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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1949
Page
1
President Truman unveiled a peacetime budget totaling 41.808 billion dollars for the year ahead, the largest in peace time. The plan, to cover July 1 to June 30, includes substantial arms and European aid, with details to follow, and signals higher taxes to fund social security and expanded military needs.
A proposed pay increase for President Truman and Vice President Barkley is seen as the first major action of Congress. Republicans and Democrats alike expect a taxable pay raise and higher expense allowances, with debates over form and timing before January 20.
President Truman urged Congress to approve an immediate appropriation for the Tennessee Valley Authority to build a steam electric plant at New Johnsonville Tennessee amid a looming power shortage. The $56.4 million request plus $78.8 million from power sales and other sources would raise the TVA budget to $195.17 million for the coming year, with $14.5 million allotted to start the New Johnsonville project as part of an $89 million expansion plan.
The First Presbyterian church in Jacksonville, Alabama tries the Biblical parable of talents as it seeks 40,000 for building improvements. During services, collection plates held $5 and $10 bills while the pastor urged parishioners to put talents to work. The youngest participant, Thomas Lumber, plans to buy items from his mother to sell.
In Dothan a lengthy contempt hearing on a drainage dispute began before Circuit Judge D C Halstead. Annette Malone Ovife and Morris Malone claim city ditching caused excess water flow damaging property. They seek injunctive relief and $400 damages. Six witnesses testified before noon as the defense cross examined.
Clarence Streetman reports the Houston County Board of Revenue meeting on paving the Ashford Cottonwood road drew strong demand from mayors and citizens. Ashford and Cottonwood officials vowed to pursue the project, despite long surveys and state approval steps, with paving target before spring 1950.
A private two engine plane crashed onto a Methodist church camp ground northeast of here yesterday. Five of the six aboard died. One survivor, Mrs Made laine Dorothy Baer of Inglewood California, was critically injured and identified by baggage tags. The plane was registered to Mayer 41, co owner of Miller Dial and Nameplate Co. others aboard included Merald Baer and Lorraine Miller of Los Angeles and Jean Ls Borge of San Diego. The crash followed a snowstorm as the craft attempted a night landing.
Georgia's 1948 General Assembly convened in Atlanta with House and Senate organizing without dispute. Officers were elected, rules reinstated, and Gov. Herman Talmadge's annual message set for tomorrow. Key questions include a proposed 42 million dollars in new revenue for expanded services and education programs. House Speaker Fred Hand and other leaders were reappointed, as sessions opened with routine swearing-in and seating.
Governor James E Folsom plans another push before the Legislature convenes in May to revive age pension and mass road programs not passed in 1947. He said he will again seek a statewide appeal, promising to report to the people by March or April.
Gstaad Switzerland report that Indian Prince Aly Ahan ordered his Pars lawyers to file for divorce from his English wife Prin ces Zoan. The move follows speculation about a new marriage to movie star Ruta Havaorth. The filed application awaits Paris law office signatures for approval.
Britain seeks United States support after the Friday shooting down of five British planes amid the Palestine crisis. London warns of potential Russian involvement as Malta naval forces, Red Sea posturing, and Aqaba defenses tighten while Israel-Egypt peace talks loom.
An electric trolley coach in Memphis broke down on Main Street after a mechanic repaired it and left it idle. The car suddenly took off, struck parked vehicles for a block and a half, and crashed into utility modules. Police estimate the damage at 400 and one person was injured. The railway spokesman blamed a faulty repair.
AP report notes Chiang Kai shek government silent on mediation talks involving the Big Four nations United States Britain France and Russia. Diplomatic moves described as tentative with ambassadors summoned to discuss halting the three year conflict as Red forces push toward major cities including Nanxia and Trentsin. Military updates warn Nationalist defenses southwest of Suchow may buckle under renewed Communist pressure.
A Florida to New York Orange Blossom Special derailed near Milford Virginia. Three dining cars were injured and transported by ambulance to Fredericksburg hospital. No passengers were hurt. Investigators blamed a broken track switch causing the derailment. The Pullman train ran on the Seaboard system via Fredericksburg and Potomac.
Secretary of State George C. Marshall recommended Dean Acheson as his successor in a White House talk after returning from the Paris UN session on November 22. The move aims to ensure continuity as Acheson would later be confirmed by the Senate to become secretary, shaping Truman administration foreign policy amid Cold War tensions.
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