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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1946
Page
1
State Health Department reports 353 polio cases nationwide through October 12. Houston County accounts for two cases. Lauderdale and Jefferson lead with 109 and 104 cases respectively.
Twenty two cases were reported from Mobile county twelve from Etowah nine each from Calhoun Marion Tuscaloosa and Walker eight from Colbert seven from Coffee six each from Dallas Limestone and St. Clair and five each from Butler Franklin Marshall Montgomery and Talladega. Fewer than five cases were reported from any of the other counties.
State Veterinarian R Sugg warned Alabama cattlemen of a cattle tick invasion from a Florida infested area. An embargo on cattle movement from South Florida was set by the State Board of Agriculture. He called the tick the arch enemy of the southern cattle industry and urged Baldwin Covington Escambia Houston Geneva and Mobile counties to watch for infested cattle.
A police inspector's report shows a jeep driven by Herbert Judah struck and slightly damaged a parked pickup owned by J. D. Blackshear in the 700 block of 5S St. Andrews St. No charges were filed against either party.
The United States and other powers weigh reform plans for UN Security Council voting rules. Australia seeks a uniform procedure to avoid repeated votes in conciliation. Cuba and the Philippines back charter revisions to eliminate the veto. France abstained once in the Spanish case. Sen. Tom Connally is to present the U. S. view tomorrow.
McLemore outlines a future experimental project using his land to form a fully mechanized 30 acre farm next year. He estimates initial outfitting at under $1000 excluding a cotton picker and intends to operate with his own gear charging per acre. He contrasts mechanization with mule powered farming noting higher upfront costs but similar ongoing expenses.
A major gas blast at the Wessels Wholesale Produce building in Columbia South Carolina killed six and injured at least three. The one story frame structure was shattered and the blast was heard for blocks as rescuers searched the rubble for missing workers.
The Dothan Exchange Club elected Ray N. McGill as president with Walter Morris as vice president and Robert Morris as secretary treasurer. E. S. McClintic became sergeant at arms and the Board of Control includes Roy Baxter R. H. Ryan Hugh Ross Gillis Griffin Marvelle Nowell Malcolm Davis. Fifteen members will attend New Brockton Charter Night where Ray S. Snellgrove will present the charter to New Brockton Club President John Henderson.
Converse listed dividends to the state from the past year by the State Chamber. The items included a directory of Alabama industries, expansion of existing industries, improved cooperation among business industry and agriculture, processing plants for cash markets, livestock support, forestry and conservation aid, effective advocacy on legislation and taxation, support to local chambers with nine new chambers, and promotion of tourism. Over 500 delegates attended the annual session.
Fire originating in a rubbish heap on the back porch of Mrs. Annie Gamble at 207 West Crawford Street caused slight damage to the outside of the house yesterday. Firemen also extinguished a Brass-Patch blaze in the 709 block on Cottonwood Street the same day.
Rep. John Rankin accuses Dr. Harlow Shapley of contempt of the House Un American Activities Committee after a secret session. Shapley, head of Harvard College Observatory, charged Rankin with star chamber methods and Gestapo tactics for denying counsel and delaying exit and documents.
The Boswell Amendment sponsor from Geneva says the 1947 Legislature should enact clarifying statutes to remove doubts and improve administration. He advocates paying election officials higher salaries and granting County Boards of Registrars specific judicial status along with other registration-law changes. He maintains court action won’t affect the amendment’s status unless administration raises constitutional questions.
The piece outlines a leadership struggle in Congress. In the Senate the fight centers on Taft's demand for the floor leader role versus White’s potential elevation while Taft controls the steering committee. In the House, Halleck Jenkins and Brown vie to succeed Rep. Martin as floor leader with Brown seen as the Taft candidate and Halleck tied to Dewey.
The will leaves land at Auburn to Alabama Polytechnical Institute to establish The J. W. Chappell Loan Fund for poor boys pursuing agriculture and research. Loans bear 6 percent interest, begin after graduation, and are repaid without security. Trustees set administration rules and beneficiary criteria.
The obituary notes Mr Cupprel, praised as an excellent farmer in the local area, lived alone on his farm until his death. It mentions his adoption of a special cotton strain aimed at adaptability and pubtable textile use, though he was not widely known.
Line 17 notes retroactive wage raises of $0,000,000 for workers while two long standing disputes show no immediate settlement. AFL pilots at Trans World Airlines have a 25 day strike among 1,400 workers and CIO United Auto Workers begin an 18 day walkout.
Workers at Allis Chalmers Manila Co. near West Allis Wisconsin oppose the company while San Francisco reports signals of a possible settlement to end the six week West Coast maritime strike and an early announcement may come today.
A Legion meeting and business session were urged by Commander at the Dothan arena. The gathering aims to discuss plans and logistics for an eight o clock start at the action center.
Cabbage and turnips stored in the cellar emit strong odors seeping through the house. The smell may affect the remaining rooms and trouble residents until stored properly or removed.
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