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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1949
Page
1
In a 20 state referendum, cotton growers approve government war marketing quotas for the 1942 crop. Quotas, once active in 1941, aim to limit marketable surplus and maintain parity, with expected production near 17 to 18 million bales.
Wiregrass and other area cotton farmers voted to set acreage at 21 000 000 for 1886. Those planting within allotments qualify for price support loans at 90 percent parity, with regional tallies showing strong approval despite rainy weather. County results varied, with Geneva reporting 1 203 for and 283 against. Dale 563 for and 139 against. Coffee indicating broad support. only 1042 production voters eligible.
City officials in Dothan plan a Sunday open forum at 3:30 p.m. at a Crawford Street business to gauge civic views on future management of the City Auditorium. A three member committee led by Marvin Carter will handle bookings, act as treasurer, set minimum rents, and oversee a dedicated auditorium fund with all profits used for maintenance, subject to commission approval.
Felix Whatley, 27, of West Powell Street was stabbed while trying to separate two Dothan men at the Amaricon Legion Clubhouse on North Foster Street. Police booked Roland Hall, Eddie Kelley, and John Baker for assault and battery. Whatley was hospitalized with non life threatening injuries. A warrant was issued in connection with Whatley's alleged stabbing. investigators released few details on exact weapon and assailant.
In Conway three men admitted to a Wednesday drinking spree with Rosa Bell Hall, a 30 year old woman found dead on a rural road. Charles Mexbert Hall is her husband, with Johnny Williamson and Allen Aiken also in custody. Coroner says Hall beat and left on the road. suspects say they were too drunk to recall events. They bought a quart of grain alcohol and drank together before her body was found.
In Washington two lawmakers urged the Truman administration to refrain from broadening civil rights housing regulations if Congress is to approve more home-building legislation. A high government official said the administration will exploit executive powers but avoid steps needing prior congressional authorization. The FHA outlined a narrower rule scope than Perlman indicated, stressing exceptional cases for federal mortgage aid. Senators Sparkman and Johnston voiced cautious approval, while the story notes forthcoming Page 4 updates.
CHICAGO AP The American Farm Bureau Federation rejected the Brannan Plan for direct farm subsidies. Some 5,000 agricultural leaders from 48 states backed continuing and expanding the flexible farm support program enacted by Congress this year. Delegates criticized the Brannan proposal as potentially nationalizing agriculture and miscasting costs and opportunities. Allan B. Kline of Iowa was reelected federation president after leading opposition to Brannan.
Washington dispatch reports Philip Bhapiro Si of New York City died at Bolling Air Force hospital as the sixth death from the Monday night Capital Alrieraeh incident.
Houston County Hospital Board meets at the courthouse to decide hospital size and site. Chairman Albert West leads a split 18-member board amid a referendum on bonds and four-mill tax funds. Proponents push for a 100-bed unit while others favor 50 beds and a charity-only facility. Site options include Rimson on Highway and an East End location. state approval is noted for Rimson, with other sites under review.
Mrs India's Edwards, Women's Director of the Democratic National Committee, endorses a proposed coalition between Southern Democrats and Republicans to make it legal. She likens their relationship to an affair and says she would not fear the new coalition party proposed by Senator Joan Bricker.
Southern coal operators urged President Truman to use the Taft Hartley Act and anti trust statutes to curb John Lewis and the United Mine Workers for imposing a three day work week. They warned of a possible full scale strike after Christmas by 400,000 miners and discussed withholding welfare fund payments to pressure Lewis. Island Creek Coal led by James D. Francis cited nonpayment since June 30.
Western Union Telegraph Company proposed a broad revision of interstate telegram charges aiming to cut geographic inequities. The plan, pending approval, would take effect February 1 and would set straight telegram rates at 25 to 35 cents and night letters at 19 cents, with a 35 cent maximum for any telegram under the new act.
Urban reports that steel price increases spark inflation concerns and congressional scrutiny. U S Steel defends rise as offsetting higher costs and pension protections. next hearings slated after Christmas. Prices on some steel mill products to drop January 1 by about $3.50 per ton due to tin price declines.
President Truman through his press secretary said he and General Eisenhower were good friends and always had been. Ross voiced concern over Eisenhower’s political prospects and noted administration cues that the general might be a 1952 candidate. Eisenhower, then Columbia University president, had recently made speeches critiquing security measures.
The Atomic Energy Commission sharply cuts its fellowship program for 1950-51, limiting to secret research and requiring full FBI background checks. Numbers drop from 421 to about 260 trainees and funding falls from 2.5 million to 0.6 to 0.2 million, with new awards limited to Ph.D. holders in fields tied to the Atomic Energy Program.
An Air Force B 29 returning from a training flight crashed near a windmill at Walker Air Force Base. Six crewmen were killed, five injured, and the remaining eight walked away with cuts and bruises. Identified dead were First Lieutenant Robert Muellen, 28, of Michigan. Captain Charles A. Whitck, 20, of Texas. Sergt Carmella J. Cantanta, 36, of Connecticut. Pegason, 20, of Hartford, Connecticut. and others unnamed in the report.
Federal jury in Rome Georgia struggles to conclude a mass civil rights case involving seven Negroes beaten after arrests. Over seven hours of testimony and evidence weighed as jurors sought a verdict amid tense courtroom scenes and questions of conspiracy to deprive rights.
Eight million New Yorkers join in Dry Friday to save water amid drought and limited reservoir capacity. Baths showers and shaving are banned, laundry and dishwashing restricted, even drinking water advised sparingly. Officials monitor reservoir usage and warn stricter curbs if voluntary savings fall short.
Washington dispatch reports Gen Dwight D Eisenhower counted in the 1952 GOP presidential race amid denial of interest. Senator Calm and Harold Stassen alongside Senator Robert A Taft are discussed as possible contenders with Eisenhower, as he stresses political caution and warns against centralized federal power. Drive carefully.
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