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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1949
Page
1
Victor Smith reports that in Southeast Alabama's Wiregrass area the 1949 peanut acreage drop worries farmers and county agents. They expect a shift to quality over quantity, machine farming, better pasture, soil conservation, and long range land forestry as part of a new agricultural era.
MONTICELLO FL A P report says Dave Walden, a convict who escaped a Georgia jail while awaiting a murder trial, was arrested near Lloyd Florida after a Lloyd store robbery. Sheriff Cooksey said Walden confessed to participating in three Tallahassee area robberies, and admitted killings in Georgia. He was unarmed and cooperative, with $1,600 cash and checks found on him.
A Decatur youth identified as James J. Colburn, 29, was arraigned before U S Commissioner J W Daughtry on a charge of illegally wearing a Marine Corps uniform and insignia. Bond set at 300 dollars. Colburn, arrested after wearing a Marine dress blue cap with proper items but not enlisted, faced U S attorney and a Montgomery judge hearing forthcoming.
Anna Louise Strong, 63, a pro Communist writer once jailed as an American spy, was deported from Russia. Reports say she was arrested Feb 14 by state security police and labeled the well known American spy. The USS embassy learned of her departure from Moscow papers, with possible route via Stockholm or London. Strong had long praised the Soviet system and campaigned for Henry Wallace before returning to Russia.
Gloria Swanson signs with Paramount for a role in Boulevard of Broken Dreams. The former silent era star, who rose from a bathing beauty extra to a high earning screen siren, returns to film after years away, saying she feels at home on the studio stage and recalls her 1941 comeback attempt in Father Take a Wife.
Fritz Kuhn former leader of the German American Bund is freed by a Munich appellate court after his denazification sentence is cut to two years including time served in prison camps. The court rules 20 percent of his property confiscated though Kuhn says he has no holdings in Germany. He reacts with glee and denounces German authorities as he exits, while a confrontation with author Johann Roy Carlson follows in the corridor.
Washington marked the 217th anniversary with parades and wreaths at Mount Vernon. Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsored the central ceremony and President Truman sent a wreath. Masons laid a wreath at the Washington Monument while government workers observed a holiday. Congress read the Farewell Address with Senator Margaret Chase Smith presiding in the Senate and Representative Corbett presiding in the House.
Members of the Dothan Garden Club voted 100 percent to back a proposed 100000 recreation program in Dothan. President Mrs Cuthbertson announced after a meeting of the Inter Club Council yesterday. The plan includes funding via a 23 cent monthly surcharge on each electric bill.
Hoover Commission urged a broad overhaul of the Agriculture Department to save taxpayers at least 20 million dollars yearly and reduce farmer confusion. The plan would unify county activities, transfer some food and land duties from other agencies, and end duplications. Two commissioners dissented on the 80 million dollar savings claim, saying the figure needed more scrutiny. Turn To No. 3 On Page 2.
James A. Mahoney a 50 year old Bristol Virginia millionaire was found bludgeoned to death in a locked French Quarter hotel room in New Orleans. Police reported the right side of his head bashed with a heavy instrument and a blood soaked towel wrapped around his neck. He was en route to Yucatan for vacation and left Bristol last Saturday. The room showed no sign of struggle and detectives believe a single blow knocked him unconscious before a fatal beating. About $1490 in traveller's checks were found. he had little cash. Mahoney inherited wealth from his father and owned substantial Bristol real estate. The case remains under investigation.
Mrs Martha California Reeves of Auburn Alabama would have danced for guests on her 100th birthday if it hadn’t fallen on Sunday. She greeted 600 well wishers in West Point Georgia at 2 p m and joked about doing a little dance. Reeves has six children twenty six grandchildren forty five great grandchildren and one great great grandson.
Israeli and Egyptian negotiators work toward a potential armistice that could set a peace template for the region. Dr Ralph Bunche reports Cairo is to deliver Egypts reply to the compromise terms as Trans Jordan delegates prepare to join talks.
Acting president Li Tsung Jen warned the Communists not to cross the Yangtze River to preserve peace. He urged Premier Sun Fo and the cabinet to return to Nanking while in Hong Kong professor Wu Yu hae said he hoped to accompany Sun Fo back within three days to present peace ideas.
Georgia investigators arrest four youths suspected of leading a hog stealing ring active in Emanuel Chandler and Montgomery counties for months. Names listed: James Dickerson Vidalia 20 J M Mixon Vidalia 24 HK H Fimt Vidalia 20 James B Branch Montgomery County 2. They were to be jailed in Metter. Dorsey Burned in California. Mrs Jimmy Dorsey 39 remains seriously burned after house fire. They suffered damage to a $125,000 home.
A group of senators from the foreign relations committee privately pledge the strongest possible backing for the proposed Atlantic defense treaty. They demand clear assurances that the United States will aid European allies against Communist aggression, barring any weakening language during Senate debate.
AP reports a string of fat stock shows and sales across Alabama over the next three months. Ed Moreno of the State Chamber of Commerce cites strong cattle industry activity with events in Grove Hill Birmingham Demopolis Montgomery and other cities from March through April.
Police report theft of more than $10,000 in jewels from Mrs. Harry Pere Bingham wife of a retired New York industrialist at the Bingham estate in Palm Beach. Chief Eddie Longo said the jewels were taken from a locked box on a dressing table in her bedroom.
Washington AP report outlines a possible House compromise to scuttle most of President Truman's civil rights program in exchange for repeal of about a quarter of the Taft Hartley labor law. Northern and Southern Democrats weighed a deal as Republicans floated counter proposals. No action on anti-poll tax or anti-discrimination measures.
Washington AP: Congress signals only partial approval for President Truman's social security expansion. Folsom backs the plan, Alabama pledges support, while Senate finance chair George takes no position. Proposal would raise payroll taxes, broaden coverage to about 20 million, with monthly federal payments and state cost sharing.
A Virginia estate associated with George Washington has been acquired by the Shrine foundation. The transfer occurred yesterday and involved the Veetean Foundation Inc. located near Mt Vernon. The purchase price and full terms were not disclosed in available text.
In Tampa a sweeping investigation targets a payoffs system tied to the numbers racket. Jim Velasco is central to a 1957 income tax report probe after a street shooting. Velasco, his brother and widow are linked to protected officials and racketeers blamed for multiple killings, with subpoenas issued amid the probe.
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