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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1948
Page
15
Coox laments three years of hard work and a stalled Georgia suit as unfair freight rates persist behind closed doors. He notes a U S Supreme Court case and says opposition from a powerful monopoly hinders progress. A conference committee reconciles House and Senate versions of the measure.
Alabama members of the American Legion begin a two day meeting in Birmingham to plan a drive against Communists and subversive activities. W M Beck of the State House will chair the session. Carl Baarslag of Indianapolis will speak and Birmingham leaders John Turner and Jack Brock are listed among program participants.
Birmingham AP The Jefferson County May 4 primary absentee ballot count will not be referred to a grand jury. Solicitor Emmett Perry cited an Atty. Gen. Carmichael advisory saying no statute was violated unless there was willful intent to break the law. Governor Folsom had asked to halt counting and pursue a fraud inquiry, but Perry said the early count did not breach rules and past practice allowed counting before polls closed. Possible penalties for willful violations include jail time and fines.
Funeral services are set today for Ernest J. McAuley 59 chairman of the board of the First National Bank of Mobile He died suddenly yesterday from a heart attack McAuley joined the bank in 1919 and rose to president in 1945 He was elected board chairman last year
Glove maker Ste Anne is highlighted as patron saint of glovers. France produced early fashion magazines and Godey’s Lady's Book debuted in 1830 in America. AFL leader Bingham and CIO official Birmingham are mentioned along with a central state Legion meeting linked to a session.
Gen Lucius D Clay said the United States would assist airlifting thousands of Jewish refugees from German and Austrian displaced persons camps to Israel once formal recognition is in place. Jewish and army sources report Naganah reinforcements ready to move via the underground railroad, prioritizing military-age men. Shipments to Tel Aviv are already underway from European points.
Maj. Gen. Robert W. Harper named as commanding officer at Maxwell Field succeeding Maj. Gen. Muir S. Fairchild who becomes vice chief of staff U.S. Air Force. Harper, a West Point graduate, served in WWII with U.S. Strategic Air Forces and later led the Air Transport Command. He holds the Distinguished Service Medal and the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster.
Grady Loftin of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post was chosen to direct the annual poppy sale in Dothan. The event, set for Saturday May 25, supports welfare work for veterans and widows, orphans, and veterans in need.
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