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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1948

Page

8

Truman Electors On Ballot Debate In Alabama

Alabama lawmakers and party leaders heatedly debated whether Truman electors can appear on the November ballot. Senators Sparkman and Hill said the decision rests with the attorney general, courts, or the legislature, while congressmen stressed state rights and existing pledges to Democratic nominees.

Washington Alabama Truman Hill Wallace Rep. Jarman Rep Hobbs Congress Democratic Executive Committee Rep. Battle

Gremlins in Pinball Machines Stir Japan's Streets

In postwar Japan a grimy worker operates a pinball style pachinko stall, guiding metal ball bearings through a four to six board setup. For 10 yen players get 11 bearings and about 15 minutes of play, with access to a simple baseball themed game. State investigators offered no comment.

Japan U.S

Progressive Party draw at Philadelphia rally alarms critics

Hal Boyle notes the Philadelphia turnout for Henry Wallace and his running mate drew more than 30 000, questioning whether attendance signaled genuine cross section support or Communist backing. He contrasts east coast enthusiasm with limited reach to distant cities and highlights the party's diverse, fervent coalition and crusade atmosphere.

Philadelphia New York City Manhattan Communist Party Madison Square Garden Henry Wallace Glen Taylor Shibe Baseball Park Babe Ruth Progressive Party Kansas City St. Louis Cleveland San Francisco New York Baltimore Washington Wallace Denver People's Party Puerto Rico Ireland Palestine

Florida Boosts Beef Leadership With Brahmans and Big Joe Corn

Florida aims to lead national beef output with hardy Brahman cattle and a new corn variety named Big Joe yielding 159 to 160 bushels per acre. In 1935 Florida reported 678,000 beef cattle, while the U.S. total stood at 42,460,000. by January, Florida reached 1,010,000 as the nation held 41,029,000. The state shifted from scrub stock fed on swamp grasses to improved pastures after eradicating cattle fever ticks with federal aid in the 1930s.

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Florida Cattle Bracing for Growth Under Improved Grasses

Florida ranchers push year round growth of better grasses and legumes to boost land productivity. Brahman cattle spread through crossbreeding with Herefords Aberdeen Angus and Shorthorns while Roy A Blair’s Big Joe corn promises about 80 bushels per acre. With 10 000 acres of muck planted to Big Joe and expanding acreage, optimism grows for a larger Florida cattle herd than Texas.

Florida Roy A. Blair Everglades Experiment Station

Antarctic Jeep Survives Year in Harsh Weather

A jeep left in Antarctica for a year started easily and showed no rust. The rigid climate preserved motorized equipment while food remained intact. The mention of smallpox is linked to potential vision impairment and blindness.

Antarctic

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