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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1947
Page
2
AP report says Ben Carter Adams aged 70 an employee of the State Department of Revenue was killed last night when the automobile he was driving collided with a streetcar in Birmingham. The crash occurred on 6th Street as the car struck the streetcar. Authorities investigated the fatal incident.
J E Saliba of Saliba Engineering Service Dothan Roofing announced after attending Iron Fireman Manufacturing Co convention in Cleveland. He viewed new gas buffers and gravity and forced warm air gas furnaces, plus oil burners and industrial burners, shown to 1100 dealers from the U S and Canada. Saliba will display models in his showroom at 103 5 7 9 S St Andrews St Adv.
Moscow reports the Big Four agree on establishing central German agencies in transport, finance, industry, and food and agriculture as a step toward unity. A German advisory council would form after three months, with veto power disputes unresolved between Soviet and Anglo American plans. Molotov pushes inclusion of political parties and unions in the council, Bevin and Marshall back the French compromise.
In Montgomery AP report March saw 42 veterans declared ineligible for unemployment and self employment benefits under the GI Bill after referees ruled they knowingly accepted unentitled allowances. Cases will move to the Alabama VA for possible prosecution. 20 other cases upheld continued benefits.
Schwellenbach cites progress on local issues and urges calm as federal mediators draft an arbitration proposal. Negotiations continue between the National Federation of Telephone Workers and AT&T including its Bell system, with possible city-by-city breakthroughs before Monday. Progress on local issues cited. arbitration under consideration to avert a strike.
In Lexington Kentucky Sam Caddy president of UMW district 30 condemns restart without safety, cites Krug order to close 518 mines as unsafe. Lewis urges keeping all but two Wyoming mines closed until inspectors confirm compliance with the Federal Mine Safety Code while directing federal interior decisions on which mines are safe. The Centralia disaster prompts sharp calls for action and the arch criminal label used against Krug as critics demand earlier closures.
Senator Chan Gurney announces plans to urge Congress to strengthen the Army and Navy to back Truman's Middle East policy. He seeks unification, universal training, and adequate budgets, with chiefs outlining current capabilities for any emergent crisis. Senator George supports bolstering forces to curb Soviet expansion despite Greece Turkey aid concerns.
Cherry blossoms along the Capitol's tidal basin lagged a week but 150000 Easter tourists flocked to the capital. Grant Field expects 10000 worshippers while Georgia peach trees bloom for motorists. Old New Orleans plans a floats parade and Carrollton Carnival Club hosts 7500 orphans. Moravians plus others mark Winston Salem Easter sunrise, and Fredericksburg continues 101 years of Easter fires as children hear of dyed eggs and glowing bunnies.
Worshippers and armed British troops move through the barred lanes to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to observe Easter. The ancient site, weathered by time, arson, and earthquakes, faces ongoing scaffolding and heavy police protection as Christians mark the crucifixion and resurrection nearly two millennia old.
A historical death toll shows cancer claiming 111,569 lives in 1929. The figure highlights the early 20th century burden of cancer prior to modern advances in treatment and prevention.
Arsenic can be employed advantageously in wood preservation processes.
President airs a firm fiscal plan, calling for stringent peacetime economy. He defends a $37.608 billion budget as a line beyond which further cuts risk false economy, and urges debt reduction while signaling future tax relief. He supports UN efforts and aid to Greece and Turkey to resist communism, stressing proactive action over pacifism.
The report details a dawn clash near Hsinho where 700 Communist attackers struck in two waves and an east flank assault. Marines, reinforced by a fifth regiment company, repelled the attack after heavy rifle fire and tanked rounds. Four hundred Chinese troops arrived later by armored train to pursue the retreating force.
In Prichard City Park yesterday James Floyd Dortch, a five year old boy, battles acute lymphatic leukemia as doctors say there is no cure. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Floyd W Dortch, with help from neighbors, consider a birthday party on April 12 depending on his condition next week. The Dortchs have another son, Philip Earl, 18 months.
An ordinary day turned lively as students learned and performed during an unstructured assembly. The highlight was a talent show with singing dancing impersonations and musical selections supervised by fellow students. Several teachers taught Friday by subject including English History Foreign Language Sociology and more.
A panel truck driven by Pest Conrad of Ashford route four overturned on U S Highway No 4 about four miles east of Do taan at 6 15 p m Friday. Conrad said he saw a truck backing from a side road and tried to brake but lost control, ran off the road and struck a culvert, causing the vehicle to overturn with no injuries and no charges filed.
In Atlanta, Henry Grady Holmes appeals for $1,000 to fund streptomycin for his wife Doris, mother of two, after six years of struggle with tuberculosis. Doctors say the drug is a last hope though costly. Holmes has already borrowed for one month’s supply and seeks public aid via The Atlanta Constitution’s H. H. Trott.
NEW YORK UP Some New Yorkers formed Kin Seeking Missing Military Personnel Inc to press for a government agency to locate missing servicemen worldwide. Thomas F. Ward said the group will circulate petitions to Congress. his son Sgt Joseph P Ward was shot down over Burma in April 1945. The plan envisions local missionaries aiding efforts and continuing after War Department closes its files on presumed dead cases.
Four persons were killed when an Army C 47 transport crashed in a rain storm southwest of Decaturville Tennessee. Victims include an Army colonel an Army Medical Corps captain and two civilians. The plane struck a tree covered hill during an apparent emergency landing attempt.
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