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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1950
Page
2
Crawford and Reedras show as article notes. The latter made the charge ng warrant. Thomas Red Ads to be released from County Jail today.
PTA members at Harman School heard a safety address during the April meeting. Lucy ekle, McNeal, and Betty presented the program with a weather club drugs review won by Sara Fulton. Second place Beith and fourth place won the attendance prize. Group singing recreation and refreshments followed.
A Kiwanis club roundtable was held at the Hotel Cony for the benefit of Kiwanis members who cannot attend tomorrow’s Kiwanis session. Dothan Rotary officials reported on the conference yesterday and Feroene Dullivan will lead the program.
Market notes show live poultry trading with emphasis on broilers and fryers. Prices varied with quantities and quality, with many lots around 28.1 to 28.5 cents per pound FOB farm. Some plants paid above 28 cents for certain dressed birds, reflecting demand in several sections.
A detailed report on the Rotary International conference held in Dothan notes the local club’s Charter No. 26 and its five-year anniversary since formation. The event featured a conference dinner by the host club, decorations, introductions of key leaders including Dr. James M. Welden, and a transition of district leadership with Dr. Mullins named incoming District Governor for Auburn. 250 Rotarians attended, plus 110 Rotarians and their spouses. Memorial services honored deceased Rotarians from the past year.
The record states he had a single bank account in 149 and 1944 tied to 9 Washington bank. Senate investigators said they learned Matadon also held an account at the National Bank of Commerce in San Antonio, Texas, depositing about $120 over a five-year period, while claiming income around $30,000.
The letter released by Wallace Malone of Dothan names dozens of Loyalist candidates across districts, with lists led by Jack Bridges and others. Sparkman and Hill urge party loyalty while Southern leaders condemn civil rights push as Truman pits Democrats against Dixiecrats.
A severe storm damaged infrastructure across the herd area with ripped gas mains and blocked highways. Winds up to 25 mph were recorded downtown, with downed trees and shattered roofs. A warehouse and grocery warehouse were demolished, a church moved from its foundation, and Wilmer Hall Episcopal orphanage dormitory was affected. One farmer reported a mule killed by flying debris. Railroad rails were snapped in the middle of a main line.
The note from the State Department rebukes Russia for firing on an unarmed American Navy plane over the Baltic Sea after Soviet insistence the craft violated territory. Moscow offered a formal protest as search efforts for the missing crew continued and tension rose over the incident and Russia’s response.
Officers broke up a West South Street melee in Dothan after a man identified as Lonnie Fedd and Ada Warren of Logue Street were stabbed and wounded. Kelley said both were hospitalized in serious condition with neck and torso injuries. A second fight left a 2-year-old bystander unhurt while a man named George Thomas was questioned in relation to the incident.
An array of named officials appears as substitutes in a contentious list approved by the executive committee after testing. The Logan County board and Radford and Bootseven figures joined a delayed group, with Logue denying knowledge of the substitution amid claims of a mailed copy and a late mimeograph.
Charter renewals filed with the Cornelius Scout office list Troop 32 of Hartford sponsored by the Lions Club and Troop 40 of Geneva Hartford. Committee members include Roy J. Holt JA Alderson John D Las and A C Sanders with T Hobmen as institutional representative and Robert W Tripble as scout master. Geneva troop sponsored by Rotary Club with Fred Morris as committee chairman and Gun ter Lewis Andrew Pittman and others. Senior master A R Sylveater Jr and Serena Spivey noted as explorers leader.
The article surveys a broad view of 1930s style purges in the Soviet Union, noting Nikolai Luzin’s death, a Berlin paper’s report, and Stalin era power dynamics. It discusses Malenkov, Arr dereyev, and Politburo strength while highlighting military leadership changes, including Bulganin’s replacement and a new Navy Ministry.
Regulation on TV salaries and job classifications won t take effect until October 1 and full operation begins with a new department. Officials like Gov Talmadge and Revenue Commissioner Redw say employees aren t covered by political regulations, while the council has not committed on the issue.
Dr Pearson notes remission with ACTH and cortisone in malignant disease, but many cases resist and only partial responses appear. ACTH may bring remission sooner. four children achieved a second remission with Normones, yet rapid resistance emerges in others. Hormones from pituitary and adrenal glands reveal new medical insights but uncertain therapeutic value.
A man living near Woos Country archery target in his garden sparked a curious incident. Police report a dispute over a boundary as the resident shot arrows toward the target, prompting questions about property lines and safety.
A garbled report notes Hamm again addressing Alaname's supporters with a return visit to Dothan and a county court event in Fall River, Mass. The piece references Cohen's office and a coffee theme as a backdrop to the political visit and legal matter.
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