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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1944
Page
2
AP reports in Mobile Alabama that Mayor Robin C Herndon and Recorder William Bekure vow to clean up local pool rooms. Officials warn operators to bar corner foams and related establishments, citing concerns over activity and public nuisance.
Postwar planners present a plan for making synthetic gasoline and then coal from farm crop wastes forests and seaweeds. Dr E Berl of the Carnegie Institute outlines a new laboratory process over 18 years. Commercial perfection will take time but may reduce dependence on oil and gas. England is planning a carbohydrate empire in Africa for postwar gasoline.
Chicago AP reports the estate of former mayor William Hale Thompson reveals a mystery fortune. $1,464,250 found in two safety deposit boxes after his death, with two more boxes pending. Attorney James W. Breen suspects additional near $1,000,000 may exist, noting Thompson converted stock into cash and held assets from utilities investments and real estate dealings. Estate valued around £150,000 with no will located.
Nashville and Chattanooga bus service resumed after a three day walkout by Southern Coach Company employees. AFL local unions voted to return to work following wage disputes with regional boards. Chattanooga workers sought no increase above existing rates, while Nashville drivers pressed for a higher maximum rate.
Malmg of Coffes County High School won the junior finals in a public FFA pair contest held last week in Enterprise Alabama. The event drew participants from local schools and highlighted student teamwork in agricultural activities.
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