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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1948
Page
8
A collage of weather woes and wry sayings cites Twain Warner Riley and John as sources for lighthearted coping. The piece urges readers to mix humor and weather lore to cope with winter and spring storms.
A writer debates publishing a joke about a public figure. An editor warns of libel risks and the high cost of defending satire. The piece recalls cases where courts ruled that even fictional names or misread traits can trigger lawsuits and court defeats.
A compact collection of quips and lines about winter from Shakespeare Fuller Nyebee Shelley Parse Cranch and Howells. The verses humorously contrast cold seasons with warmth and social banter.
In New Orleans during Mardi Gras merriment the first lady Mrs. Harry Truman and her daughter Margaret arrive from Washington. They will christen a boat named for her father and attend the Mystic Club ball. Hermes and Momus figures parade among the 15 floats honoring history.
Kentucky outscored Alabama 11 points in the final five minutes to win 41 to 31 in Tuscaloosa. Ralph Beard and Joe Rollins each scored for Alabama before halftime, while Kentucky's Alex Groza and Wallace provided key buckets. Beard led all scorers with 16 points as Kentucky remained unbeaten in conference play.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate two traffic fatalities reported upstate. Details on locations, victims, or circumstances are unclear due to damaged text.
Jaycees in Florida rally around a national leader to promote job creation and veteran support. The event highlights a winter conference in Pensacola as a key gathering to advance the chamber of commerce and River Terrace initiatives.
The Mobile carnival schedule shows reduced activities during the opening day focus on essential events. Planned events include a traditional king’s parade and a Mobile debutante being considered as a potential queen, with festivities resuming in fuller form on Saturday.
Geneva special item reports eleven Boy Scouts set to receive badges at a court of honor during the regular meeting. The piece also recalls a local columnist and a controversial anecdote about a wrestler, noting casual references and a joke about editing and law.
Mrs. M Sorrells died near Hartford after a period of illness. The funeral services were held at Gilead with the Rev J J Coles assisting. The Hartford funeral home arranged the burial.
Horace Newmans and Roy Crawford to receive six merit badges each after tests. A court of honor to be composed of Joel Johnson H L Pritchett Reginald Hatcher and either J W Cooke or Frank Moss Gaines, scout officials from Dothan.
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