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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1948
Page
1
Fire department records two weeks of no alarms since two minor blazes at Wilcon Packing Company. Chief Floyd Harris said only an electric motor suffered damage.
About 1,000 pounds of barbecue were prepared for the group feed with iced tea and Brunswick stew. The aroma of the meat and other food wafted over the Brand stand, whetting the appetites of the bureau members and their families.
Police Chief Eddie D. Kelley announces meter zones begin tomorrow at 8 p m in Dothan with strict enforcement of truck loading zones. Drivers risk wrecker and storage fees plus fines for violations with meters accepting nickels pennies up to two hours. some meters take one cent for 12 minutes.
Tel Aviv reports the Israeli government asked Count Folke Bernadotte to transmit an invitation to Arab nations for peace talks. Bernadotte, UN mediator for Palestine, met Foreign Minister Moshe Shertok for three hours and was told to convey the invitation to belligerent powers for negotiations.
The House committee threads through wartime uranium and heavy water research, alleged Soviet infiltration in the State Department Treasury War Production Board and OSS, and calls for Wallace to testify. Hiss denial and Mundt’s probe into a Communist spy ring intersect with Rankin urging Wallace subpoena.
Senate Republicans push anti inflation bill and housing aid while Southern Democrats filibuster the poll tax issue. Taft says cloture changes possible next session as leaders plan quick approval for a UN loan and housing program amid end of the special session.
The University of Alabama Bureau of Business Research reports improvements in Dothan finance and construction. June savings deposits reached 2 278 687 dollars, up 4.7 percent from May and 12.8 percent from June 1947. Mortgage recordings rose 145.5 percent from May, while postal receipts rose 2 percent from May and 18 percent from 1947.
Circuit Judge D C Halstead said he probably will announce a ruling tomorrow on a motion to strike portions of the bill of complaint filed by the Charles D Murphy heirs against the Dothan Masonic Fraternal and Benevolent Association. The hearing was held yesterday before Judge Halstead. Attorneys for the defendants and Irene Moody sought to strike allegations as prolix repetitious impertinent and scandalous.
A garbled passage mixes a suicide contemplation with names like Elizabeth and Leon, then shifts to political notes on Taft Eisenhower Dewey and Truman. It mentions a long-range housing bill, public housing plans, and displaced persons policy amid Senate and House clashes, with references to refugee quotas and price controls.
The Alabama State Employment Service reports a good response to a baby-sitter program run with the Dothan Junior Chamber of Commerce. More than twenty sitters are registered, with public demand rising and offices ready to supply information and arrange placements.
Fed eral State Market News Service notes cattle receipts about 500 with steady to weak opening sales and limited stockers early. Calves 200 head mixed demand with 24 to 28 dollars for butcher calves and 21 to 27 for other grades. Hogs receipts about 200 with steady trade. barrows and gilts 25 to 28.50 for 180-249 pounds, smaller ones 20 to 24. Hog prices steady in Thomasville area with top 27.75 for 180-240 semi-hard finished barrows and gilts.
Chicago grain futures mostly slipped in late trading as corn led losses with declines over a cent. Wheat closed 14-1 lower at 2.11 1/2 to 2. ... September, oats shifted modestly, and soybeans rose about 13 to 2.67 1/2 as November contracts traded higher.
Dr. W T Burkett reports that Hellkraft Medical Co in Boston must recall Siliform Ampuls after FDA found non sterilized production and living organisms in samples. The contaminated stock, shipped to 37 states, is hard to trace and may be in doctors clinics hospitals and drugstores. Immediate return is urged.
American servicemen left hundreds of half-caste children in American Samoa facing a system that bars most of them from inheriting or buying land. The issue, tied to restrictive blood rules and matai land ownership, could impede economic progress for mixed-heritage youths. A Congressional committee plans to visit Samoa later this year to discuss remedies.
President Truman reiterates withholdings on confidential loyalty information about government workers though promising full data on William Remington and denying a Soviet spy ring claim. He faults the House committee for refusing cabinet testimony on inflation, coal and food shortages, and pledges openness when appropriate.
P. K. Hawkins 90 died at his home this afternoon. City Methodist Church service led by Rev. Jeter Baldwin. Burial in Midland City cemetery. Survivors include wife three sons L L Hawkins G N Hawkins J T Hawkins three daughters Bessie Cheshire Donnie Dasinger Clyde Clark three sisters Kitty Gissdendanner Annie Wright Lula Newton four brothers Charlie Hawkins Willis Hawkins Walter and John Hawkins and many grandchildren. Active pallbearers Elton Hawking Elton Clark Bitsy Jenkins Bob Clark Eugene Dawsley Hubert Clark.
Mrs. Drucilla Johnson, 74, was laid to rest Tuesday at Malone Methodist Church with Rev. Luther S. Gilmer presiding. Burial handled by Neal Funeral Home. She leaves two sons Will and Levi of Malone, a brother W. H. Huches, a sister Mrs. J. O. Ward of Malone, and two sisters Mrs. Carroll and Mrs. W. A. Tharpe of Ozark.
Special funeral services were held at Blountstown Methodist church for Mrs Annie Laurie Horne age 73. Burial followed at Nettle Ridge cemetery with Rev George Kerlin officiating. Maddox Funeral Home directed. Survivors include three daughters Pat Finley P E Tucker and C L Bennett. three sons A J Horne T B Horne and J L Horne. one sister Mrs J Revell.
Mrs Laura Grant seventy eight died yesterday at her Graceville home. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon by Blackburn Funeral Home of Chipley. She was the mother of Dee Grant circuit court clerk in Marianna. Surviving are two sons and three daughters.
British authorities say Russian planes violated flight rules in July by not notifying the Berlin Air Safety Center about departures. Twelve American jets reached Glasgow aboard Barney Kirschnbaum, with Sicily due Saturday carrying 69 more aircraft. In all 81 jets will fly to Furstenfeldbruck near Munich. Sixteen jets recently arrived in Germany may return to the U S by August 9.
Three soldiers amid Berlin police split were seized by Soviet controlled authorities. Sgt Joseph A. Vincitorio of Waterbury Connecticut Pfe Jason E Ambrose of Sprecklesville Maui Hawaii and Pfe Henry J Belliveau of North Tarrytown New York were held overnight at a local command post and fed meager rations. The German police reportedly arrested and their car confiscated.
A Dixiecrat voter backs Thurmond Wrient State's Rights Democrats as the best Southern option and warns that if the party fails, they might back Dewey and Warren. The voter labels Wallace and Taylor as Communist and rejects any Communist influence.
The VirginiaCarolina peanut market shows light demand in the Southeast with slightly weaker buying for old crop. prices range for cleaned bolts 20 to 21 cents, No 1s 14 to 17 1 2 cents, and shelled varieties around 21 cents. Meal and oil prices hold near steady. support prices for 1948 stock peanuts are set at 210 to 215 dollars per ton by grade and region, with premiums similar to 1947.
The festival emphasizes beadring entertainment and a large street dance as peak features while showcasing peanut promotion across Alabama Florida and Georgia. Chairman Lee reviews budgets with committee heads and a Wednesday meeting aims to finalize details and progress reports.
The Madi government adopts a temple tower as the state emblem. Prime Minister B. Gopala Reddise says the emblem preserves secular character of the Indian government. He adds the tower reflects Dravidian architecture and South Indian culture.
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