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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1947

Page

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Geneva Woman Hurt In Traffic Accident

Geneva police report a Mrs. Lucille Searcy injured when her husband Carlton Searcy 24 Geneva collided with a truck driven by Joe D. Early 22 Samson on State Highway 12 near Geneva yesterday afternoon. Early pulled off a construction road and Searcy could not stop, skidding into the truck. car damage $500 to $600, truck about $100. Mrs. Searcy treated at Enterprise hospital.

Geneve W. T. Mitchell Geneva Lucille Searcy Carlton Searcy Mitchell Early Searcy

Garden discussion draws Extension and FHA leaders

Approximately 25 employees from the Alabama Extension Service and Farm and Home Administration attended a home garden discussion in the court hours annex. J. C. Fora led the session, outlining economic and health benefits of planting home gardens and covering fall gardening basics, planting, insect control, and related issues.

Alabama Extension Service Farm and Home Administration Veterans Administration J. C. Fora

Five Residence Permits Granted by City Engineer

Five residence building permits were granted today at the City Engineer office. Recipients include P. H. Dickerson of 505 North Herring Street for $5,000, Parker Brown for $5,000, Lester Green of 710 Burdezhaw for $1, and I. W. Armstrong of 600 Windsor Court for $4,000.

P. H. Dickerson North Herring Street Parker Brown Cattonwood Extension Lester Green Burdezhaw I. W. Armatrong Windsor Court

Alabama lawmakers rehearse budget and jury reform

Debate centered on proration risks harming education and public welfare, with leaders predicting the governor’s budget study will cover expenses. Senators tackled a bill to allow women on juries, amid objections about facilities and costs, while Birmingham's live stock coliseum plan drew a $3 million price tag. Two major appropriation bills would near $70 million annually for state government and public schools, up from prior funding.

Charlie Norman Bullock John Snodgrass Jackson Gald J. W. Bragssell Russell House Jim Folsom Senate Alabama Finance and Taxation Committee Noble J. Russell Morgan County Hooton Morgan David Patton Limestone Judiciary Committee Finance Committee Albert Boutwell Jefferson Birmingham Boutwell James E. Folsom

Senate tax cut vote falls short of two thirds

Senate tax cutters miss the two thirds threshold by five votes on passage, with 95 members total. Administration expects one more vote upon Sen Thomas's return from Switzer land. Republicans press on. Taft and Millikin claim a fighting chance. The bill seeks 30 percent to 10.5 percent across income tiers, heading to the White House. Congress to study economic and military data abroad before further foreign policy moves. President Truman backs parallel surveys via departmental panels and a non governmental group.

Senate House Gop Martin Rmags Congress Truman

Atomic hearing canceled over leaks at Oak Ridge plant

A joint congressional panel canceled a scheduled public hearing on leaks from the Oak Ridge Tennessee atomic facility after announcing witnesses that included Maj. Gen. Leslie R. Groves wartime Manhattan Project chief and House Un American Activities Committee chairman Parnell Thomas along with three newspapermen. Chairman Hickenlooper said the issue was whether a hearing was timely.

Atomic Joint Congressional Committee Oak Bulge Tenn Lesie RR. Groves Parnell Thomas R-Nj House Committee On un-American Activities Hickenlooper R-Town Atomic Committee

Vote Frauds and Tax Protests Stir Senate Plan

Senator Kem pledges to bring a resolution on alleged Kansas City vote frauds to the Senate floor and to probe Attorney General Clark's conduct in the 1946 Missouri primary. Senator O Ma honey opposes, raising a long, bitter debate as Congress braces for year end. Also, about 400 highway user groups urge Congress to end all special federal auto taxes, calling them an unjust burden.

Congress Kem R-Mo Kansas City Senate Clark Missouri O'Mahoney D-Wye

New York Trip Ends In Flair And Debt

Monk and Mamie tour the Ostrich Club in Manhattan with Annabelle and Pudge. They rack up drinks and a $26.40 subway fare as they flee the pace of city life, planning a Long Island settlement while Annabelle schemes to reclaim $400 in clothes charges.

Monk Annabelle Pudge Coos Monk Central Park Mame Moni Alfre Gegen Annibelle Mamie Almust Buehemian Andy Annebelle Empire State Building Maine New York

Lafayette Street Methodists Elect Six New Stewards

Six new members joined the Lafayette Street Methodist Church board of stewards at the final quarterly conference of the year. The event included a joint meeting with the quarterly conference and a chicken supper prepared by church women. The Rev C H Hildreth reported solid progress in attendance and finances, noting rising Sunday School enrollment and a motion picture projector purchase.

Lafayette Street Hildreth

Tragic loss spans era as war claimed spouses from Rochester

Fragments recount a Rochester family facing multiple wartime deaths and separations. A Canadian based DCS report notes a widow discharged from the WAC, cremation plans, and ashes sent home while papers lag. Details of two husbands, both military pilots, end in tragedy during service.

DCS Gma Florida WAC Evers Miehko Hia Rochester MacKinnon Dak Byers Caid Mir Emma Shalty Jowee

Experimental disease parallels Hodgkin's in mortality

Limited animal research marks the disease as deadly, akin to Hodgkin’s type cancers. Dr. Stokes notes many cases become chronic. Transmission via water is suspected. research methods are unsafe. Early symptoms include fatigue and fever, followed by yellowing of eyes and skin and eventual bodily swelling.

Stokes

Five Scouts Before Review Board in Merit Badge Drive

Five Dothan Boy Scouts appeared before the Board of Review for advancement on land or merit badges. Wallace Clarrivan of Troop 22 earned silver pains for his Eagle pin and three merit badges. Others: David Peterman Life Troop 22 one merit badge Theo Carroll first class Troop 101 six merit badges Spencer Roberts Star Life pin and three merit badges John Edward Byrd first class badge Serving on the board were 8 C Stephens chairman Frank Gaines secretary C J Caldwell J Whit King and Benton Q Fo.

Dothan Board of Review J. W. Cooke Wallace Clarrivan David Peterman Theo Carroll Spencer Roberts John Edward Byrd C. Stephens Frank Gaines C. J. Caldwell J. Whit King Benton Q

European recovery plan delay sparks concerns in Europe

A French spokesman warns that delays in Congress could harm Europe next winter. Paris Presse notes the setback may jeopardize ongoing recovery work, while Paris Pesta says postponement risks increasing Russia and Soviet bloc isolation. The 10 nation conference aims to finalize committees to steer aid and balance sheets showing Europe’s needs and self-reliance, with American help to follow.

Congress Europe Paris Presse European Nations Paris Paris Presta Russia Britih Ernest Bevin Smarl Nationa France

Plan to plant same cadages countywide to market crops

Lyle Brown of the Alabama Extension Service and Arthur Heastess urge county farmers to plant a uniform variety of radishes to ease marketing and reduce problems. Heastess, once at Atmore prison farm, cites radio production challenges and years in radish growing. Organizers hope for strong farmer turnout Friday to start immediate plans.

Tosare Lyle Brown Alabama Extension Service Horticulturist Arthur Heastess Hetstess Alabama Atm

New York Cotton Rises On Short Covering And Mill Buying

Active buying in the final hour lifted cotton prices to the day’s best levels. Futures closed with gains of 4.45 to 5.25 per bale from the previous close. Market notes mention mixed trade with spot indicators and futures movement amid demand for raw produce and berries as vitamin sources.

Santry

Ex-Congressman A H Carmichael Dies in Tuscumbia

Arch ibald Hil Carmichael former U S Representative in the Eighth Alabama district died in Tuscumbia at 83 after three weeks ill. A noted Alabama politician he served as Speaker of the State House in 1906 and 1915 and held posts on the State Board of Education and University trustees. Survivors include four sons.

Tuscumbia Ala Archibald Hil Carmichael Congress Tenness Valley Carmichael Alabama Dale County Congreet State Board of Education University of Alabama Aew New York Jesse Malcolm Charles Elmore Archibald Hill, Jr Herbert

Greek Yugoslav border battle with Albanian invaders intensifies

Reports from the Greek front describe a major battle as Albanian incursions push toward Ioannina. Guerrilla forces expand from hit and run to mass hostilities, with claims of Soviet symbols on uniforms and possible international brigades. Contingents clash near Kalpaki, Konitsa, and Kastoris as Greek troops surround main forces.

Panyotis Canelopoulos Albania Guerrilliag Ioannina Greece Napoleon Zervus Mount Grammogs Konitsia Kalpaki Zervas Athens Demeteros Maximos United Nations Konitsa Merrillas Konitsas Baclk St. Nicholas Kastoris Belerade Florina

NAM urges wage policy to sustain growth and jobs

Humphrey testified that paying wages to workers is not wildly inflationary and reasonable. NAM president Foxart Munting said the nation can absorb the year’s second round wage changes. NAM stresses unity to boost production and welcomes tax cuts to spur venture capital for expansion, targeting 600,000 new industrial jobs yearly.

Noves Humphrey Foxart National Association of Manufacturers Rammates Sversea Withon Nam Weed

Mosley Speaks at Welw Luncheon for Dothan Recreation

Crawford Mosley city recreation director explained the Dothan Athletic and Recreation Association at the Dothan Rotary Club meeting yesterday. The Rotary Club made a contribution as a unit. B. Wood Pearson led the business session and members received applications to own a8 individuals.

Dothan Athletic and Recreation Association Crawford Mosley Dothan Rotary Club Rotary Club Memi B. Wood Pearson Seasion

Home Improvement Training Meeting Set For Friday

A leader training session for Houston County home demonstration club chairmen is scheduled Friday at 1 30 p m in Miss Fran Mallette office. Miss Stella Mitchell will give the Kitchen Planning demonstration. Attendees include club leaders from Barber Mia Patt Southerland Big Creek and many others across the county.

Houston County Fran Mallette Howell Branton Center C. O. Burnham D. G. Wade Cowarty Creek H. E. Belque S. O. Fowler Cowarts M. A. Summerford J. S. Spooner Crosby Otis Jordan Kinsey Clifton Hughes L. A. Honey Memphis Otho Shelley W. H. Tew Enon Roy Harris Gaston Noudges New Providence Cora Atwell Join Merritt Pansey Curtix Mixon H. M. McCall Pilgrim Rest Hugh Holly J. W. Helms C. C Murphy Lila Armstrong Rehobeth Eloise Tyson Alma Drew Selma Hosea Smith Myrt Mcleod Smyrna Ida D. Whiddon J. P. Whatley Shippers’ Crossroads L. H. Skipper Lola Pelham Taylor Mra Glamsford Clayton Hurn Union Will Lee Cameron H. G. Dykes Webb Wyatt Gamble Willie Worrell Vicksburg Billy Beckham

Livestock Market Report From Southern Plants

Arrival of livestock at eight packing plants across Alabama Georgia and Florida totals 250 cattle 150 calves and 100 hogs. Hogs sell active with a strong market and composite quotations show prices for various weights and grades with 24.79 dollars noted for well shrunk good and choice hogs 180 240 pounds.

Thomasville USDA Albany Columbus Moultrie Tifton Dothan Ala Jacksonville Tallahaassee Fla

Livestock Prices Mixed as Hog and Cattle Markets Rise

Chicago markets show hogs 25 to 50 cents higher across weights with tops around 27.25. Cattle and calves firm to higher with fed steers and yearlings up, cows steady to higher, vealers up about 50 cents, stock cattle firm at 18 to 23 dollars.

Chicago API USDA

Four Dothan Scouts Attend Camp Open Pond

Scout Executive J W Cooke reports Camp Open Pond near Andalusia is in full swing this week with four Dothan Boy Scouts Tony Sturges Larry Knowles Pat Jones and Randy Church attending. Camp staff includes Frank Gaines as field director Erhan Wakefield Columbia commissary director and George Maddox swimming instructor. The camp will close at noon Saturday.

Camp Open Pond Andalusia J. W. Cooke Dothan Tony Sturges Larry Knowles Pat Jones Randy Church Frank Gaines Erhan Wakefield Columbia George Maddox

Chicago buyers favor old fashion homes west of Lincoln Park

In Chicago inquiries show buyers turning to nineteenth century houses in a time weathered Section west of Lincoln Park. The antique residences are being updated for modern living while preserving their quaint architecture.

Chicago Lincoln Park

Mrs James M Parker Dies Near Headland

Mrs James M Parker 82 died at her daughter’s Headland Alabama home about 2 p m yesterday Funeral services were set for 7 p m today at Bethlehem church with Rev Roby J Lee officiating Burial at Headland Cemetery directed by Headland Mortuary Survived by daughter Mrs P B Danzey two sons J M Parker Jr of Denver Colo and R J Parker of Wetumpka Ala one sister Mrs Ella Whitehorst of Quincy Fla and several grandchildren

James M. Parker P. B. Danzey Headland Route Two Bethlehem Church Roby J. Lee Buriel Headland Mortuary Denver, Colo R. J. Parker Wetumpka, Ala Ella Whitehorst Quincy, Fla

Soviet push for small global force faces Balkan debate

Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei A. Gromyko opened a debate on a proposed UN backed global force advocating a small armed body to preserve peace if disarmament succeeds. He urged equal man for man contributions by the Big Five while the others favor comparable inputs. Johnson called the Soviet plan impractical and warned against linking UN force talks to disarmament.

Pedite Balkan Andrei A. Gromyko U. N Johnson

We Must Help Europe But Not Abandon All Others

Duff argues against relying on Europe's dole and urges aid to democratic nations to protect both sides. Governor Youngdahl backs selective assistance beyond the Rusian orbit, while Marshall warns the U S stands at a turning point in old world relations and must choose between aiding adaptions or risk distancing from its heritage and security.

Marshall United States

Bauman's Gift Galleries Opens In Enlarged Store

Bauman's Enlarged Store unveils Gift Galleries in Dothan, expanding to about double the space. New departments include camera supply, small pianos and radio, custom furniture, and a poting room in the repair department. Charles Bauman leads the camera section as fourteen clerks service the Dothan area.

Bauman Dothan Bauman's Ted Ba Charles Bauman Baum

Methodist Youth Assembly Opens at Huntingdon College

Alabama Methodist Conference opens its 301st annual youth assembly at Huntingdon College in Montgomery with delegates from Alabama and Florida. Rev. W. Tate serves as registrar and business manager. 16 courses planned, eight on personal enrichment and eight on organization and administration, running daily until the conference closes the following Monday.

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