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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1950
Page
2
The notice lists a state secretary baptism event Sunday at 1 o clock and an upcoming public meeting by the district committee on Wednesday April 1 at the Chercoai 5 Tims. It mentions a messin in Dothan County and a Friday April 14 planning training course. Holy Week services are announced at Foster Street Methodist Church led by Dr. W F Calhoun tonight.
Funeral services were held at Cypress Church for George Melville Roser twenty three whose death occurred April in the Veteran RW. Waterman of and interment was no arrangements under direction of Carl Neal of this city Survivors are his parents the Rev. and Mrs G M Roser of Greenwood brother Joan and Wwee alsters Beverly and Ruth eh of Fort Pierce Formerly of New York the Rev Mr Mose and his family recently moved here from Ft Pierce He will become pastor of the Baacom Church in this county.
New York convicts including Spears and Lampkins are wanted in Dothan on murder charges. Spears is linked to the death of Corine Flowers, a Dothan woman, with a first degree murder count pending. Lampkins faces a second degree count. Sheriff J. Walt Cameron said New York authorities notified Alabama of the actions and will proceed with warrants after the New York sequence and tentative sentencing.
A meeting of municipal officials and representatives from the Atlantic Gulf association occurred in Thomaston Ga to discuss bids for a proposed pipeline. Members report a majority view favors the Atlantic Gulf bid as the area’s best option while others question bid adequacy.
Lt. Comdr. Bernice K. Walters, Navy medical officer, loses husband Lt. Herbert N. Walters of Trier Texas when a helicopter tore loose from the Wright carrier deck during training off Cape Hatteras. Walters is assigned to Pensacola Naval Air Station and was to visit Norfolk. They had planned leave together.
In Decatur Alabama eleven of the Eighth Districts eighteen candidates for the State Democratic Executive Committee were endorsed by north Alabama Democrats. The group backed candidates including T C Chity Almon of Decatur and Bruce Sherrill of Athens, with support aligning with Senators Lister Hill and John J. Sparkman and other party leaders. Each of Alabama's nine congressional districts will elect eight members to the state committee.
Fire Chief Floyd Hares tier Barris said a chimney spark caused the blaze at 506 South St Andrews yesterday evening. The occupant RF Truitt remained uninjured as firefighters extinguished the surface flames by 9 p.m. No further damage reported to the home or nearby structures.
Conferees redirect 512,500 from a 50,000,100 authorization to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for purchase of existing mortgages and future commitments. A plan to spend 429,000,000 on construction loans for prefabricated houses was dropped. The Agricultural labor camp transfer from California Arizona Texas and Florida to Public Housing Administration aims to move camps to local housing authorities quickly. FHA insurance for higher cost economy houses discussed for dense markets like New York and Chicago. Marines on Iwo Jima after two days endured heavy artillery and sniper fire while restoring 700 miles of telephone wire.
In Kansas City two political figures were shot to death at a club tied to an anti Pendergast faction. Charlie Gargotta and Binaggio were found dead with bullet wounds. a water leak and powder burns suggested a nearby shooter. Gargotta had prior prison time and political notoriety. Binaggio led a rival faction within the Northside group.
Reports from Thomasville Albany Moultrie and nearby markets describe cattle hog prices and arrivals. Hog values varied from 14 to 15.50 per hundredweight with weights ranging 100 to 230 pounds. cattle and calves showed steady to lower trends across Georgia and Alabama with mixed stocker and slaughter prices. News also covers cotton futures and a lengthy Washington debate over China policy and McCarthy era accusations.
Hothan High School will be represented in oratory contests by Samrme Stephens of DMS and another winner. Principal T G Vaughan announced the delegation as they prepare for Friday district competition in Troy. Stephens, son of Mr and Mrs Sopacns of Powan, is noted for the National Foner society ties and the Dothan County event.
A letter warns that delaying building and equipping new fire stations in the western city risks costly losses. It cites Edgewood Drive and Main Street properties, notes past Station One costs 40 to 50 thousand dollars, and discusses Commission plans and debates over expanding the protection program. Officials weigh timing and financing amid rising construction costs.
A 1950s circus pageant features a high gloss model ride with clowns and cotton candy, as Gargantua the great gorilla dies after 13 years. The sideshow center holds an empty air conditioned exhibit while mourners gather. Two adopted babies Gordantus I and Mite Toto join the playpen with gorilla performers as the main show unfolds across Narme bourne streets.
In New Orleans Green insisted he has not changed his mind and urged a strong united labor organization. He plans to meet Murray in Washington upon his return, as Lewis returns from a vacation after the 0 month coat dispute. President J. Hayes says machinists back labor unity to foster better relations, but does not commit the 650,000 member union to a specific reply as railroad brotherhoods delay responses.
A Miami woman attempted to abandon four newborn kittens by leaving them on neighbors doors with a note claiming distress. The incident drew mixed reactions as authorities and residents debated humane treatment and disposal of the animals.
A Madrid Gijon express derailed on a sharp curve near Oviedo, plunging four cars into a 20 foot gorge. At least 15 people died and many were injured as ambulances rushed to Oviedo, Gijon, Mieres and nearby towns. Civil and military authorities mobilized rescue crews and workers’ bodies were recovered amid wreckage.
The item notes the eighth major street clash since the war end as 1,800 Communists protested a censored diary of Nazi Col. Otto Skorzeny. Paris runs a demand to fire Federic Joliet Curia, head of France’s energy commission, an outspoken Communist who warned that Communist scientists will not aid a war against the Soviet Union. The piece also cites U.S. tung nut harvest rising from 1943 to 68,000 tons, with new groves in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida starting production.
The Alabama Industry Days committee discussed a broad program to engage the public with visits, rallies, and speakers across counties. Chairman Wiltians and officials from Byham emphasized promoting Alabama grown products and trade, with state representatives present at the meeting.
Enterprise pack leaders will attend a training course at the Vitel Presbyterian Church Friday night. Scout executive Robert McRight will lead the session. Three crafts and games are to be taught. Herbert McLaughlin is Cubmaster and K L Martin is pack leader. Dothan representative Joe Richards will attend. Pack Harold Harvey and Pack 108 with C B Moon will also participate.
Three Dothenigh School students will attend the Alabama High Schools Student Council meeting at Auburn on April 19 and 24. Bal Zbinden and Miss Linde Smith, elected president and vice president, will represent Dothan. Mrs. Mary P. Hamner, faculty sponsor, will accompany them to Auburn. The election elected 1950-51 student government officers. they will take office next September.
Ugo Carunl, chairman of the Displaced Persons Commission, said the plan is workable and nearly ready, dismissing major objections to the peasant law while noting 2,324 field post offices in the United States and their roles in administration.
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