27 Jul 1948
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1948
Page
1
A garbled page shares assorted roundups on birthdays and fashion trends, noting age milestones and gendered style claims. It mentions a New Mexico resident, a missing car component joke, a clever woman recalling a beau, a lecturer on women’s fashion, and a gentle jab at vacation routines.
Col James P Devereux Marine Corps hero of Wake Island and a four year prisoner of the Japanese will retire August 1 with 25 years of service. Serving with the 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton California he and a small detachment were isolated after Pearl Harbor. They fought enemy land forces and aircraft against heavy odds for weeks and damaged or sank enemy Japanese warships.
A satirical column critiques radio quiz shows and the culture of get rich quick schemes. It mocks the lure of fame and fortune without effort, notes incidents of contest winners and advertising ploys, and warns against abandoning hard work in pursuit of instant wealth.
Arvil Mink of New Jersey is visiting his parents and family during furlough. Several families from Baxter Kentucky and nearby towns shared meals and visits with local residents. A marriage announcement and community events are noted, with various relatives visiting and traveling between Kentucky and Virginia.
Washington column discusses how a coming special session of Congress could decide Truman or Dewey for four years. It notes Dewey’s cautious stance on domestic policy, the chance for Republicans and liberal Democrats to push civil rights reforms, and risks from Southern filibusters led by lawmakers like Blackwell, McClellan, and others.
The piece argues two options to end a filibuster: force adjournment to signal voters and press for a new Congress, or push a two week session with little action. It questions motives behind Truman’s call and discusses anti inflation measures, wage and price controls, and housing programs as potential outcomes.
A fragmented notice reports a comic act by Blame and Bobby Ping Vom, highlighting new inventions and a troubled financial scheme. The readable text hints at stage entertainment and personal strain from overassured ventures.
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