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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1947
Page
5
Tokyo reports Allied officials say Japan’s contested island area diminished after defeat and the population rose to 78,220,840. An increase of 5,851,698 since V-J Day is noted, with repatriation from overseas making up four-fifths of the growth and natural births accounting for the rest.
CHICAGO. The American Foundation for Animal Health states farm cats earn their keep more than any other farm animal. A cat that eats well and controls rats and mice can return at least $10 a year in profit to the farm owner, the foundation reports.
Tokyo officials plan a 3 billion yen program to rebuild hotels and transport to lure free spending American tourists. They target 200000 visitors annually and expect closer US ties after the occupation to aid the draw.
In Moscow many listeners say the BBC Russian service edges ahead of Voice of America in volume and quality. VOA originates in New York, relayed via Germany’s American zone, while the BBC broadcasts directly from London.
Alabama hogs have grown in importance with sales rising from eight million dollars seven years ago to twenty three million last year. G B Phillips, API Extension swine production specialist, reports the figures.
In Salem Oregon police report a drop in crime since adopting a new paddy wagon. Chief Frank Minto says officers dislike riding in the converted hearse, but crime decreased as a result.
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