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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1947

Page

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Winokur To Head Dale County Red Cross Fund Drive

Ozark business leader Winokur to chair Dale County Red Cross fund drive set for February. Local goal $5,218 with $4,568 retained in county and $1,000 to national HQ. Details include committee assignments, school programs, and planned sewing machine sale. Public dinners and sermons to support humane work announced.

It Winokur Dhe Red Cross Fund Ave HZARK Dale County Red Winokur Ozark Tech Dale County Ite Troy Codrman Walton Pinchard Ithe Ard Informag Center C. O. Stokes Fat Gifts de Sorrel Gor Red Cross J. R. Dykes Cil Red Cross John

Grass Fire on Selma Street Near Bay Line Intersection

A grass fire on Selma Street near the Bay Line railway intersection last night caused no damage. Firemen extinguished it with hand pumps before it spread to a nearby building. occupants alerted firefighters fearing the blaze could reach the structure.

Selma Street Tar Bay Line

Georgia gubernatorial fight shifts as judges hear demurrers

About 400 farmers packed the small courthouse for a high stakes showdown over the Georgia governorship. Murphy argued the Attorney General can’t represent a nonofficer and that Thompson’s intervention is moot since Talmadge was installed. Cook urged dismissal and contended the election was illegal and unconstitutional.

Thompson Cook Murphy Hendrix Georgia Supreme Court Talmadge Court of Equity Arnill

Livestock market report from Montgomery market week

Fed state market news notes 700 salable cattle receipts with Friday trade steady to strong, prices varying by class. Slaughter steers, stockers, and cows show gains versus last week with calves and vealers up to 21.00 for top runs. Hogs light to steady, feeders 14.50 to 16.50, sows 18.50 to 19.50, small declines in some classes. Cleared items include steers 850 to 1350 pounds and hogs 180 to 300 pounds with varied finishes.

Montgomery Mkt Union Stock Yards Jarseay Fridiy

Chicago hog and cattle market report with mixed results

Chicago quotations show salable hogs 12 600 with uneven gains of 25 to 75 cents versus Thursday. Hogs in various weight ranges sold 24.00 to 26.00 with sows steady around 21 50. Cattle and calves total 3 500 with all beef cuts mostly steady. beef steers and heifers traded weak to 25 cents lower, best heifers about 22 75, medium stockers active at 15 00 to 18 75, heavy cows 11 00 down, feeders scarce and market slow.

Chicago USDA

Florida Frost Ravages Central Crops and Snowless Winter Sights

Reported crop losses across central Florida include 95 percent in some areas with cane damage cited as heavy and only celery planting spared. Lake Okeechobee crops suffered hundreds of thousands to millions in damage while Belle Glade area saw major losses, despite some pockets near Canal Point and Pahokee escaping unharmed. In Misai three children died from a stove explosion and fire, with parents and an older brother seriously injured. Dade County schools closed for a heaterless cold spell, followed by a warm return as Miami’s streets showed tourists in winter attire amid tropical scenery.

Florida Belle Glade Farm Lake Okeechobee Broward County Canal Point Pahokee Ritta and Kramer Islands Belle Glade Ft. Pierce Pompine Misai Dade County Miami

Chappell Will Directs Cash for API Scholarship

Nov 14 entry notes Mr. Chappell's will directs all assets to be converted to cash after death. Funds target the API scholarship with other bequests including gold watch, heirloom clock, and $1,000 to his sister Mrs. Andrew Rearden, who has since died. Tenants on the Chappell farm are to remain until their ongoing crops are completed.

Helsey Andrew Rearden

John Henry Melton Dies After Hayload Fall

HEADLAND Special John Henry Melton fifty four died in a Dothan hospital from a broken neck after falling from a load of hay on his farm near Headland late Monday. He had been a guard at the state prison farm near Headland and retired to Heleburg route one last year. Survived by widow Ruth Melton three sons Herbert and Horace Melton of Columbus Georgia Hurley Melton of Haleburg route one one sister Susie P. Barnett of Shorterville route one and one grandchild. Funeral 10 a m Saturday at Adoniron Baptist church with Rev Roby J Lee of Headland officiating. Burial in church cemetery Headland Mortuary directing.

Headland John Henry Melton Dothan Here Melton Heleburg Ruth Melton Herbert and Horace Melton Columbus Hurley Melton Haleburg Susie P. Barnett Shorterville Adoniron Baptist Church Roby J. Lee Churc

Miss Ellard Speaks at Lions Luncheon in Dothan

Abby Ellard of the Dothan Eagle spoke at the weekly Lions Club meeting yesterday. She outlined her work as a reporter and explained news reporting phases. Captain J E Olsen introduced her. President Horace Burch cited new members B C Connell and Eugene Tomlinson. Guests included Bruce Civden of Montgomery Lions and Mrs Troy Lewis.

Abby Ellard Dothan Eagle Lions’ Club J. E. Olsen Horace Burch

Hannegan and GOP Reach for Lincoln Day Firepower

Hannegan answered yes to plans to throw Truman’s hat into the 1948 race. Carroll Reece dismissed the remark citing Fendergast hand. Kansas City Pendergast machine cited as key campaign issue. Dwight Green urged restraint and attacked appeasement of Russia. Martin praised a two term amendment as a step to real Americanism and hinted at further measures.

Hannegan Mr. Truman Carroll Reece Fendergast Pendergast Kansas City GOP Lincoln Dwight Green Ilinois Russia House Martin R-Mass Congressional Republicans

Auto plunges from bridge into stream. river search ongoing

A boy witnessed an auto strike bridge rails and plunge into the river. Westville and Caryville residents notified Chipley patrol, four cars were sent, and efforts to raise the car continued through night and into afternoon. No occupants found. bodies possibly downstream. Adams family connected to the case. Mrs. Adams sister of Mrs. Ivey of Dothan.

Westville Caryville Chipley Lieut Carlan State Highway Department Adams Aga Alabama Carran Mobile Midland City H. L. Ivey Dothan

Alabama lawmakers weigh divorce law changes and licenses

The judiciary committee considered repealing a 1945 amendment that could create divorce mills, voting down a residential requirement repeal while endorsing two divorce law changes. They also approved keeping first drunken driving offenses non mandatory and raising circuit judge pay. A tax token abolition was deferred. Health and labor panels discussed workmen’s benefits and prison conditions amid gubernatorial inquiry.

Lucien D. Gardner State Supreme Court Judiciary Committee Luther Ingalls Montgomery Judiciary Group Wilas D. Cater Pelham Merrill Cleburne Finance and Taxation Committee Health, Welfare, Veterans' Legislation W. M. Beck DeKalb Broughton Lamberth Tallapoosa Birmingham James EB. Falsom Lamberth House Senate House Judiciary Interim Committee Beck James E. Folsom Nam Alcoholic Beverage Control Board ABC J. P. McRee Willis L. Mellwain Bullock

Graziano Loses Boxing License Over Bribe Offer

The New York State Athletic Commission revoked Rocky Graziano's boxing license for life after a three day hearing. He was barred for failing to report a $100,000 bribe offer and his upcoming title bout with Tony Zale was canceled. Commission Chairman Edward Eagan said Graziano admitted attempts to engage in sham or collusive contests.

New York State Athletic Commission Rocky Graziano Tony Zale Commission Edward Eagan Graziano

Labor and safety reform proposals spark congressional debate

A safety board separate from the Civil Aeronautics Administration is urged as part of air travel safety. Stassen urged cooling off periods and voluntary settlement of labor disputes, criticized Ball's bills, and proposed Wagner Act amendments. House hearings will include Rep. Case. Senate and White House budget talks anticipate a 1948 plan with potential tax cuts and defense cuts. A constitutional amendment limiting presidents to two terms advances through the House.

Federal Labor Conciliation Stassen Senator Ball R-Minn Senate Slassen House Labor Committee Rep. Case R-Sc William TL. Clayton House Merchant Marine Committee Russia W. W. Smith Maritime Commission Lindsay Warren United States Bridges R-Nh GOP Know Truman

Governor Thomp son suit against Grové Byers and Coxon

Judge Porter held acting Governor Thompson could order budgetary information. The decision noted constitutional ambiguity over succession if no candidate wins a majority, stating the legislature could only declare results and uncertain outcomes must yield to certain provisions.

Thompson Grové Byers Helen W. Coxon Pardon and Parole Board Porter

Panel weighs broadened workmen compensation reach

The interim committee on health welfare veterans legislation and housing heard proposals from Director Fleetwood Darnley of the Industrial Relations Department on recommendations to broaden the scope of workmen's compensation and unemployment benefits.

Fleetwood Darnley Industrial Relations Department

Mussolini and world affairs from a wartime speech

The speaker discusses Mussolini as a dictator and his errors in Ethiopia. He comments on Palestine and Tel Aviv, the Arab and Jewish questions, and the Dead Sea. He criticizes the Soviet Union, its pace of progress, and social classes, and argues that aggression must be stopped. He blames England for creating buffer states that invite future wars.

Ethiopia Mussolini Palestine Mr. Coers Russia United Nations

Eisler case and congressional actions on espionage links

The Eisler matter triggers renewed committee activity with talk of possible out-of-town travel for members. Justice officials promise immediate study of the committee recommendations. Mundt calls for indefinite detention after Budenz testified Eisler could have been a channel for atomic secrets to Moscow, linking Eisler to Sam Carr and Fred Rose in Canada’s espionage cases.

Eisler Justice Department Department FBI J. Edgar Hoover Commuunist Internationale Coover Essler Thomas Karl E. Mundt Louis F. Budenz Moscow Budenz Samuel Carr Canada Sam Carr Fred Rose Russia Mundt Rose

Atmosphere on Jupiter rich in methane and ammonia

If you lived on Jupiter you would breathe an atmosphere dominated by methane and ammonia.

Jupiter

Georgia Governor Crisis Refined by Court Decision

Judge Porter ruled that Eugene Talmadge had died and that the Legislature lacked ongoing authority to appoint a Governor. He suggested that if the Legislature retained that power, it should be removed.

Eugene Talmadge

New Traffic Light Functions Explained at Main and East

Cliff Smith explains the new traffic light at Main and East Street uses a control switch to adjust green time for Main Street through traffic. The system prioritizes Main Street due to heavier movement while Bay Street traffic gets less green time, and it differs from older city lights lacking this adjustable control.

Cliff Smith East Street Main Bay Street Serview

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