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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1946
Page
3
The article notes that federal gasoline tax proceeds are not used for federal aid and discusses its relation to federal aid. It references Joline in Alabama and mentions Jesse J as a figure connected to the discussion. The piece conveys political finance and tax allocation topics without graphic detail.
Alabama motorists push to repeal the federal gasoline tax of 11.2 cents per gallon. The Alabama Motorists Association mails resolutions to probate judges and county revenue heads urging Alabama Senators and Congressmen to seek repeal. The statement argues the tax is a temporary emergency levy, burdens Alabama with high local taxes, and compares state and federal taxation levels.
A compilation of Democratic primary political notices for Houston County Alabama races in 1946. Various candidates including Luther L Danzey George W Andrews W Perry Calhoun Robert E Meadows J Gethas H O Summerford and others announce candidacies for the Board of Revenue districts 2 3 and 4 with primaries set May 7 and June 4 1946.
The Santa Paula 16 due in New York about February 18 with 397 wives and children of American servicemen. The advance passenger list announced by the London Area Transportation Office of the U S Army includes Mavis J E Skipper and Neal A Skipper, dependents of Corporal John J H Skipper of Cottonwood route two.
Nolan Watford of Slocomb route two was discharged from the Navy at the Naval Air Technical Training Center in Memphis Tennessee. He served 14 months in the Pacific area and took part in four engagements earning five battle stars. The report notes the first electrical hearing aid was by Alexander Graham Bell and estimates 2 to 3 million American schoolchildren have defective hearing.
An advertisement touts DOTI COAT RITE a new DDT wall coating that can be brush applied like paint. It claims quick drying odorless application, insect kill for flies mosquitoes and roaches, washable after 30 days, and available in multiple colors. Gallons priced at 395 with direct ordering from Industrial Plastic Company of Jacksonville Florida.
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