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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1945
Page
7
A garbled passage discusses France and wine or cognac imports to the United States. It mentions two thousand cases of cognac sent to America last July and notes this as a small portion of prewar purchase levels. The text includes unclear phrases about receivers of cognacs and wartime restrictions.
Exporters face abian at ea lane for supmess as France fights postwar shortages. Wine prices rise while everyday drinkable wine remains scarce and costly. Frosts ruined vineyards. 1948 crop quality is high but scarce in quantity. producers withhold supplies to conserve stocks. Champagne trade stays organized but still hard to find.
A local wine retailer requires customers to return two or three empty bottles with purchases. The rule applies only when customers are lucky enough to find bottles to buy. The policy appears unusual and has drawn attention from shoppers.
Two American officers and two Indian hikers shared a bush jeep ride in Assam Valley India. Language barriers vanished as they sang The Old Rugged Cross while bow armed hikers joined in their native tongue. Capt. John KR Mockbee and others reflect on faith bridging cultures during World War II assignment.
American bombers forced down in World War II now aid the International Red Cross in Switzerland. About 91,000 people paid nominal admission to view the aircraft with proceeds benefiting the Red Cross. Most bombers repaired and flown back, others salvaged. public urged to buy Victory Bonds.
Utah's Japanese American population rose from 2 210 in 1940 to 8 565 now, with Saburo Kido of the Japanese American Citizens' League predicting many may return to the Pacific Coast within a year. Overseas veterans arriving in the U S include T Sgt Willem A Dexter and others aboard ships in New York and Los Angeles. Vladimir Ivannikov invited to write an oratorium about Warsaw by Poland's Ministry of Culture. Sealed bids invited for Florida Industrial School for Boys cottage dormitories with specifics on size, materials, and bid bonds. Donizetti wrote Campanella di Notte in a week to save a failing opera company.
Opening Day values reported at E Troy located four blocks east of the postoffice. The event features special prices and limited-time offers for shoppers, with promotions from local sellers and merchandise highlights for the season's launch.
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