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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1949
Page
1
The Judson College campaign committee of Dothan's First Baptist church reports $7,847.74 raised toward a $10,000 goal for new buildings. W. D. Malone, chairman, announced the campaign continues as plans proceed.
Police search for a Negro woman who delivered a baby on a busy downtown street near North Foster and West Adams, placed the infant in a paper bag, and rode away in a taxi. Officers fear the child may be dead or exposed and seek the cab involved.
In a Maryland border backwoods cabin blaze, two rescuers Teel and Owens died after a ceiling beam felled them while attempting to recover three children. A blind man Carter was helped to the door as flames roared, leaving three families with total losses and welfare officials collecting aid.
The Department projects a crop acreage of about 365 million acres matching last year but calls for reductions in wheat soybeans dry beans dry peas cotton and peanuts. Export demand wanes as Europe recovers while wheat and cotton remain likely surplus crops. Livestock and meat production may benefit from ample feed grain supplies despite previously tight grain stocks.
Edwin Wenger sold his 29.5 acre Lancaster County farm for 29500 dollars, about 1000 per acre, then bought 2.5 acres nearby for 21000 dollars and may realize a profit. The report notes farming land is valuable in this part of Pennsylvania.
Police booked Pency Capone and James Griffin on lottery charges after discovering a stash of bug tickets at 911 Blackshear Street. Lt. James Lewis said two Negroes were arrested yesterday. City detectives investigate the theft of a small young black cow from Jimmy Lee Lamphrey at 119 Fortney Street.
Luverne AP report recalls how a few candy bars found blind German students in need. Retired WAC Lieut. Myrtle Veasey of Birmingham told Luverne High School students the tale of distributing candy after intercepting five German boys, sparking a dollar a month drive that grew to aid nine schools and over 1,000 children with food fuel and clothing.
Discovery of their capsized skiff in Escambia Bay dimmed hopes for three missing fishermen. Capt R R Marselis and Major Henry S Wilkins both Salvation Army officers and Doug Wilkins were last seen Friday morning in a 14 foot outboard motorboat amid rough water. Coast Guard and Navy vessels, Civil Air Patrol planes, and local authorities conducted daybreak searches while Birmingham Salvation Army officials watched anxiously.
The white paper argues that the current precarious security situation parallels late 1930s tensions and that Nazi conquest is now Russia. It urges early warning to deter aggressors, entertains the possibility of Germany and Spain joining pacts, and notes slim chances for Germany’s distant future. It blames Russia for global friction and assesses Soviet veto use and UN obstruction. It questions bilateral treaties with satellites and cites Congress authority to declare war as not blocking precommitment to action.
Funeral services for Jimmie Dale Armstrong five who died at his home on Headland route Friday after a brief illness were held yesterday afternoon at Hebron Church with Rev Roby J Lee and Rev M Medema officiating. Interment in the church cemetery was directed by Ward Wilson. Surviving are his parents Mr and Mrs C Lawton Armstrong two brothers Carlos and Billy Joe Armstrong a sister Martha Jene Armstrong his grandparents Mr and Mrs H A Hasty of Columbia route one and a number of aunts and uncles.
J L Fate Barnes Sr former mayor of Ariton dies at his son home in Ozark after a long illness He was seventy two Funeral services set for 3 p m at the Universalist Church with Rev A C Pratter officiating Interment in the church cemetery Holman Funeral Home in charge Surviving are two sons two daughters a brother and a sister nine grandchildren three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews
Death notices from Marianna report Thomas Hiley sixty five of here dying of a heart attack on a local street. Survived by widow Gladys and three grandchildren with sons in the U S Army Air Force in Germany. Funeral arrangements await word from his son in service and burial at Oranza Hill cemetery. Also, Lt Col Louis T Bass U S A died in Nagasaki Japan January 3 1949 with full military honors held February 2 at Fort Sam Houston. He leaves a widow Muriel, a son at Florida State University, a brother and grandson Louis III. Bass served as Nagasaki Government Team executive officer and earlier as Marianna Chamber of Commerce secretary.
City firefighters responded to two alarms yesterday reporting slight damage at both sites. A mattress was ruined at 915 Wheat Street where occupant Rachel Holloway and owner Ester Mae Owens were named. Minor damage occurred at 610 West South Street to Sanford Nolan's residence. Cause of the fires remains undetermined.
In Memphis Tennessee a man named T V Turner reeled in a live duck instead of a fish when the bird chased his bait and became hooked on his fishing line. The unusual catch surprised Turner and onlookers.
The document argues armed force may be used as needed to meet aggression and defend national security. It notes treaty obligations do not prevent action, urges ongoing friendship consolidation, peaceful reduction of aggressor leverage, and shared burden in NATO. It emphasizes that security on both sides is linked and an attack on one is an attack on all.
Muén’ of the regal talent will perform at Cottonwood Tuesday night in a mock trial sponsored by the Cottonwood Lions Club. Lawyers will preside and represent both sides in a playful alienation of affection suit with Mrs Blanche Baxter as plaintiff and Mr M Lewis Sr as defendant. The event features local lawyers and a quartet from the Henry County Four, with the trial at Cottonwood High School auditorium starting at 7 p.m.
Huntsville Alabama AP Carl Morring Jr local attorney was chosen by the Madison County Democratic executive committee to run in a special election for a vacant state House seat. Gov James E Folsom will call the election to fill the vacancy caused by William E Davis resigning to become Alabama Collector of Internal Revenue. Mor ning's candidacy was seen as an upset with unofficial reports noting Edward McGregor and Harry Rhett Jr as other caucus contenders.
Four Houston County deputies reported capturing a small still and 30 gallons of mash in a wooded area about eight miles from Dothan. The find occurred near a Black person house, with an arrest expected early today. Investigating officers were Eldridge Cameron E C Smith W A Parker and J A Fralish.
A Southeast Alabama push grows for a national States' Rights dinner with speakers and invited figures. Malone says the April 8 event in Dothan aims to honor recent Congressional support, while Birmingham hosts a Jefferson Jackson Day dinner with Vice President Barkley on April 12 as part of a statewide party fundraising drive.
The 1947 rent increase limits could allow a five percent rise by October 1 with broader rules for 1950, while Senate and House bills would grant states and localities power to drop or scrap rent controls and even assume control from the federal program. Paul V Vetters of the U S Conference of Mayors warns many cities lack power to decontrol and urges continued adequate controls until housing shortages ease.
The nomination may reach the Senate via a committee discharge as Wallgren seeks the top post with White House backing. Tydings urged support, but Byrd and Byrd allied Republicans oppose, risking a prolonged floor clash that could delay the legislative agenda and keep John Steelman as acting chair.
Western powers will be represented by high officials including Robert Schuman and Ernest Bevin as the North Atlantic Treaty signing approaches on April 4 in Washington. Hector McNeil remains acting top delegate with Lomakin a potential observer. topic includes freedom of information.
Long time. Waiting Memphis story notes Walter M. Jones has held a downtown hotel waiter job for 45 years. Now 72, he remains at his post, reflecting on decades of service and steady routine.
CHURUBUSCO Ind UP Farmer Gale Harris quit chasing the famed turtle of Fulks Lake after months of effort. He said peace and quiet on his farm matter more than the creature, which remained elusive despite divers and crowds of onlookers. The town’s plans and rumors faded as Harris declared the hunt over.
A Senate poll of 34 available senators found 26 in favor of ratification and 8 undecided or against, signaling broad support though not securing two thirds. Key figures like Taft and George voiced concerns over arms commitments and risks of provoking Russia while pledging to seek a peaceful alliance framework.
The East mark valued at one fourth the West mark and pegged at 20 cents was banned in Soviet Berlin last summer. Germans with West marks faced prosecution. The People’s Council urged Western German leaders to meet in a German unity conference next month, a move met with cold reception and seen as an attempt to split Germany. The Social Democratic party urged Moscow to lift the Berlin blockade and free prisoners to prove unity.
A Black man was wounded by a sharp object on North Cherry Street last night. Police identified a person named Davis as a suspect in the incident. The victim, listed as June 27 from Ashford Route, remained in fair condition at a local hospital with no further danger reported.
Reports on enrollment and resident response in Dothan are incomplete with many volunteers unfinished and firms on lists missing. Industrial list delays push campaign progress to next week as weekly lists arrive. Special committee members plan final calls and gifts drives aim to meet last year’s enrollment, with a goal of reaching Houston County.
In Boston Morse of Dorchester organizes a large scale campaign selling over 1,000 salt items, 300 handkerchiefs, and more than 8 actions in her copy.
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