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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1948
Page
6
U S engineers plan to relocate equipment for drainage projects near the county route. Probate Judge Albert Lose and County Engineer Mifon Lyrie note stations along the route nearing completion with public works underway.
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Mobile federal court heard that Myon H. Lerche, a veteran, falsely claimed GI Bill training credits. He submitted vouchers for instruction not provided, seeking $205.50 for John C. Arnold while the allowance was $47.50. Judge John McDuffie fined Lerche $500 and imposed three years probation.
Three patrol cars chased a green car speeding through Atlanta Friday night. Officers sighted the phantom vehicle multiple times before locating it in an alley where they began pursuit again.
The States' Rights Democrats meet in Jackson Mississippi to form a militant anti Truman posture against civil rights policies. Delegates from about 15 states represent roughly nine tenths of the electoral votes, with Mississippi Governor Fielding Wright predicting a firm stance and possible walkout from the national Democratic convention. Possible presidential nominees mentioned include Strom Thurmond and Senator Walter George, with Arkansas Governor Laney named permanent convention chairman and preparations led by multiple state Democratic officials.
Ray Stewart of Gadsden was elected president of the Alabama Association of Master Plumbers and Heating Dealers at the convention in Mobile. Boo Murphree of Tuscaloosa was named vice president, Marion Hogan of Birmingham executive secretary, and Guy Acton of Birmingham treasurer. The group endorsed adopting a state plumbing code. Swart replaces Sam Boddie of Mobile as president for the next term.
A railroad strike threat delayed Baldwin County potato movement as L N embargo on long distance perishables limited shipments. Only about a tenth of the 4,500 to 9,000 car crop moved before the embargo and most of the harvest remains in the ground awaiting potential progress of the disruption.
An informal delegation is expected at the convention amid debate over civil rights, with no slate pledged to support Truman or any other civil rights advocate. The article notes uncertainty and mixed sentiment on the platform.
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