Economic activity in Dothan shows mixed September changes
The Bureau of Business Research at the University of Alabama reports Dothan September 1947 debits at 13.7 million dollars, up 16.2 percent from August and 14.7 percent from September 1946, with seasonal and price factors cited. Savings deposits rose to 300,781 dollars, while postal savings declined. September receipts reached 11,268 dollars, up from August. Building permits totaled 9,400 with 26,000 for residential, mortgage recordings rose year over year, and unemployment data show 18.37 percent drop in placements from August with 9.3 percent fewer applications.
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Bureau Business Research
Unitity of Alabama
Bureau
Wks
Alabama
Comprison
Houston County
Alabama Could Double Productive Farm Land
Auburn Alabama advocates expanding productive farmland by reclaiming seven million idle acres. J B Wilson and A P I tension engineer urge a long term program smoothing land with machinery. One acre per year per farm could lift output to fourteen million acres in production, vs the current eight million.
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Auburn
Alabama
J.B. Wilson
Hie
Bute
Masonic Temple Schedule Quiet This Week
Little activity listed at the Masonic Temple this week. Tonight Dothan Lodge 446 ALF and AM will hold a regular meeting, and Thursday night Dothan Commandery No. 25 will meet in a routine session.
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Masonic Temple
Dothan Lodge
Alf
A. M
Barber Poll Predicts Tight 1948 Election Outcome
Washington barber Harry Rich conducts a novelty poll using barber shop ballots across the country. His figures show Truman leading in Missouri and tied or close in Virginia and West Virginia, with Dewey edging in others. electoral votes cited as a close shave.
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Harty
Truman
Dewey
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Rich
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Thurmond
Harry
Bense
Virginia
West Virginia
Minne Solo
Harry the Barber
Tom
Hank
J. Strom Thurmond
Rhode Island
Larber
Harry Rich
Barbers
Ozark Man Slightly Injured In Midland City Crash
Ozark resident Griffin was slightly injured in a collision on U S Highway 231 in Midland City. His car and Horace Heath of Coffee Springs route two were involved. Damages about 300 dollars. Griffin treated for scalp wounds. Neither driver charged.
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Highway Patrol
Griffin
Horace Heath
Coffee Springs
Heath
Donalsonville air show thrills crowds with stunt planes
Miss Skelton in a red Pitts Special dazzled observers by looping and tight maneuvers as Hugh Wheeless from Dothan performed precision feats. The Donalsonville event drew about 6 000 spectators, with Georgia leaders noting the turnout and proceeds aiding airport improvements. Georgia guardsmen in P 41 fighters and pilots from Dothan and Marietta added high impact displays.
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Dothan
Wheeless
Len Merman
Tampa
Georgia Highway Patrol
Herman
Uhe
Berore
National Guard Boys
Marietta
Sam Trent
Sharman
Trent
Georgia
Marvin Griffin
Bainbridge
Donalsonville
Donalsonville Chamber of Commerce
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EC. Smith, Jr
Smith
Donalsonville News
John J. Spooner, Jr
Hudson Owen
Leon Barber
The
Lions Club
Wiregrass County
Florida
Malone High School
Used Car Lots Offer Down Payment Deals Across Models
Advertises limited time terms on 1930s to 1940s car models including Hudsons Fords Chevrolets Dodges and Mercurys. Emphasizes no down payment options with monthly plans and rebuilt guaranteed engines. Includes various year ranges and vehicle types to attract buyers.
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