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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1949
Page
2
An unsigned report from Springfield states Smit told the district that he could not pay 359 inferior charges and 18 parking offenses this year. Ralph Sproner suggested he could loan money or arrange a settlement to cover the car and fees.
The City personnel board ruled it lacked jurisdiction to hear former policeman W H Bush in his appeal after he resigned. Board member Ussery said grounds might exist if he had been fired or forced to resign, but resignation bars an appeal unless forced or due to undue influence. Bush claimed Police Chief Eddie Kelley accused him of actions tied to repairing guns and车 parking a shotgun outside a shop, but the board deemed these not grounds for appeal post resignation. In other business, the board discussed additional city holidays and half days pending a request from the city commission.
Southern states enjoyed unseasonably warm temperatures as jasmine honeysuckle and azaleas bloomed from Louisiana to the Atlantic. A warm air mass pushed north, with Mobile reporting a record high and cities from Birmingham to Nashville hitting record temperatures before the cool spell returns.
GHL Malone spoke at the Dothen Rotary Club meeting yesterday outlining his naval experiences impressions and travels. Horace led the program with visiting Rotarians Ray mand Singletary and Getmny Wil Mams of Blakely Georgia in attendance along with Larry Linson Detroit Michigan and Fred Ayre a Do hag high school representative.
Springfield reveals a claimed Abraham Lincoln fingerprint on a Civil War era note found by a New York dealer. Jay Monaghan questions authenticity, noting only two Lincoln prints are known. The inked note, about 2 by 3.75 inches, mentions discharge for a man, possibly tied to a pardon.
City officials in Dothan warn of strict enforcement against construction and major repairs begun without building permits. City Commission President Jim Brennan says several projects were nearly finished with no permits, violating city laws and risking fire and zoning code breaches. City Engineer H. M. Rameeur notes multiple residences under way without permits and states warrants will be issued and violators prosecuted.
A 910 retailer cites over balancing demand yet notes possible gains from pad able money that could push demand higher. Executives from McKelvey Co and the Association of Buying Offices in New York discourage sharp price cuts while urging value at lower prices to sustain wholesale and retail business. A Nashville retailer recalls week-after-Christmas weakness but says quality matters to consumers. A New York store head cites profit maintenance as the current problem, warning of mounting concern.
An Israeli spokesman condemned Britain for a vindictive campaign after five British planes were shot down. Lt Col Moshe Perlman said his government regrets the death of the pilots and rejected blame, accusing Britain of stirring hostility and targeting Israel for political ends. He claimed Britain plans and media attacks are aimed at shifting responsibility away from itself.
The nation endures widespread cold with flurries in Los Angeles and heavy snow across the Rockies and plains. Temperatures plunge to subzero in several towns while Montana, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wyoming, Colorado and Idaho report chilling records. Nebraskan and South Dakotan communities face shortages as baby food and fuel run low amid blocked roads and emergency declarations. Power shortages threaten the Pacific Northwest as frozen rivers curb hydro output and lift electricity use. Eastern states see near normal temps with slight chill ahead.
Martinsville Virginia police reported seven Black men, named as Frank Wairston, Joe Henry Hampton, Ja Lato Frarigion, John Claran Taylor, Francis DeSale Gra, Hayat Tae Haister, and Booker T. Milner, were held in undisclosed jails on assault charges after admitting involvement in an attack on the wife of a city store manager. Authorities said no mob action was planned and the detention was a precaution.
Livestock figures show 300 cattle 200 al yca and 3 500 hogs arriving at eight plants across Alabama Georgia and nearby towns. Hog market mostly steady with varied quotations for soft and semihard hogs and weights as buyers adjust to mixed grades and loads. Montgomery market notes cash strength with higher bids for choice cattle and steers while calves hogs and sows show broad price ranges amid steady to higher demand.
A two-horse bronze chariot unearthed near Provair is reported as uniquely intact. Skeletons of the horses and the warrior’s weapons remain preserved, highlighting the rare find of ancient metallurgy and battlefield accoutrements.
Alabama and Florida, and two others returned to Pensacola to face charges. Police say Howard T Payne, 32, and Wallace S Slavabier, 33, former state prisoners, tied to a burglary ring operating from Fort Walton to Pensacola and other cities. They were arrested at a tourist court with weapons and drugs involved. The group allegedly scouted drug stores in several towns, while a woman, Catherine White, 19, is held on vagrancy charges. Post office and federal agents also investigate.
Senators from both parties debated President Truman’s 14.26 billion defense budget. They considered trimming 700 tanks and 400 planes, urged full studies, and balanced funding among Army Navy and Air Force while preserving a strong air arm for peace. Some urged slow action and modernization without harming readiness.
The document cites a July deficit forecast of 3.873 billion by the President, prompting Rep. Balleck Indiana Republican to warn of a deficit if the budget proceeds and urging tax hikes for debt payment. Rep. Taber New York cautions cutting the budget to earth while Rep. Eberbarter Pennsylvania advocates targeting corporate and high salary earners as part of the proposed increase.
A damaged OCR read shows an attorney speaking for a plaintiff in a family case. References to an engineer HB Ren are unclear and incomplete. no firm dates, actions, or outcomes are discernible.
The State Highway Department withdrew a request to remove river tenders from the Chattahoochee river bridges at Columbine and Gordon. A substitute arrangement to operate river traffic was to be devised, as officials argued interference with river development, including the planned dam, should be avoided. Mayor B. E. Wakefield of Columbus led the withdrawal after talks with the U. S. Corps of Engineers.
Governor Talmadge advocates Georgia Education Association foundation funding, vocational education pay raises, and regional technical schools. He urges a three member highway board with governor appointed directors, plus driver licenses for veterans, expanded forestry, and social aid revisions. He warns against county unit abolition and stresses unity to shield Southern interests.
Houston County vital statistics show births and deaths dipping slightly in the past year. Total live births reached 1,382 with 47 stillbirths, bringing total births to 1,576. white male births led with 560, white female 838, and Negro births 213, including hospital and midwife deliveries across beats. August was the top birth month with 18 registrations.
French farmer Paul Kodernia converts abandoned Maginot Line forts into houses. He says solid concrete walls and bunkers provide durable shelter as sheep and cattle graze among former fortifications. The line, long deemed obsolete, now serves peacetime needs with decades of barbed wire repurposed by locals.
New Orleans and New York reports say the Economic Cooperation Administration authorized Britain to buy large U.S. cotton. Prices moved up with May, July, and March contracts lifting on trade buying and short covering as afternoon quotes show gains across several months.
Funeral services for Garland Whigham were conducted at Park Baptist Church with Rev. A. Martz and Dilek Lindsey officiating. He died recently and was buried in the city cemetery. Surviving relatives include two sons W. E. Whigham of Brockton and Harmon Whigham of Arbor, Michigan, and several daughters.
Juror James W. Cutrig questions Howell's reputation as Amy testifies under duress about the shooting incident. Brinson places Mallard’s body near a car and Amy allegedly reacts in court. Crowded precincts and emotional testimony mark the trial as spectators fill the gallery. The piece also notes an unspecified annual loss from diseases in the U.S. service and references New York.
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