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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1948
Page
9
The column skewers people who offer advice yet fail to apply it themselves. It notes advisers, relatives, and neighbors who push schemes or pry into others affairs, often triggering feuds and poor judgments while avoiding accountability.
University of Cincinnati designer E Burton Benjamin unveils a four screen television model. The unit, suitable for busy terminals and lobbies, uses semi silvered mirrors and a remote control system for volume and station selection. A larger twofold version is also possible to seat up to 100 viewers.
Kansas City police issue notes congratulating engaged couples but warn that honking car processions violate anti noise laws. The piece also notes a traditional Chinese age counting system: a child is one at birth and two on the first anniversary.
An analysis warns that meddling relatives ruin marriages more than alcohol or indiscretions. Cousin Sally and Cousin Mary sow distrust and shape the couple's life, while Uncle Tom pressures control and finances. The piece urges readers to beware of advisers and not lend them cars.
Henry E. Reynolds of Manchester Vermont, blinded and injured in the Pacific, runs a two loom operation from a home garage. He weaves custom luncheon sets, scarves, and ski gear, aided by VA vocational training and tutor Esther Mattson. He also invented a warp rack saving up to 90 percent of weaving time.
Northwest Airlines uses platinum electrode spark plugs bought in quantity for about 3.25 each, versus 6.50 for regular plugs. Ed Mathews explains platinum withstands high heat from aviation fuel, allowing finer wire and reduced misfiring. The airline stocks around 1,200 plugs, each lasting about 750 hours before reconditioning.
Spring Grove Maryland captured the All American amateur baseball championship by defeating Rising Sun Maryland 3 to 0 in the finals. The victory gave Spring Grove its third consecutive title in the tournament.
Valley's Rebels defeated the Carrollton Hornets 13 5 to clinch the Shaughnessy playoff crown in the fourth game of the series. The win adds another title for the Georgia Alabama League champions after a pennant season.
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