Nightspot license revoked over beer sales in Dothan
The Dothan City Commission moved to revoke the Wagon Wheel nightclub license for selling beer. Protestors urge court action arguing floor shows and orchestras violate zoning and constitute a change from a conforming restaurant use. City Attorney Roy Lewis says the zoning board lacks jurisdiction to halt the venue without a court injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maes Dean
Dempsey
Hodges
Dothan
Sity Commission
APT. Auburs
Newoclot “Agriculture
DE Adams
Claude J Adems
Dothanl
Ihe
Alabama
Optopritch Associstian
Thelew
Jalardimanres
Adama Wie
Bentor
Ciast
Ashford
Zoning Board
Rum
Thursdey
Admis
Sion
Willimenens
Jaycees
Jimmy
Robert
Ramsey
Roys Lewis
Aboattia
Acentes
Police Plea to Nab Pistol After Shots Fired
Police say a gun went off twice in a Penney Building area incident. Lieutenant James Herring reports Wright claimed the pistol discharged accidentally while he reached for a cigarette, prompting police to seize the weapon as part of an inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malford
Wright
Ney
James Herring
Wil Wright
Herring
Negro Nurse Chosen For Houston County
The Houston County Public Health Department announced the employment of a new public health nurse, Eleanor D. Brows, RN, of Montgomery. She will report to the institute and has prior experience in Escambia and Montgomery Counties at the Aye hema Industrial School at Mt. Mele.
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Houston County
Wouston County
Eleanor D. Brows
Montgomery
Escambia
Well Ae
Ayehema Industrial School
Mt. Mele
Vinson backs draft plans as hearings begin in Congress
Vinson warned that futural war remains uncertain with a possible global conflict. Yet he asserted that the United States will maintain the largest peacetime military force in its history. As a leading Georgia Democrat on defense, he supported the department’s draft proposals and aimed to move a bill from committee by mid February.
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Vinson
Georgia Democrat
House Committee
Comitee
County Meeting Notes Name McEachin Purchases Agent
A motion authorizes McEachin to dispose of obsolete parts for county gain and to confer with the county engineer and Tagards on drainage at the Country Club. It also authorizes selling 40 cases of dynamite owned by the county to clear drainage blocks and to install a meter cut pumps on county fuel tanks. The motion names McEachin as assistant purchasing agent at no extra salary. Probate Judge JA Logue is purchasing agent.
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McEachin
Country Club
S & Bat Y
JA. Logue
Bridges Says Truman Budget Sparks “Disaster” Fear
Senate debate centers on President Truman's 1962 budget with Sen Styles Bridges calling it an invitation to disaster and urging a 10 to 60 percent cut in spending, while other panels discuss Atlantic pact troop decisions and contempt citations in high profile congressional fights.
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Washington
Styles Bridges
Truman
Bridges
Josef Stalin
Upp Dellerway
U. S
Congress
Conenally
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Kenneth S. Wherry
Gembler
Joe Adonis
Estes Kefouver
Tenn
Pat McCarran
New
Judiciary Group
Kefauver
Special Investigating Committee
Eisenhower Seeks 20 European Divisions for Western Army
General Dwight D. Eisenhower arrived in Paris on an Atlantic tour, pledging 20 European divisions by summer to form the Western army against the Soviet threat. He met German leaders in Frankfurt and argued that most German soldiers deserve honor, while condemning war crimes by a criminal few. He has visited Britain, France, Italy, and other nations, and warned of additional forces before July to underpin NATO defenses.
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Paris
Tate
Dwight D.ieenhower
Eisenhower
Frankfurt
Adolf Hitler
Konrad Ademayer
Cmen
Neg
Britain
France
Portugal
Belgium
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
West Germany
Eur
Russia
Twa
Air Force bases in Britain boost anti aircraft defense
The Air Force plans to place all of tly etra eggs im one basketful intercontinental bombers. Bases in Great Britain already operate as anti aircraft guns and crews are established and increasing. The B 36 flight to England spurs speculation on base suitability. officials caution against basing them where smaller, faster planes could counter them. Bradley emphasizes a prompt, devastating, sustained retaliation strategy in Western Europe.
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Tly Etra
Sinsehen
Air Force
Great Britain
Hely
England
Europe
Niriven
Bradley
Livestock Prices Across Major Georgia Plants Report
Thomasville dispatch notes cattle receipts taping 300 head calves 150 and hogs 3900 across Albany Columbus Mouline Thomasville Tifton Ga Dothan Jacksonville and Tallahassee. Hog prices steady up to 43 cents higher with various weight ranges quoted for barrows gilts sows and feeders at 14.25 to 19.00.
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Thomasville
Gerard
Albany
Columbus
Mouline
Tifton
Dothan
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
Constitutional powers debate over deploying troops in West Africa
The president argues constitutional powers allow sending troops without congressional consent. He claims authority to use armed forces but faces insistence on proper constitutional channels. Congress is pressed to address the issue amid ongoing security concerns with Anetra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae
Panely
Congress
Morris Announces State Legislators Committee Assignments
Walter Morris announces 51 committee assignments for 1951, detailing chairs and members for Industrial, Peanut Festival, Civic Affairs, and other panels. Includes names such as Harry Hall, Robert Guiliol, Raymond Spann, John Stowers, and T. Av West Jr. with duties across Agriculture, Industry Days, Military Affairs, and membership classifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan Chang der
Commarca
Walter Morris
Industrial
Harry “Hall
Allo V. Lea
W. D. Malone
Ann Charles A.” Dune
W. B. Holt
Betts Leesid Brennan
John D. Turner
Ike Rimson
Donis
Raymond
Spann
George H.alone
P. B. McLauchlin
William Griggs
Nathan Greenberg
John Henderson
Clyde Leverny
Robert Ramsey
E. EB. Bishop
Jack Usnery
E. Hathcock
Judy Lottin
Jimmy Tindell
Rufus Davis
John W. Stowers
John J. Flowers, Jr
Carlly E. Kirk
Jack Gregory
E. M. Wells
Lloyd Green
W. Bl. Walters
E. E. Bishop
T. Av West, Jr
Genel. Faulkner
K. J. Thomas
Ir Roys Lewis
R. A. Dowling
Tke J. Rimgon
Angus Davis
Rayemond Spann
John J. Martin
Drury Flowers
Albert Logue
Wiliam Weissinger
Dim Spann
M. M. Walding
Roys Lewis
Industriat
Hothan
Dothan
Methan
Alabama lawmakers endure atomic warning then back civil defense vote
Montgomery legislators sat through an atomic warfare film showing Hiroshima and Nagasaki destruction before returning to approve civil defense measures in a special session. Gov. Persons targets pay raises for top officials and completes confirmations. Charles Dobbins faces Senate scrutiny for the State Board of Education.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Senate
House
Hiroshima
Nagashi
Jeska
Gordon
Eail
Raines
Pointees
Senate Rules Committee
Charles Dobbins
State Board of Educal
Dobbins
Scout Troop Files For Reregistration
Reregistration papers for Do than Troop 106 sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church have been filed with the Council Scout office. Adult leaders include Winter institutional repree sentative Don R. Wilson W. G. Peacock J. W. Jackson Treep commutermen Gene Ramace Scoutmaster and W. J. Mussler explorer advisor. Members include Michael Gregory Billy Taylor Jimmy Pate Edward Hedges Glen Shas Tow Davey Ruley John Synce Joel Thomas Don Denis Jarry Worthy Larry McLennan. In the explorer unit are Bobby Carter holder of an Eagle Madge Douglas Cook Frank Martin Jimmy Peacock Jimmy Pippin Jerry Meyers Bruce Hodges Norman Hall Ronnie Waldron Joseph Moates Floyd wawrethe Paul Lammone and David Anderson.
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Dothan
First Presbyterian Church
Council Scout
Don R. Wilson
W. G. Peacock
J. W. Jackson
Treep
Gene Ramace
W. J. Mussler
White
Michael Gregory
Billy Taylor
Jimmy Pate
Edward Hedges
Glen Shas Tow
Davey Ruley
MacArthur Keeps Constant Watch Over Korean Front Details
The piece portrays General Douglas MacArthur at the Daiichi building in Tokyo, receiving front line updates at home before noon and maintaining a meticulous map-based war room. His aides coordinate schedules as maps and portraits reflect ongoing defense priorities.
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MacArthur
Downtow
Tokyo
Cole Lawrence Bukker
United States
Reiling
Korem
MacArthu
Hute
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Arthur
City seeks funds for recreation program amid bids
Commissioners say revenue from a 25 cent per month electricity charge cannot finance the proposed program and note no other city funds are available. Architect Graves expected about 200000 but bids fall short. Recreation board members and officials seek quick actions to set a spending limit. A clinic for women golfers starts tomorrow at 9 30 at the Dothan County Club inviting club members and Army wives.
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Atlanta
Charles M. Graves
Graves
Alto
Reetastion Board
Clyde Lovers
t/t siggest
Alto V. Lee
Lee
Recreation Board
Tomoreg
Dothan County Club
Abbeville and Enterprise Fight Over Telephone Rates
A recent PSC visit sparked a cross town coalition led by attorney G D Halstead, opposing higher rates and seeking better service after United purchase of old facilities. Local leaders Wakefield Wilder and others highlighted steep rate hikes from 1.73 to 2.88 monthly for residents and 2.39 to 6.33 for business lines. Attendees included Columbia Hartford area officials and chamber members from Andalusia, Enterprise, Greenville, and Dothan, all weighing intervention options and the impact on local costs.
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PSC
G. D. Halstead
Abbeville
Headlind
United
Columbia
Neild
Wakefield
Standard Telephone Company
Co Jur
Wakefold
Wilder
Andalusia
Hartford
A. A. Smeith
Dothan
Chamber of Commerce
Alia
W. B. Minter
Andalusia Chemter of Commerce
James Mf. Prestwood
A. L. Chaney
A Smith
W. §. Irby
Calvin Poole
Atorney
Greenville
Georslang
J. E. Rawls
J. C. Cassidy
Enterprise
Poultry Market Report From Atlanta Area
North Georgia live poultry markets show steady undertone with supply and demand about equal. Heavy fryers are offered in most sections while dressed demand remains only fair. Prices at farm and on buyers vary around 28 cents per pound for most weights.
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Atlanta
USDAY
North Georgie
Deaths Daniel W. Johnson and Annie Livingston
Daniel W. Johnson eighty prominent Clintonville resident died at New Brockton after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Clintonville Baptist Church with burial in New Brockton Cemetery. Survived by two sons J T Johnson Milford Johnson and sister Mrs Sophie Adkins. Annie Livingston eighty two died unexpectedly at Bethany Home in Vidalia Georgia. Funeral at Woodall Funeral Home Chapel Albany with interment in News ton Cemetery. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
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Daniel W. Johnson
Clintonville
New Brockton
Clintonville Baptist Church
J. F. Ore
Boyd |Funeral’ Home
Enterprise
Johnson
J. T. Johnson
Milford Johnson
Crs Ville
Sophie Adkins
Annie Livingston
Anse Livingston
Blakely Bever
Bethany
Vidalia
Woodall Funeral Home
Albany
Newston
Ming Livingston Ta
John Caldwell to Speak at Scouting Banquet in Alabama
Dr John T Caldwall president of Alabama College Montevallo will deliver the principal address at the Southeast Alabama Council Scout banquet in Dothan Tickets are on sale in advance from council reps Two Silver Beaver awards will be given along with training awards scout statuettes and citations The Southeast Alabama Council HQs in Dothan serves Houston Henry Coffee Geneva Pike Covington and nearby areas
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John T Caldwall
Alabama College
Montevallo
Alabama Boy Scout Council
Ozark
Caldwell
Trainig
Clyde Lovera
Dothan
James H. Kelly
Southeast Alabama Council
Houston
Henry
Coffer
Geneva
Pike
Funeral Rites Held for Accident Victim MecCalvio
Funeral rites for MecCalvio 31 of Iron City held at Corinth Church near Tron City yesterday afternoon after a one car crash in which driver Foy Parker Brown 42 of Tron City was injured. Rev Whitt Alten officiated. McCalgin survived by his widow and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MecCalvio
Iron City
Bar Association Banquet Tonight Honoring Officers
The Houston Bar Association holds its annual banquet at the Att on Hotel at 7:30 p.m. Hugh Morrow president, Nia Sheffield Steel and Tron Birmingham principal speaker. Lawrence T. Oakley will be installed as president with Guy Hardwick serving as wiccerfsing.
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Houston
Atton Hotel
Hugh Morrow
Nia Sheffield Steel
Tron Birmingham
Lawrence T. Oakley
Jpeaen
Wiccerfsing
Guy Hardwick
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Commission
VPW
Tomoreo
Penney
General Electric
Chapman Housing Company
Oaten
Eliet
Saliba Optometrist
Aya Lan
Peneral Barmera
Henry M. Creve
Ingram Mrniture Co
Dial
Rimson Headland
Chris Crafe
Chapman ,Housing Co
Bee Line Super Market
HSN
Deke
Dothan Roofing & Heating Co
St. Andrews St
Ala
Outley
Euan Ues Fay
C. E. Blakey
Optometrist
Foster St
City Tire CO
John Caldwell
New York CorTon
New York
Bar Association
Heleet Frew Book & Art Shop
W. Ver
Sinclair
B. Davis Apptier
Seclair Ae Eels
Bauman
Speigner
Corporation
Federal Home Loan Bank
Federal Savings & Loan Ing. Corp
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