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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1949
Page
1
A garbled regional notice lists military transfers aboard and at sea, naming Wade W and James F Thagard among crews, with moves to Maxwell Field and Tyetai Field. It mentions safety patrols event at Youngs High School, county calf sales, a building conversion permit, and local lottery charges. The text fragments reference law cases, cattle stock, and police activity with several names and places blurred.
Forty vacationists were evacuated as a forest fire burned cabins and hotel buildings 20 miles east of Hone, California, with winds driving flames through the scenic valley. Forest Ranger Henry Reenash and U S Central Officer Jack Curran reached the resort after hours of travel through burning brush and reported all occupants safe. The resort owner Phil Torry denied dangerous conditions and officials prepared investigations into irregular procurement practices as congressional attention focused on air force and tariff issues alongside employment and spending reports.
Number 16 Aiahama Herman Talmadge of Georgia and Fuller Warren of Florida were invited to judge the queen selection. Miss Kelley was chosen queen among aspirants at Ozark hotels during an evening program. Contestants paraded in white gowns, with Mer Marden in a white bathing suit and Miss Grace in a black one. James J. Kelley served as master of ceremonies, Majtor Uarnage presided, and President Stanley Garner opened the meeting. Dozens of guests, including Miss Ozark Thelma Dexter and business leaders, attended the event and various entertainments were presented.
The available text fragment references irregular behavior and orderly conduct as noted in the records, but lacks clear names, dates, or locations. It suggests an incident mentioning someone consuming something improperly and a disciplined account, leaving ambiguity about who, where, and when.
William J. Fox reports Memphis hosts a new on tap pol service from the General Superintendence Co. Ltd. Geneva based, linking shippers with 140 worldwide offices. Mayor Merrin, Uncle Payssoux, and Waring Cotton men promote the service, claiming it offers a broader, fairer network for cotton trade worldwide.
A Birmingham suit seeks $30,000 from insurance firms alleging violation of policy coverage for vallision damage to Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp in Paschula Mills. The action was filed yesterday in U S District Court against several insurers, including Cloyds of London.
PAIRFIELD DL AP A barroom shooting wounded Linte Shelton 1d year old nephew of the gang leader who terrorized Southern Tiliwais for years. Police Chief Elmo Mugeage said the victim was tired on after midnight and taken to Evansville Indiana for treatment. The same ambulance also carried the chief’s son Earl Shelton for an ambush wound last May. The elder Earl led a gambling venture linked to large Southern Minas holdings. the family has a history of violence during Prohibition era with up to 40 slayings blamed on Bly ad Carl and Bernie.
A search for defective wiring in an attic led to the death of a 51 year old electrician Gearte Schultz in a Mobile home. Police and firemen were alerted after he was found in the attic. rescue attempts failed.
An American expedition led by Sroith searches Mt Ararat for Noahs Ark amid Greek rhetoric and conflicting claims in the Turkish council. The party aims to unearth the ancient relic despite tensions and fears of逼 greed from foreign powers.
A promotional fashion guide outlines personal color analysis for wardrobe planning. It discusses choosing a winter coat color to match an entire wardrobe, building a coordinated look, and avoiding costly missteps while boosting confidence through well matched outfits.
The article describes a prolonged filibuster in the Senate entering its ninth hour as members read, chatter, and stall. It notes opposition to a Boswell Amendment style plan and discusses qualifications, literacy tests, and citizenship duties tied to voting and public office. Volatile debate surrounds nominations for Alabama state posts and education board, with several appointments approved or rejected by the committee.
The discussion centers on strengthening the sterling bloc by buying scarce materials with dollars. Britain would increase US dollar holdings by paying suppliers in dollars while accepting pounds, aiming to ease its dollar shortage. The idea is in talks and not yet a fixed policy.
Thirty one people in Houston County died of cancer last year. The State Department of Health released the county figures, noting Houston led all counties with cancer deaths. Mobile ranked next with 922, followed by Montgomery with 140, and other counties listing smaller totals.
Bids for road work in Geneva and Coffee Counties will be opened Sept 28, according to the State Highway Department. Twelve bids are being received for projects, including a four mile bridge over Double Bridges Creek between Samson and Coffee Springs, and a 10 mile bridge project on the Elba to Kato road in Coffee County.
Pinckard Methodist church board of stewards elected officers Mrs. F. A. Rowling Sr chairman Mrs. No A. Soring Sr treasurer and Mrs. J. P. Walton secretary Konrath Rouizee was appointed chairing of the bulletin committee The budget for the year was set Welcomed back for the coming year Mrs Dowling led the business discussion introducing two new wardens Rowntyse and Monis Gibsons Jr who were selected at the quarterly conference The meeting was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Gibtuna
In Duban Washington dispatches yesterday, city offices at Selma, Tuscaloosa, Opelika, Sylacauga, and Towta were closed by Housing Expedite Tighe E. Woods due to funding cuts. The Expedite cited reduced appropriations and noted his office handled about 150 conferences monthly with landlords and tenants, with only about one third documented and sent to higher offices. Docketed meetings declined to 48, and objectives from Washington or Atlanta will shift to Panama City. The overall rent concern in the area is expected to changesoon.
A committee proposes educational reforms in Washington urging higher salaries for teachers and a nine month school year with summer work funding. Other items push a sales tax on feed, oppose new road bonds until materials arrive, and call for stronger anti trust enforcement and broader application of anti trial laws to organized groups.
In conference remarks American negotiators pledge full cooperation with Britain. They aim to boost marketing of British goods in the United States, prioritize government purchases of strategic materials, assist British exporters with customs issues, and acknowledge Britain’s need to buy when dollars are scarce.
In Thomasville Georgia and nearby markets USDA reports arrivals totaling 325 cattle 180 calves and about 1000 hogs at eight packing plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville Tifton Dothan Jacksonville Tallahassee and Tallahassee. Hog prices show weakness with various weight categories quoted from 16.50 to 19.50 dollars per hundredweight and cattle and sow classes listing a wide range of prices reflecting a slow to steady market.
Witnesses describe a bus crash scene with a damaged bus roof torn away and scattered school materials. Attendants report minor injuries to passengers. Separate cotton market notes show futures activity with slight declines in New York and New Orleans quotes. Crossfield workers are aiding U S troops overseas.
Donalsonville gears up for a Lions Club air show featuring at least 45 Naval airships and a fleet from Jacksonville and Birmingham. Parachute jumps, a helicopter display, and jet aircraft are planned with Miss Hetty Skelton returning as a noted flyer.
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