Middlesboro Welcomes Aviation Progress Heralds New Air Era
An editorial lauds visiting Kentuckians and aviation advocates as pioneers of a developing Middlesboro airport and regional air travel. It contrasts Kansas Governor Landon’s fiscal restraint with national debt trends, citing reductions in state costs, taxes, and local debt, while noting emergency relief spending and posing whether such efficiency harmed any groups.
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Fred ‘Tandon
Kansas
Politics Party
Middle West
Landon
Kanaas
Proffitt Funeral Held After Despondent Father Kills Himself
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church near Speedwell for J. C. Proffitt aged 42. He shot himself with a shotgun yesterday after learning his daughter had run away with her brother. The family report says despondency over the daughter's disappearance led to his act, and burial was at Besler Cemetery.
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Speedwell
J. C. Proffitt
Tellico
Proffitt
Carpenter
Machinjat
Besler Cemetery
Ball Found Not Guilty Of Murder In Self Defense
Bell Circuit Court yesterday acquitted Alva Ball of murder after a brief jury deliberation. Prosecution witnesses described Friedrich as drinking and threatening Ball, while Ball testified Friedrich lunged with a knife. The fatal wound pierced the temple, killing Friedrich instantly.
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Bell Circuit Court
Alva Ball
Wabash Gate
B. Freidich
Ashland
Ball
Freidrich
Talaing
E. M. Etheridge
Freitrich
Hobart Cawood
I. M. Wooton
Etheridge
Aince
Trrpical
Gard
Des
Preidrich
Cawood
FP. L. Perry
Middlesboro
Tok
Series of fish dams planned in Martin's Fork area
Harlan Ky a plan to build fish dams the first ever in Martin's County will be carried out with aid from the Kentucky Game and Fish Department and the Civilian Conservation Corps. Harvey Fuson county fish and game man announced. Kentuckys Fish and Game officials and CCC representatives inspected possible dam sites near Smith and the area begins at the old mill site below the bridge across Martin's Fork near Smith Settlement.
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Harlan
Marlas
Martin's Fork
Kentucky Game and Fish Department
Civilian Conservation Corps
Harvey H. Fuso
Sportsman
Martin B. Walker
Kentucky Pish and Game Department
Frankfort
G. H. Dugger
CCC
State Department
Fuson
Smith
Old Mill
Martin’s Fork
Smith Settlement
Old Indictments On Slot Machines Dismissed Today
Seventeen indictments charging Middlesboro residents with illegal operation of slot machines were dismissed in Bell Circuit Court this morning after the Commonwealth's Attorney said there was no proof the operators violated the law. Cases were continued last term and the indictments were dismissed in a blanket statement.
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Middlesboro
Bell Circuit
Commonwealth
Daniel Boone Smith
Tragedy on Cog Mountain Wreck Halts Truckload of Dairy Goods
A large transport bound from Louisville to the Carolinas ran off Cog Mountain near Pineville this morning at about three o clock. The truck carried cheese and butter and was nearly wrecked. the driver and two others in the cab were uninjured.
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Louisville
Carolinas
Cog Mountain
Pineville
Gonne
Big Rhododendron Festival Opens in Norton Monday
Norton prepares for the second annual Rhododendron Festival with a six day program headlined by a 22 piece vaudeville troupe. All festival expenses are underwritten by advance support, and proceeds fund an outdoor recreation center and camp ground on High Knob for underprivileged children. The week features a professional style show, a local police band, and amateur acts, with gates opening Monday afternoon after Sunday services.
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Norton
Advance Nule
High Knob
Virginia
Strike clash erupts at Black and Decker plant in Kent
In Kent Ohio a battle erupted between pickets and strike breakers at the Black and Decker Tool plant. Fourteen men, seven pickets, and seven guards were reported as gashed and shot as two strike breakers entered the plant, which had been picketed for two months over wage disputes. Strikers formed a fort behind a street terrace and aimed high-aimed rifles at those inside.
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Kent
Ohigo
Mil Tulay
Black and Decker
van Jans
Luciano Sentenced in New York Vice Case
Public enemy Charlen Lovky Luciano was moved to a heavily guarded session of the supreme court and sentenced to thirty to fifty years. He faced a compulsory vice case as head of a viewing unit, with a sum of 100000 involved. Around 50 thousand young women were affected by the case and related actions.
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New York
Charlen (Lovky) Luciano
Munthel
Supreme Court
Broadcast of Louis Schmeling Fight Placed on Local Loudspeaker
The Joe Louis Max Schmeling prizefight will be aired tonight from a street level window at Montgomery Word store starting at eight. City workers from Middleshoro Street Department and the Fire Department were on duty this morning to prepare Middleshoro Airport for an important visit this afternoon. The runways were sprinkled with a light wash and other improvements were completed by city crews.
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Montgomery Word
Middleshoro Street
Fire Department
Middleshoro Airport
Iho Vist
Conferees Near Harmony on New Deal Tax Plan
Senate and House conferees work toward a tentative agreement on the New Deals corporate tax bill to speed adjournment before the Democratic National Convention. The plan would add a super tax on retained corporate income and maintain normal gains taxes, with potential dropping of the individual income tax hike if revenue suffices.
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Joe Alex Norris
United Press
Washington
Senate
Hovice
Congress
Lendora
Governor Talmadge Reaffirms Ties to Roosevelt
Atlanta Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge announced support for President Roosevelt amid speculation he might join fellow Democrats in skipping the Democratic National Convention. The fiery anti New Deal critic appears to back away from a third party split as party organizers convene.
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Atlanta
Eugene Talmdgy
Roosevelt
Huey Long
Alata
Taree Injured in Bus Mishap
Three persons were injured in a Greyhound Bus Line crash near Playlick as the Pineville bound coach from Corbin ran into a ditch. H.BH. Henson received a wrenched back, Jobo ilanson chest bruises, and a third person a slight cut. all were treated in Pineville and sent on. Company officials gave no reason for the accident.
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Mineville
Greyhound
Corbin
Pineville
Playlick
H.bh. Henson
Jobo Ilanson
Man confesses to girl's murder in New York case
A man identified as Francisca Abi Walter confessed to strangling a 24 year old woman in her apartment in Manhattan after a restaurant encounter. Police report he attacked, bound and left the victim on a bed with a severe neck injury. He previously worked at a Boston law firm.
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Francisca
Abi Walter
Dri
Pokee
New York
Migs Manche
Ida
California Street
Walter
Cresh
Mme, Walley
Boston Law
New Dealers Taking Full Control At Party Meeting
Philadelphia scene shows New Dealers taking full control at the party convention with Democratic factions split over platform issues. Governor Eugene Talmadge of Georgia weighs in while telegraphic notices cancel hotel plans and national figures rally across Georgia and Macon ahead of Philadelphia events.
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Philadelphia
Eugene Talmidge
Georgia
Two Services Feature at Ae Firat Baptist Church
A crowded Firat Baptist Church last night heard a sermon by the pastor and witnessed two candidates for baptism and two others united with the church. At closing, baptism will be administered to those awaiting baptism under Dr Tull's guidance.
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Ae Firat Baptist Church
Bali
Hap Bisa
Tull
Infant Schneider Dies at Middlesbury Hospital
Charles David Schneider infant son of Mr and Mrs George Relmneler died yesterday at Middlesbury hospital. Brief funeral services were held this afternoon at Galligan's Chapel with interment in the Schneider plot at Middlesbury cemetery.
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Charles David
George Relmneler
Diet Tate
Middlesbera Hospital
Galligan's Chapel
Ter
Reeves
Schneider
Middlesbury Cemetery
WPA Broadcast To Be Made On Saturday June 20
A radio broadcast will be delivered Saturday afternoon from 3:00 to 3:40 to inaugurate the Works Progress Administration. Jeane D. Creech district director London area announces the event. WPA administrator Harry Hopkins and other officials will speak. A radio will be installed in the City Hall Circuit Court room for WPA employees and interested parties to listen.
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Works Progress Administration
Jeane D. Creech
London
WEA
Harry Flopkins
Naional
WPA
Auebony Wilkins
Grand Jury Report To Judge Gilbert Bell County Panel
The Bell County Grand Jury reports to Judge J. M. Gilbert after a ten day inspection of the county court facilities. It notes deplorable jail and courthouse conditions not wholly the jailer’s fault and urges fiscal action to address inadequate facilities. The panel states diligent research and faithful effort to fulfill circuit court charges under statutes.
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Gilbert
Bell County Grand Jury
J. M. Gilbert
Gaibert
Belk Girewit
Hell
Commonwealth
Rell County
Planes Arrive for Overnight Visit in City
About fifty flyers arrive in Middledricks for an overnight stay hosted by the Middlesboro Aero Club and the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Ginsburg and local officials greet the visitors as pilots from Kentucky and Louisville join in the welcome. The group plans a noon reception and tours before resuming the tour to Danville and Bowman Field, Louisville.
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Kentucky i
Middledricks
Asuesta
Middleski Aero Club
Chambers of Commerce
Ware
Williamenburg
Pedatt Middlesboro
Kentucky
Middlesboro
Dave Brown
Louisville Courier-Journal
Ginsburg
Ber of Commerce
Aero Claby Thee: the Xchange, Oib,, F Club
Nag Bibsgate
Danville
Bowman Field
Louisville
Son of Shanghai writer says he was whipped in Arkansas
Frank Rawlinson aged 20 claimed he was the son of Frank J. Rawlinson noted writer editor and missionary of Shanghai. He said he had been whipped and ordered to leave Rarle Arkansas by local authorities.
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Memphis
Frank Rawlinson
Frank J. Rawlinson
Shanghai
China
Rarle
Arkansas
Alice Says By Longworth on Democratic and Republican alignments
A readable summary of political speculation during the winter and spring. The piece discusses potential second place nominees on the Republican ticket and the fading notion of a broad Democratic walkout at Philadelphia. It notes Governor Smith’s possible seat occupation and broader strategic silence within factions.
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Cincinnati
Cleveland
Neal Damwcrats Wuld
Smith
Philadelphia
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