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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1946
Page
2
Wiregrass farmers expect a lean peanut harvest in about 10 to 15 days of clear weather. County agents report the worst crop in Houston County due to rain rotted vines plant diseases and insect damage. Efforts by agents and state agriculture specialists focus on combating conditions and improving harvesting methods for next season.
The circuit court disposed of 21 civil docket cases over a five day session ending Friday afternoon. Of the 21, 12 were jury heard, the rest settled by compromise. One judgment awarded 1490.72 to E H Mc Michael for unpaid salary. The Dothan Plumbing suit gained possession of disputed hot water heat. Defendants won in two cases. costs awarded in an attachment case from Lester Newton against Jack Carrett. October 14 circuit action set.
Funeral services for Alto Ten of Dothan route one die d Thursday morning in a Bur tow hospital from injuries in an automobile accident. The 19 year old will be laid to rest at Bethlehem Church cemetery with Ward Wilson directing. Surviving are his parents three brothers and five sisters. Active pallbearers include Grady Tew W R Tew James Monroe Tew and others.
Hemp Parrish of Ozark route died Friday age 53 from an unexpected cause. Funeral arrangements are pending with Holman Funeral Home. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Reese C Parrish of Ozark route, three sisters Mare Lena King Enterprise and Mrs James Harrison and Mrs Obie J Turner of Ozark route, four brothers Marcus Parrish Ozark route Holmen Parrish Columbus Ga Luther Parrish Dothan and Tunie Parrish Bonifay, and several nieces and nephews.
Paradise said the end of adventury accumulation would signal a turning point, foreseeing it in early 1947. He warned consumer demand could last longer and support high production and payrolls possibly into 1944, while the Commerce Department cautioned the recession would not match 1920-21 or 1938 moods.
In a weekly broadcast Porter warns of dangerous public psychology that could undo inflation gains. He notes mounting production and falling unit costs under the new OPA law, urges patience with price controls, and says stabilization remains the main objective for the economy.
The Dreamboat crew reported a trip with three major difficulties including heavy Pacific weather and fuel load, a rugged Alaskan front, and high altitude climbs above Greenland and Iceland. Cloud cover prevented sight of London and arrival ahead of schedule disrupted RAF greeting plans.
The AFL strike extended into a three day old bus tieup leaving 330,000 travelers without their normal transportation. A settlement push involved talks with the Chicago Motor Coach Company and AFL drivers while maritime talks hinged on Maritime Commission action and a staged use of government ships if Pacific owners accept eastern terms.
Read about international reactions to U.S. President Truman's Palestine stance. Arab officials criticize perceived bias toward Zionist interests, while British and other voices urge cautious diplomacy to avoid jeopardizing potential settlements and peace talks.
Partial remarks mention park considerations and unnamed officials discussing steps. References to Perso Watts Presagest Joan Avers and Auster rover suggest a local civic context, but the text is garbled and many names and actions are unclear.
Henry Malcom Dillard seventy one of Ozark route died unexpectedly near Ozark Friday after a heart attack. Funeral services were held at Pleasant Grove Church with Rev J B Joanson officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery Hilman Funeral Home directed. Surviving include a daughter Mrs G F E Little DeFuniair Springs Florida a son Charles Dillard Ozark two sisters Mrs R L McSwain Ozark route and Mrs Tom Beasley Ariton two brothers Henry Dillard Andalusia and Noan Dillard Ariton six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
David Moore and Kapus Jones were jailed after city police arrested them for assault and battery following a taxi cab brawl. Jones sustained brick injuries and was treated at the jail. Moore had minor injuries from the incident at Powell and Oates streets.
The Italian Political Commission signaled harmony as it ended its final report while Andrei Vishinsky lauded Lief Egeland. The Balkan Commission spent 16 hours 39 minutes outlining reparations for Finland and Bulgaria with Finland $190 million to Russia and others totaling $80 million to the Soviet Union and $240 million to Yugoslavia and Greece.
In a controversial speech Number 9 accuses Britain of imperialism while urging a renewed wartime friendship with the Russian people and the Soviet Union if they consent. Bevin calls current tensions a war of nerves as Churchill praises America's decisive role in European peace and rejects isolationism.
The article notes Jefferson County's 1945 net worth near 500000 with assets including jail curb market and airport shares. It compares tax burdens, showing Houston residents pay less per capitaa while benefiting from shared county services and expenditures. Judge Poyner says the county is financially healthier than in decades.
Governor Sparks criticizes the local policy against registering voters by race saying about 1,800 white voters and 200 Negro voters are qualified in Macon County. He notes roughly 2,000 Negroes recently gathered at the courthouse to seek registration, a situation he ties to registrar resignations. He mentions appointing ten county board members who all resigned or declined to qualify.
The playground for pre-school age children at the corner of W Main and Alice streets in front of First Baptist Church will reopen with supervised recreation next week. City Recreation Director Crawford Moseley reports details.
The playground will be supervised by Miss Ruby Nell Barnhill, a Dothan High School student, and will reopen Monday afternoon. Hours are 1 30 to 4 30 Monday to Friday and 10 to 12 and 1 to 4 Saturday.
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