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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1950
Page
3
Miami and statewide residents faced severe frost as temperatures plunged to near record lows. The freeze endangered nearly 90 million dollars worth of oranges grapefruit and tangerines along with winter bean crop. Tourists blamed the chill on Santa Claus and locals joked about renaming the Gold Coast the Cold Coast.
Excelsior Springs Missouri reports a free book offer on arthritis and rheumatism via The Ball Clinic. The booklet, titled Rheumatism, explains why drugs give only temporary relief, outlines methods to obtain lasting relief, and requires no obligation to request it.
Marianna Special report says J W Branning a World War Two veteran and Round Lake merchant won election as commander of the Tri Cities Post American Legion succeeding Lonnie J Walls who resigned. Other officers named are Moulton Jackson and Obediah Smith chaplain and sergeant at arms. Also announced ground breaking on a Legion Home on a 10 acre site near Alford with concrete block and steel construction.
Michael S. Buckner of Headland, a University of Alabama arts and sciences student, is named among 200 outstanding southern science students by the Southern Association of Science and Industry. He is one of five UA students honored and will receive honorary membership. The association, founded in 1941, is non profit and focuses on southern resources study and development. A note adds a tip that grinding valves can boost car power while lowering gasoline use.
Washington National Production Authority faces potential shortages that could disrupt maintenance supplies for industry. A junior priority plan was considered but rejected to avoid paper overload. NPA will continue spot assistance and may issue formal directives if distress calls multiply beyond individual handling.
Washington dispatch notes talk of a centralized procurement agency for Allied war materiel as a possible solution to high costs and supply delays. Veterans Administration expects dividends for insured veterans but reports unclear timelines. Atomic Energy Commission to receive ample funding to accelerate defense projects amid a likely duck-session Congress.
In Crono Me the Hanlin family spans four generations led by George Herbert Hamlin 100. His son George Harold Hamlin, grandson George Harold Hamlin Jr and great grandson George Harold Hamlin III share a safe neighborhood. The item notes that some turtles lay up to 180 eggs at once.
An old advertisement touts a clearing agent claimed to be the oldest and most infective free from itch conditions like acne eczema and dermatitis. It promises daily cleansing with Black and White Soap and offers a money back guarantee. The product is priced at 25 cents with a periodical delivery of the soap.
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