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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1948
Page
17
W W Darnkers warns shells are not solid as dirt bacteria and strong odors can pass into eggs. He suggests keeping uncooked eggs away from onions or other strong smelling foods to prevent cross contamination.
New York police report a one legged World War I veteran Davis Horning woke to find his pair of crutches missing from his seat on a subway car. The theft occurred as Horning slept, with the offender taking the $6 pair.
Edward C. Lee of Mobile blasted Alabama State Merit Board as prejudiced and incompetent over his failed appointment as publicity chief for the State Liquor Board. Lee said politics influenced the board and cited lack of required writing experience in his qualifications. A board hearing later postponed final action as officials review Lee's credentials.
In Bessemer Mrs. Mary Manzer 23 perished protecting her three year old son David during a warehouse fire trap. Firefighters freed the child and rushed him to hospital though he suffered serious burns. Manzer reportedly jumped from a second story to save him and died yesterday from injuries.
James O’Neill, national commander of the American Legion, boasts a record of 1703 speeches in 610 cities across 44 states, traveling over 100000 miles. His Boston visit included multiple events from breakfast to a 2 hour business meeting and a 1.5 hour banquet broadcast to 22000 attendees.
A garbled notice from Milwaukee reports a 90th birthday party described as a final celebration. The readable fragments mention a person named Vencl and reference a host or organizer, with unclear details about date, place, or exact event scope.
Distorted OCR snippet mentions Wilve of Hollywood and actor Jace Waean. It references a "lovmness ange on worl" and mentions Toews with garbled phrases about fate, pearl, and roc 7 'ate EB oete.
Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn head a cast including Van Johnson Angela Lansbury and Adolphe Menjou in a satire about a self made candidate for the White House. The wartime style comedy follows a campaign amid press barons and public spectacle with lively performances and sharp humor.
Allied commanders report Berlin deadlock remains unresolved as March 20 efforts to secure stability falter. Authorities describe a tense, watchful mood with authorities pressing for compliance while conspirators await proceedings.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Jesse James reminder removal in Missouri with unclear details. It references local notices and scattered phrases about events or memorials and possible public acknowledgment. The readable parts point to a Missouri context and an item marked as a reminder or notice.
BESSEMER AP A three fold investigation was promised after two white women instructors said hooded men ordered them to leave a Negro Girl Scout Camp. Miss Katrine Nickel 39 Birmingham and Miss Elizabeth James 88 Knoxville said about 100 men in robes entered the camp area and searched bags. Officials said white women should not sleep at a camp with Black Girl Scouts. FBI involvement was discussed and the incident prompted a probe by local and national Scout leaders.
The Robins project in Two Rivers Wisconsin faced a suspension as crews agreed to halt activity. The Hawthorne tree near the building site remains a point of contention while the theater construction continues on the grounds.
The House approved a conference version of a flood control and navigation appropriation bill, sending it to the Senate for final action. The total funding reached a record 573 million dollars, with the conference agreement about 158 million above current allocations. The Senate added construction projects but funds were trimmed in some areas, while the president urged a broad waterways program in his budget message.
In St Paul Minnesota residents report a strange incident as a police officer solves a case involving a musical mouse. The officer, who specializes in mental health and public safety, discovers a mechanism behind the mysterious sounds and restores calm in the neighborhood.
In Burbank California Pete the canary lived a contented indoor life with Mr and Mrs Drowd Bosarit since hatch. The warm kitchen stove incubator kept him happy while small and he refused to return to outdoor life when able to sit. Pete spends his day chirping contentedly in his cage near the stove and fills the house with sound.
The readable fragment notes a batberry bush and a potential output but lacks clear event details. no identifiable people or organizations are present to anchor a factual news summary.
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