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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1949

Page

4

Ohio youths plot spree after stealing car in Cleveland district

A group of Cleveland youths aged 12 to 16 confessed to stealing a car and planned a cross state spending spree. The 13 year old Beyer pleaded in jail for his mother and father as authorities said the boys carried several knives and a toy pistol, with about $5,970 found among them. The case centers on Beyer and four companions whose father from Ohio awaited extradition while the youths faced charges of stolen property and theft.

Lin Ala Ommy Daddy Beyes Clevern Cleevland Beyer Grandafthe Cleveland Chambers Roy Talbert Robert Henson Sheryell Norton Here Jon Beyer's Talbert Hen Alabama Tuscon Chicago Juny Talbert Henson Denny Ack Atlanta Latve Bever Hill Nessee Heriff Norton Syett Ohio Younger

Burglary Pageant and Ladder Complaint Headline

A burglar took 40 dollars from Tillman Van Buren’s home and earned 6.50 by renting a room to a passerby during the break in. In Mass a fire chief seeks a new ladder after the old one failed on a general alarm run.

ST. Louis Tillman van Buren Atchburg Mass Ernest Caouette

What Did He Mean Bold New Program Hinted By Truman

Washington AP report questions President Truman’s vague “bold new program” to curb communism by aiding backward countries. It examines two key terms investor and guarantees, exploring capital investment, private funding, guarantees to protect resources, and potential regional interference if communists rise. The piece notes Greece and imperialism concerns amid international debate.

James Marlow Washington Truman Mr. Trumian United States Mr. Truman Oll Greece

No Whistling While Working For Umpires

SANFORD Florida AP Students at George Barr s umpire school must avoid drinking gambling and whistling at girls Barr warns expulsion for bad habits as the school opens its 13th annual session with over 80 candidates enrolled

Mobile to mark 250th anniversary of city founding

MOBILE AP The Mobile Cry Commission studied a proposal to hold ceremonies for the 250th anniversary of Bienville and d Iberville arriving in America. The Mobile Preservation Society urged dignified events to spotlight Mobile as the oldest surviving Louisiana colony settlement. Mayor Megginson noted a question over city or private sponsorship.

Mobile Mobile Cry Commission Bienvale d'Iberville America Gulf Coast Biloxi Miss Louisiana Territory Historic Mobile Preservation Society Louisiana Ernest Megginson

Detective Hurst again draws badge number 142

Boston report notes detective Albert A. Hurst, a 29 year rookie, received badge 142. All badges were recalled to issue newly designed shields and Hurst again drew number 142 by chance.

Boston Albert A. Hurst Hurst

Lincoln Offered Oregon Governorship Declines

Abraham Lincoln was offered the first governorship of the Oregon territory but declined. The post then went to General Joseph Lane, shaping early territorial leadership.

Abraham Lincoln Oregon Territory Joseph Lane

Truman Smile Fades At Thurmond Parade Moment

In the 1948 inaugural parade, President Truman briefly frowned as Strom Thurmond of South Carolina rode past in an open car with his wife. The moment drew speculation over snubs to other figures, while actress Tallulah Bankhead booed from the reviewing stand. Local notices follow, including dissolution of Mack Electrics Supply and a Houston County attachment order against Lois Eubanks.

Washington Truman Strom Thurmond South Carolina Thurmond Tallulah Bankhead Talmadge Alabama Mrs. Thurmond

Wallace Says Truman Address Is De Facto War Declaration

New York AP report quotes Henry A. Wallace condemning President Truman's inaugural speech as nearing a declaration of war. He criticizes the call to prepare for conflict against large populations in Russia Eastern Europe China and wider Western regions, arguing capitalism and communism cannot coexist.

Wallace Truman New York Henry A. Wallace Progressive Party United States Globe Russia Europe Asia

St Martin's College sets seminar on math analysis of a crap game

Higher education news from Olympia reports St Martin's College will host its weekly science seminar titled The mathematical analysis of a crap game. The event highlights math methods applied to a gambling scenario, reflecting campus interest in probability and games of chance.

Olympia Wash St Martin’s College

Damaged Beer Caps Court Suit Subject

Alabama case in Montgomery Circuit Court over refunds of damaged beer tax paid crowns. Former State Rep. E C Boswell of Geneva, appearing for Bay Distributing Co Mobile, seeks mandamus against State Comptroller John Graves to pay $19.20. AG office says no statute for settlement and ABC claims paid under past statutes. Circuit Judge Walter Eliaf set Feb 2 hearing to show cause why payment should not be made.

Montgomery State Lians Centre Board Attorney General's Office Afontgomers E. C& Ud Boswell Geneva Tit Bay Distributing Co. Mobile Boswell John Graves Attorney Generals Office Alabama ABC Belive Walter Eliaf

Postman Sentenced for Mail Destruction Over Arthritis

Fred Knussmar, 36, a St. Louis postman, pleaded guilty to three counts of mail destruction and received one year and one day in a federal penitentiary. He told the court he sometimes burned mail when arthritis troubled him.

ST. Louis Fred Knussma Knussmar

Notice of Final Settlement in Mercer S Davie Estate

The State of Alabama Noutston County Probate Court announces that Pho Went as Administratrix with will annexed of the Estate of Mercer S Davie has filed her account voucher and petition for final settlement of her administration Hearing is set for February 7th and all interested persons may contest. Given January 24 1949 by Judge J A Logue.

State OF Alabama Houston County A. D. Carmichael J. H. McMullan Mack Electrices Supply Company South Foster Street Dothan J. H. McMullen A. CD. Carmichael A. D. Carmichael J. WH. McMullan Mack Electrical Supply Company South Poster Ciree Veeton Llouston County Lois Eubanks F. O. Tuttle N. E. Ward Gon. Vance Vance Equipment Company Honston County Ag Fallowa Sail Ferry Nouth APF & (i Anid Acre Kanse O'Henry Eusten County Teres Grangerhurmie Ta & DS Thense Searth II Nwvi-D Lots Eubanks Courthoare Dztben Chew Court Lars Hatant Dothan Eagle Floux Caine Vince Thia Roy O. Hil Circuit Court Royston County Ala J. A. Logue

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