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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1948
Page
2
The Dothan Alabama area chapter reports Morgan County Democrats back electors opposing Civil Rights measures. The resolution backs candidates who pledge to vote for a Democratic nominee opposed to civil rights, argued by Rep. Norman Harris Decatur. Harris warned Alabama may vote for a different Democrat if the party nominates a civil rights proponent.
Reports from Savannah about rail service disruptions tied to recent washouts in southwest Georgia. Houston County urged to invest in U S Savings Bonds with a quota of 350000 dollars during the Security Loan Campaign. Local high school plays announced including The Importance of Being Young and A Pair of Country Kids with dates and cast listings. A New Hampshire Bed owner in Dothan reported unusually large eggs laid by a chicken, the largest measuring two and a half inches.
Houston County health records show March births 137 and deaths 51, with February totals 128 births and 24 deaths. Beat-by-beat counts report varied activity across Beats One through Fourteen, including Beats Three, Five, Eight, Ten, and Fifteen with differing birth or death tallies.
Dewey climbs to top tier with a three day byway tour of Nebraska as rivals including Waldenberg Macarthur Martin Warren Taft and other contenders line up for the Republican convention fight. A poll shows many convention delegates split on first ballot and Democrats backing FDR with O’Mahoney and Barth on the ballot in the coming races. Cotton market notes insert with price shifts and export prospects for Upland cotton.
District Scouts plan a meeting at Lafayette Street Methodist Church with Benson Q Foy presiding. J. Writ King K. Cromer to introduce the new district chair and deliver the council president’s address. scouts to be recognized by council officials in a formal ceremony.
Senator Sparkman, running for re election in Alabama, warned at a Montgomery gathering that war with Russia is possible but not inevitable. He cited world trouble spots including Italy's elections and the Berlin air clash that killed 15 as potential flashpoints. He urged cooperation among democratic nations to avert conflict and urged firmness against Soviet advances.
The United Mine Workers pension agreement was reached by three trustees, backing a monthly $100 pension for miners aged 62 with 20 years service who retired after May 28 1946. Lewis secured the accord amid contempt actions as labor leaders anticipate miners returning to work tonight.
A Boston company posts strong earnings from pulpwood transport to paper mills in Maine New Hampshire and Canada. The firm moves pulpwood to foocoes markets, with revenue surpassing 301 dollars per year in the period described.
Cec Lease of Glov sia mat sae veg Reld wi Awary faces four warrants after arrest in Cameron County. He is charged with assault and battery for beating Nel Jackson on Dothan Street, two breach of the peace charges, and a separate assault warrant involving Roy Windsor. Extradition was waived and he is to be returned to Houston County jail with bonds totaling 2300 dollars.
The report says Number 17 of Sicily’s labor leaders was the work of the Mafia with a Black Hand network claiming influence across state circles. Premier Alcide de Gasperi denounced the Communist dominated Popular Front and warned against a coup d etat, threatening to seize power by force if needed. Topiniatti accused the United States of steering Italy toward war with Russia and claimed De Gasperi and allies serve American aims. Togliatti addressed about 100000 Milan listeners alleging U S Britain and France push for United Nations membership as part of a criminal policy toward war.
Residents along the Pansey Basemore road petition to designate the first five miles as project No 4 for paving in Houston County Alabama. The group claims five projects have been paved already and this one was omitted. Summerford pledged to meet with residents and review the recommendation with the board.
The 4 H and FFA participants will share over 1000 dollars as 15 tion adds 25 percent to each award of four dollars or more. Show starts 8 30 a m Wednesday at Ramsey and Sons stock yards with judging at 10 a m. Ald tlance Russel Cardwell of Montgomery begins selling beef calves at 1 30 p m. Dr R S Sugg of Auburn vets judges the event with officials including Grader Perry Roquemore. Committees cover receiving, sales, rules, facilities and more. Grand Champion last year was Mackie Murphys of Abbeville with the record $260 per pound.
A garbled OCR fragment references lard and binding values in a Chicago context, mentioning a retreat and a figure around 3 dollars and six cents. Details are unclear and incomplete, with key names and nouns missing or illegible.
USDA forces strong to near three cent higher gains at major packing plants. Hogs ranged by weight from 100 to over 370 pounds with prices from 13.50 to 18.50 per hundredweight. Medium and good sows offered at 13.50 to 15.50 as buyers sorted lots and observed value spreads.
At Union Stockyards Montgomery, cattle receipts estimated and market active. Slaughter steers and heifers mostly 28.00-25.00, cows 17.00-21.00, canners 13.00-16.50, stocker cattle 22.00-25.00. Hogs receipts about 250 with steady to higher tone, barrows and gilts 18.00-19.25 for 180-240 lb, 16.50-17.00 for 240-300 lb, sows 12.50-15.00, and lighter weights 10.00-13.50.
AP reports temporary delay in tabulation of votes by Alabama delegates for the National Democratic Convention. Chair McCorvey polled 84 candidates while in Atlanta for Southern party leaders meeting on plans to oppose President Truman's civil rights program. 28 signed the walkout pledge, 24 refused, others undecided. Gov. Folsom opposed Truman and his civil rights agenda and would not pledge to walk out.
The board meeting appointed Mrs Cliff Schwalb campaign manager and arranged a week long campaign dinner for Monday night. Committee in charge includes Mrs Frank Covington Jr Mrs W T Burkett and Mrs A A Winter. Invitations extended to ministers civic clubs and women’s groups with reservations via Mrs Winter. Dinner at Houston Hotel 7 30 p m.
Elba special correspondent reports Harold Colum bus Talbot known as Pete Talbot, a longtime Victoria area resident, died at a Troy hospital from a heart attack after a brief illness. He was 78. Survivors include three sons Hutch, Charles, and Fred Talbot.
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