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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1946
Page
4
Weather delays slowed harvest and crop cultivation across northern counties. By late May planting of cotton corn and other crops lagged, while June 2 brought favorable conditions and rapid farm work. Alabama farmers with REA pole-quality woodland were urged to harvest poles amid strong market demand.
A 100 calorie figure is cited for medium Irish potatoes comparable to a large apple. Experts say potatoes are not fattening if not loaded with fat or butter, and note ample supply this year. Hulsey urges moderation and Brown discusses June mulch and nitrate fertilizer practices for sweet potato vines.
The NAACP reports a Negro veteran Etoy Fletcher has disappeared while a Negro woman Matilda Pinkney was beaten last weekend in Brandon after dark. White men warned blacks off Brandon streets. The group notified the Justice Department and urged Mississippi Negroes to register and vote in the July 2 Democratic primary.
Dr. Royal M. Frye of Boston University warns a Wilson cloud chamber could form over Bikini as the atomic blast emits humidity and ionization. He notes past tests occurred with drier conditions and fears cloud cover may obscure observers and cameras. A four hour Kwajalein stopover brings foreign and American scientists, military observers, and press to the area.
FORT SMITH Ark AP The Arkansas Revenue Department filed charges in Sebastian county circuit court against fourth district Congressman Fadio Cravens for evading state income taxes. Opponent Lee Whittaker claimed Cravens exemptions due to residency rules. Cravens offered access to his correspondence with the Revenue Commissioner, while officials refused to discuss details without consent.
In Moulton County Alabama circuit court a writ of attachment is issued against James O Vann as non resident. The property seized includes land in Section 31 Township 4 Range 2 and a 16 by 160 foot parcel near Grimes public road. The case involves W C Faulkner versus James O Vann and cites F W Woolworth Company as related party. The order sets a summons date in late July.
Vordes Newton a 24 year old glazier was brought to the San Mateo county jail for further questioning in the claw hammer murder of his two infant daughters. He had been picked up at Emerald Bay Lake Tahoe while soaked and bleeding. His wife Lorraine lay in a hospital in a semi coma after being badly beaten. Authorities said Newton had not confessed and he gave a tale of a two day mental blackout.
In Belgrade Yugoslav Moslems draft a constitution allowing women to wear veils by personal choice. A five day assembly at Sarajevo granted women equal rights with men. The new constitution will be sent to religious communities for approval. Venus rises as the brightest planet and Durosn race foods center on rice.
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