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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1949

Page

3

Governor Warren Presses Board Over Teacher Pay Raises

In Tampa amid a financial crisis Gov Warren demands restraint as he criticizes a state board for granting $30,000 in teacher pay raises. He calls for prudent budgeting and warns allowances should be temporary if broader funding is not secured, while reporters note discomfort among educators and local agencies.

Gov Warren Raps Warcea Chimey Warren Board of Control Owen

Morris Grand Jury Set 3rd Round In Klan Records Fight

In Birmingham the third round opens as Ku Klux Klan Chief William Hugh Morris faces a county grand jury probing mob violence. Morris, jailed for contempt after refusing to hand over secret Klan records, posted a $500 bond to regain release and face the jury again. The Supreme Court refused to review the contempt ruling, siding with the state on secrecy limits. The grand jury reconvenes with Morris likely to be summoned.

Morris Birmingham William Hugh Morris State Supreme Cosct Se Klan

Atlanta Banker Named Birmingham Trust Vice President

Nor. Iman Ramgey, an Atlanta banker, was named vice president of Birmingham Trust National Bank. Ramgey has held roles at At lanta's os and Southern National bul and earlier worked with Citizens and Lomber since 1927. Coleman, president of Bleininghan Trust, said Ramgey will assume duties early next month.

Birmingham Nor Iman Ramgey Atlanta Birmingham Trust National Bank Raney Southern National Lo Vill Whith John Coleman Bleininghan ‘Trust Runney

Florence Man Dies In Fall From Pole

Florence Albert H. Jackson 27 died in hospital from injuries after falling about 15 feet while attempting to fasten his safety belt as a Florence Electrical Department employee. Witnesses identified him.

Florence Albert H. Jackson Id Jackson Florence Electrical Department

Sticky Weather Grips Americans East Of Rockies

A United Press report describes hot humid conditions across the eastern half of the country, with scattered showers in Minnesota and the Dakotas. Minnesotans experience heavy rainfall and crop damage, while residents in Wisconsin and Michigan speak of hazardous heat and minor injuries from a bush incident. Insurance policy holders face payments tied to outdoor activity profits amid unsettled summer weather.

United Press Weatherinet Wexy Ia Dakotas Minnesota Minn Bisquarak Flint Mieb Bozell Vasa Hope Giddisy Seathe

Megro Dies Suddenly During Meeting Here

A Dallas County Negro, identified by Coroner Parker as W. M. Fountain, died during a meeting at First Light Church. Official says natural causes, appearing to be a heart attack. About 14500 Masons gathered for the 78th Annual Grand Convocation of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama, Prince Hall session. the gathering ends today.

Dallas County Liss Caloreet A. Parker W. M. Fountain Miteseven Alakama Prinee Hall

Judge Makes Hit With Club Women

A San Jose report describes Fat UP- Sweet- Hisiking Mayas Pywil Watson engaging with local women at a club. He awed the audience with compliments and jokes about being in California. The scene shifts to a different note as an iron blade and 5,000 pears old are mentioned in an Egyptian pyramid context.

San Jose Davehlers Gollih West Talifornia Ennate Watsenra

Judge Considers Recording Evidence in Scruggs Bribery Trial

Circuit Judge W May Walker weighs admission of a hidden wire recording from a table in Scruggs bribery case. Scruggs ally argues the tape is prejudicial and unreliable while Hopkins urges admissibility as crucial to proving alleged offers of votes. Florida Supreme Court had not ruled on wire recording admissibility. Trial date set for Monday to decide if the entire or partial recording may be used.

Tatlahassfe Plu John Degaons Scruggs W. May Walker Tor Screggs Leon County Welker Alford Attard Senate Recorder Hidler Florida Sipreime Scruggs’ Ettorheys Clyde Atkineson If. J. Wells Scruges Uch Make Winselt Walker

Labor complaint against insurers settled in Atlanta

In Atlanta 183 life insurance companies settled a labor relations complaint by agreeing to recognize the National Association of Life Underwriters as a strictly professional organization. The case, filed Sept 1 1948 by agent Mrs Nola Patterson, concludes the NLRB action and requires posting notices stating the association is not a representative for grievance handling or pay disputes.

Atlanta National Association of Life Underwriters Nola EB. Patterson Atlant Paulo Styles National Labbor Relations Bosra Labor Board Association of Life Underwriters Patterson Har NLRB Fife

Underwriters Agreement Questioned by Mrs Patterson

Mrs Patterson challenged a provision in the employment agreement between the underwriters and the company. She argued the clause allows the company to contribute financial or other support to the underwriters, a detail she says makes policyholders cover the underwriters' upkeep and costs.

Patterson

Energy of atomic bomb vs sunlight heat in Gay

A historical comparison explains that the atomic bomb releases immense energy from a compact pack while sunlight delivers heat over one and a half square miles in Gay. The note contrasts instantaneous release with distributed solar heating.

Gay

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