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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1948
Page
6
Chicago journalist Michael ONeill reports Maurice Talmage, a perfume veteran, says perfume cannot force romance. He notes modern men lack strong scent perception, perfumes offer only assistance, and women should judge by scent and use sparingly.
SAN FRANCISCO UP Com mercial uses are being sought for the wasted two thirds of Califor nia's present lumber crop. Myron F. Kreuger, UC forestry professor, heads the campaign. Hardwoods like oak could be veneering material. other woods may serve pulp, wood flour, insulation or fruit packing. New research facilities and a forestry building will be available at the university soon.
In Memphis, a reported accident involving an ambulance led to the patient reportedly leaping from the scene. The driver allegedly cried out for the patient as chaos followed near the damaged fence.
In Wiesbaden, WWII veterans like Henry Brundage rail against jet fighters, recalling Mustangs and Thunderbolts. He jokes jets cannot be steered by hand and recounts antics with a Thunderbolt, contrasting old flight with high speed jets.
A Topeka survey notes record farm income and a higher rural birth rate. About 750000 babies were born in rural households last year, roughly one per eight farm families. The report cites 1947 show arrivals exceeding deaths by about 500900 and 18 percent higher rural births than prewar levels.
ABC and federal agents report rising moonshine activity in Alabama during July. Stills able to produce 21 772 gallons monthly were destroyed, potentially worth 174 176 dollars at current prices. July seizures included 423 pints 672 half pints and 119 quarts of illicit liquor. 64 people arrested 439 cases filed and thousands of gallons of mash and whiskey seized. Police also confiscated vehicles mules sugar pistols wagons punch boards slot machines and other items. Courts imposed 17 years one month 18 days in sentences and 17 889 62 in fines and costs.
A burglar entered Mrs Harret Clark’s Back Bay apartment as she slept and attempted to remove a watch from her wrist. Startled awake, she screamed, and the thief fled, leaving behind a brimmed Surbe hat.
Fragmentary OCR text from a Boston page mentions a pet store or cats and names Pinkiestew and MeTas wb. No coherent event or person details present to form a full news item.
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