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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1949

Page

2

Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass

The third annual TelState Bodi el Airplane meet will be held at Dothan Municipal Airport on July 10. A Horrocoging Day is announced for July 20 at Haleburg church. The Bree Will Bamtirt Blole colleges Nashe Yilty Toate will present sacred music Sunday. Free Will Baptist church invites attendance. Mt. Putt Cor Trams Ueni training news. Deal won a student at Caluinus High school before joining the army in 1943. Jackson f Back Talerine Court Judge J. Theodore Jackson returns from vacation to Florida Beach. Abusive language charge in custody case. Dean in hospital from a tren portale site operation and treatment.

TelState Dothan Nashe Yilty Toate Baphist Church Tascam

Dothan Boy Injured When Hit By Auto

Five year old Floyd Marlow of Dothan was struck by a vehicle and injured after being dragged into the street near Saul Caton Street. He suffered a torn leg and head injuries and was admitted to Teeshinienu hospital under police guard. Authorities detained the driver for questioning as the investigation continued.

Dothan Floyd Marlow Saul Caton Tieshan Hospital Ate Qulininbuly Atlas Andy Injitiana Ay Mirwyo Auth Kirk Wenn Sanitete Dairies Tiler Teeshinienu

Rabid Fox Heads Reported By Lab

In Hrudion County two rabid foxes were identified today by regional authorities. Officials note the animals were found near poultry yards and a nearby farm, with no clear signs of bite victims reported yet. Local investigators urge caution and monitoring of any further wildlife sightings.

Lab Brewton

Two Men Face Morals Violations in Houston County

Two Abbuvilin men were released on bonds of 5000 each after Houston County youths accused them of assault and battery and attempted crimes. William Owens, 42, and W L Solomon, 38, were detained by Deputy Sheriff Eldridge. The youths said the men picked them up Sunday night on Enterprise Highway after watching a movie, then refused to let them leave and drove to Brannan's Stand where one youth escaped during a confrontation. Solomon was employed at the Alabama State Employment Service in Dothan.

Houston County Eldridge William ‘Owens W. L. Salomon Owens Uta Cameron Solomon Aldbamat State Employment Service Office Dothan

Senate action and amendments on state bridge bill and austerity measures

The House approved a second appeal to Congress to keep hands off Alabama’s Ku Klux Klan probe while the Senate considers bills on a bridge construction plan statewide financed by bonds. Debate touches on spending, executive amendments, and retirements for Supreme and Appeals court judges amid a varied legislative week.

Secont Cone Ruhr Alabama Ku Kix Klan Investigaen Sehajarg Pratt Fuly Haliday Senate Hornsey Robert Lawe Madison Aigucher Semttars Bruce Hendarson Wight Billy Gove Davies Supreme Court Senate Local Législation Committee

Electiontax plan details for Valorestas Cur Capital

A before election note outlines a proposed levy covering real estate personal property and automobiles. The measure, quoted as raising about 2000 annually, would take effect if approved on Wrestle Det 1 this year, with timing set more than 18 days before election.

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New Orleans Cotton closes steady amid varied futures

Closing prices for New Orleans cotton were steady with minor movements across futures months. Prices hovered around 32.77 to 33.00 per hundredweight, with futures for key months in the high 20s to low 30s range.

Supreme Court Rules Senate Is Own Boss

The State Supreme Court ruled that the Senate controls its own journal protests and timing. Justice advisory opinion states no firm rule exists. protests may not be entered until after bills pass both chambers, leaving Lt. Gov. Tyrer’s stance effectively in the Senate’s hands.

Supreme Court Rules Senate Montgomery State Supreme Court Tne Senate Am Agiisory Boas Clarence Tyrer Enzer

Miss Coplon Convicted in U.S. Spy Case Stuns Court

The juried verdict finds Miss Coplon guilty after a weeks long trial. Prosecutors sought heavy punishment amid national security ties. Palmer vows appeals to the U S Court of Appeals and possibly the Supreme Court, arguing errors and prejudice during proceedings.

Joey Tye Palmer U.S. Court of Appeals Supreme Court Jude Reeves John M. Kelley Hye Miss Conlon Capitol Hilt Gubitchey Shewaggee Justice Department Wae Nikeyung Copton Ots Moscow Gubitchev United Nations Thea Hue Mene FBI Interint Gwy Reeves Staal Sou Hiv Venderi Noto Kelley Kiev Patprer Rey Waar

South Carolina Democrats Split Over Barkley Visit in 1946

A wartime era political clash shows factions within South Carolina Democrats over Vice President Barkley’s visit in a tense 1946 scene. Williams signals a push to present Barkley as the “Family Doctor of 1946,” while an opposing group, led by Thurmond supporters and Maybank Johnston allies, resists compromise. A Montgomery market update follows, noting weak to steady cattle and calf prices, with holiday observations and limited reports.

Barkley Lelith Baskin Ransome 3 Wilewins Troan Denaceas Williams South Carolina United States R. Maybank Olint Johnston T Hiacas Due West Americca

Secrets Of By John Robert Powers

A fragmented advice feature on physical appearance and dating tips attributed to John Robert Powers. It discusses body posture, leg alignment, knee positioning, and walking stance to attract women, urging readers to practice a series of exercises and self-presentation steps.

John Robert Powers

Livestock prices amid mixed demand across Georgia markets

Livestock arrivals reflect steady to rising demand across Thomasville and nearby markets. Prices for hogs varied by weight and quality with barrows and gilts at 180 to 240 pounds around 0.50 to 0.95 per unit, sows 240 to 340 pounds about 19.50 to 20.59, and larger weights delivering 10 to 10.50. Medium grades and heavier shipments showed broad ranges, while local buyers pegged practical price levels near 21 for prime pork cuts.

Montgomery Thomasvile Eiunt Albans Cohonbus Moule Inc Monisvaile Tallahassee Pani Zi Choice

Virginia charged in murder case of Dana Marie Weaver

The Commonwealth of Virginia accuses Scott of beating Dana Marie Weaver, 16, with a pop bottle and strangling her in a premeditated murder at a parish house. Defense argues blackout and amnesia. Scott claims only to have restrained her during a struggle as she attacked him. testimony details a chaotic church setting and prior remarks about the girl.

Commonwealth of Virginia Scott Dana Marie Weaver Couns T. Warren Messick Messick Inck Scot Dang Matic al Christ Episcopal Chueh Sune Tiny Mav B. Santé Alood Spallerse Rand Wills Ghureh Peny Dana Mane Pany Freddie Brailey Gee Young Byadley Watta A& Pny Botdley White Merous Scolt Torson Scatl Meassick Stalt Rita Dana Charles Wright Jefferson High Stent Hana Howdy

Well Housing Aid Proposed In Bill

Washington AP reports a bill by Reg Elliott would let the federal government make direct housing loans to veterans unable to obtain money from private lenders in small towns and rural areas. The plan aims to expand GI loan markets and spur private institutions to fund more mortgages with terms up to 24 years, limited to cases where a private lender is unavailable.

Washington Biliott Elliott Bulgrave Hlontz

President Trumans tax plan sparks tax battle in 1949 fight

The president defended higher taxes to avert a Treasury deficit for 1949 and 1950 while opposing increased government spending. Unofficial 11 month deficit estimates reached up to 1.5 billion dollars, with the new fiscal year predicted to begin red ink unless taxes rise or spending is trimmed. A tax fight pits Truman against Senator George, reflecting broad Capitol Hill opposition to the high tax program.

Treasury Truman Congress George Gove Georgia Irumen Senate Finance Capitol Hill Democratic Party

Miner Gil recounts threats amid shootings near Hamilton Mississippi

The source details a man named Gil who left his community after threats to kill him for talking about whipping. He says he was assaulted near Beasemerry and Rath of Beasemerry while driving home from work, slapped, poked, then fainted. Gil told the News he reported the attack and planned to appear before a grand jury amid gang activity notes from Clay County incidents.

Gil Barminghin Hamilton Miss Wopwi Miles Rath Beasemerry Kang Utal Jeans le Gill Ninar Axa Nabil McDowell

Hoover plan sparks debate on federal aid and education

The discussion centers on Hoover's breadline proposal and its critique by opponents. Critics warn of centralizing government powers and arbitrary state ranking, while supporters argue existing federal programs have not meant meddling in state education.

New York Cotton Futures Rise Slightly at Close

Cotton futures in New York edged higher from the prior close as May contracts touched 29.27 cents per pound in a narrow session. The market showed an uptick with prices near 29.50 to 32.97 cents, reflecting modest demand and uncertain outlook.

Sumbrerour Injured In Auto Accident

Sumbrerour, 43, was injured when a loaded cattle truck skidded and overturned on a highway near Ashford. He was pulled from wreckage and taken by ambulance to Donalsonville hospital with possible head concussion and other injuries as Alabama patrolmen investigated the crash. About 400 head of livestock were rounded up at the scene. details of the load location were not learned.

Donalsonville Ashford T. L. Brooks Alabama Brooks Dothan Doralsonville

City rejects gas bond brokers bid for distribution deal

City commissioners declined a proposal from Hugh Martin Ti and Lewin Odess Birmingham Aves to hire brokers at three and a half percent to sell bonds for a natural gas distribution system. They rejected the fee as excessive and cited potential costs around thirty five thousand dollars in connection with the brokers plan.

Hugh Martin Lewin Odess Birmingham Avesweet Try Commission Dothan South Alabama Mither

Senate debate roils over labor bill compromise path

The article analyzes Truman era tension as Republicans and Southern Democrats push to block or alter a Taft-Hartley like labor bill. It discusses House Senate impasse, potential vetoes, and strategic moves ahead of 1980 and 1990 elections, highlighting party splits and labor support dynamics.

Senate Truman Democrats Taft-Hartley Unnan Tenocrats

Fragmentary text on labor bills and agency powers

The fragment notes opposition by CIO and ATL to proposed regulations citing injunction and press controls. It mentions the wartime or postwar context and unclear references to tariffs, unions, welfare funds, and the role of the CIO and ATL in political actions during that period.

Masa Anop and Witoy CIO ATL

Swift Announces Plans To Retire At End Of Term

MONTGOMERY AP State Senator G Robin Swift of Escambia County says he will retire at the end of his present term. The lumberman and former U S senator from Alabama notes heavy demands on his time and business interests, and says he will not seek re election. Swift served briefly in the U S Senate and has held multiple terms in the State Senate, with further plans to wind down his public service.

Swift John & Bankhead Escambia Heski Bee Beckng State Senate Sparis Prude Senate U.S. Senate John Sparkmat Almore Lepishatwre Don al -Aumore Tor

Atomic workers urge panel to probe labor dispute

About 290 APL atomic workers and Labor representatives pressed a Presidential panel to investigate the dispute at the Carbochemicals plant after contract expiry. Negotiations last night failed to reach a deal before midnight, with both sides predicting no immediate stoppage despite the rift.

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