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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1947
Page
4
A brief note reports that Wemmen’s vocal cords are typically shorter than men's, resulting in higher pitched voices. The observation highlights a gendered difference in vocal ranges tied to anatomy.
In Fermanagh and Tyrone a Protestant Catholic struggle for land persists as both sides aim to keep farms and town property under influence. Protestants run a private fund to aid loyalist landholders in Fermanagh with a new fund planned in Londonderry to curb Catholic penetration. Nationalists accuse government money of supporting Protestant funds, which Unionists deny.
A leading Unionist Member of Parliament declared that the government has nothing to do with the matter, emphasizing autonomy and self direction amid ongoing political tensions.
A Baltimore taxidermist recalls a strangest client who brought two dead snakes to be preserved as a striking headpiece for a nightclub dance. The woman insisted the coils be larger than a hat band to fit snugly, promising she would not wear them on the street.
Chicago report details a night incident where Detective Robert Murphy observed his water spaniel performing a novel bow totermoon on fever mathatx nose and paws. The following night the officer returned to find the bathroom wash basin tub and kitchen sink overflowing.
Rockford story reports George Pellant, owner of a tractor-trailer, faced tire trouble. He left the unit on a 12 ton jack while calling a tire service, but by the time help arrived the truck was on its rims and the jack had disappeared.
NEW YORK AP reports that over 200 American English teachers visiting Britain this summer will hear 30 Shakespeare experts lecture under the British Council. Visits will include sites tied to Shakespeare including his parish church and Tudor dwellings restored to his era. A new plant-killing chemical MNBA 2-iodo-3-nitrobenzate acid is noted as related to 2-4-D.
Merrill Northcutt, 16, of Robertdale, 4-H member, sold an 880-pound Hereford grand champion for a record $3.01 a pound at the Mobile District Fat Stock Show and Sale. The $2,648.80 price topped the prior Southeast high of $3.00. O H Delchamps chaired the bid. Reserve champion Angus sold for 66 cents a pound.
The Dothan Amvets post will hold its regular meeting Fridays at 7:45 pm at 308 North St Andrews Street Acrenue. Two past members Nick Saad and Capt Joseph Olsen won state offices at the convention with Saad named State Vice Commander for District Three and Olsen elected State Chaplain.
Argentina pursues diverse paper production from straw pulp, aiming to expand material options. The initiative explores multiple straw types and processing methods to boost supply and reduce reliance on wood pulp.
CHICAGO reports a nationwide survey of over 2000 handicapped veterans by the Disabled American Veterans finds World War II veterans mostly married with children and satisfied in work. Key figures show 75 percent married, 54 percent with two children, 80 percent think they can lead a normal family life. similar patterns emerge for World War I veterans. Many feel America has forgotten its obligations since the wars ended.
City health officer Dr George M Uhl reports rats show a definite fondness for flowers, especially carnations. Rodent crews struggle to lure rats from hideaways without traps baited with blossoms, he says.
A new device translates spoken language into visible screen patterns allowing deaf individuals to read speech without sound. The invention promises near real time conversion and could transform communication for the deaf community by providing a visual representation of words and sentences.
Ed E Olsen, once a Pittsburgh capitalist and sportsman, filmed a Colorado River trip that earned Warner Bros an Oscar for best one reel short subject. Olsen shot 1000 feet of rapids using a rubberized camera bag, then sold the footage to Warner for re editing. His work led to Hollywood collaborations and admittance to the Cinematographers union. Warner later hired him to film two more short subjects, tentatively titled Cradle of New York and New York City.
Special motion picture cameras have been made in which the film runs at 70 miles an hour to record action so fast it cannot be observed directly.
The text compares Victoria Falls and Niagara with Victoria appearing taller and wider but Niagara handling more annual water flow due to dry-season reductions at Victoria. It also mentions water engines as destroyers and an inscription tied to a biblical verse, 35:10.
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