07 Mar 1947
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1947
Page
1
A fragment line lists rates for delivery outside city limits in multiple counties and states. The notice shows yearly, half year, and monthly pricing, including figures like $6.00 per year and $1.28 for a month, with regional mentions for Kentucky Virginia and Texas areas.
Editorial questions the Bell County grand jury process in a city shortage case. It alleges potential bias, notes individuals involved such as Patsy Turner Roberts Alberta Lee and Henry Turner, and urges readers to consider legality, fairness, and accountability in county justice.
A Middleshord Kentucky letter urges open publication of the full assessment list without charge. It argues publication would help equalize valuations and prompts volunteers to type the lengthy list, noting the workload for the Daily News staff. The piece presents names, locations, and a dated plea from community members and teachers.
Open letter from editor notes Red Skelton’s wartime slapstick fame and his new film The Show Off marking a shift from his old hearty routines. Skelton discusses applying Army lessons to comedy and his goal to avoid overused gags while delivering a new, restrained performance as Aubrey Viper.
A revival is in progress at Butcher Gap Baptist in Gibson Station with invitations extended. Local residents including Mrs J C Beelor and Mr and Mrs Joe Ayers are mentioned along with visitors from Middlesboro Pineville Vineville and Harlan. Several social visits and health updates surface amid fragmented notes on community life and a shortage of building supplies in Portland Oregon.
Wil Smith, Kansas born Republican, to Congress after a career as a combat militia officer in World War II. He served overseas in a tank destroyer unit, later earned a Yale Law degree, practiced law, and held positions as assistant attorney general and on the state highway commission. He is active in the American Legion and veterans groups.
Administration has been granted by the County Court upon the estate of James Madison Roberts, deceased, to Mary June Roberts, administratrix, as successor ade.
Citizens and all pergane having eluting fginist avid entude are notified to present them at the divinbateately verified according to law. This notice dated February 2, 1947, at the law office of Robert J. Watson in Middleshara, Hell County, Kentucky. County Court Clerk Martin Green records the filing.
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