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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1949
Page
6
In Olanapolis Indiana a quirky report notes a bird breeder from Indianapolis named J L Oliver accumulating ribbons and boasting a rib bone collection large enough to make a blanket. The piece hints at a prize score and a “Testy dive” poultry display amid humorous local chatter.
Joseph Runyon, 97, opened fire in two Water Olds, Mich bars after a run of bad luck, wounding nine and killing himself. Patrols reported a volatile scene as victims, including Stanley Zurowski, faced critical injuries.Witnesses recalled Runyon’s warning that he would die and take others with him as he fired through barrooms and a nearby shop. Local police linked the incident to a recent Camden, Mississippi era tragedy and mourners described a town shocked by the sudden violence.
NEA report details how Berlin's Soviet sector restricts private enterprise while residents shop in West sectors using West Marks. Stores like Hertle's and others show coupon limits, high prices, shortages, and a growing black market as Soviet authorities push state control over all trade.
Dorothy Dix answers readers on a burdened family and nagging wife. She stresses that sons and daughters share parental expenses, and that nagging often destroys marriage. A lawyer questions marrying an unintelligent partner. Dix says happiness unlikely.
In Baltimore a sudden surge of Confederate banners appears on antenna flags and novelty items. A flag dealer notes orders up about 200 percent in six months, with stock manufactured in Verona New Jersey. The trend echoes late 1942 politics when the flag symbolized States Rights Democrats.
Notice announces guardian petition to sell real property belonging to minor Rena In eld. period for objections set, court appointed guardian A. Tora. hearing date in October 1940. Also notes fungal diseases like twig canker may be dormant for years before emerging.
Virginia County has ore prospects as the Mobile area notes high sulfide yields. Funeral services were held for Robin C. Herndon, a longtime Mobile official and former president of the Yellow Cab Company, who died at age 60. He completed a six year term on the city commission and had retired from the taxi business two years prior.
The Bureau reports a major iron and lead deposit along the Bhkc Rides Mountains near the North Carolina border. The extensive study confirms that the Rossen lead fields extend seven miles and could supply industrial plants in the South East region.
Athens GA UP University of Georgia group plans to honor Money W Grady with a commemorative stamp. The Political Science Chair launched the campaign offering 100 to the best design. Collaborators include Henry W Grady School of Journalism Act Department and Gupta Department of State. NO MIRACLE INVOLVED Boston UP Police rush toinsulator Cedar Grave cemetery after a visitor fainted in the graveyard.
Baltimore reports call US Route 1 between Washington and Baltimore Broken Bones Boulevard with other nicknames like Hell’s Highway and Bloody Lane. Maryland police estimate about 1,500 accidents yearly, with 27 fatalities so far this year and 20 passengers injured. most crashes involve out of state vehicles on straight sections.
Utah mining town Park City with 8,700 residents braces for a harsh winter as three major mines shut down due to low metal prices. By July 2 two mines partially resumed, about 250 of 960 miners are employed, the rest rely on unemployment checks or odd jobs. Exodus of workers has begun, merchants report at least a 50 percent drop in sales.
A 108 year old Confederate veteran and Alberta’s oldest resident died yesterday in Wetaskiwin. Winter, born in Atlanta, first arrived in Alberta 31 years ago.
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