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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1947
Page
7
A reader 26 asks about an ill wife like fiancée who aches constantly and fears future pain. Dorothy Dix urges breaking the engagement, calling the person neurotic or lazy, and notes marriage won’t cure symptoms or reduce bills. A second letter from a 25-year-old lovesick woman is advised to avoid a uncertain partner who wavers on commitment.
England's John Cunningham, famed for his night vision, told Northrop engineers that Britain holds world speed records and leads jet engine work but lags behind the United States in flying wing research. He studied B-35 bombers and discussed designs during a conference, while serving as DeHavilland England's chief test pilot.
Ruth counters a claim that she seeks an unattainable ideal and says plenty of men qualify as good husband material. She advises to keep an eye out for Mr. Right, noting many men meet the required points.
Harold E. Crowther of the Atlantic Coast Fisheries Company laboratories says research has begun to reclaim fish liver and other waste tossed into the sea before trawlers arrive. He notes the New England fishing industry loses about 3.6 million dollars yearly in medicinal and other oils from livers.
In Goshen Indiana Richard O Malley thanked Salvation Army officers for food and a night’s lodging. He left a note upon departure saying thanks and that he fixed the light meter so it wouldn’t register, prompting electricians to reconnect the meter and replace blown fuses.
Cedar Rapids store operator Jack Yager tested a wartime goods adjustment plan. Any item bought in the five years after December 7, 1941 could be returned for adjustment in 1947. He expected many returns but so far has adjusted only two men’s suits, a boys zipper jacket, and a key chain.
Magnetic mines can be set to permit several ships to pass then explode under the next, raising the challenge of clearing sea channels of mines.
A reconstructed Tokyo plan outlined milk supply coverage and urban features including hospitals public quarters parks and pastures. The Shimbun notes a health authority will appoint coordinators to propagate education while a public program offers lectures and educational films.
Decatur Ind. terminal leave payments were issued to city auditor H Kaufman. He received a check for center plus a $400 terminal loan bond and related amounts. The details indicate he will likely have his terminal leave owed, with the total sum including a 400 bond component.
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