05 Mar 1947
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1947
Page
1
Montgomery AP report says legislators and interim judiciary and other committees resume work after adjournment. Alex Pow of the Reference Bureau outlines a survey of 109 state departments and agencies, with calls for details from the legislative reference service.
Dothan Kiwanis Club honored eight members with perfect attendance pins ranging from one to four years. Pins were awarded to Arthur Williams A B Blount L J Toomas Sr L J Thomas Jr J P Culver four years L J Lunsford Whit King two years and Graham Carson one year.
The third in a series of tuberculosis control conferences was held at the Houston County health department auditorium with ten public health officials from district counties and State representatives. Attendees included Miss Lucia Sweeton and E. H. Gentry along with W. Ty Porter and Mrs. C. J. Collins. A roundtable discussion involved all present. The final conference is set for March 24 in Dothan.
Dr. W. T. Burkett Houston County health officer will address students at the Negro High School Friday at 10 25 a m. Mrs J J Couch representing the American Cancer Society Field Army will be present.
Eight Southern railroads urged the Supreme Court to deny Alabama's intervention to preserve Georgia freight rate case. They argued intervention would delay the final ruling and prejudice rail line rights in a suit brought by Georgia former Gov Ellis Arnall against rate fixing. Proceedings set to begin May 13 with Georgia contest and Alabama action tied to Governor Herman Talmadge.
Mrs. Lula Davis aged 75 died at her son W. F. Davis’s home on Dothan route five after a brief illness. Funeral at New Hinson Church with Rev. Gore. burial in church cemetery. Survived by five sons, three daughters, forty grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
CIO organizing committee chairman Van A. Bittner told the House labor committee that labor bills are driven by profiteers and lack democracy in corporate power. He urged Congress to ease living costs and defend labor against what he called oppressive legislation while criticizing opponents for targeting unions. The hearing set a path toward possible Senate action on a proposed amendment related to counsel for conne ss.
Livestock arrivals at eight major packing plants across Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville and Tifton Georgia along with Dothan Alabama and Jacksonville Tallahassee Florida totaled 300 cattle 50 calves and 3100 hogs. Hog buying was active with prices generally up about 25 cents. Medium to choice butchers over 180 pounds sold at 25.75 to 26. A few tonghauls reached 26.25. Heavier hogs 240 pounds and up sold down to 23.75. 140-180 pounds mostly 25.25 with some at 25.50. 140-160 pounds largely 24.25-24.50. 120-140 pound pigs 19.50-22.25. 90-120 pounds 14.75-18.50. Medium and good sows ranged 20.50-23.75.
The Big Four discussion centers on Greece as Marshall calls the issue transcendent. Congress debates an export embargo on the Soviet Union and broader sanctions while Greece pleads for aid to avert collapse and regain self sufficiency with American assistance and expertise.
Names of 19 rowing workers for various counties reported quotas with Kinsey first to exceed. Also notes a Houston County meeting for practical nurses, and discussion on OPA liquidation and presidential term measures with Senate and House positions.
J H Nichols 73 of Wicksburg died at his daughter’s Jay Florida home after a long illness. Funeral at Christian Home Church Thursday at 3 p m. Burial in church cemetery Ward Wilson in charge. Surviving: wife eight daughters sons brother sister and grandchildren. Active pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed.
Governor Folsom withdraws Beech and names Summerlin Parish and Collier to Auburn trustees. Senate confirms three, while Beech's withdrawal triggers political sparring and a large Auburn student motorcade at the Capitol. Tensions rise over May hearings and university governance.
The Alabama legislature recessed after a motion to adjourn sine die passed 20 to 11 amid mixed votes from senators. Governor Folsom addressed the House before the adjournment, noting his 1942 and 1946 platforms and thanking lawmakers for loyalty. Interim committees immediately scheduled meetings as pay for session participants was approved.
Dr Wesley J Galloway eighty two of Sheffield Alabama former Abbeville resident died in Quincy Florida Saturday after a short illness He was born in Abbeville ran a drug store there moved to Sheffield in 1880 and retired recently He leaves two daughters Mrs Fern Galloway Leachman Sapulpa Oklahoma and Mrs Seize Galloway Hoskins Anaheim California three sisters two brothers and several grandchildren Masons will conduct rites at graveside with services at Abbeville Methodist Church.
A discussion on industry agriculture and tourist trade was followed by Ward describing the State chamber’s approach to legislative matters. An open forum addressed the described problems before the meeting recessed for luncheon.
Senate opposition during a special session toppled Beech and Reuben Wright of Tuscaloosa and Guy Lynn of Huntsville as trustee nominees. Three substitutes were appointed and confirmed. Davis of Auburn declined to comment on Folsom's statement. Randolph and Poole were unavailable for comment.
A shipment of sweet corn seed capable of planting 400 to 500 acres has been received and is being distributed among Houston County farmers. County Agent C. M. Ling reports about 500 acres will be planted this year, roughly double last year. Seed corn was ordered from Iowa by farmers through the county agent.
Spanish explorer Cortez records that the Aztecs of present day Mexico brewed and drank chocolate about 400 years ago. This observation highlights early cacao beverage practices tied to Aztec culture and exploration.
Lie plans a small informal UN fact finding commission to study the Palestine problem and draft recommendations. The panel would hear Arab and Jewish viewpoints and include personnel from member states. Formal action would hinge on all Big Five approval and rapid communication to 55 UN members.
Ancient Chinese builders reportedly constructed suspension bridges around two millennia ago. The long span structures, attributed to early engineering innovators, illustrate early use of rope and iron for crossing rivers and valleys.
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