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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1948

Page

5

Miami man auctions for wife with twenty thousand cash

Howard Huffine a 33 year old Miami book-keeper and Army Air Corps veteran offers a wife with 20000 dollars in cash He spends winters in Miami and summers in New York and will live anywhere for a wife who brings the money He says the plan includes investing the money for a joint business and notes he is tired of living alone

Miami Fis Dorothy Lawlor Howard Huffine Huffine New York Army Air Corps

National Democrats Refuse Alabama Fund Support

Alabama Democratic leaders say they will not raise or provide funds for the national party. Rushton states the state party has money from qualification fees and electors but will not finance the national committee while it opposes Southern interests. He adds delegates and electors must cover their own costs. Continuous rebellion from the national party, with anti Southern policies, makes fundraising unsuitable.

Montgomery Hational Denrate Alabams Democratic National Committee Iran Marion Rushton Rushton National Party

Wife to Get 30000 From Doctor Who Promised Adoption

Daisy Belle Ellis Cunningham, a 31 year old Tampa wife, wins 30000 from the estate of Dr. Clarence Bolender after a Florida circuit court jury returns a three minute verdict. Bolender had left a promissory note for 20000 payable after his death for adopting her. The couple cared for him over two years and later married. The case includes eight percent interest per year since 1942.

Clearwater, Fla Daisy Belle Ellis Cunningham Tampa Clarence Bolender

Hal Boyles Column On Russian War Fear And Peace

Hal Boyle reports a New York AP dispatch quoting a woman returning from abroad who warns Russia may seek another war while the US does not. The anonymous column reflects on American attitudes, public discourse, and the possibility of stronger resistance to Russian aggression, suggesting debates over war readiness and national resolve.

New York Aboscow Partis Hanself

Florida Canvassing Board Announces Justice Returns

Florida Canvassing Board in Tallahassee will announce official returns from the June 4 vote for the Florida Supreme Court Justice seat and correct a delegate ballot error. It will certify T Frank Hobson's margin over Tom Watson and replace Third District delegate Mary Lynn Acker with Annice Brown.

Tallavasser Fla Supreme Court T. Frank Hobson Tom Watson Mary Lynn Acker Annice Brown Jackson County Acker Ares Brown Fielding Wright Ississippa Florida

Brighton mayoral race tight as Edwards leads Wilkes

In Brighton Alabama JR Jessen Edwards leads Hiuw old Wilkes by a slim unofficial margin in yesterday's mayoral election returns. Edwards tabs 103 votes to Wilkes 100 in a complete tabulation. Edwards is also named a Democratic National Committee delegate contender amid civil rights platform talks. The piece shifts to broader political observations and a reflection on choice and freedom.

Brighton Ala API. JR Jessen Edwards Hiuwold Wilkes Edwards Wilkes Mids Tunoff Dune To Hears

Improved grain bins aid long term farm storage

Federal agriculture research develops pre fabricated grain bins offering practical long term grain storage on farms. Historical data shows turkey meat consumption rising from about two pounds per person per day in 1932 to 4.5 pounds in 1945 and 1946.

Federal Department of Agriculture Research

Census reps urge early 1947 manufacts census completion

Field reps for the U S Bureau of the Census press manufacturers to finish the 1947 census of manufactures begun in January. A D Wilkerson says mail responses have been prompt and urges any firm that did not receive a questionnaire to contact the Industry Division in Washington D C with firm name, address, and product description to guide form assignment. The Washington figures note shifts in industry by region and higher establishment counts since 1940, with Alabama’s 1940 figures: 2052 establishments, 16800 wage earners, $92,617,970 wages, rank 20th for establishments, 22nd for wages, 21st for value added in manufacture.

Washington, D. C Wilkerson Census Bureau Washington Alabama

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Pile Relief

A vintage ad touts Peterson's Ointment as a fast relief for piles with a cooling astrigent formula. It claims itching relief in minutes and offers a money back guarantee, with pricing 35 cents for the box and 60 cents for the applicator tube.

Peterson

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