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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1950
Page
2
A fragment describes life in The Wiregrass with a merited wedding event hosted by Napier Field. A Men’s Club dance and a charity show at 1H p.m Friday will raise funds for repainting the school.
The American Council of Christian Churches adopted a resolution urging President Truman to abandon civil rights measures. The group claimed federal police power would worsen tensions and promote segregation, calling for Christians to oppose measures they view as promoting impurity and racism. The council, claiming over 1.6 million members, warned of potential ongoing agitation.
Highway Patrol reports a child suffered a fractured leg and other injuries after being struck by a car while a mother shopped at a rolling store. The child was rushed to the hospital by driver CB Livingston. Police listed two residents at the scene and noted the attacker had not commented on the child’s condition.
The poultry market in Atlanta shows steady conditions with prices unchanged for broilers and fryers. Supply is adequate with pricing reported as FOB terms and mixed weights for medium to heavy birds.
Wiltam B Evnard Sr eighty three father of WB Biard of Dothan died at his home in Gormela Ga yesterday after long illness services are to be held at the residence this afternoon with interment following to coronels Surviving are his wife four daughters Mrs RL Addington and Wo Hagied Miss Clyde Biard and Mrs L G Moultrie all of Cornel and a number of grandchildren
DuBose argues $77,000,000 in federal aid could fund tracks and recreation, keeping revenue in Alabama. He claims racing would draw outside dollars and oppose blue laws while promising major casino-like gains without tax increases. He envisions county hospitals, race betting as economic spine, and religious charity as a core value, urging a bold, growth-focused program.
Dothan will host Rally Day with Houston County 4-H members in a parade along Main Street ending at Martin Theatre where a program features 4-H royalty crowned after the parade. County officials will address attendees, and the event includes a dress review, stunt acts, amateur performances, and prize cups.
Grand Champion honors went to Number 9 in FLA division with Kings Reserve Champion among 4H Club members Wilford. Awards included loving cups rosettes and cash prizes, with champions from FRA and 4H divisions receiving top honors. Judges from Coastal Plains Experiment Station and state agricultural groups oversaw the event in Donalsonville and surrounding communities.
In New York the AP reports cotton futures at 25 cents per bale and a dropped reference to Lincoln Memorial officials. The day includes a mention of May activity and a misread note about Abraham Lincoln.
Two Daman youths Dennel Wilson and Jerome Wilams were hurt when a scooter on West Main Street collided with a car driven by Mary Skipper. Wilson sprained his ankle and another rider was treated by physicians after the scooter backed from a driveway.
The passage suggests cautious Soviet policy framing around long range goals amid changing winds. It emphasizes maintaining a coherent stance despite shifting weather and global pressures. The text hints at strategic patience and careful adaptation to external factors.
Reported plan outlines a $350,000,000 defense bill to keep the nation’s armed forces at a minimum level of 48 active groups. Vinann D Gat, chair of the armed services committee, signals a two year extension of the draft due to world conditions. Ian Noote has been drafted since January 10400, with leaders seeking to keep the draft on the books for quick use. The draft covers men aged 18 through 26.
Reports describe Yugoslav Republics seeking calmer relations with Italy over the Trieste issue while Australia’s parliament debates a bill to outlaw the Communist Party. In China the Nationalist government masses forces as clashes threaten Shanghai and Formosa waves. An incident near Taku Bar involves a Chinese vessel with drownings and rescue efforts as authorities hold the ship for investigation.
OCR fragments report U.S. Senator McCarthy challenging Lattimore and Browder in a committee hearing. Lattimore denied exposure to Communists, while Browder and Field faced cross examination. Separate notes claim televised sessions affected grades at De Jong schools with seniors improving in history.
Funeral services were held for Pamela Worthing of Marianna and others across the Wiregrass region. Rites for Pamela Worthing noted pneumonia and previous illness, with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Other obituaries included Martin Hidle of Slocomb and David Riley Price of Hartford, detailing survivors and funeral arrangements at local churches and cemeteries.
USDA livestock arrivals totaled about 200 head of cattle and 1,600 hogs at eight major plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville and Tallahassee with Jackson ville and Tampa noted. Hogs 180 to 240 pounds sold at 13.25 to 18. Good to choice hogs 100 to 180 pounds fetched 14 to 13.78. Cattle receipts and prices varied with salable cattle around 18.00 to 23.00 for yearlings and cows, hogs steady with top around 18.30 for 200 to 340 pounds. Fire damages in the UK noted but details unclear.
Crommelin will speak Sunday at a Dixie Legionnaires gathering in Alabama. The event features speakers including C Harton, state veterans director James S Sal, Hugh W Overton, and others. Crommelin’s recent remarks criticized Defense Department unification policies, with dates tied to an April visit. attendees include State Historian J. Semaon and Union Springs officials.
The Associated Press reports bitter cold grips the central United States with heavy snow in Minnesota Nebraska Iowa and northern Michigan and Minnesota. Temperatures hover near freezing in Chicago as Canadian air pushes south. No immediate relief expected.
The Senate battled over foreign aid with Taft opposing $400 million cuts and supporting the Plan’s lower figure while Hickenlooper urged a higher package. Jenner criticized Dulles and Truman, as Indiana reactions and party divisions shaped the bipartisan policy fight and administrative appointments surfaced amid the discord.
A state action to train election officers for Tuesday's primary was conducted at Mouse County Courthouse today with Jason Ponnes officiating. A second session was scheduled for the Gray area to review county election machinery and procedures.
In Tallahassee the commission directed Southeastern to proceed with a treatment and diagnostic plan for a new system budget, ordering an immediate survey and a timely return of results. The instruction stressed urgent assessment of service needs and performance.
The CWA plans a strike vote amid 3,000 workers at Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone. Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen meets with federal mediators after near railroad strikes. The AFL Building Service Employees Union cites pay and hours gains, while Chicago area trainmen and guards cripple the Chicago and Michigan Midland Railroad. National Labor Relations Board orders elections for about 100,000 General Electric and CIO affiliates among 45,000 workers in 40 Westinghouse plants.
James King died in Montgomery from a heart attack. A native of Dochad he was a World War II veteran who had lived in Montgomery for several years. He was married to Correa Mae Garrett, a former high school teacher at Dothan High. A brother Bascom King of New York City survives. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
Executive director D ny Credit Ini ule of Washington Me said here yesterday that the population is out of debt and only a few have any inelatment et. The remarks were reported as part of a discussion on national finances and consumer credit conditions.
Gov E Folsom told a remastered city audience that the race lacks interest and momentum. He and Hemme backed Loyalists in the gubernatorial contest as about 16 000 attended an all day rally in Gyle featuring Bell Cr Bull Committee members and lieutenant governor hopefuls. The event highlighted industry as vital to America for money value and as a raw material source.
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