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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1944
Page
7
An Akron article outlines tests by Goodrich experts on natural and synthetic rubber under heat. It explains the Joule effect, tire heat, ply separation, and why natural rubber is preferred for heavy duty wartime tires over synthetic varieties.
A wartime report notes a new synthetic rubber compound with improved stickiness and resistance to hex, usable with existing equipment by adding a plentiful additive. It aims to relieve bottlenecks for critical military purposes, with broader production possible later but requiring steel manpower and time. The breakthrough suggests faster learning of synthetic rubber limitations and potential for better performance, though early tests show mixed fire and ice behavior versus natural rubber.
MONTGOMERY AP Judge Virgil Bouldin retired after 16 years on the State Supreme Court bench. Governor Sparks commissioned him as a supernumerary jurist with an annual $400 salary for up to 32 years, subject to recall for circuit and other benches, pending approval.
Washington columnist Peter Edson reviews the drift of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee led by Pat McCarran as it broadens its liquor industry inquiry. Distillers face data requests from agencies including the War Production Board and Internal Revenue Service while the committee seeks background for reform and probes market concentration among the big four distillers.
Dorothy Dix discusses how girls letter disgust for bold men and dating etiquette, noting social traps, family pressures, and perceptions of luxury. She argues many girls price themselves too high, driving away suitors, with examples of expectations and manners shaping courtship during wartime.
Navy V-12 trainees at Emory run a mail order swimming meet against California. No awards. aim is to raise morale and test standards in five events, including 25 yards under water. Competition to end around May 20 as results creep in via slow mail.
Vintners' records extended to March 15 for federal grand jury review as the McCarran Committee presses for action. Industry factions clash over wartime trade practices, aligning on no single Liquor Kingpin and sparring over rationing, pricing, and new policies amid shortages. The dispute fuels confusion, panic buying, and black market concerns.
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