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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1949
Page
14
Washington reports show nearly three billion dollars allocated by the U.S. government for flood protection, yet programs have provided minimal relief. Critics say the initiative delivers feeble protection while funds vanish into red tape and inefficiency.
The article notes increased spending and levee construction as part of flood control work begun in 1928 by the Army Corps of Engineers after the 1927 Mississippi flood. It highlights impressive efforts yet acknowledges that gains appear feeble against the flood threat. Congress authorized federal involvement in flood control.
The article surveys U S flood control work by the Corps of Engineers and other agencies. It details levees along the Mississippi, floodwalls around cities, floodways, and giant reservoirs under construction, plus multipurpose dams by Reclamation and TVA. It notes new conservation and reforestation methods aimed at reducing flood impact by keeping rain on the land.
Geneva High School seniors present the three act comedy Everybody's Crazy Thursday night. Karol Latimer stars as a hero worshipping 18 year old. Joyce Beasley portrays Ac a Austin in danger of losing her home. others include June Latimer Greg Beeches Basil Lindsay Guy Brooks Sue Hicks Stan Barbour and more in a lively misadventure with romantic mixups and farce.
A Britannica note states flying fish may glide through air to escape predators, sometimes traveling up to about 200 yards above water. The passage highlights their aerial movement as a survival adaptation demonstrated by several species.
The record notes extensive federal expenditure on food control and flood projects across the United States. It states $17.5 million spent so far to start 11 projects, with an estimated total cost of $89 million. Despite this, the annual flood toll in the U S shows no decline.
The Little Theatre production of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit impressed critics with an experienced, compact cast led by Mrs. William Elliot as Elvira and Marvin Carter as Charles Condomine. Stage hands and lighting, notably J. H. Williams and Charles Lawsbeam, supported a seamless opening and a near flawless first night at the City Auditorium. Tonight the cast returns for the final performance, with praise rightly spread to technicians and performers alike.
Rudy Gogging, 10, of Sylacauga, died in a Talladega hospital after a long illness. He had been named an honorary member of the State Highway Patrol several months earlier following his wish to join the force.
Hartford Geneva County High School hosts May Day with field events and a soft ball game. Merchants donate prizes to winners to boost enthusiasm. Morning events include dashes sacks shot put broad jump and relays. Afternoon crowns King Thomas Worthy and Queen Mary Ann Gillis with a final school girls game.
A fragmentary obituary note lists survivors as Mr and Mrs C C Goggins and a sister, with reference to family ties and a local Syla gauge.
Fort Walton men propose moving Nee ida and surrounding towns to Eastern Time. The Kiwanis Chamber of Commerce backs the plan while Pensacola Chamber supports. A bill may be introduced in the Legislature to permit the time change as West Florida lags behind the Apalachicola River region.
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