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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1947
Page
2
MOBILE AP Lieutenant Governor J. Inzer of Gadson stated yesterday that Governor James E. Folsom would not call any further special sessions of the Alabama Legislature.
An advertisement promotes a new inconspicuous rupture truss sold by Physician's Appliance Company of Kansas City Missouri. It claims comfort easy wear and a 30 day trial with a $3.50 gift truss upon report. Readers are urged to request a descriptive circular at 3002 Koch Bldg 2006 Main Kansas City Missouri.
Gainesville taxicab drivers began collecting donations to aid the defense of 31 Creamville cabbies charged with lynching a rival. A spokesman said similar collections were under way in other southern cities. Small jars were placed in cabs for customer donations.
Plans for a 32 bed Mizell Memorial Hospital at Opp proceed with $135,000 already raised. The $250,000 facility on the Opp Brandes highway will feature modern operating and delivery rooms and room for future expansion. It is built in memory of Charles W. Mizell with R. B. Jeffcoat as hospital committee chairman.
Fragmented notes discuss 9 ree and mare complexity as leaders debate German war production sources. U S Britain oppose sourcing from current German output while Russia and France favor it. Other issues include setting German production levels and forming political bodies to guide potential steps toward democratic governance.
Jureraid reports the special session surprised many as the governor urged a constitutional convention while three Auburn board of trustees appointments were blocked. Lt Governor Folsom said to proceed in May and sought trimmed interim appropriations amid tax and education funding debates.
New Orleans report on Theodore Bilbo releasing Take Your Choice Separation of Mongrelization, a 330 page anti racial tract urging white separatism. Bilbo claims interracial marriage leads to mongrelization and vows to resist social equality with Black Americans. He criticizes Communists and cites Lincoln Douglas debates to justify segregation and white supremacy.
The fragment describes Miami 18 90 miles from Viavana, local foods like Cuban coffee and coconut flavored ice cream, and native whites called conchs speaking a patois. It recalls Bahama House architecture, wartime survivals, Commodore Porter actions, shipwreck salvage economics, and Parson Egan’s dramatic sermon and shipwreck rescue yell.
The article extols the Red Cross work during World War II and in hospitals and urges ongoing support. It cites Alabama tornado relief aiding 67 families and warns Houston County residents to prepare and contribute. It emphasizes that the Red Cross serves daily and highlights it as everyone’s Red Cross.
R P McRee, longtime Alcoholic Beverage Control Board employee since 1947, was set to resume duties as chief of the agent licensing division after a merit system test. The Personnel Board’s hearing considered discharge actions and McRee’s demotion while detailing allegations of improper conduct and a traffic of evidence in a Phoenix City case.
State Chamber of Commerce announced a Jaycee convention to be held March 28 29. Bainbridge predicted to host more than 230 delegates from local Junior Chamber groups attending this year’s session.
Number 20 Surviving are Andrews wife and three children Joseph Ralph Jean and Rowell all of Pinckard his Parents Mr and Mrs R W Andrews four brothers George Mary and Shellie all of Pinckard and Robert of Washington Also surviving are two sisters Mrs Edgar Beasley of Pinckard and Mrs R C H Johnson of Jacksonville Fla and several nieces and nephews
Auburn wrestlers scored 80 points to win the Southeastern A A U championship finals, securing the title. Georgia Tech finished second with 44 points, Chattanooga University placed third with 14 points.
A fragmentary debate outlines U S reliance on Britain in Greece and the broader war context. Attys Duuvlies backs Britain’s role while there is talk of US aid to Greece, possible withdrawal plans, and funding sources including surplus property and war profits. The piece notes complexities of Western versus Soviet interests and potential congressional action.
President Juan D. Peron urged an all-out struggle to crush opponents he labeled as oligarchy, opposition politicians, Communists, and the press. He called for an economic boycott of anti-Peron newspapers and outlined a two-phase plan to reshape the economy and destroy the internal enemy. He named the oligarchs, hostile Puritans, Russian Communists, and the “evil press” as key targets, urging non-purchase and no advertising to undermine them.
The record setting locomotive stands as the largest and most powerful single unit diesel electric engine, tipping the scales at 200 tons and delivering 3000 horsepower. Built to push heavy freight, its massive frame and propulsion system mark a milestone in rail technology and industrial power.
The report states heavy damage to barns and buildings across several farms near Dothan and mentions extensive but not total losses. Roads are in poor condition with a full damage assessment planned at the County Board of Revenue meeting. Donalsonville records the worst flood in its history with eight inches of rain and disruption to traffic and rail lines.
Governor James E. Folsom announced the Auburn board of trustees will hold its March 17 meeting in the Governor's office. The group’s prior meeting in Auburn saw a resolution accusing the State Extension Service of political activity and neglect, with a court suit filed over three Folsom appointments and the Senate's rejection at a recent two day session. A court order halted a Friday session where Extension officials were to testify on the charges.
Flyers note that bends or decompression sickness can occur from repeated fast ascents to high altitudes. The text also states that silver iodide and dry ice are two principal materials used to produce laboratory snow.
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