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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1950
Page
12
The article notes a looming wool shortage driving prices up from 18 to potentially 30 for pants and from 43 to around 73 for woolen garments. It cites London market spikes, impacts on living costs and wartime needs, and a large wool stockpile previously stored. It mentions reduced production, shrinking sheep herds, and a long recovery period.
The article tracks rising demand and prices amid war scares, noting a $17 billion supplemental defense program, wool shortages, and the role of blends, rayon, nylon, and orlon. It discusses DuPont’s orlon fibers, planned plants in Camden and Waynesboro, and broader efforts to boost livestock, lamb production, and cattle balance in Alabama. It also mentions experiments using hormones to increase lambing and a note on caging hamsters to protect grain.
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