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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1947
Page
1
President Truman urged coal and steel producers to wait for a fair assessment of the wage settlement’s impact before any price increases. He warned immediate raises could trigger inflation and vowed to protect economy and employment by delaying related price hikes. He appealed to leaders to invest profits to maintain stability and cited broad concern over inflationary risks.
In the Senate priority is expected on a veto override. Congressional leaders note that without extending the term, achieving a no vote to override or sustain the veto appears impossible. The President has 15 days to consider a bill before voting on it.
Mrs Annie B Parrish Avant of Eclectic Alo died in a Montgomery hospital yesterday morning after illness. She was a former Headland resident. Survived by husband Leon Avant of Eclectic four brothers Lexer Parrish Headland Sue L Parrish Geneva Gilbert Parrish Troy Robert Parrish Galveston TX one sister Mrs Maxy Kate Proctor Dothan and her parents Mr and Mrs Robert L Parrish Headland Funeral services set for 10 am tomorrow at her father's home with Rev Roby J Lee and Rev M A West officiating Burial in Piney Grove cemetery Headland Mortuary directing.
The price of coal and coke rose in Alabama as domestic users face higher costs. Retail yards set new prices after miners returned to work under a recent contract with the United Mine Workers of America. High grade coal and coke saw varied increases, with domestic coke quoted at 13.45 per ton and other grades up to 1.50 per ton, amid a statewide price adjustment.
Officials announced that number 14 photographs and negatives were located and seized. The images depicted various phases of the atomic bomb and test explosions and many were classified as top secret.
Army sergeants accused of removing and concealing records from the Los Alamos atomic bomb project faced preliminary hearings in Pittsburgh and Chicago. Alexander Van Der Tuft, 23, of Mt. Lebanon, freed on $10 bond, awaiting certified NM records for next hearing. Ernest D. Wallis, 34, faced similar charges with no bond set.
Sen Joseph Langan cited Mobile County tax potential from horse racing 3 to 4 million provided counties decide on racing like liquor. Senate to vote on raising minimum work age to 16 with agriculture and domestic service carve outs. A permissive jury services bill for women faces House trouble. two Rep George Wallace measures on housing authority for veterans and small loan regulation set hearings Wednesday.
Reports detail a deadly crash as Jose Rodriguiz and Ellen Acerdo perished among others. Survives and casualties were found scattered, with Captain Henry Hein and Roderick MacKinnon named among the crew. A second note mentions Bulgaria Russia trade talks and a 16 member steering committee at a European conference amid mixed responses.
President Truman told leaders at the White House conference that he will veto the tax reduction bill promptly to give Congress time to vote before adjournment. Senators McClellan and Mushkin pressed for action, while Barkley assured Republicans the vote would proceed without filibuster efforts. The House bill would cut incomes across brackets, delivering up to 30 percent off for the lowest incomes and varied rates for higher earnings.
Summer School band classes begin Tuesday morning announced by Howell Hampton bandmaster. The schedule lists Tuesday and Thursday sessions: clarinet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. saxophone from 7:00 to 4:30 p.m. brass, horn, drums, and mixed brass courses follow with multiple start times.
The Houston County board debated legality of paying part of A. D. Wilkersons expenses from a Washington session and D M Burkett’s costs using a personal car on a county road project. They also considered court action costs from a traffic accident, sought a relief bill, approved July payroll advance, ordered a $3600 road grader, and accepted Goodyear bids for tires.
A portrait of Smith, a youthful west coast newspaper executive, navy veteran, and war hero who rose to prominence atop Telegraph Hill. The piece recalls Hollywood fortunes with Howald Colman’s remark on lifelong $100 a week, noting Colman’s remaining wealth amid shifting film riches.
The arrest of 1,200 to 1,500 people in a Greece communist plot lifted total detentions to over 4,000. A foreign ministry note said attackers included parts of an international brigade and Chamouran Muslims. RAM’s Elas fighters spearheaded the assault near Konitsa with heavy guerrilla losses reported as dawn operations unfolded. The government asked the U.N. sub commission for on site inquiry while planning aid flights for commission members. Dwight Griswold arrived in Athens on Truman’s plane.
George B. Graves of Dothan becomes the first to enlist for five years under the new Army setup. Captain J J Krause of the local recruiting station announced the first Negro recruit Wille Tyrone McKinley, the first from the station in a year. Others enlisting include Robert E Whaley of Graceville Norman Spann of Samson and Howard Bell of Ozark.
Livestock arrivals at eight major packing plants in Alabama and Georgia and Florida states totaled 250 cattle, 100 calves, and 400 hogs. Hog markets were active with prices steady to about 1 higher than last Friday. Hog quotes ranged from 18 to 24.75 dollars by weight class and quality.
Cattle receipts estimated at 500 with openers steady to strong versus last week. Top light weight slaughter heifers 22.00, steers 20.90, medium slaughter stock 16.50-20.00, cows 11.50-16.00, bulls 10.40-14.00. Calves receipts about 200 with good vealers 19.00-22.00, common 11.00-18.00, culls down to 9.00. Swine receipts steady to higher with barrows and gilts strong. weights 90-300 pounds range 16.00-25.00, sows and bulls noted.
The Dothan Masons schedule shows a week of lodge sessions and degree work. Dothan Chapter conducts a special meeting for the master degree tonight at 7:30, with Royal Arch degree on Thursday. The 28th District Conference meets at Brown's Cross Roads Lodge with officer elections, covering Henry and Houston counties.
County public health officials and laboratory staff issued guidance on handling rabies cases. Observed animals suspected of infection should be kept in a pen for three weeks, and if they threaten people or other animals they may be killed. If killed, heads must be sent to the laboratory for examination, avoiding brain damage from blunt force, and using a sealed metal container or syrup bucket for transport.
A laboratory director urged proper handling and compliance at a rally meeting led by Mrs. Cooper. The discussion touched on preventing freezing, safe containment, and regulation adherence for packed containers.
A Fayette man W. M. Stocks a 63 year old was treated and dismissed from a local hospital after being struck by Cosmo McKay of Dothan. Stocks was hit on North Foster street and McKay was arrested on a charge of collision with a $300 bond set pending investigation, Chief James Lewis said.
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