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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1949
Page
3
A fragmented OCR item mentions local guests and invitations amid unclear lines. No definite date or place is readable, but hints of a meeting or event invite surface. The readable portion references M. Li and a local context, with partial quotes that suggest misread names and details.
UP reports governor backs new revenue ideas to fund public schools as educators push for higher spending. Budget and Education groups debate 1949 funding levels while area educators protest dismissals and ethical concerns. Florida Vocational Association elects leaders and plans impact on school programs.
ARMINGHAM AP Alabama schools will continue spring football practice at least for another year after the state high school association defeated a proposal to abolish spring drills. The decision came amid a slate of routine votes and leadership changes within the association as Piedmont's Kimbrough was elected president and Fayette's John Brown was named vice president. The Cumberland Falls area near Kentucky was noted in discussion as a region where a minor rule change was considered.
ALTON L. BLAKESLEE reports on bird navigation as scientists explore how cuckoos and other species migrate vast distances with little guidance. Notes include long non stop hops, use of magnetic fields, daylight effects, and remaining mysteries about how birds navigate during night and fog.
Dr Zimm er argues birds may possess a fifth sense or highly developed directional ability aiding migration. North American birds number about 150 billion with hundreds of thousands migrating yearly. Storms, lights from landmarks like the Empire State Building and monuments kill many, while the Arctic tern may travel up to 25,800 miles annually.
A plan proposes a state subsidy of 15.6 million dollars to promote low rent housing over the next two years. Connecticut weighs a combined low and middle income housing bill to raise state credit for the program by 100 million dollars.
Chicago dispatch reports growing municipal action against smog with air pollution blamed for thousands of deaths and vast property losses. Pittsburgh expands diesel locomotive program. Cincinnati drives strict inspections. Milwaukee and Los Angeles pursue countywide and industrial controls. New York creates a five member smoke control board. Indianapolis considers Pittsburgh model. Cleveland and Detroit require annual source inspections. National Housing Officials note over 700 million dollars sought to expand low rent housing across six states Massachusetts California New York New Jersey Pennsylvania-and Connecticut.
More than 10 children were registered at the spring crippled children's clinic in Ozark last week. Dale County health and welfare department and Mobile district staff assisted in conducting the event. Sandwiches milk and soft drinks were provided to children and parents by local volunteers.
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