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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1948
Page
5
In Fort Bragg veterans of the 82nd Airborne gathered as Maj. Gen. James Gavin, newly promoted chief of staff of the Fifth Army, addressed them with a soldierly message. He said he would never truly leave the division and that their unit would never die, their actions granting it immortality.
The article lists Home Demonstration Club meetings on March 15 to 19 across Mt Enon New Providence Vicksburg Pilgrim Rest Jellico Kinsey Selma and emphasizes a SAFETY IN THE HOME 4-H Club program with multiple locations and club members. It notes a Hog Program at the Wiregrass Experiment Station drawing 700 farmers to view hog production, including grazing trials yielding 500 pounds meat per acre and guidance to reduce pig losses, plus advice on corn based balanced rations. It also covers 4-H hog day plans for September 30 1948 and future corn fertilization demonstrations with specific hybrids and fertilizer mixes and details about sweet potato plant production by Billy Ray Granberry and the Duke Brothers with planned plant orders.
The farewell to General Gavin marks a climax in a brilliant career. At 37 he became the youngest ground force general, and his men loved him for youth, friendliness, and fighting skill. Veterans recalled his leadership in Sicily, Italy, France, and Holland and paid tribute as they saluted him for the last time.
Melbourne reports dissension in the Florida Republican Party as Fifth District leader R Ted Rainey calls the selection of C C Spades as national committeeman illegal. Rainey cites state committee elections in Tampa naming Emory Akerman as state chairman, and says the legality of Spades election will be appealed to the Republican National Committee. Delegates to the national convention, not state committee members, have the right to name the national committeeman.
Washington columnist recounts Edward Mehren of Beverly Hills proposing 7 1/2 and 42 1/2 cent coins to cut prices. He argues a 7 1/2 cent coin could save billions yearly, affecting coffee, beers, and everyday purchases, with support from manufacturers and retailers.
The Custom Tailors Guild of America lists a minimal wardrobe for men aiming for the annual best dressed roster. Required pieces include three sports jackets four slacks nine business suits two summer tuxedos one regular tuxedo four hats and eleven pairs of shoes. The Atlantic coast region shows the lowest divorce rate, rising westward to the highest in the western mountains.
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