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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1950
Page
2
Partial text shows local items including a fund drive at Red Cross, enrollments at Howard College, a United Commercial Travelers meeting, Woodmen of the World gathering, and a local wallet incident. Names include Henry D. Strickland and Carl Cook with addresses in Dothan and Troy area.
A souvenir booklet from last year's National Peanut Festival is bound for Australia. The Dothan Chamber of Commerce says the item was mailed to D. Fenwick at Melbourne High School, Victoria, after Fenwick requested information on Dothan and other Alabama cities.
In a Washington speech at Washington and Lee University Byrnes urged caution on new federal programs and spending, warn of inevitable welfare state growth. He recalled his roles in South Carolina and his media feud with reform, while noting evolving public policy. A Memphis police report notes a rookie thief Crock charged with theft in a separate incident.
AP survey shows peacetime government payrolls rising as of November, with federal payrolls about 11 billion for next year and civilian payrolls around 6.7 billion. Combined federal, state, and local employment totals reflect a large share of government outlays, despite adjustments proposed by Congress.
Last year was tough for operators and a tense year for miners as strikes and stalled work followed a June 30 contract expiry. About 69,000 miners in Pennsylvania and West Virginia led by the UMW pressed for a new deal, signaling broad walkouts and imminent idling of mines in Fayette and Greene counties.
The University of Minnesota operates a mail order dentistry program issuing remedies by mail to reduce tooth decay. Tests indicate the جز acidity and effectiveness of the mailed substances in dental care.
W C Berry aged eighty night died yesterday after long illness. Funeral services at 2 30 this afternoon at the residence 613 Stough Street with burial in City Cemetery by Ward ness Funeral Home. The Rev. Dead y and Rev A B Binden will officiate. He was a resident of Birman and member of the Somat revns oe. Survived by daughters Mrs J W Brown City and Mrs B P T Cioet Gracenle, and Mrs Frank New of Dothan. Active pallbearers listed.
Services for Ralph Ghent were held at a Montgomery cemetery with Dr. Parker officiating. Ghent died Thursday night from wounds after a pistol discharge accident at his Montgomery office. Survivors include his widow Lancy Reeves, two sons Ralph and Lawson, daughter Dorothy, brother Fred Ghent of Montgomery, and two sisters. Active pallbearers were Roy Bue and Culver Johns Jr. Ward Wilson directed burial services.
In Montgomery and Birmingham discussions cite 1948 walkouts and elector pledges as Alabama parties debate how to handle Truman opposed candidates. McCorvey notes potential court actions to keep or bar names from ballots, while factions in the state push for or against pro Truman electors amid ongoing party tensions.
Funeral services for Mrs. L. D. Ogletree of Dothan aged ninety five were held at Ward Wilson Chapel with burial in Compass Lake Cemetery. She died Friday after an illness of fifteen months. Surviving are brothers and sisters including Henry Cutchens, Mrs Mamie Chace, and Mrs P L Clemments, with numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are by Maddox Blackburn Funeral Home.
Severe wind and snow storms swept from the Pacific Northwest to the Great Lakes and New York, bringing gusts up to 100 mph and temperatures plunging. Widespread damage followed: toppled utility poles, broken windows, snapped power lines, and dozens of deaths in multiple states and Canada. Highways blocked, travel forbidden in many areas, with evacuations along river basins and extensive flood risk on the Wabash and nearby regions.
Experts inspected debris from the Trucutent s hull caught on the Swedish ship to assess submarine damage after a keel designed to break up struck. Divers entered a ripped compartment with breathing gear and reported no rescue of missing men. Naval authorities convened to review the disaster as survivors described chaos on the conning tower and bridge while bulkheads sealed and water flooded engine rooms, leaving fewer than 15 survivors.
Fragmentary memo cites an 8 31 000 000 006 fund for direct federal loans to housing cooperatives. Mentions a government agency reception and a large debt sale of about 2 250 000 000, with garbled wording.
The State Department said the seizure of American property in Peiping was prepared quietly in the Chinese capital and involved 16 licers and 36 dependents. No Americans had been arrested and the withdrawal of American personnel from Communist China was being arranged. The issue drew protests from the United States and Britain, with possible loan terms of 2.1 to 3 percent under conditions.
The five day Commonwealth Conference closed with delegates claiming progress though effects may be gradual. Australia urged a new Commonwealth approach and a consultative committee plan for Southeast Asia, seeking United States aid and credits for development. Britain to contribute about half of a 7.5 million pound loan. Canada and South Africa not yet ready to back it.
A 61 year old former Chicago resident, Alois Lew Bigechel, was killed in a highway crash between here and Florala. Mrs. Bigechel, fatally injured, was a newcomer to DeFuniak Springs after moving from Chicago three years ago. Police reported a passenger car overturned during the incident on the Northwest Florida route.
Miz A. Pale and chairmen in charge release a pamphlet inviting Wise Brass visitors to see their gardens. The notice lists committee members and open garden hosts including Dr. and Mrs. Moody, Mr. and Mrs. Cannon, Mr. and Mrs. Matonz, Mr. and Mrs. Lee, and many others with street addresses.
London reports a Royal Commission concludes British women avoid larger families due to cost and space. The 203 page study on population notes one fifth of babies are not wanted and warns birth rates could drop dramatically if trends continue.
Number 13 4ons to Houston County urged speedy completion of this phase. In downtown Dothan the Service League oversees 4 Wishing Well at First National Bank. Stores display miniature iron lungs for dime drops while Crawford Montey and Bill Streyers handle another phase. Every school child gets a coin container and races to show up best in the drive. Mail contributions go to Box 403 Dothan care of the March of Dimes. Holt is treasurer at the Dothan United Chest office.
Southern Democrats and Republicans maneuver to block or delay a Fair Employment Practices bill in the House. Key leaders include Cox, Smith, Colmer and Rayburn. The clash centers on House rules changes and committee power as factions vie to control the timing and outcome of FEPC action and broader Civil Rights proposals. Davis dairies on the Colo steady Bly er backs water project at Hoover Dam.
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