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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1950
Page
1
Police records show a 40 year old man in Geneva County Georgia charged with living with a wallet at Inolicated. He was released on bond. Governor Fol pans nawade announced appointments Moody Williford Ge Buve for Geneva County.
WASHINGTON AP A bill to stop slot machine racket was introduced today by Rep Preston D Gal. The measure seeks to outlaw machines used for gambling and to strike at organized crime tied to the industry. Preston cites widespread public alarm and support from mayors and law enforcement. Senate Commerce Committee hearings will be held this session with top officers and officials invited.
Board discussions on hospital siting sparked a regional dispute with Dothan and Ashford candidates. Secretary Beech Bruner read Wells letter offering utilities and land terms. A motion to pick Ashford or other sites triggered cross accusations, votes to eliminate Cottonwood Road options, and renewed debate over the final site.
Postwar float ideas include space ships globes and figures as crowds from ages 8 to 80 cheer the parade. Latin roots New Year spark and Michael Kraft’s 1831 Mardi Gras inspiration mark Mobile’s festive, annual observance with masked crowds, revelry, and a king and queen from local business and debutantes.
Washington AP Senatorial push asks for a closed inquiry into the Danfeld dismissal while Secretary Matthews and Navy leaders face questions. Tydings seeks to delay a full vote until insiders disclose more details. Republicans Say the case tests whether officers can testify freely without retaliation.
Washington AP reports the Veterans Administration gathered figures to back President Truman’s hint of widespread abuse of the GI education program. A 400 page report was prepared for Congress with key findings on enrollment growth at private trade schools, state accrediting controls, and the lack of VA funds to investigate motives, amid concerns veterans use subsistence payments as unemployment relief. Truman asks for study and possible corrective actions while investigators collect evidence of misleading trade school ads and questionable occupations.
Concert Association officials expect many Ozark and Enter Ptice members to attend Joseph Battista’s program tomorrow afternoon at the Dothan high school auditorium. A ticket exchange runs 10 am to noon with Mrs. Woods in charge to fund a piano fund. Adult tickets cost 2.50 and student tickets 1.30, tickets may be reserved by calling Mrs. Parkman.
A regional meeting outlines a $5,000 budget to hire full time staff and push a preventive program. The plan, led by Temporary Chairman J L Barnes, aims to mobilize public opinion, expand hospital and institution support, and expand Christmas seal sales area wide. County pledges from Dale Henry and Barbour efforts fuel the drive while other counties promise aid.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Billa Smith of Esto Florida at Esto Baptist Church with burial in Esto Cemetery. Survivors include husband A R Smith three sons Otho RC and Odell and daughters Mev Sallie Lisenby and Mrs Essto Hall. Other notices detail funeral services for Mrs Jones and Mrs Belle Howard with interments in Riverside and Cedar Springs Cemeteries respectively. Survivors listed include children, siblings, and grandchildren across Florida and Georgia.
The article notes a record travel year for Congress and discusses exemptions on gifts up to 4500 for returning members and government personnel. A Customs Bureau spokesman cautions large undeclared consignments may cross the line with possible investigations. It cites cases of valuables shipped back by planes from abroad. It also mentions Parker Dam, Arizona, as a random regional fact.
Dr WT Burkett was chosen to attend a five day refresher course for county health officers at Tulane University this month. Selected by Dr D Gy Gill of the State Health Department, he is one of 25 health officers from the South invited to participate. The program, sponsored by Tulane University School of Medicine Tropical Medicine and Public Health, will feature informal seminars. Other invitees include Estella Ford Warner US Public Health Service, Roscoe E B Kandle American Health Service, Robert L Simmons LSU, and Wolfsm W Stan jof New Orleans.
The article describes the Flying Arrow as a necessary step to enforce a closure order and notes U S. actions to protect ships from Nationalist gunboats. It cites Robert Strong and Foreign Minister George Yoh, with Strong saying a protest document was received and the visit a tact find.
Senator Kee cites no renewal of aid to Formosa as President Truman reiterates limits on U S involvement in the Chinese civil crisis. Senate clashes with Acheson over Far East strategy while Taft presses for direct military input and Knowland demands fuller military views. Los Angeles notes a population line referencing 1918 figures.
Rain over the Indiana Illinois border region increases danger of new dike breaks. The rain belt stretched from central Texas to the Ohio Valley and moved north to the Midwest, with temperatures above normal from the Gulf to the Great Lakes. Cold air from the Northwest spread across Montana and North Dakota as a strong storm system moved east.
Commander Herbert Wilson of the American Legion Chester R. Vickery Post said a meeting is set for 7:30 tonight to discuss re opening the club room on North Foster Street possibly this week. The room was closed last month after a fight left Felix Whalley hospitalized with knife wounds. Legion officials closed the club while investigating the disturbance.
In Georgia and surrounding states, eight major packing plants reported arrivals totaling 700 cattle, 290 calves, and 6,900 hogs. Hog prices showed modest steadiness with quotes for various weight classes ranging from about 11 to 19 dollars, while cattle and calf markets varied with medium to good lots showing mixed gains.
President Truman faces coal supply pressure as Lewis orders about 10 000 miners in seven states to return to work Monday after a week idle. Earlier 16 000 Illinois miners were idle a week before order to resume production. The disputes involve calls for five day production, NLRB action, and possible court injunction under Taft Hartley powers. Robert W. Denham said a decision on seeking a court order will come soon.
A frame residence on Catton Wood Road outside the eight mile burned to the ground early today. Fire Chief Floyd Harris said Stella Justice was home at the time. A Dothon taxi driver, Claude Lewis, discovered the blaze around 2:00 p.m. and summoned the department. no access to water and trucks could not extinguish it. All household furniture destroyed. The alarm marked the first of the day after a quiet spell for the firemen.
New York observes a dry day to conserve water as the city tightens its water use. Mayor William O Dwyer says storage runs at 59.9 percent of capacity despite a large daily rainfall gain. Public health appeals urge abstinence from baths and shaving to safeguard the water supply.
Den mothers at First Baptist Church urge Ralph Harvey to become cubmaster as resignations of cane officials trigger new leadership. Thomas acts as church rep while plans for a Blue and Gold banquet unfold and a celebration of Cub Scouts of America is planned.
The 13 month Marshall Plan period saw the United States funnel 7.088 billion dollars in grants and loans to Western Europe. Industrial production rose to 112 percent of prewar levels while agricultural output stayed at least equal to last year despite drought. Europe absorbed devaluation shocks without triggering a new inflation cycle. The report notes disappointing American business response to ECA investment opportunities.
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