22 Jan 1948
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1948
Page
1
Houston County home demonstration clubs board of directors will meet Friday at 10 am in Miss Fran Mallette s office to set goals and plans for the 1948 program Mrs W A Womack council president will lead the session and attenders include numerous club members from widespread communities.
A B Karrh sixty four of Birmingham died at 11 o’clock Wednesday night in Slocomb after a short illness. He moved to Slocomb recently from Birmingham. He belonged to Hunter Street Baptist Church Sonic Lodge and Zamora Shrine Temple of Birmingham. Surviving: wife, a daughter Mrs Horace Tryson of Syracuse New York four brothers A W Karrh of Bessemer G C Karrh and James A Karrh of Birmingham and W M Karrh of Swainsboro Ga a sister Mrs Sallie L Colvert of Birmingham. Funeral 2 p m Friday at Hunter Street Baptist Church Birmingham with Rev Gears officiating burial Elmwood Cemetery Birmingham Ward Wilson Dothan in charge.
Prices for 18 per cent superphosphate at 20.75 per ton and basic slag at 10.87 per ton were approved by the county and state ACA committees for this year. The government will cover about half the cost under the Agricultural Conservation Association plan, aiding farmers in soil-building programs and permanent pasture work. Farmers should order through the county office while materials remain available.
The 1940 German foreign office telegrams, unearthed by U S officials, show Soviet naval aid to Germany and plans to move the Murman coast base. They discuss Molotov’s talks with Cripps, Stalin’s stance on the Balkan balance of power, and Germany’s attempts to draw Russia into the Axis. The release comes amid Cold War tensions as Nazi papers and Ribbentrop records are published.
Col Louis E. Cotta of the Air Force argues in the Air University Quarterly Review that the President can order a preemptive attack to counter an aggressor threatening a bomb against the United States without awaiting a declaration of war. He warns the nation must be ready to bear responsibility for such orders and cites the peril of relying on past norms amid ally weakness and rising aggressors.
In the British zone 2 509 tons will be distributed elsewhere while Western Germany agrees to a bread ration cut. The Bizondi Economic Council orders farmers to surrender butter for six weeks to feed the Ruhr. In Wiesbaden 6 000 workers strike for a third day. A home-made grenade at the Grand Hotel injures army officers and prosecutors. no link to hunger protests found.
Marshall outlined anticipated cotton shipments under the Marshall Plan, forecasting about 3,000,000 bales from the United States in the first 15 months and over 10,000,000 bales during the full four-year program. He noted Western Hemisphere supplies would be about half U.S. exports, with tobacco and other incentives discussed for morale and productivity. Delegates reviewed committee recommendations on production, research, and cottonseed utilization as part of broader farm and mechanization efforts.
In New Orleans two ex governors Earl K Long and Sam H Jones, bitter rivals, advance from the first Democratic primary. With Long leading Jones by about 50 thousand votes, the February 24 runoff in one party Louisiana appears set as the decisive governor contest.
Rumseur explains concrete curbless options where possible to reduce costs. Streets listed include East Adams North Alice Arlington Avenue West Burdeshaw Cherokee Avenue South College South West Dusy North East South Wast Edgewood with per foot charges ranging from 1.30 to 2.77 along each side.
Detailed street paving rates are listed for Hammond Street to Third Avenue, with per foot costs along each side. Total project cost is 293 423 dollars, two thirds to be assessed on property owners. A protest meeting is set for March 9 at city hall to hear objections.
Livestock totals show 700 cattle 250 calves and 4400 hogs at eight plants in Georgia and nearby states. Hog quotes range from 16.50 to 24.75 dollars by weight class with a practical top of 24.75 for well shrunk 180 to 240 pound barrows and gilts. Also noted: two lovers reunite after four years in Scranton, aged 63 each.
In Minneapolis four month old Arthur Jensen Jr died of bronchitis on the mayor’s desk after doctors refused admission to the city hospital. The welfare board absolved the attending physicians and praised human judgment. Mayor Humphrey arranged the funeral and urged compassion in public service.
German leaders in Saxony report rationing largely on paper with 40,000 tons of potatoes still needed and meat substitutions common. Officials cite strict quota enforcement and hoarding penalties while raw material shortages and Soviet owned plants influence production. Seydewitz notes 74 of 198 plants returned to Germans, 124 remain Soviet.
The speaker criticized the Soviet government in Germany for shifting blame to the West and obstructing four power cooperation. He argued the Marshall Plan exposed Soviet aims and stressed that European unity must avoid domination by any single power, focusing on balanced cooperation rather than control.
Spokane World Telegraph reports Warner L. Keehn has built a 12 horsepower gasoline powered horse and seeks an old merry-go-round to craft a stable of high octane rides for carnival use. Keehn notes merry-go-rounds are scarce and aims to expand his fleet.
John Henry Warren a 19 year old Black inmate serving four months for peeping was fatally injured in State Prison No 4 during an argument over cigarettes. Otis Miller of Kilby prison used a dirk fashioned from a table knife. Warren was sentenced December 1 in Houston County Inferior Court. Miller serves 12 months for larceny. A Montgomery County grand jury will be briefed.
Senate hearings feature General Donovan warning of a world subversive war and urging NSC control of the plan while Secretary Anderson defends food aid. Hoover proposes cutting over four billion from Truman's request, calling the program dangerous to the U S economy, provoking isolationist attacks from Democrats. Republican leaders urge study of Hoover ideas as Taft backs some points.
The Ashford Parents and Teachers Association hosts a barbecue at 6:30 PM in the Ashford School lunchroom. Proceeds fund PTA activities and the public is invited to attend.
The cs school's annual beauty pageant selects Miss Dothan among four finalists Anne Hanahan Mary Yi Patterson Sara Segred and Bernie Sanders. Twenty one girls from the classes were nominated. judges will name three ture spots and crown three queens during intermission Gypsy Moon will be staged by seven students with music by Southernna shown.
James Thomas Vickers seven of Napier Field died at home after a long illness. Surviving are his wife four daughters and a son, mother Mrs T Vickers of Dothan a brother and sisters in Dothan and Tampa. Funeral at Key Baptist Church at 2 p m officiated by Rev A D Zbi with burial at Kinsey Dome. Pallbearers named from Dothan area relatives.
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