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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1947

Page

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Flying Saucer Raid Aims Soil Conservation In Alabama

Clarence Streetman reports a first Alabama air campaign dropping cardboard discs to urge Lupine planting on peanut land. Womack flies from Dothan to help farmers in Geneva and Wiregrass counties adopt soil conservation practices. About 2,640 farms in the district plan conservation programs as 36 farmers already work the land.

Wiregrass Soil Conservation Distrit T. G. Amerson U.S. Soil Conservation Agent Redd Ozark Clarence Streetman Alabama Bill Womack Tovinson Houston Henry Dale Cotter Geneva Albania Georgia Dovthan Drode- Adnaytuig M. Tron Altho Planta Conservaton Io Ioan

Germans Threaten Sikes In Protest Of Factory Dismantling

Dispatches from Essen and Hamburg report German workers oppose factory dismantling amid British led plans to remove large numbers of German plants for wartime use. Hamburg Trade Union chair Ado Kummernus says no worker will lay hands on plants vital to peace. Berlin notes postures reflect broader Ruhr opposition as lists of factories to be removed circulate.

Bemlin Hamleus Ado’ Kummernus Fi Hamburg Cap Wires Essen I al Ruhr Aunsbury Abed Milas Berlin Lucius D. Claymericand

Sheriff Urges Caution on Firing Rifles in Houston County

Sheriff J Walt Cameron urges extreme caution after stray rifle fire injured a resident in Houston County. He warns residents to avoid celebratory shooting and to refrain from firing weapons to prevent harm and warrants for those involved.

Houston Wy J. Walt Cameron Pwterdey Houston

Suspect Foul Play in Marianna Death

Probate Judge D. H. Oswald presided as a jury heard evidence on the death of Maavin Morse in Marianna. The jury found Morse died from a plant injury leading to a fracture with unknown cause, and urged the State Attorney to pursue further investigation. Jury members included M W Ayers Ray Beall Dallas M Jury Herschel Stephens and RE OMagon.

Marlynsa Hopee Yenitet Cohens Wey Enday Maavin Morse Morse D. H. Oswald MW. Ayers Ray Beall Dallas M. Jury Herschel Stephens RE Omagon DB. Shofner

Million Bale Cotton Harvest Forecast for Alabama

Auburn extension estimates Alabama farmers will harvest about 1,000,000 bales of cotton this year despite drought. The projected crop value is around $178 million with regional yields down due to dry weather.

Auburn Ala Ausburn Extension Service Alabma Bracken Inchid Ang

Six Insurance Firms Sue For Relief In Flamingo Club Fire

Six insurance firms sue Grover Durnold Griffin and others over losses from the Flamingo Club fire that damaged the property on March 2. The suit seeks a declaratory judgment and damages to determine policy coverage and the amount to be paid.

Flamingo Club Grover Durnold Griffin Trans of Insurance Flanango Club Krave Peking J. W. Daugley Starele Cape

Peanut Festival Draws Large Crowd Amid U N Tensions

A town festival in Dotton Expecting at least 50 000 attendees marks a busy weekend with a parade and beauty pageant. Local organizers say events include concerts and a dance, while security plans and a separate convention vie for attention.

Victor Smith Dotton Fesval Couscinin Uti Snk Yestersay Fival Fameny Rep Marna Hirsting Anderson Suds Bengnnetins Stein Notsienan Tiadlers Bat Tharmone Tron Arian Harimimiy Raye Mogrenery Wall Aarti Amin Fridag Detain Devaryan der Hune

Gromyko accuses US of armed Balkan intervention

Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko denounces United States statements as attempt to justify armed intervention in the Balkans. He tells the United Nations political committee that US actions threaten peace and urges rejection of Western proposals. He warns of possible consequences if UN measures are blocked.

Larry Hacckss United States Via United Nat Mation Turane Lake United State Doren Weiss Tag Hannes

European nations discuss ant price rise plan

A 22.4 billion ante is proposed by 16 European nations as a safeguard against rising prices. The discussion outlines a coordinated strategy including potential measures and timelines to stabilize markets and support vulnerable economies amid inflation and energy costs.

Hannegan Steps Down as Democratic Leader

Unclear OCR text shows Hannegan ending tenure as Democratic chief. Fragmentary lines mention names and places without coherent details. Readable items point to leadership change but lack verifiable dates, affiliations, or outcomes.

Dorsey Appeals to NLRB Over Report Details

Dorsey has filed an appeal with the National Labor Relations Board disputing aspects of a report. The action centers on alleged procedural issues in the board's handling and the party’s recommendations linked to Lenny Boutaedt. The filing requests review of the contractual terms and related determinations.

Kr RA Yeeteastas Natumal Tabor Itelations Board Lenny Boutaedt Sib Wuee & Nlib Pauline Coe

470 Jews Will Be Deported To Cyprus

A fragmented record suggests a deportation order affecting 470 Jewish individuals to Cyprus. The readable text is garbled, but references a transport or removal action and mentions places likely connected to the incident.

Cyprus

Public Finds High Eating Cost Bitter By The Associated Press

A quick nationwide spot check shows retail food prices near record highs, with only modest declines in most items. Pork, butter, and beef eased in several cities while others held steady or rose, as retailers and researchers attribute consumer resistance to price declines.

Associated Press Dun and Bradstreet Inverness

Soldiers Freed At Trieste

A fragmented report notes soldiers freed at Trieste amid postwar tension. Disjointed lines mention dates, names, and locations but lack clear context or coherent details.

Trieste

U S Time Change Returns Today

Daylight saving time ends as clocks revert to standard time across the United States. Residents are reminded to set clocks back one hour and adjust schedules accordingly.

U.S

Upset Victims Hit by Major College Football Wins

The report lists Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee among teams suffering key upsets. Observers note surprising results across the college landscape with emphasis on late-game reversals and shifting conference standings.

Bama Georgia Tennessee

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