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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1949
Page
10
Encyclopedia Britannica notes that wheat, barley, rice, dates, figs, olives, apples, grapes, flax, and hemp have been cultivated for at least 4900 years. The article adds an observation about the unusual fibers near the center of wood trunks or limbs.
About 100 descendants of the late Mr and Mrs Thomas E Kelley gathered for a Mother's Day reunion at A E Kelley's Graceville home. Attendees from Dothan Houston County families included J H Halstead Eddie Crutchfield F W Kelley Thornne G Kelley A E Kelley and James H Kelley with D L Kelley absent. They unanimously chose to hold next year’s gathering at J H Halstead’s home.
The article advocates diet as a factor in beauty, urging iron rich foods like liver and kidneys and fruits such as apricots peaches and prunes to improve skin and hair. It mentions milk as a skin beautifier and carrots for nails eyes and hair, then notes the value of a color guide with swatches sent for ten cents to John Robert Powers in care of the newspaper.
The Florida Senate resumes discussion on creating a central purchasing agency and whether the governor or the cabinet should appoint the director. A 23 to 13 vote to expand governor power was reconsidered, amid partisan maneuvering delaying action on the citrus bill. House and Senate clash over an appropriations plan, with House wary of powering secondary spending, while a tax program vote is set for Thursday as Senate opposition to most of Governor Warren's tax measures persists.
The article notes John Hancock’s oversized signature on the Declaration of Independence has made his name a lasting symbol for signatures. It also observes that the United States now builds four times as many fishing boats as it did before World War II.
A temporary restraining order in Circuit Court blocks state officials from moving surplus funds of the prison department into the treasury. Judge Walter B. Jones issued the order at the request of Prison Director Frank Boswell, who cites about 471 999 tied to convict labor and cattle sales. Boswell argues funds remain to buy and sell goods, while law allows setting aside such amounts. Attorney General says it is an accounting system, not a special fund. No hearing date set.
A 35-year-old Marion, Alabama man, Charles E. Thomas, died when his car plunged off a railroad overpass about a mile east of Bessemer yesterday. The AP report notes the fatal wreck occurred on the highway near the overpass.
Maj. Gen. Earle K. Partridge, fifth Air Force commander, today approved the death sentences of two airmen convicted of murdering a post exchange clerk during a burglary. Pvt. James Burks, 20, of Cullman, Alabama, and the other airman were sentenced after the court martial.
Pvt Robert E Keller, 29, of Ington Indiana, is to undergo review by the U S judge advocate at Coe and President Truman before his execution for a Dec 31 killing at Ja Force base. A big multi engine airliner may have dropped 10 009 feet in a minute by reversing propellers in flight.
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