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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1951
Page
5
Lawmakers study a record budget and consider a supplemental appropriation bill for water services. Gov Herman Tal Madge promises improved water services while House committee chairmen push tax proposals. Speaker Jack Bay leads tax efforts as Hershel Lovett of Dublin chairs appropriation plans.
Lawmakers received a proposed budget in response to a House resolution. The package splits into an active $145 million appropriations section and a $40 million contingent portion. Education gains about $2 million for a minimum foundation program, highways about $421 million, public welfare $15 million, and public health roughly $9.2 million. The current budget totals about $130 million, with education near $60 million and highways $31.2 million. Governor Talmadge seeks $175 million annually, with a total around $185 million possible. Tax revision proposals, including a $75 million new revenue plan, likely head to committee and then floor consideration, possibly not in a single package. A separate home rule bill for municipalities passes 139 to 16, giving cities local referenda options without Legislature action.
Washington notes outline how defense orders will siphon metals and factory space from civilian goods. National Production Authority steps in to ration copper, steel, and materials, prioritizing military needs while attempting to keep some civilian production going. Government aims to preserve economy until war demand stabilizes.
A court order setting appraisal values for four parcels is the final step for Alabama State Docks to obtain title to the waterfront area. The Mobile Circuit Court must approve the probate appraisal in condemnation proceedings, with total costs around 275000. Once titles clear, docks would extend to Dauphin Street and add five more piers, though funds delay construction.
Fashions and beauty guidance push veiling hats and millinery tricks from Powers and models. Practical demonstrations show veiled headpieces and three veil styles to enhance appearance. Readers invited to mail in 10 cents for a booklet with hairdo portraits and personality type tips.
Maj L L Blackwell, assigned last August as hospital executive officer at Camp Rucker, is a Raleigh native and Army Medical Department officer with wartime service at Camp Shelby and a tour with the 168th Station Hospital England. He joined the Army in 1934 at Ft Benning and has since served in Hawaii, Iceland, and England, rising from private to major. He now resides on post with his family and reflects on his diverse career including a station hospital role and coordination with Col Green.
The Ozark Stat Special lists a Dale Bookmobile schedule with numerous pickups and times at schools stores and communities including Newton Midland City Sylvan Grove Williamson Station Oak Ariton Ewell Fylants Crossroads Corinth Lents Echo Skipper Rocky Moutain Madson and others. Times range from morning 9:00 to afternoon 2:50 with several stops noted throughout the day. The schedule reflects an extensive route through local schools and towns.
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