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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1947
Page
11
Two quads born in England die during a chaotic period of political and social unrest. The report notes names and places in Europe, with references to legislation, government figures, and public works debates. The text blends oblique biographical details with broader commentary on governance and infrastructure funding.
The page recounts a baseball game featuring the Yankees and Dodgers with player notes and plays. It mentions Stanky, Reiser, and Furillo among others, describes middle innings and key outs, and records final inning events and line details.
Funeral services for Mrs. Aone star Whitten North born in Webb and resident of Donalsonville since 1936, died at her home after brief illness. Survived by husband Ralph L North daughter Tewix North Morris three sons and multiple siblings. Interment in Webb cemetery. Also services for Mrs Noxtine of Leesburg who died in Leraburg. Survived by daughters and brothers. burial in Lone Oak.
A Hoboston Circuit Court jury found in favor of Bernice Lewis in a defamation slander case. The trial mirrored a disputed public impression alleging false statements by Clyde F. Melensan, with proceedings concluding at the circuit clerk’s office.
A statewide meeting to discuss the Boswell amendment was planned in Montgomery by the NAACP. The amendment would require voters to demonstrate reading and writing abilities to vote, a provision sparking debate over its legality and implications for civil rights and suffrage.
The article notes terminations of Women’s Army Corps enlistments and Army tenure, with plans for discharge dates and rank reductions. It mentions contemporaneous statements from Krause and references to future dates of separation, succession rules, and eligibility implications for affected personnel.
A fragmented travel piece surveys Mobile Alabama area landmarks including Rosemount at Vernon, McIntosh, St Stephens, Demopolis, and Fort Stoddart defenses. It highlights the 1830s Williamson Glover house with slave-era interiors, a vast plantation complex, and architecture echoing French influence while noting restoration and preservation efforts.
Atlanta report notes uninstructed Southern delegations may influence the Republican National Convention. Florida likely to cast 18 for Gov. Dewey. Alabama 34, North Carolina 26, Tennessee 2nd votes. Georgia considers a first presidential preferential primary next year to determine its 15 votes, with Dewey and Stassen among potential contenders.
HOH Simms, Bay Line traffic man, spoke at the Pathan Kotwts Club meeting on tailtord rates. Crawford Mosley led the program and the weekly session was directed by the club president.
Cotton futures gained in New Orleans as traders cited strong spot demand and late buying. Prices at noon showed a 25 to 30 cent rise per bale, with activity continuing into afternoon trading. In New York, futures advanced on firm demand and early strength, with late quotes up to 15 cents a bale from previous levels and near term prices firming through the session.
A garbled OCR segment mentions improving feelings after a confusing sequence of words and typos. It references various nonsensical items and phrases like money back, order matters, and keeping regular, with scattered allusions to foods and drinks, but no clear cohesive news event or identifiable entities.
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