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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1947

Page

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Wallace Complains U.S. Russia Delayed U.N. Work

Wallace argues both the United States and Russia delayed United Nations progress and criticizes press coverage of the Hungarian crisis. He warns against a new mood that could push the U.S. toward communism or fascism and urges against war with Russia while highlighting Southern labor issues.

Warren Duffee Raleigh N. C Henry A. Wallace Spruille Braden Russia Braden Wallace Truman South North Carolina Jesse Jones United States United Nations Josephus Daniels Mexico

Alabama House approves tax exemptions and fund rules

The House business and labor committee approved exemptions for the Stone of Mobile retirement funds from state income tax, and a plan to require the State Commerce Department to turn over excess funds to the State Treasury once they reach $20,000. A separate measure to regulate small loan company advertising was approved, and debates continued on a sales tax expansion and constitutional reapportionment.

Stone of Mobile House Business and Labor Committee Stone H. B. Larking Coffee County State Commerce Department State Treasury Larkins Lawrence Dumas Jefferson Dumas Askeo House Ways and Means Committee Philip J. Hiramm Senate House Judiciary Group Wiss McIlwain Bullock County Baa Alabama House Constitutions and Elections Committee Constitution Group Pelham Merrill Cleburne Republican Party Wien Tin Cree Fettilzec

Congress weighs veto override and army unification plan

A veto override vote remains very close as some Democrats may switch to support the President. The Army Navy unification bill is debated as a merger, with Robertson saying it effectively merges services. Hearings on universal military training are urged by Bridges and Robertson, and Truman seeks early action. A State Department information program faces House pushback. A Senate steel inquiry considers widening its scope and questions Jones and Laughlin Steel about market exits.

Fia House Senate Robertson R-Wye Simned Services Committee Army Navy Air Force Bridges R-Nif Armed Services Committee Truman Congress State Department Marshall Jones and Laughtin Steel Company of Pittsburgh

Deep oil drilling bets and land prospects across states

A historic oil boom tone notes 7 billion producers tied to one, Alaska reserves valued higher than California output since 1848, Oklahoma acreage with 37 million potential oil lands but only 800k to 900k proven. One company drilled 17 711 feet in Caddo County without payoff. Plans to reach 20 000 feet cost 6 million dollars. Wildcatters race capital with risky bets and pieball machines amid a rough gamble.

Alaska California Oklahoma Caddo County

Star reporter disclosure on inquiry scope and errors

Clark said the Star employee has interrogated 1,327 people and only 10 votes in the entire primary were found erroneously counted. He claimed no substantial restrictions on the inquiry. The department never investigated more than six to eight men in a preliminary probe. The FBI did not contact 30 other Star personnel.

Clark Star Department FBI

Credible threats cited in Hungary during expansion era

Szegedy Mirczak and supporters warned that long apparent aims of agents in Hungary sought to destroy democratic forces. Ferenc Nass, an 83 year old attache, alleged Russian drive to install communism. Hungarian minister backed the claim calling it conspiracy. The commentary notes pre and postwar pressures and purge actions against anti communist figures.

Cific Szegedy Mirczak Bus Geat Seyret Hungary Ferenc Nass Ith Hungars Sevres Hungarien

Motor Carrier Act Violation Charged in County Court

White of 235 Kornegely Street Dothan is named in a complaint by Dawson P Gough official of the Alabama Public Service Commission charging violation of the Motor Carrier Act for operating a truck line on routes not approved. White posted $100 bond. Dodthy Curtis, Dothan Negro, filed against J C Caldwell alleging disposal of taped property for fraud. Caldwell posted $500 bond for a $700 automobile disposal.

Ploc. White Kornegely Street Dothan Dawson P.gough Alabama Public Service Commission Public Service Commission Dodthy Curtis J.C. Caldwell Mary Jones Caldwell

Brock Faces Charge of Automobile Theft in Dothan

Claude Brock of Dothan was returned from Marianna Florida to face a charge of larceny in connection with the theft of an automobile from the Anderson Motor Co. Sheriff Walt Cameron said Brock had been serving a sentence in Marianna for driving while intoxicated. Officers report the stolen car, an Austin Bantam, was taken May 24 and Brock was driving it when arrested. Bond set at $1,000.

Claude Brock Dothan Marianna Fla Anderson Motor Co Walt Cameron Brock Biortag Motor Company

Social Security Executive Visits City Office

Jamey W. Overstreet of the Atlanta SSA office visited the local office today. Harry N. Scott, manager, announced the routine inspection visit by Overstreet, assistant regional manager representing the Southeastern area. He will be there today and tomorrow for the inspection.

Jamey W. Overstreet Atlanta Social Security Administration Harry N. Scott Overstreet

Two Arabs Killed In Holy Land Blast

In Jerusalem two Arabs were killed in a blast blamed on Jewish extremists. The attack damaged the Athlit Haifa railway station and oil pipelines near Haifa. Bodies were found behind a motion picture theater in Rehobot near Tel Aviv. An underground group claimed responsibility in a message to Tel Aviv newspapers.

Holy Land Jerusalem Jiaiay Svar Lenmi Tel Aviv Dews

Cub Pack Meeting Delayed By Rain at Church

Rain forced postponement of Cub Pack 22 meeting set for Laissette Street Methodist Church. The new date is Friday night at the same church. Parents are invited, and boys are asked to bring in their collections.

Laissette St Methodist Church Friaeiwear Poau. Oat Church

New Tractor Damaged By Fire Near Wieksburg

A tractor owned by J. B. Wells near Wieksburg suffered heavy damage in a Saturday morning blaze. Wells, a veteran, had recently purchased the unit on a loan and was returning to his firm when the fire started. The loss is partially covered by insurance.

J. B. Wells Wieksburg Wieckburg Wells Jantey Wathoard

Dr Keyton To Talk To Medical Society

The Houston County Medical Society monthly meeting will feature Dr AL Keyton speaking on The Etiology of the Common Cold. The event takes place at the Public Health Auditorium at 8 p.m. Friday, with Dr Thomas B. Woods, president, in charge.

Houston County Medical Society AL Keyton Public Health Auditoriau At & P.m Thomas B. Woods Charg

Livestock prices reported across eight southern plants

AP dispatch notes arrivals at eight plants in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and nearby states totaling 400 cattle, 50 calves, and 1,200 hogs. Hog prices steady with 180 lb plus barrows at 22.50 to 22.75 per cwt, up to 23 in some plants, as other weights bring 16 to 23 per cwt. Montgomery market shows cattle and hogs varied by weight, with calves, sows, and stockers priced across multiple ranges. steady to slightly higher tone on some hogs with 240 to 500 lb cuts at 22 to 23.50 per cwt.

Thomasville USDA Albany Columbus Mouttrie Tifton Dothan Ala Jacksonville Tallahassee Fla Montgomery Fed Mkt. News, Soc Union Stock Yards

Sylacauga Glee Club Appears Here Sunday

Four Dothan Exchange Club delegates attend the State Convention in Birmingham June 22. The Sylacauga Glee Club performs Sunday at 4 pm at Dothan Recreation Center with no admission. A beauty contest will be held in Dothan later, the winner advancing to Panama City on July 4 and then to Atlantic City for the national contest.

Dothan Exchange Club Birmingham Erdas Clab Ers Dan Merten Ray McGill Watte Morris Becbert Meri Sylacauga Miph Scheel Glee Club Dothan Recreation Center Dothan Panama City Fla Athintic City

Recreation Center Script Dance At Dothan Friday Night

The Dothan Recreation Center sponsors a script dance Friday night from 9 to 12. Admission is one dollar per couple or seventy five cents for a single. Music will be provided by the Wale Ne Coleman's orchestra and all young people in Dothan are invited to attend.

Dothan Recreation Center Counfor Mosiey Directos Wapupeed Wale Ne Coleman Dothan

Demonstrations On Food For FO Borrower Wives

Two food demonstrations were held this week for wives of FO borrowers. Mrs. Bernice A. Pittman led sessions at the homes of Mrs. Williams on Newton route two and Mrs. Dillard on Newton route one. Attendees included Newton route two and one residents, with talks on canning squash, baked squadlones, selection, preparation, processing and storage of canned goods, plus tips to make canned foods more attractive in meals.

Bernice A. Pittman FHA Wilrron C. Wiliams Newton QO. C. Strengia C. I. Reaves Mira. A. H. Gilley Rudolph Teters

Two Recruits and Two Veterans Enlist in Army Hero

Officials at the Jocsl Army recruiting station announced enlistments of two recruits and two veterans. Veterans Roscoe R. Lindsey of Enterprise and Kenneth B. Teal of Ozark reenlisted, Lindsey as corporal and an aircraft mechanic, Teal as a truck driver with the RAF. Recruits Robert Parrish, Enterprise High School graduate, and Boyd Turner, Ozark High School 1947 graduate, plan college study under the GI Bill after a three-year hitch. The Yoest station leads Montgomery district in May quota.

Jocsl Army Roscoe RK. Lindsey Enterprise Kenneth B. Teal Ozark Lindsey Teal RAF Robert Parrish Enterprise High Boyd Turner

Tide record setter Byrd posts errorless 131 chances

Jayv Byrd, Brewton Alabama, sophomore first baseman for the University of Alabama, set a fielding mark this season by handling 131 chances without an error in the Crimson Tide’s first 12 games.

Tuscaloosa Jennings Jayv'’’ Byrd Brewton Ala University of Alabama Crimson Tide

Carr Appointed Notary Public in Newry County

J. A. Carr of Clapton in Newry County has been appointed notary public effective June 3. A certificate of appointment has been forwarded to Carr by Miss Sibyl Pool, secretary of state.

J. A. Carr Clapton Newry County Carr Sibyl Pool

May Renew Demands For Hungary Probe

An American source said Washington and London would press for a three power inquiry into Hungary. They may ask a UN inquiry into Nagy’s resignation and the communist seizure of power. Soviet commandant Sviridov has twice rejected such requests. Communists seek to consolidate control by quashing criticism and tightening border patrols.

Budapest Hungary United Nations Ferenc Nagy

Military Government Opens Up New Career

Berlin reports a new career path for young American graduates in the Office of Military Government for Germany. The War Department offers military government training to 100 qualified men, preferably World War II veterans, with 24 already starting their internship and 76 more expected. Col. James T. Duke notes a strong applicant response and that two hundred applications came from one university, with only two accepted. Training starts in Berlin, then moves to the zone, and returns to Berlin for advanced study before permanent assignments.

Berlin Germany War Department James T. Duke

Pater Catches Up With The Pate Boys

In Winnsboro South Carolina Gene Pate and Joel Pate both 15 are Eagle Scouts as is their father Dudley Pate a section man at Winnsboro Mills. Grandmother Pate and Mrs. Pate participate actively in Scout activities and the family leadership helped Troop 27 during wartime absence.

Winnsboro S.C Gene Pate Joel Dudley Pate Winnsboro Mills Pate Papa Pate

Scout Mittess Mrs Patel Spinner in Mil

Scout Mittess reports Mrs Patel operates as a spinner in mil.

Scout Mittess

President notes gradual price adjustments amid reports of moderation

The President says efforts to curb inflation are bearing fruit with peaceful adjustments in major sectors. He points to a trend of price declines in recent times, while acknowledging not all areas have yet seen the desired effect.

Priee Vances

Building Permit Granted for Storage Tank at Yoy Ace Company

W. A. Smith issued a building permit yesterday to construct a storage tank for Yoy Ace Company at an undisclosed cost. The notice confirms permit approval and project details remain limited in the public record.

W. A. Smith Yoyace Company

Poznan Court Convicts Students in Anti-State Case

A Poznan district court in Poland has sentenced two students from the University of Poznan to prison terms ranging from two to ten years for anti state propaganda and possession of arms. The case highlights stricter actions against political dissent in the region.

Poland Studer Poznan Senten Aix University

Boost Blood Strength With SSS Tonic Claims

Medical authorities cite blood analysis showing S388 formula as eight potent ingredients boosting non organic anemia. Ad claims energy, appetite, digestion improve, claims tonic energizes body for better sleep, skin color, and strength with millions of bottles sold nationwide.

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