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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1946
Page
13
A wild anecdote details a man describing a risky improvised diaper folding technique he calls the kite. He recounts a chaotic attempt, injuries, and a surprising endorsement from his wife, ending with a remark about “these five dollar kiss” wonders.
A limited number of openings in the regular Army for officers in the Reserve Corps and National Guard are available in the area. Maj Joseph R Pickett reports today. Former officers may become for duty by applying for a commission in the Guard or Reserve. Applicants must be 30 years old with a fitness rating of 35. Call the Dothan Army Recruiting Station for full details.
CHICAGO UP The International City Managers Association reports more cities cut work weeks for clerical workers to under 42 hours, with over half of 933 large cities adopting the shorter week. Vacations with pay average two weeks in many, while sick leave and paid vacation patterns vary across reporting cities. A separate Oregon incident notes Officer Trout handling a three way separation involving a horse and rider.
A horse toppled into a neighbor’s yard and may have fallen during the incident. A bottle was recovered as evidence, though details remain unclear. Authorities are reviewing the situation and no injuries are reported.
In Richmond, Virginia a newspaper typo sent butter prices soaring to 150 dollars per pound before officials from the OPA and the local price control board corrected the error. The incident warned of how price notices could mislead consumers and affected bread pricing context.
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