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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1947

Page

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Cotton Losses Threaten Federal Crop Insurance Plan

Washington AP report shows cotton crop losses exceed premiums by more than 20 million dollars last year, jeopardizing Treasury funds and raising questions about continuing the program beyond this crop year. An investigation into high loss claims and drought and flood effects is ordered amid budget hesitations.

Washington Secretary of Clinton P. Anderson Congress Truman Anderson Browers Crop Insurance Corporation Wester Sted

Boy Scout Executive Appeals For Leaders

Scout Executive J. W. Cooke of the Southeast Alabama Council urges more professional men and volunteers for Scouting. He notes growth across the country and invites interested men to contact the Do than Boy Scout office. Harley E. Erb also calls for participation, with H. F. Pate directing the national personnel service of the Boy Scouts of America.

J. W. Cooke Southeast Alabama Council Boy Scout Dothan Harley E. Erb Memphis H. FP. Pate Boy Scouty of America

Kiwanis Leader Visits Dothan Club Luncheon

Ozark lieutenant governor James L. Kelly spoke to the Dothan Kiwanis Club on Kiwanis activities for the year and last year’s accomplishments. He presented to past president P. B. McLauchlin a Kiwanis International agitation item for the local president’s outstanding leadership. New member Jesse Swicegood was introduced and a board meeting followed the luncheon.

James L. Kelly Ozark Kiwards Cis Vnet Dothan Kiwanis Club Kiwanis P. B. McLauchlin Kiwanis International Jesse Swicegood

Unified Russia aims at economic union with local autonomy

The Russia hig delegation expressed willingness to unify the country economically while allowing zonal authorities to interpret central council decisions on the economy. The United States argued this would threaten unification, as conference notes show Marshall pressing for focus on fundamentals of defeat and unity.

Russia Hig Central Council United States Thes Marshall Nik Morell Cies Besa Dem Tarivaton Germany Yesterdiy Molotov Bevin China France Hannes Council Ladtween Bay. Inc Malotuv Femaib Marshalls Qeas Moftotow Frovadiv Tlander

Scoutmaster Gus Lane Honored With Pin For 15-Year Service

A. H. Gus Lane scoutmaster of Dothan Troop 22 received a 1 year veteran’s pin for 15 years of service at the Houston District Committee meeting held Monday night at the Scout Cabin. Scout Executive J. W. Cooke presented the award while District Chairman Whit King presided and reports were given by district committees.

A. H Gus” Lane Dothan Houston J. W. Cooke Gene Adkins Whit King Benton Foy Salvation Army Presbyterian Church Scout Health and Safety Committee Lions Club Horace Burch Cooke Ozark Bill Harden Joe Wilson Jack Caldwell J. R. Cheatham J. Whit King J. R. Rainer Nathan Greenberg J. V. Cooke Bill Bruckart Fred Garner

Bahamas Aims Attracting Capital Amid Wages Debate

Unclear reports describe wartime boom in Nassau and high wage effects on locals. Bahamian leaders resist British pressure, proposing taxes to curb cash flow while courting foreign investment and luxury tourism across 700 islands in vast oceanfront development.

Nassau Cate Tan United Honsdurogue Bahamas England Brough Britain Dusness

Truman to fly back to Washington after Key West trip

The president plans to return Monday afternoon or a.m. and will weigh about 73 kilograms, with friends hoping he regains to 275 pounds. In Key West he has no official duties, no calls, and no fixed schedule. Special communications will keep him connected to Washington and Secretary of State Marshall in Moscow. White House press secretary said a four hour return is possible if needed.

Washington Tieran Graham Key West Truman ii Swink Va Fur le Navy Submarine Base George C. Muarshall Moscow White House Charles G. Ross

Building permits issued for two residences in city

The city engineer's office yesterday issued permits to J. C. McKissick for a residence at 1004 Lake Street and to A. L. Crawford for a residence at 90 Blackshear Street.

J. C. McKissick Lake Street A. L. Crawford Blackshear Street

Waiting Lines Grow Longer At State Income Tax Office

The state income tax office reports a rising last minute rush as March 15 nears. Examiner Claude T. Cotton notes lines stretch for hours with many taxpayers from Houston, Henry, Geneva, Dale counties and callers from Covington and Coffee counties. Returns apply to Alabama residents earning over set thresholds.

Claude T. Cotton Cotton Examiner Dothan Houston Henry Geneva Dale Covington Coffee Alabama

Cowarts Farm Bureau Plans Thursday Night Meeting

The Cowarts community farm bureau will hold its monthly gathering Thursday at 7 30 in the Cowarts school house. President C C McFinchin reports on increased corn yields in Houston County and Assistant County Agent Clark Rudder will show slide films from field tests. Other topics include farm life for women. all members urged to attend.

Cowarts

Communists and policy moves in postwar U.S. debates

Kersten accuses Communists as foreign agents while an unnamed House subcommittee member argues exposing them helps combat their influence. The House approves two large appropriations bills totaling $12.4 million for Treasury and Post Office and a $179.6 million deficiency bill that would close the OPA by June 30. Taft Olaw hints Truman could be exempt from a two term rule, while tax-cut hearings are planned with Ways and Means Chairman Keats urging two days of testimony amid GOP pushback.

Kersten House Committee House Senate Treasury and Post Office Truman Senatos Taft CR Olaw Ways and Means Rep Keatsun Rminn Siyder Treasury Department Forand

Unclear battle reports amid Jerusalem unrest and border clashes

Fragmented account describes refugees, British naval actions near Tarawa, and a raid on Jerusalem headquarters. Reports claim a vessel seized at sea and a boarding party, with denial by officials. A Jewish Underground raid precedes a tense night ending with a fatal shooting in Zion Square. A British soldier allegedly fires on a bus during a dispute with a Palestine policeman.

Dave Tarawa Tida Stirling Jerusalem Caardal Agnastic Soreier Wastilie Bey Zion Square Palestine

Porch window entry theft report at Geiger residence

Officers report a break in at the Geiger home occurring about a month earlier through a rear window. No interior items appear disturbed except for $6 or $7 missing from a screened front porch area. no other money or property reported missing.

Geiger

Dan Jenkins Sentenced for Illicit Distilling

Circuit Judge D C Halstead sentences Dan Jenkins to one year and one day in prison after a probation plea for illicit distilling.

Dan Jenkins D. C. Halstead Jenkins

Truman urges aid to free nations against totalitarian threats

President Truman told Congress that totalitarian regimes are forced on various countries against their will and that the United States must support free peoples. He pressed economic aid to Greece and Turkey, urged UN principles, and warned that losing Greece would destabilize Europe and threaten Middle East order.

Truman Soviet Union United States Poland Romania Bulgaria Congress Greece Turkey Middle East United Nations U. N Mnes Commuriat Leon Cireece

Farm Leaders Attend Machinery School in Troy

County Agent C. M. Ling and assistant R. L. Livingston will attend a two day farm machinery school opening in Troy tomorrow. Extension service workers from eight Alabama counties are set to participate.

C. M. Ling R. L. Livingston Troy Alabama

Proposals Grow For Child Labor And Education Reforms

A draft bill would ban work for under 16 in 22 hazardous occupations with more possible additions. Under 21 would be barred from pool rooms selling alcoholic beverages. The interim education committee studied Alabama school systems at Auburn and discussed the State Extension Service amid a budget hearing. Auburn trustees accused the service of political activity. The judiciary proposes shifting to a Missouri Plan for judicial selection. Finance committees reviewed a $19.52 million two year budget including $6.34 million operating and $13.18 million construction. A call to raise alcoholism education funding from 5,000 to 100,000 from liquor profits.

Daisy Donavan Industrial Relations Department Recess Committee Alexander City Randolph County Alabama Polytechnic Institute L. N. Duncan Auburn A. L. Patterson Russell Auburn Board of Trustees Recess Committee On Finance and Taxation H. G. Dowling State Deaf and Blind Institute Talladega Commission On Education

Suspect Booked In Slayings As Police Probe Deepens

Number 19 was booked on suspicion of murder. Police Lieut. Charles King cited lipstick traces on Wickliffe and his explanation about finding a woman asleep or intoxicated before discovering she was dead after kissing her. Detectives doubt he acted alone but hold him temporarily. He denied killing Miss Winters. Police retrace steps in the hunt for Elizabeth Short, 22, the Black Dahlia, found Feb 15, and Jeanne T. French, 45, discovered Feb 10.

Charles King Wickliffe Miss Winters Elizabeth Short Black Dahlia Jeanne T. French

Inspectors Needed for Lumber Posts Policy

The Civil Service Commission announces examinations for lumber inspector positions with annual salaries from 3773 dollars 40 cents to 4902 dollars. Applications close March 31. Details available at the office of R L Allen local secretary in the post office building.

Civil Service Commission R. L. Allen Commission

Truman warns Greece must keep hope alive amid chaos

President Truman said the Greek government is in an atmosphere of chaos and extremism and urged continued aid while condemning extremist measures on both sides. He stressed that extending aid does not authorize all Greek actions and urged tolerance in all cases.

Montgomery cattle and hog market report steady demand

AP field report from Montgomery lists receipts for cattle calves hogs with prices and notes. Cattle mostly steady with varied steers cows and bulls. calves good and choice vealers 18.50-21.00, common 10.00-18.00. Hogs slow with most weights 14.00-25.00, smaller pigs and sows down to 18-22 for larger hogs. Opening slow but mostly steady market tone.

Montgomery State Mkt. News Soc Uniem Stock Yards

Chicago hog and cattle markets show slow but steady demand

Salable hogs 4,000 of 6,000 listed. prices up to 25 cents from Tuesday. Sows steady. tops at 28.00 to 28.25. Bulk 260-300 lb hogs 26.75-27.50. 300-360 lb 26.50-27.00. good to choice sows 24.00-24.50. Salable cattle 10,000. steers 25-50 cents lower. medium grades 22.00, heifers steady. cows and bulls down to 25 cents. Loads of 1,100+ lb steers 27.00-28.00. veal steady near 27.00. Stock cattle scarce.

Chicago USDA

Congress lean year for pens and old trucks

The House cut the Postmaster General’s budget by 387000 from the prior year for pens ink and writing paper urging longer use of existing equipment The committee also trimmed 5 million for new trucks halting Treasury’s overtime pay request and mocking more payroll delays It warned President Truman of guards and cops at the White House and urged taxpayers to handle tax returns themselves citing Othman as an example.

House of Representatives Appropriations Committee North Capitol Street Congress Post Office Secretary of Treasury John Snyder Treasury Snyder Coast Guard Truman White House Bureau of Internal Revenue Othman

Rev Joe Whitaker Dies At Ashior

Reverend Joe Whitaker longtime pastor of Free Ty Church passes at home early today aged eighty one Survived by wife two sons G W Whitaker Ashford Whitaker Yancy Wash Tuscaloosa daughter Mrs C W Pelhas Plant City Fla sisters Mrs Mattie Wailer Ford and Mrs S Antley Labs land Fla and 18 grandchildren Masons to conduct graveside service with Masonic rites at Braveside funeral at Howard Grove church with C M Agee and Rev Jordan officiating Interment in church cemetery

Ie Biankan Free Ty Church Whitaker Howerd.Gees Church Magonie Lodge Howard Grove C. M. Agee Jordan Wilson G. W. Whitaker Ashford Yancy Wash Mund Whitaker Tuscaloogs W. Pelhas Plant City Fla Fletcher Whitaker Mattie Wailer Ford Srs Antley Labsland

Common Pleas Court Docket Opens Under Judge Mullins

The Common Pleas Court, presided by Judge J Norton Mullins Jr, convened this morning to dispose of a light docket of minor misdemeanor cases including public drunkenness.

Court of Common Pleas J. Norton Mullins, Jr

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