31 Mar 1943
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1943
Page
1
A reflective piece on journalism's vitality and threats during wartime. It discusses reader demand, rising costs, price increases, and the potential for telephone news services. The author contrasts public appetite for quick headlines with the enduring strengths of newspapers in accuracy and reach.
A Civil Service survey shows near zero turnover in key advisory and technical staff, with about half of those in service joining the armed forces. Provinces like Louisville and Wichita reorganize police and governance, while land purchases by the Army suggest large transfers and reshaping of federal assets. The shift reflects wartime pressures and a push to modernize agencies and departments.
An official in Kentucky reports on idle trucks and equipment held by the Office of Defense Transportation. The notice requests quarterly reports listing availability, units, ambulances, tents, and teams, with emphasis on personnel and status while avoiding jeopardizing security.
In a brutal mountain storm aboard a tethered air train, Captain Carr and crew struggle to reach safely while Pat bravely pilots toward land. The squad faces gear failures, radio loss, and peril as they push toward Globe and the lesson of courage amid disaster.
County board orders suspend licenses and fines for multiple homebrew sales violations. Actions include a twenty five day suspension for selling liquor without proper license, denial and reconsideration of licenses, and related court proceedings involving several residents across Pineville and Meank O Day areas. The record notes deferral periods, penalties, and dismissals due to lack of substantial evidence.
A group of ten aviation cadets at East Central State College expressed gratitude for hospitality during a visit. The cadets praised Ada for her welcoming conduct and assistance, highlighting the positive impression left on Mant aviation trainees.
A rugged collection of quotes from wartime leaders and officials including Harriman Johnston Cate Allard and Lord Wedgewood. The remarks touch on lend lease economic policy postwar planning Tunisia military balance and Allied cooperation amid a broad spectrum of views.
Washington luncheon sees Will’sville committee motion picture industry hand over 268 to the War Relief Control Board destined for the United Nations relief effort. Joseph Davies, former ambassador to Russia, chairs Howard Party noted mammoth contributions from filmgoers nationwide. The funds support food, clothing, shells and bandages for children and women in countries harmed by fascism.
In a wartime note from the service, Pvt. Frederick A. Tummona, age 13 from San Francisco, receives a Springfield rifle previously used in ROTC training. The rifle’s return is framed as a gesture of friendship and duty, highlighting loyalty between soldiers and their training arms.
A garbled ad touts laxatives as solutions for multiple problems. It mentions Van Vhanse and a product called Black Draught with dubious claims and a price of 25 cents. The copy urges adherence to directions and references generations of users in One South.
The text presents a jumble of questions about World War II armistice dates, U S medal records, and geographic trivia. It references Chavk and air medals, Michigan lakes, Superior versus Great Lakes area, and a WAAC rank, but many phrases are garbled. It reads like an OCR mishap from a historical newspaper quiz page.
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