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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1946
Page
2
Price Administrator Paul A. Porter indicated on a Saturday that the government would announce in a few days its program to combat the black market. The remarks suggested immediate action to curb profiteering and ensure control measures are in place.
Porter warned meat prices may rise after June 30 price controls expired and pork could be scarce next month for natural reasons not a renewed control. He vowed a blunt no holds barred campaign against price chiseling with a black market crackdown by Justice and Treasury authorities.
Houston County Red Cross workers report many widows of World War I veterans are unaware of a new pension law effective December 14 1944. Eligible widows with children under 18 and 90 days service can receive 35 dollars monthly, with other conditions for older children or disabled dependents.
A political figure referenced Agriculture Departments and the OPA without giving details. Earlier in the week he said the OPA would double its enforcement staff to about 2500 agents and would "throw the book" at black marketeers.
Chief Draughon outlined continued full strength operation as two extra men were added during a burglary surge. The lottery racket ended with one white man Atlas Fulford and nine Negroes arrested. Fulford faces four charges with $1200 bonds. Runners said the Cotton Club functioned as lottery HQ until recently and tickets were obtained from Hillery Shivers.
Marshal Tito agreed to U S demands 16 hours before the deadline after Patterson reported Tito's compliance as he met Tito at Bled. Patterson said Tito expressed regret for the Aug 9 and Aug 19 air incidents and ordered no foreign planes to be spotted. He also noted Tito disputed U S sovereignty rights and said weather and mechanical issues caused the flights.
Funeral services for Mrs. W. D. Barber an Ashford resident who died Friday in Panama City Florida at age eighty were held yesterday at 3 30 p m at Ashford Baptist Church with the Rev J W White of Graceville officiating interment followed at Ashford cemetery Pallbearers were her grandsons Survivors include her husband two daughters Mrs H A Rodney of Panama City and Mrs S A Jordan of Leesburg seven sons J C Bar
Jean C. Ingramh of Ashford was reelected president of the Houston County Producers' Association at its first annual meeting at the State Market Building in Ashford Friday. New nine member board includes Edward Bruner, P. J. Reynolds, P. Mixon, C. C. McEachin, C. H. Gilmore, B. H. Ingram, Homer Davis and others. R L. Peck reported new grading, washing, and waxing machinery for market potatoes has been installed.
A new Alabama Highway Department ruling lets the county pave a half mile of Hodgesville road ending at the Dothan Panama City highway with state aid. County Engineer Milton Lurie said the 60 foot right of way will meet state specs, previously requiring 80 feet. The three and a half mile Hodgesville road will be paved on a matching basis with the State, with work expected to begin within two and a half months.
The proposal caps outside earnings at 175 dollars for single and 200 dollars for married veterans under the 10 government pay rule. General Omar Bradley, Veterans Administrator, warned of a scandal if the original law allowed excess chiselers and cited a veteran claiming 600 dollar monthly manager pay while receiving 90 dollars subsistence for training. He noted over 3.9 million veterans have sought education certifications.
Spare stamp number 49 valid for five pounds of sugar expires August 31. Spare stamps numbers 8 and 10 usable for sugar canning through October 31, 1946.
The obituary notes extended Barber family members from Dathan Collie Barber and Dick Barber of Ashford, Jack Barber and Orig Barber of Panama City Florida, along with 31 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mrs Barber was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.
Lord Wavell announced that King George VI accepted resignations of current governor general executive council members and named a new council led by Nehru. Moslem League members may join, with five proposed names for the 14 seat government, six Congress and three minority representatives, if approved.
Alabama governor designate James E. Folsom says the Crimson Tide will have at least two All-Americas this year. He notes Gilmer and Mancha as likely selections and adds the team usually features two All-Americas and several All-Southeastern honorees.
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