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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1950

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Yanks Roll Forward For Showdown In Korea

Allied forces push toward South Korea as two fresh American divisions join Marines and Second Infantry. Tanks lead advances along Naktong River while front lines shrink toward Chinju and Pusan. Casualties include Sgt Cleon Phillips as U S forces probe behind enemy lines near Cainty and Magan.

Associated Press Tokyo South Korea South Coat Chinju Naktong River Nea Cainty

Battle ends in Dale County civil suit over damaged beverages

In Dothan Circuit Court Judge D C Halstead granted Pepsi Cola Bottling Company 1500 in damages against Dr Pepper Bottling Company tying to a 1950s bottling shortage. The suit involves Schell Napier Field warehouse seizures and 934,000 in additional damages claimed by Pepsi Cola tied to Bourbon County and Midland City contexts.

Dothan Ges Dale County D. C. Halstead Pepsi- Cola Dr. Pepper Halstead Pepsitole Company C. S. Bogwess T. R. Selwile W. McTughlin Ated Aodxe Halatend Coxta Schell Napier Field Pepa-Cols Burgess Dale Midland City Schelte McLaughlin Ozark Bogdets Seneile Jonses Anid

Newton Crash Fatal To William L. Snell

William Lawrence Snell a 40 year old Newton resident died en route to Dothan hospital after his car veered from the road and fell into an embankment within Newton city limits. Hewas a World War II veteran formerly with the Veterans Administration in Quark and a member of Quark Post 82 Americas Legion and the Newton Methodist Church. Funeral services are set for Friday at Newton Methodist Church. Burial in Newton Cemetery.

William Lawrence Sell Newton Rhet Dothsa Hospital Highway Patrol Snell Snel Dothan Valerans Administration Quark Quark Post 82 Americas Legion Ogark Methodist Church Jean Benton Snell W. J. Snell Colm Snell Luther Poihan Cheries Newton Methodist Church Gerald King Harvey Matthews Newton Cemetery

Ozark Chamber Set Annual Meeting With Dinner Event

Ozark Chamber prepares for its annual meeting next Monday at Cowikee Mills Park. Avondale Mills director Donald Peesgoingham will be principal speaker, with C. H. Adkinson announcing the plans. Hubert Law to be installed as Chamber president after the dinner.

Orark Donald Pees Goingham Avondale Mills Ozark Chamber of Crammerce Chamber C. H. Adkinson Cowikee Hubert Law Ee Chamber

States Righters Appeal To Bar Contest Injunction

States' Righters filed a new appeal to block an injunction in a dispute over four Loyalists named to the State Democratic Executive Committee for Alabama's Third Congressional District. The Alabama Supreme Court indicated the case could be considered only on whether the contests were properly filed and bonds posted, amid earlier court rejections and ongoing partisan challenges.

Alabama Agile Bowen Simmone National Party Russell Lee Coffer S the Age Weir Shramons eOnte Acme

25 Persons Arrested By Dothan Police

Police in Dothan booked 25 individuals in a busy shift. Teenagers faced public drunkenness charges. George Coleman, a Black man, faced arrest for alleged resisting, disorderly conduct, and public drunkenness after a scuffle with Officer Sam Rice. Two people charged with driving while intoxicated. Names listed include Jessie Owens Jr and M D Curley, with Curley also charged for collision following an accident. Additional counts include assault and battery, reckless driving, and multiple drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges.

Dothan George Coleman Sam Rice Ay Jessie Owens, Jr M.D. Curley

Store挑 West Main Enters Court Over Proposed Grocery

In Dothan the Salita brothers push a mandamus against City Engineer Ford to issue or show cause why a West Main and Cherokee Street store permit cannot be granted. The case comes as the City Planning Board recommended classifying the area as strictly residential despite a 4 to 2 vote favoring construction. Seven property owners objected, urging residential zoning.

West Main Cherokee Street H. D J. D. Salita Dothan Brothers Moe D.C Halstead Kid, Ford Fordeas Randomus Planning Board Oar Sabbax Maronga City Board of Zoning_and Adjustment City Commission Thee Flowers Comintamon Norm Adkins Jimmy Thrower Salibas Ford Caretully Save & Life

State Newspapermen Gather At Resort

Biloxi AP reports Alabama press men gather at a seaside resort for the Alabama Press Association summer meeting. The tone is playful with an all play and no work session, though one major business deal could be transacted during the gathering.

Biloxi Alabama Sumter Alabama Press Association

1 000 Cops Battle Peace Marchers In New York

About 1 000 police clashed with 1 000 left wing peace marchers in Union Square New York City as a planned rally was banned. Fist fights injuries and window smashing were reported during the hour long crackdown. Police dispersed demonstrators who then regrouped at nearby streets. The New York Labor Conference for Peace organized the event seeking mediation in Korea.

New York Union Square Union Times Square Hook and Ladder Company Litc Street 2Nd Street Madison Square Park New ‘York Labor Conference For Peace Paul Robeson W. E. DuBois Peace Information Center Korea State Supreme Court Eugene L. Brisach Sho Ull Oav

Alabama Legislature Eyes Fifth Solo Session Amid Deadlock

Gov. James E. Folsom signaled a possible fifth special session as House and Senate aimed to end the current session. A Friday adjournment stalled reapportionment bills amid a lockout, while the Alabama Supreme Court commanded Senate and House consent before any nine day adjournment. The Senate, ready to leave from day one, awaits House action to close the session and shape any future special sessions.

State Supreme Court Senate House Supreme Court

Alberson Reprieve Granted By Folsom

63 year old Henry Alberson of Enterprise receives an indefinite stay of execution less than 12 hours before the scheduled electric chair death. Governor James E. Folsom halts the sentence for psychiatric examination after defense argues insanity. A prior medic board found him sane, with further evaluation ordered at the State Hospital for the...

Montgomery Henry Alberson Enterprise James E. Folsom Alberson Dhe Alverson Anther Folsom State Hospital Thane Albertson State Supreme Court Sanity Commission

Strong measures group approves bills in alien crackdown

The Senate Judiciary Committee backed three anti subversion bills. They would allow six month deportation of aliens, permit suspending immigration quotas of nations that refuse to take back deportees, and create a new State Department visa division tied to the CIA. The move follows FBI and Immigration Service rounds up of Communist aliens and leaders.

Washington UPI Senate Judiciary Committee Justice Department United State State Department Central Intelligence The Fat FBI and Immigration Service Zit Island Purts

House Body Okays Exemptions For Press And Radio

The House tentatively exempted press and radio from standby price control powers in the administration’s mobilization bill. The Buchanan amendment preserves exemptions for information sources similar to World War II, excluding newsprint. The measure also sets May 31 as the base period for farm price controls, aligning with prior dates.

Washington House Buchanan D-Pa Brown Ivested Rep Pace

Black man charged in Miller slaying in Hartford

Police said a 2 year old Atlanta Black man, John Smith, employed by Dorris Vernon Miller, killed Miller and an unidentified woman after a wage dispute. Bodies found under a truck near Atlanta. Smith allegedly admitted to the slayings. Miller’s body returned to Hartford for burial at Pleasant Hill Church. He is survived by his father, four sisters and two brothers.

Atlanta Dorris Vernon Millar Hartford Miller Fulton County W. L. Duncan John Smith H.‘L. Hatcher Huartford Duncan Hatcher Columbus Smith Chattanooga Tenn Hartfied Pleasant Wit Church Lincomb Church Angus Miller Bellwood George W. Strickland Wille \Carter Dothan Aaron Carter Raymond Roughton Columbu Brille Dean Biller Hobby Miller

Dixie Flag Stolen Sparks Garden City Theft Case

Edmund T. Duval, longtime local, reports a Confederate flag theft from his property, valued at 480, triggering a police inquiry. The incident underscores tensions in the community and highlights a hate crime concern raised by the victim.

Garden City Edmund T. Duval Ted Duval Peicelese

USSR Move To Seat Red China In UN Blocked By Allies

AP dispatch reports seven nations united against seating Red China on the UN Security Council as part of Korea peace talks. Britain France Ecuador Cuba Norway and Nationalist China joined the United States in insisting Korea questions be discussed before any seating. American delegate Wareren R. Austin led the push against deals tying Korea to China. India was watched for a pivotal stance as delegates debated agenda and procedures. Malik outlined two points on seating China and peaceful settlement in Korea. The United States pressed for consideration of Korea localization ahead of any seating decision.

U. S Council India Benegal N. Raw Jakob A. Mali Malik North Korea

UNESCO Support Of Fight Seen

Washington officials expect UNESCO to hold an emergency session in Paris to bolster public understanding of United Nations action in the Korean crisis. State Department leaders deem UNESCO’s role crucial as it brings educators and thought leaders from 50 member countries to explain the UN military campaign against Communism in Korea. Secretary Acheson says UNESCO should broaden awareness of UN action and its objectives.

John M. Fightover Washington State Department Unesco Paris United Nations Korea Rupaia' Bropagente Vine United Bauer Security Counci South Korea Kuala Kremlin Acheson United — Nations U.S. National Commission For Unesco

Scout Officials Plan To Mail Timber Sale Data

Scout officials will mail land descriptions and bid packets to timbermen in the Wiregrass area after Aug 7 for the sale of timber on the Clintonville Scout Reservation in Coffee County. Bids addressed to Robert McRight, Scout Executive, Southeast Alabama Council, Dothan, should be marked "s o mind bid on Amber." Bids open Sept 5 with advance notice to interested parties. The 520 acre site will finance a lake and dam, with funds aiding camp development. James J. Kelley, camping and activities chair, said two bids per timberman are requested, one for all marketable timber 12 inches diameter and up, and one for timber 16 inches and up.

Fous, Ltd Clintonville Council Scout Robert McRight Southeast Alabama Council Dothan Coffee County Gormillee James. J. Kelley

FBI Probe Looms In Draft Testing Scandal

In Virginia the FBI prepared to join the probe into suspected draft dodgers who allegedly faked mental tests. Federal District Chief George Hamrickhouse urged that Selective Service officials be investigated. He warned that draft violators face jail and stiff penalties as reports claim deliberate dunking and other irregularities in mental testing.

Richmond FBI Virginia George R. Hamrickhouse San Jose Selective Service Faimrickhouse Taime Tental Seite Hermes

Scare Buying Drops as Pork Prices Decline and Eggs Rise

Retail pork prices fell by two to ten cents per pound in many areas while eggs moved up. Other goods including poultry and dairy showed varying changes amid reports of stabilizing food demand. Fresh produce saw price shifts due to garden supply. lettuce peppers and cantaloupes rose, tomatoes and grapes varied. A food trade group noted war scare buying faded nationwide, with grocers near-unanimous in Thanksgiving season survey responses.

Chicago BR. M. Kalter Rasceiaten Retail Grocers

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