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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1950
Page
1
Tonight the city cultural group holds outward moung tryouts welcoming Parsons and theater enthusiasts. Casting for all roles is under way with later rehearsals to start. The larger production titled Praguel staged this season. Driver booked by police for intoxicated driving after test night.
The piece notes Lewis facing contempt charges after two refusals to obey a court order. It discusses civil versus criminal contempt aims, emergency provisions, and likely outcomes on appeal, mentioning the Tet Harttey Act and enforcement actions amid mining disruptions and state police steps to protect caravans.
Police report Harlan Ray Corley of Echo has been charged with theft of a purse from a Marianna residence. The purse contained about $13 cash a check and some jewelry. Corley was arrested Saturday following a sheriff request and held in Houston County pending further proceedings.
MARINETTE Wis. UP reports George Hail built a 10 foot boat in a small basement but must tear up the foundation to remove it. The mishap highlights the impracticality of large projects in confined spaces.
Court proceedings reveal McLaughlin and Schelle on trial for joint charges over Pepsi Cola bottles found at a Napier Field hangar. One indictment count dropped. the manager faces a single charge of receiving and concealing bottles. Tests show 120 cases with 24 bottles each linked to the Bottling Company and Bagge, with evidence of mixed ownership and disputed storage. Attorneys seek continuance as testimony narrows ownership to Beg fees in about 15 of 29 cases. A search warrant earlier uncovered the bottles at the site. officials involved include A Borders and Midland City police.
The record notes fairly cool weather with frost risk in the first half of the month. March temperatures are expected near normal with highs 62 to 68 and lows 29 to 45. North Florida weather outlook mirrors the general pattern with partly cloudy skies and a few showers midweek.
The husband of Mrs Abbie Borreto testifies Dr Hermann W Sender treated his wife like a mother offering care during her cancer fight. He describes air injection into her veins and questions over medical care as witnesses including nurse Elizabeth Rose dispute details.
Mayor Adkins discussed shifting a recreation patterntime job to the Board of Education. Commissioners ordered thorough cleaning of the Northeast Dothan Roid-Card Street ditch. A rovers installation was proposed to curb the dit e, seen by residents and health officials. Burkett formed a health instance as costs rose. Sanitation Officer Collier noted open dumping. City Attorney Lewis will draft an ordinance banning open-air garbage dumping in Dothaty per the commission.
The State Department noted a protest over the Nationalists attacking a Chinese ship at night and the United States holding the Nationalist Government responsible. An American destroyer escorted the vessel to Taingio as боя incident prompted assurances that further attacks would not occur.
New York cotton futures slid about eight cents a bale in early trading as the market reflected renewed selling pressure. Traders noted volatility amid mixed demand signals and ongoing global market concerns.
Funeral services and interments are reported for Warren Cloud Sr. in Marianna, with many relatives listed. Ozark and Graceville deaths include Tamee Danner and Salina Arnold, detailing services, churches, officiants, and surviving family across multiple counties. Additional notices cover Mrs. Ashford, Mrs. Savage, and local figures, noting funeral homes and cemetery burials.
Berney Dickerson twenty eight pleaded guilty to possessing and was sentenced to a year and a day imprisonment at a hearing before Judge D C Halstead. The Houston County resident fled the probation request. date for the future hearing was set for March 16. He was arrested on December 19 1548 and had been free on bond since then.
A leopard fled after fleeing from a hunt and was cornered by trackers and armed guards. Police and search teams arrived with rifles and radio gear as experts chased the beast through the area. Authorities planned to relocate it to a safer habitat after a deeper pit was examined.
Senate actions limit acreage boosts for cotton and peanuts and order sale of excess production to government for crushing into oil while allowing reduced panic price supports. House may seek to restore earlier increases. new wheat amendments widen excess production disposal options. Government price support changes also affect potatoes and stock feed uses.
Livestock arrivals total about 300 cattle and 100 calves with 2,000 hogs at eight major plants in Albany Columbus Thomasville Titton Dothan Jacksonville and Tallahassee fin The market was mostly steady but with a 1 2% advance at one large plant Prices show varied ranges for different grades and weights including good level vealers and medium to heavy calves at several plants Montgomery market notes fairly active receipts around 150 light weights vealers and calves showing strength to about 30 higher while heavy calves remained steady to lower swine prices mostly steady to weak with midweight barrows and gilts around 15 to 29 lower and lighter weights weaker
Cotton futures in New Orleans fell on heavy long liquidation and hedge selling. By 1:80 a.m. CST prices showed about 50 to 60 cents per bale drop with declines across the May and October contracts amid uncertain market tone.
The piece notes a greatly reduced force following Chang’s planned takeover, reducing nominal rule over a vast population. It suggests a wholesale revamp of the Nationalist Government, possible retirements in Yen Hai Shan’s cabinet, and a belief that war between the United States and Russia is likely, with Chang hoping to leverage American support via Chinese bases and troops.
Late filings show Frank G. Clews and Lewis pairs vying for district seats while others like W. Woolen from Montevallo and Phil Lacey of Birmingham join the House. The slate includes Erwin Livingston and J. Ed Livingston for executive posts, Horton for Veteran Affairs, with entries from Cullman, Clay, Jefferson, and surrounding counties.
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