23 Feb 1948
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1948
Page
1
Case work positions in county public welfare offices offer monthly pay from 160 to 181 dollars. An examination announced by the Merit System Council will fill the roles. deadline to apply is March 11. Qualifications include college graduation or two years in social work or related fields. most posts require a automobile.
Cecil Dickerson, 25, of Gordon, was held on a grand larceny charge for the theft of a truck reported Saturday night. Highway patrolmen arrested Dickerson near Gordon yesterday morning. the truck owner was C. W. Edmondson of Columbia Route two.
The piece notes that a Republican fissure may sink filibusters that block civil rights measures in the Senate. It cites July 31, 1946, anti poll tax debate and upcoming anti-lynching hearings while Southern leaders press Truman to act. Thurmond declared Dixie unity and readiness to fight as McGrath faces questions in a courtroom like exchange.
President Truman calls for a comprehensive housing program to assist low income families, rebuild decayed cities, and expand rental housing. He urges Congress to pass measures, extend rent controls, and boost government guarantees, financing, and materials allocation to increase housing production and stabilize prices. The plan includes 100,000 public housing units annually for five years and expanded use of prefabrication and research. The Isle of Man is noted as the native home of Manx cats.
President Truman called for Congress to renew the Virgin Islands Company's charter to stabilize St Croix's economy during a goodwill visit. He praised Gov Hastie and local officials and left for Guantanamo then Key West for a nine day vacation. He emphasized self government and growing tourist business as part of improving living standards on the Caribbean islands.
Milton Jarnagan of the University of Georgia told the Alabama Hereford Breeders Association meeting in Demopolis that the Black Belt region of south central Alabama will expand its beef industry. He said the area’s fine agricultural strengths will make it better known for livestock.
In a shocking incident a Catholic priest administering the last rites collapsed inside an ambulance and was transported to Mt. Auburn Hospital for urgent medical care.
A blaze in a Long Island City apartment destroyed part of a four story brick building early today. Harold May Jr., 6, and Michael May, 5, died after police and rescue crews worked over them for more than two hours. Parents Harold May, 37, Annan May, 29, and baby Karen May, 14 months, were seriously burned and hospitalized at St John’s Hospital. The fire origin is listed as undetermined. A dog alerted James Damiano to the smoke-filled hallway, and residents were evacuated as firemen fought the blaze.
The American Association for the United Nations called for a UN international force in Palestine, activation after British troops depart, measures short of force under the UN charter, and lifting the US arms embargo for those supporting partition. The statement surfaced as UN delegates debated the US position in the Security Council. A Jewish agency accused Britain of aiding Arabs in the partition dispute amid tensions and a 12,000 word UNSC memorandum noted partition enemies faced a tolerant British milieu.
US and British legations in Vienna walked out after Col Gen Vladimir Kourassov accused Western powers of spending millions to provoke a war against the Soviet Union during a Vienna gathering marking the Red Army’s 30th birthday. Sidney Mellan and John Cheetham criticized his remarks and left with colleagues.
AP report from Montgomery says Claude Peton, a Negro, was bound over to the grand jury on grand larceny after a bus driver said he took about 35 dollars from the money pouch. Peton, held on 300 dollar bond, was wounded by a gunshot in the hip as he fled. Also noted: Marvin Card was sentenced to 18 years for stabbing a bus driver last Friday.
Fred Garner of Dothan is named Houston County chairman for the American Cancer Society campaign in Alabama. He will lead the April drive, cooperating with county commander Mrs. E. J. Whiddon as co‑chair Edward F. Reid of Andalusia and Henry P. Johnson of Birmingham head the campaign committee. The Alabama Division aims to raise at least 135000 dollars, with sixty percent allocated to Alabama for education and service under state commander Mrs. Ray Meade and medical association oversight.
City engineer grants five residential permits including a $12,900 duplex. Mrs A J Williams Sr received the apartment permit. Others went to A J Register, Roland Hunt, M R Rogers, and H L Blain for homes at 206 S East, 812 N Pontiac, between First and Second Avenues, and 602 N Herring.
Lindsey Newsome a 44 year old Negro was free on bond today on a driving while intoxicated charge. He was arrested by highway patrol yesterday according to jail records.
Judge West and Solicitor General D M Pollock preside as objection to excluding Negroes is deemed timing. Duke admits A T Walden, Atlanta Negro attorney, paid him through Rivers after a defense committee formed in the state following four county killings.
Printers at the Ledger-Enquirer in Columbus and The Enquirer refuse to work over working condition changes tied to Taft Hartley Act. Local 52 and Local 252 union leaders pressured management as negotiations stalled after multiple meetings since September. Journeymen printers earn $1.91 day and $1.98 night.
Mobile's Solicitor Carl M. Booth urged Governor Fielding Wright to back stricter enforcement of Mississippi marriage laws near Alabama. He cited overcrowded Mobile County courts with divorce cases from Mississippi ceremonies and cases of underage or drunk spouses. Booth noted rising cross border weddings after Alabama's premarital blood test began and urged the Mississippi Legislature to raise minimum ages and tighten rules.
Four members of a rural family died in a Sunday explosion and blaze that destroyed their house in Greenville Mississippi. Wiley Carmeans 46 a farmer Mae 41 their daughter Imogene 3 and Nora Lan 7 months perished. Five other children survived as Deputy Sheriff Murray Etheridge said a stove fire using tractor fuel exploded triggering the fatal blaze.
Ancient peoples used tile to record facts about the gods they worshiped. The United States rents, does not own, the land surrounding the Panama Canal. Window glass was developed in the third century A D. Current population of New Mexico is estimated at 625,690. Pennsylvania contains more than 130 known caves. Greatest depth of the Pacific ocean is 35,680 feet. The west end of the bridge over Bouider dam is on Nevada, the east end in ascena. Nebraska has 11 legal holidays.
Livestock market data shows estimated salable receipts: cattle 308, calves 100, hogs 128 with varied steady to higher values. Cattle ranges include common and medium cows 14.96-19.00 and veal up to 30. Calves mainly 14.00-23.08, and hogs at 12.50-22.90 for 180-240 lb barrows and gilts, with other weight classes adjusting to 10.00-18.50. Receipts from THOMASVILLE plant list hogs at 20.50-21.00 for 180-240 lb, 20.00-20.75 for 240-270 lb, and sows 15.50-18.50.
In Bratislava guards stood at key sites including the Bratislava radio post office and Slovak Communist offices as Jan Ursiny faced a treason charge. Gottwald presses for a police state with a one hour strike and constitutional changes toward nationalization across industry. Benes resists ministerial resignations while a token strike pushes for broad nationalizations and expanded social benefits.
Washington reports Southie governors urge Congress to authorize regional education hubs in the South. Meharry School in Nashville considered for regional role. Thurmond and Cherry back compact plans to boost endowments and stock South facilities in forestry mining textiles and engineering with industrial aid offers.
Reports detail wounded and dead from attacks near the Jewish Agency building and a police station. A Ben Yehuda blast caused no official damage estimate though a Jewish source cited millions of pounds. An Arab commando unit in Palestine police uniform was claimed. Arabs in Cairo consider taxing Palestinians. Damascus notes British intervention near Hula Beisan as 80 armored vehicles move.
Stanley N. Ray and Ruth Hodgson were slightly hurt yesterday when the car they rode in struck a parked truck on S St Andrews street. Police identified Ray as the driver of the car.
The monthly maternity clinics will be held in Madrid and Cottonwood during the week. Madrid clinic is set for Wednesday afternoon February 2 and Cottonwood follows on Thursday afternoon. Citizens of Sweden pay the telephone company a small fee.
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