06 Mar 1945
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1945
Page
1
A brief note reports a deceitful action linked to Lalashood Cicts, warning of perjury and trickery. The item emphasizes the harm caused by a conniving individual and suggests caution for readers.
Letters from Middlesboro rebuke critics who claim Red Cross workers are paid. The writer stresses only two office staff receive compensation and urges the public to support soldiers and prisoners of war. They urge humility and gratitude, noting enemies respect the Red Cross and urging aid for those in distress.
Senator Murray of Montana urges that deportation proceedings against Harry Bridges be accelerated so he can pursue citizenship. Bridges, head of the International Longshoremen and Warehousemen's Union, faces charges of being a Communist and seeking to overthrow the government by force. The senator notes Bridges’ wartime cooperation was strong, while his prewar record included disruptions to national unity.
NEA Washington correspondent Peter Edson reports that behind a 73.9 percent rise in 1941 war production, planners face waste from overproduction and misallocation. He cites discarded overcoats and broken walkie talkies, emphasizes shifting Pacific needs, and notes replacement rates in Africa, France, New Guinea, and the Philippines strain logistics and reserves.
Frederic and George Sand drift toward a dangerous closeness at Nohant as she guides him to live for his own truth. He wrestles with fear and desire, while Sand reveals a philosophy of self beyond pretenses and urges bold passion. The scene ends with their lips meeting in growing tension and inevitability.
A Rhode Island scene shows 58 Providence businessmen and their wives sitting to roll bandages for a war relief effort. The piece notes a calm civic mood as they contribute to the national mobilization while families, including Baby beavers, are whimsically described in passing.
The author recalls two Baptist missionaries, Rey and Mrs. Ted Witter, on furlough from India. After expecting formal, somber visitors, they prove playful and cheerful, showing deep devotion and resilience. The couple has served 32 years in India and embark on an 18 month tour before returning for retirement, inspiring gratitude for their mission work amid Hindu and Muslim contexts.
Harold Patton writes from Holland on February 20 1946 describing letters received from family and friends and his longing to return home. He recounts serving in North Africa Italy and Western Front including France Belgium and currently in Holland. He notes belief he may be coming home in a few months and mentions his older brother also serving.
Dependants of deceased servicemen receive gratuity six months pay as a lump sum plus monthly pension and insurance benefits. Eligibility and amounts vary by survivor type and death circumstances, with automatic gratuity to spouses, children, or parents when applicable. monthly survivor payments depend on widow, children, and dependent parents. government life insurance payouts depend on policy size and beneficiary age.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.