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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1949
Page
1
Play tryouts set for Wednesday and Thursday nights at the City auditorium under director Dr W B Belmas. The play committee selected Sum Up The Prime Kia Story Outw Bound for the meeting, with casting to begin at 21 Tm next week on both nights. All interested should appear.
MONTGOMERY AP Alabama schools opened the new year with a full 62 million dollar appropriation despite late calendar worries of a 620 thousand dollar cut. The Revenue Department rushed to add 1.5 million in taxes pledged to education before the 1948-49 fiscal year close, lifting tax receipts above the 59 million cutback threshold. If taxes had fallen short, educators faced a one per cent expenditure reduction.
The State Health department said no diphtheria deaths occurred in Houston County last year. Provisional reports from the Bureau of Vital Statistics indicate Alabama had 37 diphtheria deaths statewide, with Jefferson County and seven other counties among the higher counts.
Samson and Newton host con tests Thursday evening under local sponsorships. Samson event begins at 7 30 pm in the high school auditorium with two contestants. A musical program features the Samson High varsity band. Newton selections also proceed in the high school auditorium after ticket sales.
A 6 4 defeat to the Dodgers highlighted the final week of the season. Willy Jones connected for a clutch homer with one man aboard, while Bob Chipman earned his first win since July 10. Harry Brecheen took the loss after the early miscue, as St Louis dropped their fourth straight.
President Truman observed a Navy and Marine show featuring old and new jet displays, a 200 muzzle loader, and demolition teams simulating underwater obstructions. Marines hoisted a diver from the water as a two bladed helicopter performed maneuvers aboard the Williamsburg near a Nevataun factory dock. The two hour pageant celebrated the factory’s birth anniversary.
Harvard edged Northwestern 9 to 7 as Georgia fell to North Carolina 21 to 14. Tulane shutout Georgia Tech 18 to 0, Duke defeated Tennessee 7 to 2, Vanderbilt beat Alabama 14 to 7, Ohio State and Minnesota won their games, Oklahoma edged Texas A&M 35 to 13, Iowa State topped Kansas State 10 to 6, Penn crushed Dartmouth 21 to 0, and Baylor beat Mississippi State 14 to 0. Local teams and other results highlighted a day of surprises and close finishes.
The article notes tax free expense limits and official telecommunication allowances while detailing Senate and House measures to raise executive cabinet pay to 22500 or 25000 per year. It highlights McCormack's stance that members are underpaid and supports a higher figure as debates proceed toward final legislation for President Truman's signature.
The judge explains he will divert part of the secretary allowance to pay for secretarial help, noting some sponsors intended it for that purpose but others disputed the interpretation. He requests Probate Judge to authorize future payments to a secretary and states past funds were not for secretarial use.
Three persons were reported injured in two auto accidents in the Wiregrass area last night. Dora Pries 94 of Buffola was unconscious after a collision on U S Highway 241 near the Barbour Henry County line. Ocie Lee 47 Jasper route five and Mattie Dowling 38 Waycross were not believed seriously hurt in a second wreck at Kinston. Elizabeth Malone daughter of City Commissioner Morris Malone and truck driver David Johnson were involved in a separate minor collision at South Foster and Washington Street with minor bruises reported.
The condition of City Commissioner Morris B. Malone, an adoptable here, was reported improved last night. Malone collapsed in his chair at City Hall during a paving project meeting Friday after sitting through a pavement protest for more than two hours. Malone, serving an expired term, will begin a regular three year term tomorrow after being nominated in March and elected on Sept 19.
The text argues that press freedom is essential to public service and accountability. It cites Goebbels and Nazi control of media as a warning, stresses that critical criticism curbs corruption, and quotes Joseph Polet from Columbia urging journalism to shape the Republic’s future.
State officials report over ten thousand people aged 14 to 60 attended blood test sites last week as the city resumes mandatory screening. May 4 estimates say twelve thousand plus citizens should be tested this week with Adbert May supervising the second compulsory survey. Tomorrow's schedule lists Solomon Motor Station Mosay and Carver High School among testing locations from 8:30 to 4:30, with several other sites including Cottonwood High, Rocky Greek Church, and Coloroba Colored School.
The Chest drive funds 21,500 dollars to aid various agencies. A case shows Chest aid for a disabled boy whose single mother, exhausted by care, sought Welfare help. Hospital care, blood transfusions, dental work, and medical fees were covered, leading to full recovery and underscoring Chest generosity.
U S Steel rejected all wage proposals based on the presidential fact finding board recommendations. The union push sought to fund raises through higher wages, pensions, and insurance while plants across the industry faced shutdowns and mixed settlements. Canadian branch workers pledged support, and deep industry reliance on steel for auto production underlined the stakes.
Miss Mary Ellen Parker eighty six died suddenly at her home Friday Funeral services were held at St Johns church Brundidge with Rev Eddie Johnson officiating Burial followed in the church cemetery She is survived by several nieces and nephews Ozark Mortuary, Ozark, handled arrangements.
MONTGOMERY AP The State Veteran Affairs Department names a new advisory board but keeps director G C Horton for four more years. Horton has led the department since its creation four years ago after previously serving as American Legion commander. The board includes representatives from American Legion VFW DAV and Spanish American War Veterans with several names confirmed and Perry and McCay reappointed.
MOBILE AP The federal grand jury docket at South Alabama will convene Monday in Mobile for one of the heaviest criminal dockets in years. District Attorney Percy Fountain says a substantial slate of cases will be presented. Forty five prospective jurors have been summoned and must report at 9 am Monday.
The report warns that attempting to harness atomic power for exciting needs is vital, with a third project at Arco Idaho involving a Navy thermal generator meant to be land based prototype of a submarine plant. If successful, it could affect Naval operations as Dixon as the atomic bomb altered strategy. A pound of 1-295 material used in probes has a fuel value equal to hundreds of thousands of tons of coal if tapped.
In the Soviet occupied zone thousands of Germans crossed into American and British zones during a World Peace Day event. Border relaxations sparked a peaceful surge but many East Germans swarmed West Zone stores. Chinese communists declare the People's Republic as sole legal government and invite recognition. In Washington AEC hints at atomic power for planes and submarines as a response to Russia's A-bomb.
Police records indicate about 500 auto license tags were sold on opening day at Houston County offices as registrar counts show heavy demand. Probate Judge J Albert Lugue described the sale as light overall, with most purchases being CG licenses and a small number of scooter tags.
The first batch of lawsuits opposing a State Revenue Department order increasing property tax values is pending in Montgomery circuit court. Alabama Power Co and St Louis San Francisco Railway filed the actions yesterday as plaintiffs.
Disjointed notes describe steps for vehicle tag and license processes at courthouse offices on an unnamed Saturday. Mentions include tax collector, probate judge, and Sam Farrish veteran services author, with references to driving and license procedures and a cryptic alphabet constraint.
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