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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1947
Page
2
A service league group led by Cass Stevens faced a burst water pipe in a dressing room flooding over 100 costumes. Water damaged none of the outfits as they were dried and pressed. the Follies remain set for Martin Theater on April 1.
Houston County Farmers Home Administration reports 924 current applicants, the district’s highest total. Of 324 applications, 132 tentatively approved. buyers urged to seek reasonably priced farms as land for sale remains scarce. Supervisor Burleson cites long term price trends and earning capacity in evaluating Farm Ownership loans. Local residents with farms for sale urged to contact the FIA office at the court house third floor.
The education Interim committee reportedly backed an amendment to divert all income tax surplus to teachers’ salaries after replacing revenue. It proposed extending homestead exemptions to county and state ad valorem taxes and urged raising the constitutional limit on corporation income taxes from one to five percent.
A House and Senate series of hearings focus on communist influence and foreign agents. Prosecutions proposed by Attorney General Clark loom amid International law debates on United Nations and American policy.
A laundry truck driven by L B Palmer and a car driven by George C Bowen Jr collided in a minor accident in the 300 block of 3 Lane Street at 4 18 p m yesterday. The truck pulled from the left side of the road. both vehicles sustained fender and bumper damage. Neither driver was injured.
Dothan Staton Alabama Highway Patrolmen are being measured for new summer uniforms. Inspector T L Hutto said each patrolman would receive two full seasonal outfits in a lighter blue than winter attire. Delivery is expected in GO days.
Three charges were filed against Jack B. Cone after his arrest at a north Dothan nightclub. Police report he is charged with presenting firearms, carrying a pistol without a license, and public drunkenness. Cone allegedly displayed two pistols at the club and was released on a 900 bond.
The J C Penney store vocational training program won the subject of the talk by Jack Creenery at the Dothan Rotary Club meeting yesterday. Rotarian Charlie Senna of Tua caloora and Robert Winter, Dov Urn high school representative, were the guests.
Livestock trading across Thomasville Ga and Montgomery Ala shows active but uneventful auctions. Slaughter and feeder cattle prices held near steady with varied quotes for calves, hogs, and pigs. buyers showed limited demand at several plants and yards, while market activity remained cautious.
A damaged OCR text recounts an explosion around 3 20 pm and 4 30 pm with scattered personal messages to family. It mentions names, times, stages, and a vague scene of smoke and danger, ending with a plea for more information and love from a son.
Officials said aided coal production fell 20 percent yesterday as miners “jumped the gas” during a memorial holiday observance. The Supreme Court had ordered a temporary stoppage withdrawal, with fines for the union amid a broader dispute over whether the pause violated the court mandate. Respondents questioned if miners would return to pits after the six day memorial period, amid threats of further legal action and industry tolls.
The article traces Greece's monarchist struggle from Gen John Melaxay's iron rule to a London exile during World War II, the 1945 return of King George II, and the mixed support from Winston Churchill for a strong monarchy in Athens. It notes George II's controversial reign, his wife Princess Elizabeth of Romania’s desertion split, and the dynastic backstory including Willam and Constantine I.
Fragmented OCR text shows Rep Merton Haetht presenting a rent control proposal amid committee sessions. Mentions objections from Rep Travam and a housing office tabulation, with references to labor, census, and non-existent rental data. Names and places are garbled.
Report describes five Pebdo Six automobile and seven aer Ae fees, plus Mol ate desided appliances, acedge cheeneal wieing and teen playing with matches. It notes one false and three tuncessary slates occurred during the stint.
Market report shows New York Cotton futures finishing up 78 cents to 2.10 per hundredweight with higher open and lower close readings. Text includes irregular OCR noise about inspections, hours, and other commodities but highlights cot ton price movement and market notes from New Orleans and related exchanges.
Do than and surrounding residents flocked to a Navy mobile exhibit on East Main Street for an eight hour open day. The display included a torpedo a large caliber aircraft gun and a combat radar among other items from World War I. The final day featured a US Navy recruiting drive with a live band from 7 20 to 8 30 p m with films shown before and after the performance.
City police and state and federal officers investigated a weekend break in at a Napier Field warehouse. Police reported more than $100 in plumbing facilities stolen and said the investigation is ongoing with details not yet released.
A butchered OCR narrative describes alleged robbery and assault with suspects quoted as claiming theft. It references Herndon and a wife, a wooded area near Atala Dale, a struggle, and police involvement at a hospital and elsewhere, but many words are garbled and uncertain.
A high speed pursuit ends with Hy ener on the t Tre inte posonue captured before Gey would sede te dah feere susveundag the FAL vad. The sheriff set a $10 bond for one Rabbe of Say Wigh School on Pousuary 3h.
An unsold letter-like ad promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a daily aid for constipation, claiming bulk from wheat fiber reduces need for laxatives. It urges daily cereal with plenty of water and sending the empty carton for a rebate, noting All-Bran is a wholesome food not a purgative.
Charlie E. Nolin 64 died unexpectedly Monday night at his home in Ariton Funeral services set for 10 a m Wednesday at Rocky Head Church with interment in Mt Olive Cemetery Holmans Funeral Home Quark in charge Surviving are his widow Cora Zigler Nolin two daughters Mrs Clara Beasley Ozark route two sons J D and Cecil Nolin both of Ariton two brothers J D Nolin Agnore and E H Nolin Aiton six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews
The President expressed hope for a timely RFC loan approval and urged quick action on his $400 million request. Reports noted no new White House comment as deadlines passed. Roza said Truman was in daily contact with Secretary Marshall at the Moscow Conference, with no telephone talks since then.
Energize your body with rich red blood and better health. 833 Tonic claims to improve appetite, weight, and resistance by boosting blood strength with an activating B3d formula. Bottles sold at drug stores, promising clearer skin and more vigor.
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