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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1948
Page
4
Farmers in the border belt mobilize tobacco leaf for markets in Raleigh and North Carolina as eight markets near opening. Despite a 24 percent drop in leaf volume, growers anticipate nearly 90.4 million dollars in sales, about a third higher than last year, driven by cash prospects.
Eight North Carolina sales centers expect to sell 82 million pounds of leaf this season, down from 140 million in 1947. Despite the lower volume, state marketing specialist W. P. Hedrick says income should rise nearly 20.4 million dollars as the price average climbs about 34 percent, yielding roughly 80.4 million dollars in border belt tobacco income for 1948.
Poultry expert John Ivey says eggs are about two thirds water and that water in eggs is worth 4.50 a gallon when eggs fetch 50 cents a dozen. He argues for a constant supply of clean water for poultry to maximize value.
New sweet potatoes from the 1948 crop have been shipped to market from several points in South Alabama. A. W. Jones, API extension marketing specialist, says the quality has created a strong demand for more than are available.
President Truman defers the standard midyear budget outlook until September amid national security and inflation control debates. Military spending standards and potential wartime outlays influence this pause as Congress shapes funding for housing education and inflation relief.
A listing outlines upcoming primary dates in Missouri Kansas Tennessee and Kentucky. Missouri votes Tuesday for U S House seats governor and state offices. Kansas holds Tuesday primaries for U S Senate Copper seat six U S House seats governor and state offices. Tennessee ballots Thursday for U S Senate Stewart seat 30 U S House seats and governor. Kentucky Saturday primaries name candidates for U S Senate Cooper seats nine U S House seats and one judge of state court of appeals.
The question of boosting Alabama timber output is examined by J R Martin extension forester. Experimental plots at the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station Avourn indicate the state’s average yield of four tenths of a cord per acre per year can be increased with improved forestry practices.
Hong Kong exporters urge Chinese manufacturers to raise quality to meet Japanese competition. They warn that careless shipments erode confidence as buyers report almost every shipment falls short of sample.
Practical advice on removing fat from gravy by chilling with an ice cube and reheating, prepping furniture with slip covers after cleaning to avoid moth larvae, tossing salad to coat with dressing, and choosing appropriate cleaners for white leather shoes and fabrics.
West Yellowstone resident Percy Myers offered $25 for the return of four stuffed animals stolen from his property. The bears, valued at $800, were sought after as unique park curiosities rather than ordinary wildlife.
In Richmond Virginia the Rev Edward D Rogers claims an auto collision damaged his horse and buggy lowering its value from ninety dollars to five and seeks three thousand seven hundred dollars in damages. A separate unrelated note states boiling water after washing dishes helps drain cleanliness.
Birmingham AP reports the death toll from Friday's Edgewater mine blast rising to 11. Eight miners remained hospitalized, and Audrey FE Romine a 20 year old underground miner died from injuries. The blast occurred about four miles from the mine entrance and 300 feet underground near Edgewater. The case remains unsettled.
Valdosta Ga AP report shows 44,595,159 pounds auctioned in first full week at Georgia Florida flue cured markets averaging $51.50 per hundred. The season total reached 61,250,145 pounds at $51.78, about half of expected production. Top prices touched $62 to $64 with most baskets selling $48 to $58.
Three U S Army B 29 bombers landed at New York International Airport after a near 22 hour cross country flight from Saturday. They flew nonstop to the Pacific coast and back as part of a Pentagon showing tied to the airport dedication by President Truman.
Rain reduced activities as nearly a quarter-million people witnessed the takeoff during the airport opening celebration. The second day featured few on-field events and the Sunday program was cancelled at the world largest airport.
Eva Lina Jones, 80, mother of State Geologist Walter B. Jones, died in Huntsville Saturday night. She was widow of former State Senator G. Walter Jones. Funeral services were planned for today. Survivors included other relatives.
Mrs. B. W. Gandrud of Tuscaloosa and three of her sons, Howard Jones of New Market, Edwin W. Jones, and Carl C. Jones, both of Huntsville, are named in the familial reference.
The Bonin Islands remained uninhabited until 1830 when a mixed group of Europeans and Americans established a settlement, marking the first known encampment on the islands.
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