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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1948
Page
10
Film fans will see Universal-International’s Singapore starring Fred MacMurray and Ava Gardner, premiering Thursday at the Ritz Theatre. The story unfolds in modern Singapore and follows a bold pearl smuggler whose two interests are a beautiful woman and danger.
MacMurray and Miss Gardner anchor the plot with standout characterizations. Supporting players include Roland Culver Richard Haydn Thomas Gomez Spring Byington and Porter Hall in fitting roles.
In Murfreesboro, two Black men, Herman Robertson and Clyde Hunter, fought a mule lip biting contest. Robertson’s lip was bitten off and later sewn back by a physician. his goatee may not regrow as the mule struggled to heed commands.
Finland cancels all army leaves as Moscow negotiations stall over a military clause. Gen. Aarne Sihvo cites insufficient recruits and fears of Communist demonstrations. Government restates new guidance to diplomats Urho Kekkonen and J O Soederhjelm, with heightened guards at depots and possible extended service for conscripts.
British High Commissioner Sir Alan Cunningham broadcast urging Jews and Arabs to halt fighting and let the United Nations mediate a truce. He offered to negotiate with leaders on ending the bloodshed as Arab troops mass near Kastal on the Tel Aviv road and observers warn of a major battle. He warned continued violence could damage both sides' UN-mediated case and urged all to comply with the truce call.
Congressional tax framers moved to rewrite excise and corporation levies after passing a 4.8 billion dollar cut for individual income taxes. Knutson aims to eliminate some excises including transportation and cosmetics while Senator George warns of revenue losses amid rearmament and foreign aid needs.
Dana Andrews, discovered by Samuel Goldwyn, is borrowed by Edward Saxs8 for the leading role in Kit Carson to be shown Tuesday at the Rits Theatre. The re release by Producers Releasing Corporation tops a twin bill with Shootin Lions starring Dani Tex O Brien. Edward Small studios list a cast including Jon Hall Lynn Bari Raymond Hatton Ward Bond and Charles Stevens.
Total attendance at major league all star baseball games reached 872,578 including the 1947 game. Total receipts amounted to 913,293 dollars.
Knutson warned eliminating the so called double taxation of corporate dividends would cost the Treasury 900 million dollars. The discussion also covers taxation of cooperatives and whether they should be taxed like privately owned businesses under current tax rules.
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