09 May 1935
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1935
Page
1
An editor discusses balancing reporting with public interest, noting threats of ceding front page spots to lighter items. He cites support for responsible liquor advertising in a home newspaper, arguing moderation over sensationalism while preserving community trust.
A fragmented long OCR passage discusses Italians planning Christmas festivities and a Saint Nicholas tribute. It mentions Tony, Tarver, Compton, and Wayne Heo among others, with uncertain references to elections or investors. The text is garbled but centers on a community holiday event and notable local names.
A rapid market summary describes hogs weighing 160 to 200 pounds trading near 8.75 per hundredweight, with higher weights around 120 to 180 dollars. Cattle figures reference steer and heifer prices, yearling values, and assorted lots with varying weights. The report notes buyer demand, shipping terms, and recent price ranges across multiple classes.
Reported air force plan outlines a mass test flight of about 50 aircraft including six VP40 Sesquiplane ships and Sunfire craft. The route spans from Ban Francisco to Horta with a possible Midway leg, a tropical lagoon stop, and a several week mission duration under naval coordination.
The record shows Republicans debating TVA control with Norris opposing opponents and seeking a vote on his motion. Lively discussion includes names like L. Wickingen and John J. McSwain guiding committee aims to reshape the TVA bill. Budgeted salaries in 1906 list three directors at $11,000, others at $1,400 for five, and $8,000 for ten, with further lines cited.
Washington reports Patman refuses any compromise aimed at bolstering support to override the President's veto. The Senate leader signals if the bill cannot be entered, he will pursue the next best option while suggesting foes may yield. Observers note party leaders press for votes and shifts in the ongoing debate.
Boston writer Cedon I Mills for Treasury official Beery described attempts to manage the mite and economy amid the world depression. He cited a forecast of consumer and charitable demand collapsing from 402 million to 80 billion dollars and criticized the ShMGNNOO works fund as insufficient guidance in the crisis.
Fragmentary OCR shows police payroll amounts listed as 3800 dollars and 2800 dollars with names and locations garbled. The text hints at a city or precinct payroll entry, mentioning a south side area and a date, but most names and details are unreadable.
A messy report notes Mrs Lonard Weltz suing the wife of Carveth Wells for 880000 in alienation of affections. It mentions Wells selling watches in Lindon to support his wife and child, and an earlier swarth deal of 5000 at Bridgeport Connecticut. The piece also references a young Wells associated with the Royal Geographical Society.
An unclear account describes bandits raiding an $88,500 payroll from a business linked to Mary Monihan, a 40 year old, with multiple references to implicated persons. The text references a St. Valentina Day massacre and a gang tied to "Moria," with several disrupted details and garbled names.
Frederick A. Wallis of Paris, a Democratic nominee for Su Governor, opened his campaign in a crowded Floyd County courtroom. He condemned the sales tax law, urging it be cut or repealed, and argued against imposing tax on those who must buy small quantities of bread and meat.
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