25 Jul 1944
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1944
Page
1
A wartime column mocks political censorship of soldier reading lists detailing banned works from Beddoe to Dickens and pro labor songs. It notes Jeep predictions shifting to farm use after battle wear, and cites Nazi radio claiming a live bomb anthem as Britain endures.
Chicago-based Edson profile portrays Senator Harry S. Truman as a modest, plain, Midwestern figure shaped by his farm roots near Independence Missouri. It highlights his reserved nature, conservative dress, long tenure in public service, World War I leadership, and his restrained finances while noting political criticisms and his role in war-effort investigations.
A wartime article describes new sulfa drugs and blood plasma as life saving on the battlefield. It recounts soldiers receiving rapid first aid to reduce shock and improve survival, with vivid anecdotes of wounded and recovering troops. Ahmed Abdullah, a 23 year old Arab volunteer, undergoes surgery and requests a male nurse, then insists on wearing his turban after recovery, illustrating cultural tensions and medical care under occupation.
Daily News Washington correspondent analyzes Sumner Welles criticism of U S policy toward Spain and Argentina. The review discusses neutrality in the Spanish Civil War, air rights with Germany, and the Argentine government stance, noting Welles long stance and interactions with Roosevelt and Hull while highlighting disputes over policy and leadership.
Two self styled flatbets visit Lincoln Memorial University for two days, meeting police figures from Mansfield Massachusetts and Captain Bert Sheldon of Capitol Police Washington. They tour Washington, study Lincoln and Civil War lore, and recount meetings with officials while sharing stories of travel and curiosity.
Mixed cattle and hog prices with steady to higher trends in select weights. Notable hog top at 14.60, strong demand for 180-240 lb cattle, and calves around 1000. Sows at 12.75 to 14.28, steer and heifer entries varied, with total receipts near 8,000.
A July letter from Mr. Alva Ball, Exalted Ruler of Middlesboro Kentucky, thanks local citizens and the park organization for support of Mid- Alevboru’s campaign and the Fourth High School drive. The note praises cooperation and urges continued effort while noting village sentiment and a call for more work. A second item mentions a helmet design by Quietecawster Corps and Engineers for use with steel telemels and plastic lining.
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