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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1951

Page

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Yank Airmen Blast Fleeing Reds In Korea Push

American warplanes roared over central Korean mountains as UN forces pushed ahead. General Almond said the Red retreat looked like a virtual rout with about 14,000 escaping while Allied pincers closed in despite heavy rains and mud.

Clen Clements Tokyo United Nations Rapia Edward M. Almond U.S Iman UN Seoul Red Pyongchang Associated Press Nate Polawelzky T Taanhung Mannhung Hoengsong Bryant B. Moore Saltnday Atmone 10Th Chechon Fifth Corps Almond

Pay Hike Limits May Be Raised

Washington AP reports wage hike limits may be raised today by the Economy Stabilization Agency head, with an expected announcement on relaxing the wage-price formula. Officials say increases up to 10 percent could be allowed midyear if contracts signed before the freeze meet criteria, amid ongoing Wage Stabilization Board controversy and resignations by labor members.

Sterling F. Green Washington O Ae Economy Stabilization Agency Forrents Leis Ides Johnston Jainst Wage Stabilization Board Cyrus S Ching Johnston Charles F. Wilegon

Living Cost Breathes as Prices Dip and Hold

AP reports a temporary easing in the cost of living with prices pausing their rise for the first time in months. Food prices especially meat show modest declines while overall demand, driven by household behavior, remains cautious amid abundant supply in several categories.

Sam Dawson New York Jon

Bay Yields Body Of Dothan Man

The body of W. C. Newton of 196 North Gates Street Dothan was found floating in St Andrews Bay near Bay Front Park Panama City. A coroner's jury was empaneled and an autopsy may be ordered. Newton, a carpenter foreman with Chapman Construction Co has a wife and two children in Dothan.

W. C. Newton North Gates Street Dothan St. Andrew's Bay Panama Justice of the Peace Wo & Folkrs Panama City Newton Chapman Construction Co I Paname City Scrinpheld Bay Allison Smith City Smith Euch W Mayes Pat Chapman Sid Newton Chapman Hayes

Tax writers predict delay in new levies

President Truman's tax program faces a slow path as lawmakers cite the scale of the plan and dispute over funding. Republicans blame the White House push for a two phase tax program, while Democrats emphasize the complexity and caution required. Municipal bonds' tax status dominates hearing but is unlikely to affect overall revenue. Red Cross appears in the closing line.

Rex Chaney Washington LLP Truman House Mr. Truman White House Daniel A. Reed New York David TL. Lawrence Pittsburgh U. & Conference of Mayors Vincent R. Inpollitteri New pYore City

Ditch Clearing Blasts Rock West Dothan

Explosive clearing work in a drainage ditch near West Dothan unsettled residents as dynamite previously authorised by the Transfer Board of Revenue shook houses and rattled dishes. No damage was reported amid the blasts.

Dothan Elubares Transfer Board of Revenue

Private Anglo USSR Peace Talks Unlikely

British officials indicate they will refuse to enter four separate peace talks with the Soviet Union. A Moscow note urged improved Anglo Soviet relations and bilateral talks with Britain, but London prefers discussing East West issues at a four power foreign ministers meeting.

Thaler London CP Britain Russia France United States Gussin Great Britain USSF

Ralph Jordan Wins API Coaching Job

AUBURN AP Ralph Jordan former University of Georgia line coach is hired by Auburn as head football coach on a five year contract at an undisclosed salary. He replaces Ewrl Brow who was fired two weeks ago amid poor season results and off field turmoil. Jordan, an Auburn alumnus, brings military service and extended coaching background to the program amid a tense athletic department shakeup.

Britzentrols David Keny Moscow Britain Rata Russia Auburn Ralph Jordan University of Georgia Line Auldin Today Jeff Beard Jorean Ewrl Brow Eeach Peace Jack Meagher Army Eneineers Corps Europe Wader Meagher Ith Miami Seahawks Wally Butts Georgia Sorden Nos Man Cooper Jordan Brown Hay Gorton

Trial of Collazo Opens in Truman Assassination Case

Oscar Collazo a Puerto Rican revolutionary goes on trial in Washington for the attempted assassination of President Truman and the White House guard deaths and injuries at Blair House last November 1. Prosecutors seek the death penalty if convicted. defense cites temporary insanity defenses and psychiatric evaluation underway.

Washington Oscar Collazo President Tyman White House Truman Blair House Leslie Coffelt Griselio Toresola Col Sazo Alan Goldsborough Torresot Coffee Collazo iMe Ate Collaza Torresola U.S George Ee Fay Fannatical Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico Insular

Decision In Cases 101 11 Communists Awaited In Capital

The Supreme Court faces a decision today on the 11 Communist leaders convicted in New York in October 1949 for violating the Smith Act by conspiring to teach and advocate overthrow of the government. A ruling upholding convictions could trigger nationwide mass meetings and protests led by the Communist Party.

Washington Supreme Court Communist Party Sacco - Vanactli Tom Mooney Scottsboro Tfthe New York

Senate Unit Okays Rent Curb Extension

The Senate Banking Committee approved a three month extension of rent control beyond the March 3 expiration. Chairman Burnet R. Maybank said the panel unanimously directed him to introduce the extension and will consider further action when it reviews the Price and Wage Control Act due to expire June 30. He did not specify potential changes to current law.

Senate Banking Committee Burnet RB Maybank D-Sc

Dallas RFC bribery inquiry hearing in Washington

Senate investigators heard John B. Skiles, former Dallas RFC official, testify that Dallas lawyer Ross Bohannon offered to influence a $20 million loan to Texmasa Corp. Bohannon and Merle Young gave conflicting accounts about a $95,000 fee. both denied a deal. Skiles recalled Bohannon at a Dallas Christmas party promising a fat fee for moving Young’s influence.

Washington Sap John B. Skiles Dallas Rfc Dallas Ross Bohannon Texmasa Corp Skites Senate Bohannon Merle Young Washington Hoharmon Sendle Bankeing Skilee William M. Bayle, Jr Democratic Natice Skiles RFC Dawson Truman

Bradley Warns Emergency Remains High Despite Talks

Washington KP Bradley told the House Armed Services Committee the emergency remains as great as six months ago and warned against being lulled by peace talks. He said American forces in Korea total about 250,000 with more to be sent, and that total UN troops are not disclosed. He opposed lowering draft age and argued for continued readiness for 10 to 20 years.

Washington Omar N. Bradley Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff House Armet Services Committee Korea Defense Department Mittee W. Stertin Coe R. NY Dave Nordid United Nations Organized Reserve National Guard August H. Andresen R. - Minn Wes

Lawmakers hear limits on troops to Europe risk

Adviser Sherman Cooper warned Congress that limiting or delaying U S troop deployment to Europe could be the greatest surrender to Soviet aggression. Senators Connally Russell Taft weighed proposals linking European contributions to defense to troop transfers, with Eisenhower deployments underscored.

Europe Connally Russell D-Ga Neitaea Senate Erin Igat Wester Burane al Man Taft Ohio Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committee Dwight D. Eisenhower Cnet Congress Tals Cals County

Kickoff Breakfast in Red Cross Drive Planned Downtown

A kickoff breakfast for Red Cross volunteers in Dothan is set for tomorrow at Charcoal Steak House. Downtown workers will canvass firms and stores starting at 9 am to enroll residents, with Dr. James M. Welden directing general solicitation and local committee heads guiding industrial and residential drives.

Red. Cross Rufus Davis Nan Charcoal Steak House A. m Fire Aires General Campagn Dothan James M. Welden Davis Billy Mullen W. K. Hott Enterace Bishop Teader Han- Taling Xelixita Funda Houston County Harry Council Olenn Johnson Richmond NcClintock Dan Morigen Coke Jones al Rodenbouss Jett Hudson BR. A. Dowling Bill Evans Albert Logue Dr. C. Hy Paltevn Billoweint Richmotd Ern ‘Malling Jamnen ‘Tin Hi Alta Lee M Ax Dowling Bill Waters George H. Walene Leon Harvard John Stowers Dri Jegery B. McDaniel Herman bin ES Eae Wales Gara Te Ke

Allied Naval Setup Will Have Two Areas

Prime Minister Attlee announced a two area Allied naval command structure with a single Atlantic theatre supreme commander. Admiral Sir Philip Vian will command the eastern and western areas under American leadership potentially headed by Admiral William Fechteler, as Churchill urged careful consideration of the plan.

Ey Jacl London Jantit Paet Winston Chorenitl House of Common William M. Fechteler Ailles Defense Emanuel Stanwell Attlee Mediterranean Philip Vian Atlantic Attiee

Confederate Leader Succumbs At Selma

SELMA AP Gen James L Moore age 9 commander of the United Confederate Veterans died today after a cerebral hemorrhage. He was among Alabama’s last surviving Confederate veterans and had a long postwar career. He enlisted as a youth with Morgan's Partisan Rangers and later attended Virginia Military Institute.

Selma James l. Moore United Confederate Veterans Moore Alabama Newnie Morgan Partisan Rangers Wheeler Scott Virgiois Military Institute

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