11 Mar 1947
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1947
Page
1
The notice provides annual and short-term pricing for outside-area subscriptions with options including one month at $1 and six months at $3, alongside an $8 annual rate. The fragment outlines pricing tiers and terms for readers beyond the central region.
On Lent’s first day Pope Pius XII urged Catholic school children to save pennies for hungry children in Europe and Asia. The American Friends Service Committee sought $8,000,000 for 1947 to aid relief and reconstruction, urging broad support for government and private relief. An Army field report described famine in Romania with widespread hunger and scarce food. In Congress, Representative Charles W. Vursell urged halting further relief to Soviet-dominated nations, arguing relief funds bolster dictatorship. The Friends ad rebutted this, stressing Americans’ warm hearts and the need to help civilians, not governments. A Moscow shoe factory foreman was praised by Soviet press as a mix of Bedaux and Ford, illustrating selective admiration of industrial efficiency amid Cold War rhetoric.
NEA correspondent Peter Edson outlines U S preparation for the mid March Moscow four power council, noting past handling from Tehran to Potsdam and the roles of leaders like Marshall and Acheson. He describes Allied tensions, Russian charges, and uncertainty about American policy as talks approach.
A long excerpt shows Sherry coping with Mona's absence, caring for brothers in Hidden House, and supporting peers Kris and Sandro as relationships and careers unfold. Tense memories mix with daily duties, while aspirations and regrets thread through their studio life.
The report outlines American aims at Moscow for postwar Germany, proposing a provisional German government elected by the people rather than top officials. It calls for eliminating occupation boundaries except for military security and allowing free movement of persons and goods. It also notes debates over reparations, industrial areas, and the pace of reconstruction under Allied supervision.
Out of town resident opposes parking meters in Middlesboro on March 7. The piece recounts a folk tale about a ferryman and a toll to cross a river, noting financial constraints and fairness across the river. The story emphasizes the idea that a nickel or dime should not determine crossing. The historic tone reflects local concerns over city parking policy.
Local officials discuss relocating parking meters to ease congestion and encourage curbside turnover. Residents propose lowering rates to attract drivers and reduce street clutter while maintaining revenue and accessibility.
Readable fragments suggest a local crime item titled Home Sweet Homicide with sparse identifiers and names such as Pespy Ann Garner Kuodwph Scott-Lynn and Visiin Bling Pony Conn. The text hints at a local event or schedule with unclear timing and party identifiers.
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