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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1950
Page
1
The Nation Today outlines 1949 income tax forms with three options 1040 long 1040 short and 1040 a for different income levels. It explains eligibility rules for individuals couples and deductions and notes future coverage on exemptions.
Geneva residents gather at 4 Joga theater to view townspeople and places on film aimed at school children. Lamar Beck and Marvin Brewton shot the documentary featuring Commerce street Lake Geneva the high school band and churches. Proceeds go to the Lions Club for glasses and the Eight conservation program for Geneva students.
ST LOUIS UP Senator James P Kem said lawmakers often talk to themselves and not to voters He planned to listen to public concerns in a simple setting The milk cost comment notes dairymen say feed and labor account for about 70 to 80 percent of milk production costs
OAK RIDGE Tenn UP The fourth strike in two weeks at this atomic city was on today with the walkout of about 225 plumbers and steamfitters. The men left the K-29 gaseous diffusion plant yesterday. J Clarence Kerr rep of Knoxville Building Trades Council said he knew nothing of the strike and had no idea what it was aimed at. The early December strike that hampered K-20 construction began with a similar walkout by steamfitters.
Georgia lawmakers wrapped a hectic session pushing through 50 bills. A juvenile court system was created and a 65 mile per hour speed limit enacted. The revenue department, farmers markets and other appropriations increased state costs. Governor Tallmadge gains power to appoint 46 top officials and 23 probation officers. Senator Harrison clashed with Agriculture Commissioner Linder over market funding.
Vatican City reports Pope Pius XII confirms final approval of a bill turning sex offenses against children under 16 into a felony with penalties up to five years. The measure aims to curb assaults and seeks stricter punishment for those exploiting minors for sexual gratification.
A series of deadly tornadoes swept through Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee, killing at least 47 people and injuring many more. Homes and towns were demolished, with Louisiana bearing the highest toll. In Texas nine died and a large area suffered extensive damage estimated over 1.5 million dollars. Other storms hit Shreveport and nearby communities, while a separate political note reports lawmakers killing property tax and nuisance tax measures.
Provisional reports from the Alabama State Health Department show 438 deaths from accidents in July August and September across the state. Houston County contributed four fatalities. Accidents ranked fourth among killers behind heart disease cancer and brain tumors.
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