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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1950
Page
6
East Barrington, WN. Calef's, a one year old general store, cures its own cheese in the basement by a secret process and reports annual sales of 40,000 pounds with orders coming from as far as Honolulu.
In Providence Rhode Island six year old Patricia Le Beau attracted wide attention after her foot slipped into a cement block. Police and fire crews responded including squad cars the rescue wagon and Ladder Co 10. The incident began with her excited comment about new footwear and ended with authorities freeing her without serious injury.
U S farmers produced a large food and fiber crop, fourth largest in history per a preliminary Agriculture Department report. The corn and wheat crops lag official figures, while potato surplus rises. The department forecasts next year's output could set new records.
Charles Barrett profiles Erle Cocke Jr a young Georgia war hero who became the American Legion's youngest national commander after a World War II record of bravery. The piece traces his crippled childhood at Danson his rise at the University of Georgia and daring actions near Beuren and Oberwilzingen including freeing prisoners, taking 592 captives, and enduring capture by Nazis.
Fragmentary report recalls Cocke and Mrs Haley amid war chaos. A German assault and a heroic escape ended with a tomato cart, a hospital, and a Medal of Honor style story. The piece notes hospital stays, multiple operations and a decorated figure tied to broader wartime events.
Chung Hi Weber, a Korean native attending Green Mountain Junior College in Poultney, wins three student contests with an optimistic letter titled to the class of 2050 predicting little change over the next thousand years.
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