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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1946
Page
9
Florida's 67 counties reported excellent financial condition with wealth rising by over 2 billion dollars in recent years. The 1945 fiscal year shows expenditures of about 19.87 million against receipts of 19.58 million.
The Automobile Manufacturers Association reports first half 1846 passenger car production down 73 percent from plans set in 1945. Civilian Production Administration figures show the gap, with AMA estimating 1.5 billion dollars in new car sales lost due to the reduced output.
A state commission report lists county payrolls including salaries for county commissioners and judges plus other expenses such as road construction and health services. It notes the average sheriff fees and clerk fees and shows year end cash balances across several counties including Dade Duval Hillsborough and Orange.
Gus Hurme, 53, reportedly ate only water for 20 days and lost 32 pounds, ending his rheumatism pain. He quit his carpentry job three weeks earlier and says a strong heart and willpower helped him endure. He warns the diet is not for the average person.
University historians led by Gottschalk examined civilian morale in Nazi Germany during World War II. They concluded morale shifts among Nazi Party members mattered more than general civilians, and that air raids did not hasten Germany’s defeat as much as believed.
Curfew rang last night as local wrestling fans watched Koll Pasha and Bad Boy Brown betray their partners to win the tag team match against Jack Wentworth and George Thomas. The All American Boy Went Worth defeated Bad Boy Brown in the opener with a flying tackle in 19 minutes 20 seconds. Olaf Fineron was replaced by Thomas due to a last minute absence. The free for all team match ended with the referee joining the action in the final fall.
The crew refused to return ashore after mutiny threats and a shipboard delay. They recounted taking on new crew and three well known women in Iran, and said the skipper knew of the affair and sent a party ashore for baggage. A baboon named Chippy was shot after biting and threatening. Maj. Gen. Dol and wife briefly traveled between Ceylon and Singapore, while the crew sought to remove the women at several ports.
The speaker denounced the current matching system for old age pensions, arguing Alabama’s poverty skews federal aid toward richer states. He urged distribution by need and cited Civil War legacies. He warned veterans deserve a fair chance, not charity, to start on equal footing. The report also notes Port Caledonia immigration delays at Noumea and Ellis Island.
A fragmented account of a political rally discusses postwar reconversion, economic mood, and congressional focus on reelection. Jim Simpson campaigns in Alabama highlighting state needs, opposing rivals, and pledging service to Ababania voters while addressing local reactions and a trailing field of six Senate candidates.
A report notes a mining project on the Rocky Songreach involving a figure or entity identified as GUO, with financial figures cited around 996 dollars. Details are fragmentary, but the item centers on approval or funding status and local context.
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