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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1947
Page
5
A plan for a general ten percent rent increase cleared a first hurdle in Congress. The Senate banking subcommittee approved the proposal 3 to 2 and it moves to the full banking committee for tomorrow.
Houston County Bar Association members met to discuss proposals for consolidating the county court system. President Theodore Jackson said no concrete action or recommendation was made yet as a special committee weighs options to speed and improve case handling.
Miss Lela Holland to lead Dothan Pilot Club at the 48 form with officers named including Ruby Shanks first vice president Sara Abt second vice president Lucille Willis treasurer Louelle One secretary and Mrs Garrett recording secretary. Officers elected at Houston Hotel with ceremonies in April and new member Fran Mallette welcomed by President Virginia Phillips. District officials from Pilot International named for Anniston Convention.
About 100 business leaders and officials from Dothan and nearby towns attended the Alabama State Chamber of Commerce divisional meeting at the Recreation Center. Frank P. Samford, president of the state chamber, outlined goals in education health recreation industry and agriculture and urged more local industry to raise Alabama per capita income. John M. Ward described a statewide program to mobilize resources and develop the state.
J Y T Edmonson of Dothan and Malvern begins work as a senior stock clerk at Camp Ketona near Birmingham under the Department of Corrections and Institutions. Employment took effect Feb 25 at a $150 monthly salary with references W LaRue Horn of Montgomery special investigator for the Governor George L Oppert of Dothan and Charles Creech of Andalusia. West Herring formerly deputy and police officer becomes a state special investigator after serving as Kilby prison night warden under Gov Foltsom’s administration.
Secretary of State Marshall departs for the Moscow Big Four foreign ministers meeting. He doubts a German peace treaty can be drafted there but expects progress on an Austrian peace pact. He warns negotiations will be difficult with momentous consequences.
In Plauston County weary volunteers urge timely checks for the county Red Cross campaign that seeks a $12 008 quota.Wosery urges supporters to donate now to sustain local and overseas Red Cross work as leaders from business and veterans praise the organization.
The Alabama Public Service Commission approved the sale of the Midland City Prichard Newton Telephone Company to James T. Kirk. He was authorized to operate the system on the current date schedule.
Alabama Iegislature adjourned a special session without action on a constitutional convention. The Senate opposed Gov. Folsoms nominees for trustees of Alabama Polytechnic Institute and withdrew three appointments while approving five more to fill vacancies. The House took no action as the session ended.
Governor James Folsom accused three Alabama farm leaders of fomenting opposition to Gould Beech’s Auburn board appointment. He called the opposition the most disgraceful thing he has heard and claimed Beech was crucified by the farm press and state leaders. The Auburn trustees had criticized the extension service, and the board postponed action until March 7.
About 262 absentee ballots are planned for the city election on March 1. Officials say interest is high with many eligible voters this year and the race drawing strong attention.
Senator Vernon S. Summerlin of Jacerre whose district includes Coffee Crenshaw and Pike counties joins Auburn's board of trustees pledging neutrality in the dispute between Gov Fossers and the Extension Service. He notes a long agrarian background and ties to the AAA and county Farm Bureau as supporting context.
Hal Boyle notes Cuba’s inflation widens the gap between wealth and poverty. Obieros and office workers see rising pay yet the small middle class struggles with higher prices and clothes costs. The piece frames Cuba’s wartime sugar prosperity and social contrasts.
Geneva reports two downtown stores wrecked by a major fire that spread to the Jitney Jungle and City Drug Co rear area. Fire officials from Geneva assisted by Dothan Starmson Hartford fought the flames with a later-arriving crew aiding roof containment and preventing total loss of the Jitney Jungle and adjacent properties. Insurance and stock losses were cited for City Drug Co, the Jitney Jungle, Watson Brothers, Bea’s Beauty Show, and others with repair costs running into thousands.
Fire at 709 Motchincon etree destroyed a house occupied by Press Spinks Nepro and caused total loss with an estimated $2,900 fire damage. The adjacent home was damaged from the spreading flames and windows on the exposed side were broken. Fire Chief R Hood Ryan reported the assessment.
A. B. Riley of Dothan was released under $300 bond after a complaint filed today by C. B. Meadows alleges assault with intent to murder. Court records indicate the charge and involved parties.
Britain signals readiness to present the Palestine question to the United Nations Security Council with limited debate on a path to a formal vote. Officials report preliminary steps to avoid a public clash as Washington and London weigh options and response from major powers is awaited.
Byrd's Western group completed polar operations aiding the Navy expedition led by Admiral Richard E. Byrd. Three Martin planes produced 25 photographic flights over 365 000 square miles off Antarctica as Currituck carried the Mother ship. The Western group heads to Sydney while the Eastern group proceeds to Rio de Janeiro then Wellington.
President Truman flies the Sacred Cow on a tour of Mexico, visiting Pari cutlin volcano and pyramids near Sandian Featthuagan as crowds cheer. He plans speeches in Texas before returning to Washington, while a stadium incident marred by a fire and injuries sparks concern.
Two automobile crashes occurred on U.S. Highway 84 and nearby area. Hillyward suffered injuries as his car rolled over after the impact, with an estimated $150 damage. Wester Grandbury’s vehicle, valued at $70, was also involved and a cow from Sanitary Dairy was struck but not killed during the incident. Bronkine’s car hit a cow crossing the highway. damage was about $200.
Police reports say no one was hurt in two recent accidents. At six this morning Cliff L Mannett driving a car collided with a truck driven by John Franklin Doughtie at Main and Foster Streets, causing about 50 dollars in damage. Yesterday afternoon John Kirkland on a scooter struck a parked car owned by Stokes Marble Co puncturing a tire.
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