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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1948
Page
2
Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass reports the Houston County Board of Revenue did not convene yesterday at the courthouse to approve purchases for equipment and materials and to pay current bills.
The arrival of twins is a rare occasion in Uganda Afanca and the event is celebrated as a festival. Ancient Rome farmers grew lettuce as a salad crop in that era.
The report describes Haganah forces seizing control of Manshieh in Jerusalem after Irgun handed the area to them to avoid British sanctions. Arab and Jewish factions clashed, with casualties reported among Irgunists and residents, as a cease-fire finally collapsed. The British arranged a 17 hour truce before renewed fighting began.
Voters must cast ballots in their ward polling place as the 1047 Legislature set. Heavy turnout is expected with weather similar to last week. Observers advised voters using machines to study sample ballots beforehand and arrive ready to vote to speed the process.
The Alabama Automobile Dealers Association will sponsor dealer meetings in five cities. Sessions run in Decatur May 8, Birmingham May 7, Montgomery May 14, Dothan May 19, and Mobile May 20. Frank Broadway executive vice president invited general managers and sales staff to attend.
Alabama's Democratic Party debates whether pledged electors will honor national party lines or vote freely at the convention and in the general election. With civil rights planks likely, questions arise about cross party voting, potential resignations, and the impact on Gov. James Folsom and other candidates amid a tense primaries fight.
Ronald Allen of Montgomery was elected state president of the Diversified Occupations Club of Alabama at the three day assembly on the university campus. Twenty one clubs were represented by about 325 delegates. other officers named include Faye Ledbetter Tallassee first vice president Phillip Stanley Opp second vice president Wallace Hudgins Piedmont treasurer and Jean Steward Gadsden secretary Miss D O of 1948 was chosen.
A widespread May Day across Europe the United States and Asia featured rival demonstrations and violence. In New York two parades faced off on Fifth Avenue with police clashes and injuries while Berlin and Warsaw saw sharp East West tensions and propaganda warnings. Soviet rhetoric claimed communism growing stronger as Western Europe hailed the United States as defender of freedom.
The bill sets regular service caps with Army at 790000 Navy and Marines 552000 and Air Force 48000 totaling 1795000 plus a separate stop gap draft bill due Monday. Chairman Andrews says the committee will test a one year trainee program and excludes some Senate proposals while heavier mobilization plans surface.
In Philadelphia a 72 year old spinster Mary I Clay wills her $75,000 estate to provide nearly all income for nine cats. The pets receive a strict diet of beef lamb salmon and milk and may roam the first floor but not the parlor. A caretaker will manage the cats and vets and receive the upper floors and ten dollars weekly.
Taylor showed reporters a bruise on his leg claiming it came from being shoved into wire near a church yard. Police say three white people and a Negro were arrested at a youth conference on segregation law violations and released on $100 bond.
Bulganin showcases Russia's air power and ground forces in a massive parade in Moscow with tanks, artillery, and self propelled guns. He states the force is to assure peace and unite Eastern Europe while noting unity with allied nations and denouncing imperialist blocs.
Delegates including C Norman and W McKwain from Bullock and A Thomas of Barbour join others like J Adams and R Faulk to push a regional school project. Senator Hradwick says the meeting will aim to place the school within the Third District rather than choose a specific site.
Congressman Andrews defends his voting record with Truman’s era, cites 1945 party split to block Henry Wallace, and highlights Chatta hoochee river dam as a cheap power boon. He praises staff dedication, notes late hours, and pledges near access without political machines amid Cold War mentions by Lulganin.
County leaders discuss using equipment reserved for one county to accelerate Jackson County work. Everett says 15 days if permitted, 30 days otherwise. If Houston County ditch work is needed, all machinery may move here. Summerford and Twitty push for a board decision Monday.
Sofoulis explains the martial law order aiming for strict measures against Communists. Observers expect a curfew and bans on mass meetings. Reliable sources say leaders were warned of a Communist plan to assassinate leading politicians to spark panic. General Markos Vafiades urged guerilla supporters to act more vigorously.
The third annual benefit horse show, sponsored by Houston County and held at Wiregrass stadium, will run next Saturday at 7 30 p m. Proceeds beyond show costs support rehabilitating handicapped residents. Tickets cost 125 and are sold by Lions Club and Service League.
Wichita based aviator Larry A. Enzmanger with 48 years and 10 thousand hours in the air without an accident credits four factors for safety. He cites safety first, careful equipment care, understanding weather, and luck, noting weather kills more people in the air than other factors.
Curved fluorescent tubes will appear in table and floor lamps in pin-up fixtures and in glorified merchandise displays, signaling a new design trend.
The Jewish Agency urged the U N Security Council to stop an Arab invasion report and warned of a major conflagration if action is delayed. Moshe Shertok pressed for prompt measures while Eban challenged the U N committee’s trusteeship approach as Arab forces reportedly moved toward Palestine.
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