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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1947
Page
3
Rep J Paul Meeks of Jefferson County chairs the housing subcommittee and reports a shortage of witnesses to testify on housing conditions. He notes no one has asked to be heard despite discussions of changes, as travel and political tensions complicate testimony before the Montgomery committee.
Sava Kosanovich, Yugoslav ambassador, near stroke, urges Congress to authorize 100 million dollars in materials and military supervision for Greece and Turkey. He notes Yugoslavia’s exclusion from aid and argues other nations would seek inclusion. He asserts Russia might be persuaded to accept limited aid.
A garbled report accuses Alabama officials of using state payroll to pay relatives and inlaws. It alleges Brother Ceril, Fid Purvis Vertoon, Carley, Sara Cernucy, Bessie Bissitt, George Bissitt, Ellis and others received inflated salaries totaling significant sums, hinting at nepotism and misappropriation of public funds.
The UAW-CIO faces a slim treasury after costly 1946 and 1948 strike activity. Members receive a $1 special assessment to rebuild the strike fund, with Walter Reuther promising a private financial report. Leadership hints that a cautious approach may deter strikes more than federal legislation.
Senator Lodge targets rent policy as Taft and Bricker clash over continuing housing controls. Taft warns against broad GOP stance while several colleagues favor selective measures. Minnesota’s Thye and New York’s Ives pressed for caution amid housing shortages and veteran concerns.
Column reflects on Americas role after Britain, urging democratic alliance against totalitarianism, and argues for cautious engagement with Russia while resisting appeasement. Mentions Dorothy Thompson, Calvin Hoover, Gould Beech, Aubrey Williams, Auburn students, and Alabama politics as context for democracy and youth engagement.
In the Golden Hall at the Russian Embassy in Washington last week the Soviet government awarded medals to 87 U S Army officers and enlisted men for valor in the war against Hitlerite Germany. The lavish ceremony signals goodwill and may foreshadow easier dealings for incoming Secretary of State George C. Marshall, a five star general with strong military credentials.
A GOP National Committee subcommittee urges Chicago as the site for the 1948 convention to pick a presidential candidate. The full committee will decide next month, with Chicago hosting in 1932 and 1944 and losing in 1932. The piece notes the saying third time charm.
The remark by Senator Harry F. Byrd of Virginia criticizes excessive federal hiring and urges trimming government payrolls as public demand for jobs wanes. He notes Americans want to do good but overlook budget constraints.
A Midwestern college announces a helicopter flight training course aimed at graduates seeking fast advancement. The writer notes lingering worries about post March 15 hardship and social recognition as people anticipate regaining stability.
Mose Ramage a veteran plumber electrician in Dothan answers calls from surrounding areas including Blountstown and Florida. He learned the trade with W F Martin then BE T Moody, handles night calls, helped a horse in danger during a flood, notes wartime shortages linger as they rework earlier jobs and improve materials. He is a Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star, known as a “pettie Mason,” and is married to May Roberts with son Gene attending Troy State Teachers College.
Paris fashion notes showcase spring hats with flowers veiling bows and feathers. Descriptions include cartwheel and cape-style brims, Napoleon corset brims, sailor shapes, and picture hats. Yellow orchids adornments and veiling accents appear on wide and small crowns with bold color schemes. A garden party black hat and red peonies appear among parade of millinery styles.
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