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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1948
Page
1
County, state and city officers reported 44 arrests this weekend down from 53 last weekend. City police made 32, sheriff staff seven, and highway patrol five. Most charges were routine drunkenness, plus two breach of peace cases and one assault with battery.
Alabama Dewey forces led by Ralph Kennamer faced a 7-7 tie on a motion to yield the delegation at the first presidential nomination roll call. Noojin and Mrs. Pitts opposed yielding while Kennamer and others supported it. Kennamer called the vote a Taft victory amid plans to pass on the first roll call.
Reports from Foochow Minhow on the south coast say a great flood inundated the city drowning about 1000 people and leaving roughly 200000 of its 890000 population homeless. The disaster struck prompting relief efforts and evacuations across the area.
Unclear fragmentary AP style notice from Chicago outlines race results and weather affecting a sporting event. Readable names and figures incomplete, with multiple garbled phrases.
The City Water Department reports residents in the Southeast section of Duhan will have no water tonight for about five hours starting at 10 p.m. Water main lowering on Southeast Street and a valve connection at Washington and South Fusst necessitate the outage. Affected streets include Crawford and Washington from South St. Andrews to Bay Line, South Appletree from East Main to Washington, East Lafayette from South Appletree to South Cherry, South Cherry from Washington to Lafayette, and South College, Collins and Marburay from Lafayette to South.
Roy Scott a 31 year old Negro of Dothan route two is jailed in Houston County on a charge of leaving the scene of an accident in a hit and run that injured the son of Highway Patrol Sgt W A Norris. Witnesses say Scott could not avoid striking the youth but drove off. Billy Norris 19, was treated for cuts and bruises but not seriously hurt after the Saturday incident near Beulah church on Headland highway during a dust cloud before rain. Scott admitted striking the boy but said a companion urged him to drive away saying Norris was unhurt and getting to his feet.
Brownell dismisses the chatter and vows winning while Dewey and allies praise their record. Amid Senate talk, housing and civil rights proposals surface as a possible campaign thread. Vandenberg and other leaders arrive as contenders, with delegates debating the next steps toward a nominee.
A garbled OCR snippet from New York cotton market notes an unusual phrase sequence and unclear figures. The readable bits reference cotton trading in New York and contain stray letters, making it difficult to extract concrete events, prices, or participants.
MONTGOMERY AP Director Frank Boswell said he would abolish the prison lash in Alabama if convicts are properly segregated. He outlined this as a key recommendation to a prison investigating committee dominated by lawmakers. Governor Folsom has already banned whippings except in emergencies. Boswell said segregation would help rehabilitate inmates while protecting life and property, and he noted current mixing of young first offenders with hardened criminals is a major problem. He discussed potential use of Kilby’s old barracks and Wetumpka prison options, stressing safety and feasibility concerns.
The document outlines numbered paragraphs 4 to 12 detailing Murphy's alleged issues regarding age and wealth, alleged ambitions with Mins Irene Moody, nervous breakdown claims, divorce actions, and improper fund transfers. Dismissal motions contest that averments are irrelevant, evidentiary, or insufficient to present issuable facts or equitable relief, citing multiple sections of the pleadings.
Livestock arrivals totaled about 425 cattle, 225 calves, and 1,050 hogs at eight major plants in Albany, Columbus, Moultrie, Thomasville, Tifton, Dothan, Jackson ville and Tallahassee. Hog market active with prices up to 25 dollars for select 180-240 lb barrows and gilts. various weight and grade Quotations from 17 to 24.65 dollars.
Federal market news from Union Stockyards pieces show salable receipts about 350 cattle and 75 hogs. Slaughter classes steady to lower, calves slow but steady, hogs strong in lighter weights with barrows and gilts pricing around 22 to 26 dollars, sows and heavier hogs mixed.
In Montgomery Circuit Court, Robert Windham, operator of a grill in Clanton, challenges a state attempt to tax meals given to restaurant employees. The case hinges on whether meals provided for employee use are taxable as merchandise or as a personal business expense. State Revenue Commissioner Philip Hine argues the 1947 veto extends the tax to these meals.
Fragmentary text describes a cat belonging to a person named Wert and a journey between two towns. The cat reportedly loves chickens and a sequence of action suggests parting with tables and moving along a road with distressed conditions. The narrative ends with the cat reacting to a torch.
Washington AP The Supreme Court today ruled against the Alabama Negro Samuel Taylor condemned for the 1946 assault of a 14 year old white girl. The court refused a hearing on his claim that his confession was extorted by force. Justice Burton led the 5-3 decision with Murphy dissenting.
Col Saliba warned late enlistees that delays may leave no room in the quad as President Truman’s draft bill awaits final approval. The United Press cites congressional sources predicting action within hours. National Guard recruiting offices report hundreds of calls and extended hours to process new enlistments.
President Truman pushes Selective Service revival and 19 to 23 year olds into the armed forces. Defense chiefs race to set up training for thousands of draftees as Congress approves funds to strengthen Army and Air Force. Major defense bills move forward amid wariness of foreign conflicts.
A Madison County grand jury charged today that between 50,000 and 108,000 was spent buying at least 3,800 votes in the May 4 election. The report said absentee votes were illegal and many voters were assisted, with dead or disqualified names on rolls. It noted election officials failed to attend classes and warned law gaps hinder accountability while detailing widespread irregularities.
Bi partisan leaders praised recent congressional wins led by the European Recovery Program. Marshall and Forrestal pressed expanding armed forces to match global commitments. A major gap remained on direct American military aid to Western Europe as lawmakers hesitated on weapon loans or grants.
Six divisions backed by planes and artillery led a nightlong push against Va fiades guerrillas in Grammos Mountain area near the Albanian border. About seven thousand rebels are believed gathered in the rugged 1,000 square mile zone as Greek forces attempt to seal the pocket on three sides.
Newton residents Woodrow Richburg Howard Beasley and Kenneth Anderson were injured when a car driven by Richburg failed to navigate a curve near a bridge. Police say the auto plowed into the railing, the vehicle nearly demolished, and all three were hospitalized for treatment. Patrolmen J D Wilkinson J O Dunaway investigated.
Congress approved the foreign aid bill after a long session. The House passed 319 to 62 and the Senate voted by voice to approve. The plan allows $6.0 billion over 15 months, with the President able to spend in 12 months if needed. Veterans and displaced persons face new housing and refugee provisions, while federal pay raises and atomic energy term extensions are included.
Weather influenced trading on the Chicago grain floor with wheat and corn showing changes. Prices moved modestly amid general activity as traders anticipated Midwest conditions.
Funeral services for Mrs Peatwn eigka teren of D route Two were held Sunday afternoon at Mt Pleasant Church with Rev J J Hicks and Rev A D Zdinden. Interment was in the church cemetery. Surviving are a son Oscar daughter Altha Fra two daughters Mrs Hugh Abernathy and Marvin Smith, three sisters Mrs lie Powell Mrs Leila Ellis Mrs Cordelia Norton and more than 10 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Active pallbearers included Williamson Layn Robinson Snellgrove Garvis Char James McLeem and Albert Williamson.
Mrs Rebecca Stephens longtime resident of ten died yesterday morning at her daughter's home in Dothan after illness. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 10 30 a m at Newtom Methodist with Rev James Seymour and Ralph Benton officiating. Burial will follow at Lec tery. Survived by three sons Ozark route Columbus Newton and one daughter Mrs Emtinger and others including Mrs Jewell Grimes and Mrs Era Bell Glas Washington D C. Active pallbearers listed and honorary pallbearers named.
Funeral services for Mrs Walker fifty nine who died at home in Marianna Florida after a long illness were held in the afternoon at Clayton Church with Rev Napier officiating Burial followed in the churchyard Johnson Funeral Home Mrs Walker was a lifelong resident of Jackson County and a Baptist Church member Surviving relatives include a brother Averys Marianna a sister Mrs Ola Moore Brad Florida and several nieces and nephews
The Republican platform committee debated broad foreign aid cuts and civil rights, defense, and national security issues. Lodge warned of attempts to block changes while pledging an open forum for members, though doors remained closed to the public as the 104-member body neared a final draft.
A letter from city clerk Y Peel and officials thanks the Dothan Fire Department for its service and notes a $75 check donated to the Dothank Relief Fund. Chief Harris expresses gratitude and pledges continued support for neighbors during fires, with a brief mention of a recent blaze causing store and theater damage.
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