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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1950
Page
14
The document instructs voters to mark selections and operate voting machines by following printed candidate names in place. It notes that the names for the last two races Board of Revenue and Beat Committeemen do not appear due to district variation in different beats.
Fungo Farmers of America and three club members preview silver cups rosettes and ribbons for the Seminole Fat Catue Show and Mele on April 26. The Lena Club sponsors the event with several FFA and 4H entries from Early Miller Seminole counties. Winners include Grand Champion Reserve Champion and best pen of three. cash prizes in heavyweight classes.
Montgomery AP report notes 80 cents per pound paid for two grand champions at the Montgomery FFA Stock Show and Sale for Negroes. Ted Jackson, 9, of Thompson Springs Bullock County led with a 909 pound Hereford steer while Issac Butler of Autauga County won cash and a blue ribbon with a 200 pound champion hog.
Frostproof Florida reports light frosts on February 18 and November 40 in a year. Local entries list cattlemen and residents including J Q Harvey L E Spooner Roy Bush Henry Cummings Mrs L C McEloy Truett Roberts J H Hatcher E B Avirett John L Spooner Dr D L Nixon J Q Adams L B H Robinson and two colored farmers Jordan Atlin and John Henry Talbert.
Voters face eight seats with two slates urging distinct groups. The States' Rights slate lists Covington Samford Boswell Oakley Rodgers Prather Hawkins Faulk Raymond. the Loyalists slate features Bridges Brannon Davis Guess Teese Horn Hughes and Thomas Holas. Two extra States' Right names, Carroll and Sawyer, have withdrawn but remain on the machine.
Wholesale food price trends point to higher beef and pork costs as weather and supply shifts affect vegetables and staples. The Agriculture Department urges distribution channels to stress demand while meat prices are expected to rise modestly, with shoppers stockpiling on ham and poultry after Easter. The Dun and Bradstreet index shows a weekly decline to a year low, signaling mixed market signals across items.
In Lawrence Massachusetts a group of burglars conducted a coordinated break in across 13 office buildings during a single night. Police are investigating and pursuing leads as investigators map the scene and secure evidence from the sites.
A dog poisoner has killed about 50 canines in Warrior Alabama, with police noting the attacks spread from one neighborhood to another. Authorities described the suspect’s actions as deliberate and suspected ties to a single neighbor is possible.
A local enforcement note records a penalty violation resulting in a fine and a six month sentence. The case details include the amount of the fine and the period of confinement. Authorities state the action stems from a regulatory breach and outlines potential follow up steps.
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