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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1946
Page
1
Yesterday extended his open shop stance to the legal field urging the State Bar Association to relax educational requirements for practicing law. James Booth of St. Petersburgh was elected president of the bar.
Alabama motorists and gasoline users will see tax issues addressed in the next Legislature. Governors candidates back highway tax diversion limits, gas tax rebates for tractors, and cheaper license tags. Revival of the tractor gas rebate is likely, with plans backed by Poole, Persons, Boozer, and Handy Ellis.
The final day of the convention urged easing educational demands by the State's legal profession. Watson, critical of inflexible rules, called for open opportunities and re distribution of federal court business in Florida. Gov. Millard Cadwell delivered a banquet address as Robert Milam won another term as state ABA delegate. New board members were elected for the 15 judicial circuits, including Beges, Austey, Brannon, Lawton, Smith Jr, Payne, Mrs. Carter, Murphee, Oughterson, Bentler, Valley, Starnes, Marsham, Parker Jr, and Fleming.
Quentin Reynolds headlines a 20 minute broadcast on WAGF at 5 pm with a panel of civic leaders as Myer Blumberg announces the campaign to raise funds for rescuing European Jewry. Clyde Coe Minnie Ty Heard Rev Tipton Carroll Elizabeth Espy Garryndall also participate. Reynolds presents Gates of Hope about his war zone experiences. Rimsen serves as treasurer for the Dothan Jewish Welfare Fund aiding the United Jewish Appeal drive.
Houston County probate records show numerous marriage licenses issued. Couples listed include Wesley Livingston and Myrle Anglin. George Williams and Sybil Fiske. Jono Harsell and Cermthey Smith. John Williams and Hmmailee Gilley. Claude Thompson and Jayne Kirkland. Witham Taner and Gervis White. Harold Roberts and Yettie Cannon. Benjamin Mercer and Mary Peacock. Alien McMurphy Jr. and Mary Jacobs. Martin Starling and Jimmie Gibson. Virgie Harrell and Frances Davis. George Butt and Louise Clocese. Robert Reimshapen and Juanita Re Dobson. Orlo Dykes and Bessie Chestnut. Sebe Taylor and Jacquelyn Tucker.
Alabama Supreme Court rules no constitutional or statutory bar to a 4 million dollar expansion of Mobile docks. Advisory opinion for Governor Sparks says the 1945 act authorizing enlargement is valid. Court states revenues from seaport operations can be used for improvements without creating debt.
Frank P Zingarelle and Maude McQuagee from Fountain Florida connect with Robert B Gray of Dothan and Alice Lou Burca of Hartford. George W Bailey and Mildred A MecCart linked to Vernon. Charles O Buller Jr and Carolyn Iona Chambers tied to Panama. John Redman Jr and Frances N Paulk associated with Campbellton route one.
Acting Executive Director Mrs. Charles Harmon announced the Court of Awards program for tomorrow at 3 30 PM in the Young Junior High School auditorium. Girl Scout Troop Four will be color bearers, with Council Commissioner Mrs. Clyde Smith delivering the welcome. J Cooke Scout Executive of the Southeast Alabama Boy Scout Council will speak on Scouting.
The Dothan Exchange Club passed a resolution pledging support to Fire Chief Henry Ryan for a request seeking new equipment and new quarters for the Fire Department. The civic group endorses the project and backs its goals.
Citizens of Dothan endorse Fire Chief Henry Ryan's push for new equipment and quarters to train personnel. A copy of the letter went to Clyde L. Coe, President City Commission and Health and Safety chair, with the Board of Control meeting noted.
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