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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1947
Page
3
In Nantucket a 35 year old parrot named Laura boasts a 47 word vocabulary and often interrupts clients in Frank Richardson's office at night. A patrolman once entered when noises were heard and was greeted by Laura saying hello and take a seat.
317 year old Boston resists 20th century fixes as officials and groups clash over skyways and underground garages. Legal hurdles and indecision slow action to ease congestion costing millions yearly. Debate stretches from Court Hows to City Hall and Beacon Hill as lawmakers and residents weigh parking relief.
A Massachusetts legislative push prompts Boston to pause a $5 million off street parking project after a taxpayers group seeks a Superior Court stay. The dispute mirrors broader transit woes, with rival plans for a harbor bridge or twin tunnel to ease congestion, plus a downtown vehicular artery debated to move traffic from choking streets.
Singapore's population of 900000 is estimated to be approximately two thirds Chinese with the remainder comprising Malays Indians and other groups. The city state's demographics reflect longstanding ethnic composition and migration patterns relevant to social and political dynamics.
Charles Beck, Red Cross swim ming and life-saving instructor, will start a course in beginning and intermediate swimming at the Do than Country Club pool Monday at 3 p.m. Classes run Monday through Friday for three weeks and are open to club members aged eight and older. After the beginner course, advanced swimming and junior and senior life saving will be offered in three week sessions. Beck is assisted by Miss Martha Spelsht and Miss Lillian Martin.
The State of Alabama Houston County Circuit Court in Equity Missouri Cherry et al complainants v W S Cherry et al defendants decree dated June 23 1947 to be satisfied by sale of property described as SE 14 of SE 84 Sec 12 NE 14 of NE 1-4 Sec 13 Tp 3 R 26 two acres in southwest corner and two acres in northeast corner plus power line right of way SW 1-6 of SW 1-4 SE 1-4 of SE 1-4 Sec 7 Tp 3 R 27 NW 1-4 of NW 1-4 two acres and W 1-2 of NE 1-4 of NE 1-4 Sec 18 Tp 3 R 27 all in Houston County Alabama containing 214 acres more or less. Sale at courthouse door on July 25 1947 11 am to 4 pm. Register Mrs A L Harmon. June 27 July 4 1947.
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