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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1948
Page
8
In Rio de Janeiro, coffee prices rise eroding a long tradition of cheap demitasse. The government subsidy withdrawal after 1946 sparked a 50 percent jump and many traditional cafes have closed as a result, reshaping daily life for workers and officials alike.
Report notes vendors selling fruit and lunches while Americ soft drinks appear. Some cafés reduced offerings to a large coffee with milk for 60 centavos, double the prior price. Restaurants still serve cafezinho with meals.
In Warsaw crowds pitched a hearty, official welcome as Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov visited for Eastern Europe talks. Police guarded routes, blocks closed, and mass demonstrations followed his departure to Moscow.
Communist officials urged workers to take time off and attend Molotov's departure event, advising the public to go see him off as he ended his visit.
Belgian farmers report severe damage from heavy summer rains across Flanders and other regions. Corn and wheat yields decline as crops fail to ripen, with up to eighty percent loss feared if weather does not improve. Potatoes rot early. hay drying is nearly impossible. fruit orchards show widespread spoilage and diminished yields with pears poor and apples at half normal.
Notice is given that on September 7 a municipal election will be held in Dothan Alabama to decide if the city may issue general obligation bonds for sanitary sewer improvements and a sewage treatment plant. Voting locations are four wards with hours from 8 to 6. The proposed bond issue totals 800 007.00 with specific mature amounts listed and bonds bearing interest up to 212 percent annually. Eligible veterans residing in the city may vote. Dated August 4, the 109%. John D P Arrea President of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Dothan.
Martin Bros. Motor Co advertises rebuilt and guaranteed motors for a wide range of classic models from 1929 to 1947 with down payments and 10 month terms. The listing includes Hudson, Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, Plymouth, Buick, Lincoln Zephyr, and GMC provides cash options or team plans from their St. Andrews location in Yothan Alabama.
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