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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1949
Page
2
The Houston County Sacred Harp Singing Convention will hold its semiannual session Sunday at the courthouse in Dothan from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A noon dinner will be served on the courthouse lawn, secretary A. T. Tidwell said.
City police report burglars looted Smith-Hornsby Service station last night stealing about $11 in change and several cartons of cigarettes through a broken front window.
President Truman says no purge of Democrats is planned after a confidential talk with a delegation from the American Veterans Committee. He denies commenting on reports that the Mississippi delegation would be denied patronage, and notes no change in stance on Taft-Hartley repeal.
Full said architects should deliver detailed plans within about two months for a new church plant on Foster Street facing West Main. The 1908 Foster Street church building was the second on the lot. the first was a small frame pudding. The property was donated by Circuit Solicitor Keener Baxley’s grandfather, a present board member.
The narrator recalls crossing into Berlin at midnight as the Soviet zone frontier opened, with German crowds cheering and officials allowing passage. Magnesi um flares guttered, a Russian colonel confirmed passage, and the city swelled with people and newsmen racing toward Berlin in what felt like a gold rush.
Wages and control of the county tax collector prompt a dispute between city and county officials. A full time collector may be appointed with duties set by the county engineer and salary fixed by the board. The row covers five percent collection costs, potential future raises, and proposed legislative amendments to fix expenses. City leaders insist salaries be permanent and set, while county officials hint at litigation if needed and question the city’s ad valorem charging practices. The issue hinges on who pays and how much for tax collection and whether the county or city bears the costs of clerical staff and assessments.
Sheriff Ernest Barnes details luring a young Black boy to a school culvert where he choked, stabbed, and beaten him. Murphy claims the killing stemmed from a rule violation. Wuevady told officials of slaving and supplied the knife used in the stabbing. Judge Welch sets May 30 for Deere trial. first-degree murder arraignments scheduled for next Monday.
Washington report notes Democrats on the House labor committee grappling with minimum wage and Taft-Hartley repeal plans ahead of a potential floor clash within weeks. Key figures include Chairman Lesinski and Reps. Rayburn Wood Lucas Sims, with proposals ranging from restoring Wagner Act to retaining most Taft-Hartley provisions and boosting wages.
After the blockade ends, Allied airlift continues at about 500 tons per hour to stock Berlin for at least 30 days while the city celebrates. Western trains enter first, with German flags and slogans as residents anticipate fresh food, fuel, and normal life. East and West remain politically divided with separate services.
James Jackson, jailed on an aggravated assault charge, allegedly slapped a woman then shot her with a .22 caliber pistol on Patterson Street near a boarding house. The victim, Bosice Flowers, a Black woman, was hospitalized resting comfortably. Police note Jackson claimed he was only playing.
Lawmakers debated constitutional changes to tighten voting and urged broad understandings of citizenship. A substitute for the Boswell Amendment gained 25 votes, while a public hearing on rent decontrol drew large crowds and sharp exchanges over housing costs and wage trends. Senate leaders advanced bills on spending, clerk hires, and federal funds, with Dr Roy Kracke seeking 3.2 million for the Alabama Medical Center.
A London man bought a puppy at Sunday Petticoat Lane market for 12 dollars described as a nice pup. The dog grew sick days later and was taken to a league veterinary. examined as a very aged miniature Yorkshire terrier with two teeth and a growth in its stomach. It died eight weeks later.
The Auburn campus celebrated the inauguration with statesmen and alumni present. Edward Draughon’s leadership highlighted the era, with Magnolia Hall dedicated to fallen World War II servicemen. Delegates from nearly 100 colleges attended as forestry and dormitory projects were unveiled and a 15 gun salute honored Lt. Gen. Alvin G. Gillem.
Washington roundtable with Peter Edson examines how Article five and six of the North Atlantic Treaty touch the Mediterranean. Discussion covers a possible western Mediterranean focus, potential for broader regional pacts, and looming aid costs for Greece, Turkey, and western Europe estimated at about 1.45 billion dollars. The piece notes Turkish and Israeli dynamics and the politics of an omnibus aid bill.
Mrs S J Patterson of Renfroe Ga mother of Mrs Flowers of Dothan died last night in Atlanta at the home of a daughter. Funeral services will be held at 2 p m in Cusseta Ga at the Methodist church. Surviving are three daughters Mrs Flowers Dothan Mrs B C Lewis Atlanta and Mrs J M Armour Pensacola Fla two sons S J Patterson Jr and R E Patterson both of Renfroe Ga and 13 grandchildren
Livestock arrivals total 300 cattle 75 calves and 900 hogs at eight plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Tifton and nearby Alabama and Florida cities. Hog prices steady to 50 cents higher with Good and choice barrows and gilts 180 to 240 pounds mostly 16.25 to 17.00 and some 17.00 to 17.50. Weights 240 to 270 pounds 15.50 to 16.50 over 270 pounds 15.00 to 16.00 160 to 180 pounds 15.75 to 16.25. Medium 160 to 180 pounds 15.25 to 16.00 and 180 to 240 pounds 16.00 to 16.75. Medium to choice 140 to 160 pounds 13.50 to 15.50. Medium and good 120 to 140 pounds 10.00 to 14.00. Medium and good sows 13.00 to 14.50.
Feeds describe salable receipts of cattle at 225 and calves at 100 with active demand. Slaughter steers, heifers, and cows listed at 18 to 25 plus, canners 12 to 17.50, stocker cattle 17 to 23.50, calves 18 to 25, hogs 15 to 25 with weights 140 to 500 pounds, sows and boars priced across multiple weight ranges.
The report notes 200,000 allocated to the year’s effort to wipe out 25,000 rebels, with two years of campaigning yielding disappointing results. The weak progress argues against placing high expectations on a Mediterranean alliance.
Engineer H M R reports progress on the 390000 expansion of Dothan sewerage disposal begun last October. Two pumping stations on Englewood and Wilson Street are nearing completion while pump deliveries from Chicago have delayed finish. A 300000 bond issue approved September 20 by 7 to 3 vote funded the project.
Arab delegates return for a late night session after a walk‑out while others attend a plenary restart at Lake Success. Debate centers on draft agreements on freedom of information and Israel’s policy. The Dutch‑Indonesian dispute delay, Spain’s Franco relations issue, and broader UN ad hoc actions loom as adjournment nears.
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