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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1944
Page
6
Washington report notes 250000 places selling beverages in the United States. About 5700 plants distribute drinks with average annual business around 812,12 per plant. Domestic Commerce cites a peak 554 million in 1841 and growth to 750,200 in 180.
Southern players predominate as Army and Navy face West Point stakes with fleet support. Notable backs include El Barron Lewsburg Tenn Fred Earley Parteesburg and Clyde Scott Smackover Ark among southern talents. Northern and western players appear among the paint-counting corps led by Sensanbaugi Walt jerhouse Sauer, Duden, Sullivan and Walton.
Georgia Tech and Georgia meet in a pivotal rivalry as Tech seeks a SEC crown and Georgia pursues home-field edge. Coach Dodd voices cautious optimism while Butts avoids predictions. key players Bouley Deavers Rutland listed as doubtful with Rutland expected to start. A capacity crowd is expected for the 3 PM Eastern War Time kickoff.
Montgomery AP reports the South squad for the Blue Gray classic will feature speedsters Glenn Dobbs Charlie Tripp Tom McWilliams and Curtis Kuykendall with other signed backs ends guards centers and linemen from Auburn Georgia Tennessee Mississippi State Tulane and Clemson The Blues will be piloted by Linn Waldot Carl Snavely and Bo McMillin as rosters near completion amid note of new sod on field and rising ticket prices to $20 per ducat in Baltimore
NEW ORLEANS The 1944 Duke football team led by Coach Eddie Cameron was described as colorful and opportunistic as they prepare for the Sugar Bowl against Alabama on New Year’s Day. Cameron noted Duke’s mix of beadwork and power, crediting the current squad for innovations after losing many veterans. Duke defeated Georgia Tech earlier, with quarterback Gordon Carver improvising on the first play to spark a scoring drive. Cameron spoke at a Sugar Bowl committee dinner before returning to Durham.
A fragmented note from the local desk mentions city progress and braces for a new development push. Officials emphasize job creation and infrastructure, with plans anchored around a 181 million budget and multiple initiatives for housing and transit.
Wednesday through Sunday previews list appearances by Mickey Rooney in Andy Hardy films and Jean Arthur in Lady Takes a Chance, with additional showings of Rosier, Marine Raiders, and other titles. Featured stars include Allen Joslyn and Simone Simeon, as the paper chronicles week long theater plans and dates.
AP dispatch says GI Joe seeks wide coverage of major events and the Army and Navy will ensure Saturday's football game is broadcast with the largest short wave coverage in history. The effort promotes war bonds as part of the push.
First U S Army in Germany story notes how Allied military government detachment units control German towns before/during combat, managing water and sewer, civilian lists, and orderly civilian life while repair and food distribution continue. Maj. T. Cawthorne leads sector efforts and stresses maintaining order amid occupation.
Auburn star Curtis Kuykendall set a single game scoring record with four touchdowns in the win over Miami last week. Tom McWilliams of Mississippi State leads the SEC scoring race with 62 points, while Buster Stephens of Tennessee stands second with 60. Other top scorers include Bobby Forbes of Florida and multiple Georgia Tech, Tulane, and Alabama players tied around the 36-47 point range.
Raleigh North Carolina AP reports farmer Fred Latham of Hede County grows a field of oats for wild geese. He offers free transportation to anyone helping with the geese, promising a special aid to manage the flock.
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