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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1946
Page
7
Customs officers report a wave of postwar smuggling including 120 silver fox pelts valued at $6,000 and even dog food from Argentina. The last batch loss stands at $96,000 with forfeiture value of $269,084 as patrols along the Canadian and Mexican borders seize butter hides wool grain livestock and liquor and other bulky items.
The piece notes 362 uniformed border patrolmen and 140 plainclothes customs officers facing frequent gunfire and danger. It cites 9,644 seizures in a recent year, mentions currency and censorship violations, and highlights tactics like inspectroscopy and smuggling hidden in brushes and trim from jewelry worth up to 500 dollars. It also recalls historical revenue figures and a 1944 collection of over 434 million dollars.
County school officials were told to include the state law requiring instruction in scientific temperance in the 1946-47 schedules. West Virginia requires teaching on alcoholic drinks narcotics and their effects on individuals and society, with outside groups possible for assistance but propaganda banned by State Superintendent W. W. Trent.
The daddy longlegs, also called harvest man, features legs that can reach about 20 times its body length.
Argentina’s new government under President Juan D. Peron declares democracy the norm within constitutional bounds. Congress resumes work, censorship ends, but press control remains on radio. parties face administration oversight. Central Bank and key financial sectors are nationalized. Peron returns to active duty briefly with a military-civilian blend in his administration.
Cal U P the worlds largest beehive found at the Jookout tower on Johnstone Peak Mt Baldy by forest rangers. Fire season reopened the tower as W F White and lookout Everett L Osborn were stung when opening the shutter. Bee expert Miltoy P Woodworth corraled the swarm and recovered ten pounds of honey.
Mickey Vernon of the Washington Senators regained the American League lead by hitting 9 for 26 in the recent week while Johnny Hopp of the Boston Braves held the National League lead with a .381 average after four games. Williams dropped to .355 as Vernon moved to .357. Other top NL leaders include Bale Walker Musial Mize Stanky, with American League peers Edwards DiMaggio and Pesky among the leaders.
Ciudad Trujillo marks its 450th birthday with a Latin fiesta and a re enactment of its founding. A three masted caravel modeled after Columbus ships sails up the Osama river with a crew in period dress. The event includes church treasure displays valued at 5 000 900 in apnarastic form and a procession led by Archbishop Pitueli of Santo Domingo.
In 1944 a freight train stalled as millions of army worms covered Texas tracks causing slippery rails and hindering movement. The incident disrupted service and highlighted a rare agricultural nuisance during wartime.
An advertisement claims Kellogg's All Bran eases constipation by adding bulk to the diet. It promotes daily consumption with ample water and offers a money back guarantee after 10 days if unsatisfied. The copy references Battle Creek Michigan and Omaha as Kellogg locations.
The Heart of America Hay Fever Club led by Dr. D. M. Nigro urges Congress to fund preventive measures against hay fever. They criticize high costs of seasonal remedies and recall past proposals to curb ragweed and timothy infestations via WPA effort, arguing climate changes and regulation could reduce discomfort.
A report notes an August event in Colorado Springs described as a five course affair with about 200 tape members. The business meetings were lively due to sneezing and discussion about future costume jewelry made from plastics covered with metal. The piece also mentions about 20 000 banks in the United States.
Philadelphia fighters Montgomery and George Larover clash in West Springfield in a non title bout. Montgomery wins by a disputed decision over Larover, described as a light weight clash with city connections and mixed reviews.
Tuscaloosa announces tickets sold out for Alabama Vanderbilt Birmingham game on November 16. Alabama’s allotment for the Tennessee game in Knoxville, the Georgia game in Athens, and the Mississippi game in Tuscaloosa is also sold out.
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