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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1949
Page
2
Miss Fran Mailetie Howston County home demonstration agent will head the Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass program Tuesday at the Kiwanis meeting. Chairman P ce Lauchila announced yesterday.
Bridgeport secures a large TVA steam generating project with a 250000 kilowatt plant near Bridgeport on the Tennessee River. Construction will employ thousands. a new bridge across the river is planned. Governors and federal officials announce state gains and ongoing funding efforts.
A capacity crowd enjoyed the tiree net comedy Mama's Barby Bar staged by Why Junior Class at Haigh City High School Thursday night. Revenue Board meets regularly tomorrow at 10 a.m.
A local report details a deceptive flin flam skit game involving Black victims. Lula Mae, a 250 pound Black woman, was swindled of funds with one suspect jailed at 26 dollars and another escapee with remaining money. Detectives traced Lula Mae’s account and identified Willie Jones as the detained man. Police warn residents to beware similar schemes and urge reporting.
New Orleans report shows Dean accused by Tulane University of lacking adequate qualifications disputes the claim. He cites a 1947 committee review of his degrees from Johns Hopkins and Paris faculties, asserting findings supported his credentials and calling questions unjustified.
The official warned there is no assurance overseas packages mailed after the November 1 deadline will arrive by Christmas. Some distant destinations may still reach in time. Belt and Belt noted revised yard envelope handling and a shift to faster processing as peak season begins, with mail expected to pick up in December.
A garbled wartime clipping reports a steer incident in Berlin involving a bull and Reds. The text mentions the Farmers Aid Society and an animal exhibit with unclear details. No coherent actions or outcomes are evident from the unreadable fragments.
The circuit court starts a new term with cases set daily. Dagi charges include robbery, murder, and multiple indictments. Defendants such as Macy Beacham and James Tyaksen face serious counts. John Tayaset is linked to a homicide. Proceedings outline ongoing court activity for the week.
Alabama counties debate a long term tax measure to fund a hospital and public building program in Dale County. Attorney General clears a two stage tax plan valued at roughly 17 thousand dollars annually, with a 28 year payoff through government bonds, supporting a new Dale County War Memorial library and county offices. The plan involves Hill tax proceeds and a budget tied to the Dale County Commission led by Judge Deese, amid touring offices and modern facilities.
A proposal by Southerners through Tom Linder seeks federal floor prices and export quotas for cotton. It envisions a minimum parity price for farmers and government purchases only to maintain supply, with surplus handled by export or delayed sale. The plan calls for a four member committee and a January congressional push.
Lions Club hosts All Star Air Circus at Municipal Airport with a 2 p.m. performance. Daughtry and Grady Crasher lead a lineup featuring expert maneuvers by pilots from Erie to Miami, promising close-range stunts and rapid ad reads. Ample parking and early arrival urged to ensure spectator safety.
Patrol Sergeant W A Norris urged drivers to slow down and drive safely after five highway fatalities were reported in the Dayton district during December. He said investigations showed each crash could have been prevented with safer driving and attentiveness.
Officers from Yazgo County and UF units hunted two armed robbery suspects in a wooded area south of Bentoa after witnesses tracked blood traces to a swampy site. The men, described as Negroes, allegedly held Ms. Fan Garnidud at gunpoint during the incident at a local store.
Cottondale High School reports five new members joining the Beye Club this week, bringing total membership to 17. New members include Charles Bemagen Hastie Olivia Louise tf and others. officers listed as president Baviny Lewis secretary Budgra-Melvin treasurer Marilyn Barber reporter Elaine Lewis program chair.
Funeral services were held Friday in Donalsonville and surrounding towns for Henry Thomas Drake seventy seven, at City Methodist Church with Rev Paul Harvett assisting and burial in Carinthefme ton City. Surviving him are wife Doris and many children including Ellie Drake of Pensacola Homer Drake of Newman Mrs RB Walsh of Baxley and others. Also noted are services for James Wissing Allen sixty one who died in Birmingham with burial in the city cemetery family survivors listed. Additional lines mention a sister and brother and the Allen family in Pinson and Salford with relations in Macon Pensacola and Talladega.
The fourth General Assembly session saw US and UK efforts to block Soviet peace proposals while the West pushed for a strong UN agenda. Delegates debated Jerusalem funding, internationalization, and new leadership for decolonization efforts as world opinion pressed powers toward stability.
Bulgarian court hearings describe Kostov case with British and United States officials cited by witnesses. Heath's December 1987 visit is referenced as prosecutors link Yugoslav espionage to Western backing. Defendants deny confessions as the court probes alleged splinter plots against Bulgaria's People’s Democracy.
An electrical Christmas scene presented by Rev J Plant of Plant City two miles north of war dose by a German artist is expected to draw many visitors. The artist, captured during World War I, had been a prize, and the display drew crowds two years ago from many points.
Voters approved a four mill levy plan for summer terms with two ballot questions. The text notes reliance on federal and state aid and a constitutional amendment affecting levy payability. Polling places and hours are listed for Dothan and other Wiregrass counties, detailing four city precincts and ward setups.
Georgetown, Jan 19. Baruch returns home amid gossip he plans to run for South Carolina governor next year. He said he would focus on his diplomatic work and spend time at his estate, denying involvement in state affairs beyond personal duties.
Voters approved amendments to allow counties to raise revenue via property and other taxes. The State Supreme Court later ruled funds must be collected before use. Amendments include Me 3 allowing local bond issuance in all but Jefferson and Mobile counties, Me 2 applying to Idaho County, and several school tax measures across Franklin, Calhoun, Cherokee, Lawrence, Madison, and Madison County districts.
Local views list several entities including Malone Motor Company Ward Three and Curb Market with Ward Pour as a county note. Box references such as Beat Your box one Taylor box wr Rehofeld Heath Elebt and Web one box two appear, suggesting a map or directory style entry with multiple labeled boxes and locations.
The Associated Press reports a winter blast sweeping the Midwest with subzero temperatures and blizzard conditions. Forecasts warned residents of North and South Dakota Nebraska eastern Montana and western Kansas of heavy snow winds to 30 mph and rapidly lowering visibility. Predictions called for Iowa to receive the heaviest snowfall with Minnesota Wisconsin and northern states also under storm alerts.
U S Consul Larue Lutkins and fourteen Americans escaped Kunming amid Communist pressure in Southeast China. Fourteen were airlifted out after seven GAT filers were held prisoner all night. The escape was made on a Pacific Airways plane piloted by Capt Frank Birkman, which landed safely in Hong Kong after a stop in Indochina.
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