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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1947
Page
1
The Mississippi Legislature convened on a special session called by Governor to address violent incidents tied to the ongoing strike. House debates on a bill expanding governor powers were blocked, while proposed penalties against strike actions and related statutes were debated amid continued bus driver and mechanic disruptions.
Number 6 part of the rodeo features a 7 PM round-up program with scouts singing Ameli a and pledging allegiance. Tenderfoot investiture and court of honor proceed. Colonel Cott presents awards. A point-score rodeo awards a silver cup to the top troop for one year. Subscriptions and prizes for runners-up also noted. Roy Crow and others attend campfire ceremony with council officials and Order of the Arrow members.
Three Wiregrass veterans reenlisted in the Army through the Dothan recruiting station, announced today. Edwin O. Holland of Coffee Springs, Forrest G. DeVaughn, and Ralph W. Sieges of Enterprise will report to Tutat Field in Maine for duty with the Air Force.
William Sears and Lawrence Horner of the Dolnas Arm and Air Force were listed among the district top ten recruiters. The announcement, made in October, notes their recognition for recruiting prowess amid modest ceremony.
Fire damaged Fos Grocery at Market OC and disrupted nearby businesses on Weer Pes Ell Street after noon today. Witnesses and responders report smoke and possible electrical origin with light structural damage. Local authorities and fire crews are investigating the incident.
A garbled OCR passage references Covington and a date with scattered names and actions. The text includes brief mentions of individuals, locations, and unclear events, lacking coherent narrative or complete details to identify a specific incident or outcome.
Thomas Hodges aged seventy eight died after several weeks illness at his Henry County home. He lived there all his life and was a member of the Baptist church. He is survived by his widow three daughters Mrs Blarvin Penuel Agueville route one Airy John Pybus and Mrs Jesse Snelley Headland three sons Jin Hodges Headland Otis Hodges Abbeville route one KR Hodes Biutton Ga one brother Joe Hodges Hilton Ga and one sister Mrs Luck Johnson Kinsey. Funeral services will be held at Tolbert church at 2 p.m. with the Rev Roby J. Lee or Berek Bunal presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The report details discussion of a $597 million emergency aid package for France, Italy, and Austria tied to UNRRA programs and European recovery. It notes testimony by Assistant Attorney General Warne and Commerce figures on delivery timing and funding, with emphasis on aiding farmers and securing European stability amid postwar needs.
AAP/AP report notes Navy rains cause significant damage to the South peanut crop, especially in Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. PMA cites ruined Spanish and Runner peanuts in fields, with Virginia-Carolina areas also reporting discoloration and losses. End-of-week shutdowns feared as farmers face widespread spoilage and reduced yields.
Records show a preliminary hearing waived by a Black defendant in a case pending in October. The document notes the waiver and outlines next steps for the court and the defense, with references to the involved parties and proceedings.
Fragmentary OCR entry records Dunbar as president of the homes trustees and Dr BT RMebert as superintendent. Mentions a year end 1947 schedule extended to Sew and a $500,000 drive for Sodsen to follow in the next 12 months. Names and places are poorly legible.
A 1948 era poll shows Democrats naming 29 potential candidates for second place on the party ticket and Republicans listing 28. Rayburn leads Democrats with 15 percent, Byrd in second, Forrestal third, while Truman and Marshall receive notable mentions. For Republicans, Harlan Truman and others compete with scattered support. The race highlights wide open vice presidential possibilities and shifting regional support.
The newspaper reports a globe trotting spy case alleging sabotage linked to a transport company and a Frese firm. Officials including Canaris and Navy figures are named while details describe a fire and ship events, with shifting blame and guarded timelines. The account mentions a Gresser in New York and connections to Ge symbols and a Hoxx reference.
The Eagle reports on a Santa event with readers invited to enter a contest for a chance to meet St Nick. It details entry costs, the location on Gores Street, and timing for a Christmas outreach.
A wartime report notes wheat prospects in the Pacific Northwest are strong while conditions remain uncertain across Ricky Mooran states and the East. The outlook mentions average yields, shifts in areas with wetter conditions, and seed notes, with December expectations and regional price considerations referenced.
Boutwell warned that a court ruling could weaken liquor regulation as communities sought independent rules for alcohol. The 1867 bill tied to health and morals aimed to empower boards, with implications for county duties and state stores during a period of local experimentation. Historical note recalls California gold rush prices for food and drink.
Leonard and Lois Dugan star in Swing the Westen Way contrasted with Alan Curtis and Stella Ryan in Philo Vance's Secret Mission. Claude Jarman Jr Gregory Peck and Dave Weman appear in The Yearling. Eddie Dean headlines West to Glory with Roy Acuff in Grand Ole Opry the following day. Jane Withers and Robert Lowry star in Deexer Street on Sunday and Monday.
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