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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1949
Page
1
Washington AP dispatch reports President Truman remains confident on economic policy despite resisting a $4.0 billion tax increase and pressing Congress to pass a separate labor bill. He signaled opposition to tax hikes and warned opposition views could shape battles in the coming weeks while comments touched on foreign policy and domestic labor legislation.
Witness testifies about a signed Japanese yen note attributed to Tokyo Rose and recounts remarks said to have damaged morale. The defense asserts Mrs. D’Aquing would deny broadcasting certain statements and argues she did not attack the United States while claiming coercion.
A federal grand jury was to begin deliberations in New York to decide if Alger Hiss perjured himself or Whittaker Chambers lied. Defense attorney Lloyd Paul Stryker argued Hiss perjury has not been proven beyond doubt while prosecutor Thomas Murphy prepared the case. The outcome hinged on whether jurors believed Chambers or Hiss and was expected by 4 10 p.m. after 28 days of trial.
Jefferson County grand jury investigates mob terror in Birmingham Alabama seeking the identities of Klan leaders. Circuit Solicitor Emmitt Perry announced the probe into threats cross burnings and logging waves. several high ranking Klan officials testified in closed session.
A deadly incident amid labor unrest in Japan following arrests of 18 demonstrators and 200 more discharged. The National Railway Corp president Kadanori Shimognena reportedly killed by a speeding freight car, tied to a wider strike and governance crisis under occupation.
Detroit police report a theater cashier Beverly Harris faced a robber who demanded cash. When asked for a weapon the suspect said he did not have a gun. Harris activated an alarm as the intruder fled, and authorities search for the suspect.
Post Office receipts reveal Dothan’s rapid growth since the war end. For 1948 total receipts from stamps sales and box rents reached 147,580.39 dollars, with expectations to hit 260,000 by year’s end. The 1945 peak of 154,906.00 remains the high for a prewar year, while 1946 and 1947 show steady gains as servicemen’s mail and parcels rise. Postmaster Saxon notes that returning servicemen and population growth drive the uptick. the city’s overall expansion appears solid as the Gestalt number of residents increases.
Alabama lawmakers push a substitute for two bills to empower a state conservation board while shifting the governor’s appointment power. The Judiciary committee deadlocked on the substitute, sending it back for a favorable vote. Gov Folsom backs higher teacher pay and faces companion bills to curb governor appointments to the State Board of Education. Education groups support electing board members, arguing for better standards and public accountability.
City commissioners voted unanimously to reject a $21,000 payment bid from Dozier Brothers Contractors for additional reimbursements linked to paving street improvements in Dothan. Mayor Jim Beem said the decision followed discussions over expenses claimed due to water main lowering and weather delays. City Engineer E. J. Ford and City Attorney C. K. Lewis joined sessions with Dozier representatives.
A riverfront district near Bangor experienced a massive explosion and fire early today, affecting a half mile of industrial waterfront. Property losses were estimated at 1.5 million dollars as five fuel plants a bus garage and warehouses suffered damage or threat from ruptured tanks. Dozens of drums of gasoline and air fueled the flames and firemen worked through heavy smoke to control the blaze before dawn near the Maine Central Railroad freight sheds.
Washington reports say the Truman administration will urge Congress to fast track a $1.95 billion Arms for Europe program as soon as the Atlantic Pact clears. He aims to win approval before summer recess, with hearings to precede a House vote this session.
Dothan City Commission adopted a resolution supporting United Gas Company’s request to extend a pipeline to the area. The measure, to be read before the Federal Power Commission on August 22, aims to serve Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, citing rising fuel costs and city growth. Mayor Brenner authorized to present the resolution in Washington.
Milwaukee couple story: Alana Wienke, age 13, sought a divorce alleging his wife deserted him for Florida’s climate. He claimed she disliked Wisconsin clients and refused reconciliation talks in Pensacola Florida. Married in December, details incomplete due to damaged text.
A Washington weather office worker describes 95 degree humidity, long shifts, and no air conditioning as 28 teletypes churn out data. She says the bureau operates 28 hours daily and staff suffer the heat while monitoring four hourly weather reports from the airport station.
The Houston County Hospital Association would own a donated city block on Bracewell Avenue and Vanburen Street in Highland Park Dothan for a proposed tax supported hospital. A July 18 special election is required to approve a 4 mil ad valorem tax for construction and maintenance, amid confusion over the association's existence and hospital plans.
North Korea’s Democratic Front demands the United Nations Commission on Korea leave Seoul at once. It plans a nationwide September election to form a representative body for all Korea. Since last year South Korea has an UN sponsored assembly. North Korea rejects 100 reserved seats and closes borders to UN reps amid ongoing small scale fighting on the Onglia Peninsula.
Washington AP Senate approval moves a bill to cut cotton surpluses, authorizing the Agriculture Department to reduce acreage and apportion allotments among cotton states. Senator Anderson leads a coalition of 28 cotton-state supporters. The plan targets about 10 million bales in two years from a 22.5 million acre base, with adjustments for small farms as about 27.3 million acres are under cultivation.
George E. Reedy reports Westbrook Pegler testimony before a House subcommittee alleging undemocratic practices in unions. Pegler says labor leaders, aided by lawyers, block rank and file participation with constitutional provisions and one party style ballots. He cites United Electrical Workers and criticizes the AEC for actions against CIO unions.
Adm. Joanne Takeshita, renowned for teaching Judo to Theodore Roosevelt, died yesterday near Tokyo. The 60-something retired naval officer lived in Corowa City, 50 miles north of Tokyo, since the end of World War II. Takeshita was among the last surviving Japanese participants in the Portsmouth Treaty signing that ended the Russo Japanese War in 1905.
Thomas E. Dewey announced John Foster Dulles will fill Senator Robert F. Wagner’s seat on an interim basis until December 1. Dulles faces a November special election for the remainder of Wagner’s term as discussions swirl about potential Democratic successor Herbert Lehman amid party maneuvering in New York.
President promises satisfactory federal aid to education this session and urges early action in Congress. NEA delegates weigh a resolution against employing communists as teachers, with tenure committee stating it will not defend proven communists in public schools.
Government housing plan aims to build 810,000 decent low rent units in six years for families in slums. As income rises, families exit public housing to make room for lower income renters. Cities and communities will own and run the housing, while Congress caps total cost at 12.32 billion dollars spread over 40 years.
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