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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1948

Page

4

World Today Analysis on Western Allies and Moscow Pressure

The column argues sanctions could squeeze Russia for starving civilians in Berlin and central Europe. It notes Western allies coordinated talks in The Hague and warns that Moscow aims to consolidate control from Czechoslovakia to Austria, risking a broader war if force is used.

Washington America Brition France Coutterinz Beria Capial Russia United Nations U.N Ceremaniv Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Hague Berlin London Times Europe West Red Central Czechoslovakia Germany Austria Moscow

Bomb Laden B-17 Held In Azores For Unauthorized Trip

The B-17 landed at Santa Maria Azores after an unauthorized transatlantic hop and is reportedly loaded with bombs. One passenger admits intent to go to Palestine and lacks a passport. The aircraft, nicknamed BAT, flew from Halifax to the Azores in under 14 hours with one engine out. Canadian authorities detain the bomber under international aviation rules, with the U S consul involved. Pilot Ro Schindler of Matlanni Florida had claimed plans to fly to Boston. The craft was previously impounded in Halifax after a Westchester County New York leg. Authorities consider emergency-field landings before crossing the ocean.

Santa Maria Azores Palestine Halifax Parti Ro Schindler Matanni Fla Boston I Anport Westchester County N.Y Ocean

Passenger flight drama over Halifax unescorted takeoff

The Bal departed Halifax unescorted with 1 000 passengers aboard and two parachutes. The U S Coast Guard planned to escort but could not. Officials consider returning crew to the USS while a consul was dispatched to manage the situation.

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Students Rate Minnesota College Instructors

College students in Minnesota are asked to rate professors and teaching assistants on a five point scale. Ratings reflect perceived teaching ability and are submitted directly to instructors for review.

Minnesota

Growth Setbacks Found A Factor In Polio Spread

Two University of Minnesota doctors report growth setbacks increase susceptibility to infantile paralysis. They studied 13 percent of St. Paul polio victims and found two of three had growth failure in the prior year.

Minneapolis Chidren University of Minnesota Dis Ned N. Litman James F. Bossua St. Paul Minnesota Lattin Mbossia Odtaldren Woeersig Ihea

Ill‑fated fashion mishap leads to hospital visit in Memphis

A misfortune in Memphis involves Althea McCawan whose fail skirt snagged on a beer pump as the car pulled away sending her to hospital for treatment. The report notes local mishaps and a curious reference to a former GI male model in Boston.

Memphis Tennapy Jenk Althea McCawan Ptr Boston Bruce Ferguson 7Th Air Force Okinawa

They Used To Work In Good Old Days

In Altoona an elderly carpenter John P Horner recalls 1899 wages of five cents an hour for ten hours daily six days a week as an apprentice. He notes 1902 hours per month then about 297 hours, nearly double today’s four week average of 160 hours. He has kept his ledger for decades.

Altoona John P. Horner

Lightning trap nets thief after second car raid

Denis Breen laid a trap after his wife’s purse and packages were taken from his car in Minneapolis. He parked in the same spot the next day, the thief reopened the door, Breen pursued and captured him. A lipstick from Mrs. Breen’s purse was found on the suspect.

Farasuington Minn Denis Breen Minneapolis Breen Ifo

Nebraska rchubs operating costs rise in decade

Cost of operating rchubs in Nebraska shows a 98 percent increase in rural communities and 56 percent in cities over the past ten years, reflecting growing financial pressures on local programs.

Nebraska

Pershing's Tartars and The Mud Bath Army Legend

Hal Boyle recalls J J Pershing as a strict but soft man who valued the Pershing way. Sgt Lodge recalls mud spatter incidents on campaigns in Mexico and World War I, including Pershing appointing and trimming ranks by orders and enforcing discipline with a sharp riding crop.

New York J. Norman Lodge John J. Pershing Associated Press Srved Pershing Mexico Frage Souilly Chaumont Gen

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