mentions several attendees and observers from various communities and organizations.
A bold claim of a new light glider called the Airs Flivver is announced by Maltley of the Maltley Airplane Company. Plans include a 3N horsepower motor, speeds up to rails per hour, and a ceiling 12 000 feet. Professor Younger backs the project, citing safe operation and low cost, with amateur pilots able to learn in three to four hours.
Fragmentary text shows an old want ad seeking men and women for commissions and a manager position. It includes vague references to age occupation references and a city news notice. The readability is limited and no clear names or dates emerge.
A local event features fifteen airplanes flying over the city as Middleshare residents and Knoxville visitors gather at the hotel for a luncheon hosted by Chamber groups. Kiwanis and merchants invite attendees to enjoy the air show with ground demonstrations and a parade of planes landing safely.
The notice records several families visiting relatives this weekend. Mrs. Mary Winchester returned home after spending time with relatives in Knoxville and Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Gross, Mr. Charles Crassun, and Mrs. TU Grithity with children were also noted as spending time with kin in the region.
A chaotic derailment near Grunaway Georgia Saturday morning caused a fatality as an engine outran its cars. Witnesses say a worker and several bystanders escaped with injuries while the runaway train plowed through a nearby crossing. Investigators will review the scene and report findings.
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