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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1949
Page
2
Firemen reported a two alarm incident at 1208 South Street and Street in Dothan around 6:48 am. The blaze, mistaken for an odor, originated at the home of Oscar Calhoun and caused no damage.
Two Democrats, including Chet Holifield and Hale Boggs, praised the House committee on civil liberties as more active than ever while criticizing critics who argue the panel seeks publicity over tracing subversives. They urged steering reforms when Democrats resume control in January. the vacancy rule favors attorneys.
Burns was elected president of the Marianna Ministerial Association at a session here. He succeeds the Rev. Charles A. Corbitt of the Brest House Church. Other officers include Rev. M. A. DaReot of the Presbyterian church, president, and Joe Tay, Charles A. Porte as secretary-treasurer.
The passage argues for wider opportunities for We Ito workers and continued expansion of franchise rights for Black people in the South. It warns that political support from outside groups will hinder progress, while endorsing states rights as a cover for social and economic advances achieved recently. It also references dangers and outdated symbols linked to driving safety and restraint.
Byrd elected chairman of the Pr o action and Marketing Adeni tration County Committee at the Coffee County Convention at New Brackton. Oscar McCutloush named regular member. Committee members across communities A through K elected with chairs and vice chairs to manage acreage allotments and conservation programs.
In Jerusalem the Parliament will convene today for routine legislation. The assembly hall of the Jewish Agency building will host the ceremonial meeting where the Jewish underground's wartime activities were directed. Opposition parties may attempt motions of censure against Premier David Ben Gurion to spur debate on foreign affairs.
In Boston a coroner cites a Christmas dinner incident where an enormous bite caused choking and death. A three year old, Roger Yolnski, was injured when his dog was hit by a car and later died inside the family auto from engine exhaust.
Mayor Roger Sermon introduces President Truman in Independence as crowds cheer. The president quips about the brevity of the speech. Clear, cold weather dazzles the scene with temperatures around 23 degrees above zero, following an 18 degree start to the day.
New York report details Madame Chiang Kai-shek’s life in the United States as she rents a Riverdale home, keeps close contact with China, and maintains faith in her husband and the Chinese people. She avoids interviews, shops privately, prays morning and night, and follows events via radiogram updates while contemplating a return to Formosa.
Brannan argued that history shows farmers plant more when prices fall to prop up income by pushing more product to market. He suggested suggesting reduced price supports or allowing lower supports, a plan some farmers will likely oppose.
More than ninety summits exceed twenty five thousand feet in the Himalayas. Output from the U S steel industry today notes total output for the year, and references the smallest county in the region with a brief, imprecise summary of rankings and figures.
Cleveland based World Publishing Co pushes a luxury Bruce Rogers World Bible priced at 150 dollars. The oversized 13 1 4 by 18 1 2 inch volume features fine rag paper and ornate initials. The project marks a niche, high end wave amid rising Bible production and global language editions.
Funeral notices from Ozark and surrounding areas list several deaths and services. Martha Thompson Ozark, Flora McCrane of Ashford, Posey Smith Headland, Mattie Weeks of Enterprise, and Everett Pearce of Dothan are noted with services, burial sites, and survivors. Ward-Wilson and Holmen funeral homes handle arrangements. regional churches and cemeteries are named.
A. C Billingmen was elected president of the First Methodist Church Men’s Club in Marianna succeeding W. A. Maddox. J. B. Cooks became vice president with E. E. Grady as secretary and Joe Baker as treasurer. The meeting in Fellowship Hall featured a Boy Scout ceremony as Troop 10’s charter was presented to Robert Walton. Leland Hiatt spoke on the topic The Boy the Man did the Future. The band from Florida Industrial School for Boys provided mimic. About 22 people attended.
Elliott Roosevelt pleaded guilty before Justice George Dietz in Poughkeepsie to speeding 40 miles per hour in a 30 zone while en route from New York City to Hyde Park on December 1. Dietz had previously fined the president’s relative in July 1848 for a similar offense.
ATHENE Ga AP The wife of Dean John Drewry is in critical condition after a shooting that left him seriously wounded. Mrs Kathlee Drewry is jailed on an open charge as authorities probe motive and seek stability of the injured duo. County officers say Miss Thurmond was present. investigators cite a possible fatal outcome for the wife if her condition worsens and discuss a possible murder charge if death occurs. Dean Drewry, a noted journalism author, and his wife had a troubled marriage with a July divorce. they share a son, a university freshman.
A 21 year old telephone operator Dire Helen Turner reported people rushed to Hyndman as a Christmas dinner was interrupted by a large fire. The blaze spread quickly driving residents to gather and watch flames. News described widespread tremors and officials confirming the event drew many from surrounding towns.
Police yesterday detained six tipplers who allegedly had Yaommueh and could walk straight enough to sign bonds. Two faced charges of disorderly conduct and assault and battery. They were told to behave themselves and sent home. officers reported.
The record shows an unanswered question about compensation cited as 2500 dollars annually plus a Congressional addition. On a summer trip to the mountains, Giniett markets critiques to visitors and hands out yarn, while locals joke about a Santa figure during a dry gunmen vacation.
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