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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1948
Page
6
Dorothy Dix argues that children imitate their parents, not just listen to lectures. Parents must model decency and good manners, or children will adopt negative habits. warnings fail as babies imitate daily conduct. A parent’s behavior shapes a child’s morals, speech, and habits from infancy onward.
Debates on parental influence warn that children copy patterns set by their mothers and fathers. A 26 year old asks if she can leave home after marriage to gain privacy. Dorothea Dix replies that family duty often blocks such moves, yet the idea of independent homes can guard marriages and reduce friction. The column discusses age, consent, and early marriages, with practical advice.
The reader, a 20 year old torn between marriage pressure and caution, is advised to refuse rushing into a lifelong decision. The column argues against child marriage, notes teens often lack readiness, and warns of future in law complications. It then discusses neck tie gifts, noting taste differences between men and women and practical gift choices.
Paris reports that the 1948 dueling season will not begin until February 15. Jacques Hebertot, a Paris theater manager, and Herve Lauwick, a drama writer, had planned a first duel but it was called off after their seconds met in a court of honor.
In Evansville a man exiting a car with sticky hands claimed he was the victim of a staged hold up. A companion retrieved a handkerchief while the officer, noting hurried explanations, allowed them to continue. No crime occurred, as investigators concluded it was a misunderstanding.
In St Louis Albert White a 42 year old burglar who targeted a poultry store was nabbed after a passerby noted his generosity when White urged him to take ducks as well. The incident ended with White’s arrest for the burglary.
Frank A. Reno, 32, a father of two, serves full time with the Worcester fire department. He was appointed while in France with the army and later lost his left leg, continuing to work after clearance as operator of the fire alarm telegraph system.
Copenhagen AP Denmark's merchant fleet is recovering rapidly and now stands at 80 percent of its prewar size, totaling 956000 tons. In 1946 the fleet earned 90600000 dollars and 1947 surpassed that by at least 10000000 dollars.
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