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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1949
Page
2
Two Houston County farm bureaus will hear talks on the 1929 agricultural conservation program this week. Beat Two meets tomorrow at Bay Springs RecLeren and Beat 14 Wednesday at Dupree school. PMA Officer Jesse A Culbreath will explain the 1949 program as chairmen J J Bond and U K Ouma urge attendance.
The fragment suggests a disputed claim that ancient conquerors introduced a system to dominate darker tribes in India. It also mentions a jam cake recipe with custard, a coconut garnish, and a cherry for portions, plus a ginger note for a green pea soup served with frankfurter or chicken legs.
The Houston County Medical Society will host its February meeting at 7 30 p m in the public health building auditorium. Druggists dentists and optometrists are invited. Richard Lyle of Atlanta will present a review of the nationwide health report prepared for the President by Clar F Ewing federal security administrator.
Dr Rhine discusses 20 years of para psychology research at Duke with students in lab and home. He outlines two main paths: continuing ESP and psychokinetic work to prove mind over matter and exploring spontaneous survival experiences to build a broader program, while cautioning against premature conclusions and even investigating haunted houses.
Fire crews were called but no damage occurred as an operation in progress led to lights going out. All local radio stations stopped while police radio ran on emergency power. Over 400 workers were deployed to restore service, with extra crews from other cities. Temperatures near freezing melted ice by midmorning, rain or snow expected later, and a low of 28 degrees tonight.
Wade a 22 year old Colquitt county escapee from a Cotquitt County road camp was captured in Elba after a pursuit by highway patrolmen. He faced possible armed robbery charges and federal kidnapping inquiries while officers searched for accomplices. Wade claimed a five year sentence for simple larceny and said he sold a stolen car to Jesse James Roberts.
In Nanking a government spokesman said Nationalists reject a Communist demand to detain Kuomintang war criminals led by Chiang Kai-shek before peace talks. The regime backs Mao Zedong's eight point plan but resists pre talks arrests and aims to move government to Canton while Communists enter Paoting/Pa?
livestock market data from Montgomery shows cattle receipts around 175 head with prices mainly 16.50 up for cows and 19.00 for odd stocker steers calves receipts about 75 with 24.00-25.00 for good 300-450 lb slaughter calves hogs receipts about 100 with barrows and gilts 18.50-20.00 for 180-240 lb, 16.00-16.50 for 270-500 lb. in Wellington city planners add quake proof features to most buildings in the Pacific earthquake belt.
A dispute over location of Joe's Place beer parlor near Dothan was reopened before the State Liquor Control Board. Joe Whaley sought reconfirmation of a suspended license, while residents claimed sales would force them to sell their home. Leeds delegation sought a new liquor store contingent on local vote, with city officials seeking board approval if the referendum passed.
New Orleans and New York cotton futures showed quiet to irregular trading. Prices at noon were modestly up or down with May and distant months reflecting light hedge offerings and mill buying, trading around 32.70 to 32.40 per bale in New York.
Doyle Fulton sixteen died at home in Gordon route one after a brief illness. Funeral Tuesday 3:30 PM at Bluff Springs church with Rev. J. W. White officiating. Interment in church cemetery directed by Fellows and Christmas of Ashford. Survived by parents P. E. and Mrs. Fulton a brother John Stanley and sister Sarah Elizabeth. Active pallbearers listed. senior class honorary included. Also Mrs. W. H. Eldridge obituary notes death aged 65. Madrid resident. Funeral Madrid Assembly of God church officiated. buried Madrid cemetery. Ward-Wilson arranged. Survived by husband three sons William Reuben Jack. five daughters six including Cora Lee Barefield Julia B Adams Clemmie D Smith Bessie C Oliver Abbie Lee Peacock. brothers Jim Barton Seah Barton. sister Lydia Clark. 36 grandchildren.
Los Angeles AP report details a burglary at the Bel-Air home of market chain operator Thomas R. Winans. Police say jewelry valued at about 257,500 was taken while he and his wife slept. Items include an 80,000 ring, 45,000 pin, 60,000 bracelet, 30,000 necklace, 18,000 rusket, 14,000 earrings, 9,500 watch, 1,000 ring, plus 275 in cash. Entry believed via terrace door with passkey.
Senator Taft called the new Congress the most New Dealish since he arrived in Washington. He predicted Truman domestic proposals would be blocked or revised. Speaker Rayburn said the House would likely take up voluntary controls next, with action on parts of the Truman program planned late this week or early next. Potential items include extending the reciprocal trade pact, raising minimum wage, and expanding export controls.
State lawmakers discussed budget constraints across departments including Conservation and Welfare. Possible shifts include removing gubernatorial appointment powers over the Conservation Department and studying administrative costs. Some members opposed abolishing absentee ballots while considering changes to electoral laws and ABC board hiring powers amid revenue declines. Additional colleagues listed as present.
The draft plan by Stearns would require about 86 votes to shut off debate. The completed measure remains unnamed, with the debate tied to a decisive final tally and ongoing negotiations.
Two passengers in a truck colliding with a Greyhound bus a half mile north of Ariton suffered minor injuries. Exie Pearl Phillips and Joseph A. Phillips of Clio route one were treated. the truck driver was charged with reckless driving. Bus driver Cardie A. Lewis from Birmingham was unharmed.
The commission forecasts a 1949 budget of about 740 million dollars plus long range plant expansion, with current year spending around 632 million and 462 million spent in 1948. It reports Enewi toki tests yielded greater energy release and that Bikini bombs exceeded Hiroshima’s 1945 yield. It details defense work across 41 states plus Canada and the Marshall Islands, new guard forces, fencing, and alarm systems. Major expansions include Hanford, Oak Ridge, Los Alamos, Sandia, and Oak Ridge master plans to improve living conditions and facilities.
Geneva police say three people were injured, none seriously, when two cars collided in downtown Geneva yesterday afternoon. Curtis Wilson was arrested for reckless driving but later released. Wilson and a female passenger had minor cuts, while Jerry Price of Geneva, riding with Tom Fain of Chancellor Route One, sustained facial cuts.
Western defense bloc may include United States Canada Britain France Belgium Holland Luxembourg with potential additions. Stalin signals peace stance amid Soviet outreach to Norway and Western powers, while Washington reiterates Truman would meet Stalin in Washington if a suitable place is agreed.
Number 23 rejected a warning and stayed with the Western bloc despite neighboring advice. Oslo reports Norway Sweden and Denmark failed to agree on a unified Scandinavian policy. Sweden wanted a three nation alliance, Norway preferred ties to the United States and Western powers, and Denmark sought a middle path. Talks collapse clears way for seven nations in Washington to proceed within ten days to two weeks.
Joe Bishop director of council engineering and Scout Executive McRight announced today that a survey team from the council examined the city and chose an area for a permanent camping site. A contour map and development plan will guide early spring work and site preparation.
A Wednesday gathering at 2 p m invites Lea sail and potential members to learn how the chamber operates and meet officials. Chairman Richmond Flower says he will present nominees for the six man executive committee and asks the group to approve posts at tomorrow's peanut festival committee session.
Ice and snow cripple roads across Alabama Georgia Florida Mississippi Louisiana and Tennessee. Temperatures plummeted to the mid 20s with sleet freezing precipitation and power outages while floodwaters lingered in low areas. Tornado damaged Warrenton. seven inches of snow fell in parts of Tennessee and Mississippi reported with multiple traffic fatalities.
Partial text suggests references to radios parachutes and bombardment events amid unclear reporting. Mentions Russia and first party elements, with scattered phrases about being beat up and opaque descriptions.
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