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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1947
Page
4
Publication information lists Dothan Eagle daily and Sunday editions with subscription prices, carrier and mail rates, and service areas in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. It notes editors and fee policies, includes Associated Press and United Press notices, and ends with a Jefferson quote about tyranny.
A compact religious reflection cites Romans and Shakespeare warning against judgment of others over dietary or moral choices. The piece blends a biblical verse with a Shakespearean line to challenge harsh discernment and celebrate shared humanity.
In a May 2 address Gov Jim Folsom warned that the legislature would be swarmed by lobbyists and special interests. He branded all lobbyists as selfish and under pressure, calling for a separation of good and bad actors as supporters form a committee to back his program.
A nostalgic note from The American Motorist recalls price cuts over the past 18 months on low priced cars once selling from 575 to 1235 dollars. Highest today 885 dollars, lowest 348 dollars, five popular models now 1045 to 1585 dollars. Higher priced cars reduced similarly and no further declines expected for a time.
Alabama lawmakers convene a three week special session called by Governor Jim Fostem to decide diverting surplus Income Tax Fund money to boost teacher pay and fund old age pensions. Disagreement centers on methods and amounts though broad support exists to avert a school crisis.
A Washington announcement says five Soviet meteorologists will visit the United States and five American weather experts will go to Russia. The move is seen as a hopeful sign that even the controversial subject of weather cooperation can foster broader agreement between the two powers.
By order of the District of Columbia commissioners daylight saving time became effective in Washington DC today. The decision followed a public hearing where a majority of residents approved the change, mirroring confusion seen in many states during the recent shift ahead.
The call for a special session centers on solving the school problem while pensions for the aged are left for the regular session. Gov Folsom proposed addressing pensions, but the resolution limits extraordinary action to education, aiming to avoid delaying teacher relief amid broader pension debate.
The piece notes Republicans in the Senate who joined Democrats to defeat a labor bill amendment, mirroring past Democratic criticism of Republicans who sided with Democrats. It questions whether former party critics will harshly condemn the bolting Republicans or overlook such principled dissent.
Letters to The Eagle reveal anger over a Saturday May 3 fire at Cash Drug blamed on delayed dispatch and an uninsured loss. Editor S A Cherry notes suspended Fireman Glass and lack of on duty staff that night. Also includes critique of state funding for city employes and a discussion of legislative pay boosts.
President Truman told Senator Magnuson that budget cuts in Western reclamation irrigation and public power could threaten national security by hindering atomic-energy projects. He cited Hanford Washington Grand Coulee and Oak Ridge TVA power links and said his advisers share the concern. Truman plans to push Congress and may address Interior appropriation debates.
A columnist argues opponents claim the Greece and Turkey aid smells of oil, distinguishing it from past scandals. The piece weighs Middle Eastern oil, Russia, and U S interests, urges cautious tax and revenue thinking, and notes Truman's labor program and future farm policy debates with Kansan and Midwestern leaders urging a Western speaking tour.
Dr. Ernest A. Childs pastor of Foster Street Methodist Church recalls his 1928 three month Near East tour of 18 countries. He notes shrines impressed him, memories triggered by Valestine stories, and his wish for a new church building at Orange and Main in Dothan. He lists education at Birmingham Southern Vanderbilt and Emory, service across Alabama, fishing and golf as hobbies, Kiwanis membership, and a family including wife Annie Grimes and three children with four grandchildren.
The Dothan Amvets post voted at Friday’s meeting to organize a women’s auxiliary for mothers wives sisters and daughters of Amvets or deceased veterans. The group will provide military funerals for overseas remains. arrangements under Capt. Joseph Olsen of the Salvation Army. Amvets will sponsor a city league softball team and a members and guests dance this summer. Bill Russ Musson named service officer to handle veterans’ claims. nominations to be held at the next meeting.
The Houston County Board of Education will hold a special public meeting May 18 at 8 p.m. in the county courthouse, announced by Solomon Baxter, county superintendent of education. The meeting invites the public to present matters relating to public schools in Houston County.
The article portrays Dr Childs as a reserved soft spoken man who hides a sharp humor. Friends describe him as sociable, friendly to all and well worth knowing.
Registration for Girl Scouts Day Camp will be held at the city center June 18 through 21 for Brownies attending July 7 to 10 with a one dollar fee. Day Camp runs July 14 to 25 with a register of 1.50. A troop list outlines needed items including camp apron, cooking utensils, knapsack, dish clothes, and first aid kit. Activities and schedule to be announced later.
Frank C Elliott son of Mrs Hattie E Columbia was promoted to graduate and assigned to the regiment by the Tyndall Field Pations department. He entered in January 1941 and served in the ETO including the Battle of the Bulge earning Belgian Fourragere Combat ETO American Defense and Victory ribbons. His wife, the former Brown, hails from Columb.
Dr. W. T. Burkett will discuss X rays in tuberculosis control on a weekly radio program Education and Public News. The program will be heard at 5 p.m. Monday on station WAGF.
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