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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1948

Page

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Wiregrass Notes Names And Market Report

Maj J E Wire named vice president of Alabama State Society of Washington D C Edd Hyde of Fayette elected president of the society Major Wine named VP representing Third Congressional District at the capital June curb market sales in Houston County totaled 90003 with fourteen farm families participating Readiness services at Temple Emann El at 730 p m Explosion report describes fire on Collins Bakery Company street behind Main Street bakery Police charged Thomas Belkum with burglary and a cemetery gathering was announced as rescheduled July state inferior court session set for Tuesday after Independence Day closure

J. E. Wire Ole B. Whee West Troy Mremi Alabama State Society Washington D. C Associated Press F Major Wine Edd Hyde Fayette Houston County Fran Mariette Yeaterday Collins Bakery Company E. Main Street Gremen

Livestock market updates from Thomasville and Montgomery

Market reports cover steady cattle prices and strong hog trade across Thomasville GA and Montgomery AL. Quotes list feeder cattle by weight, packer bids, and calf values with state line notes and regional auction totals.

Philadelphia platform shapes 1948 campaign scene

The Philadelphia hearing opens on the GOP platform amid Democratic conflict. Delegates debate performance over promises as Truman backers and Eisenhower supporters clash. party tensions rise ahead of the convention with debates on civil rights and anti-lynching measures.

Grains Fall on Chicago Board amid Rising Midwest Heat

Chicago AP reports grain prices slipped on the Board of Trade as Midwestern temperatures climbed. Futures shown include July corn at 2.18 1/8, soybeans down about 1 to 2 1/2, and nearby contracts lower by 3/8 to 1 1/2. Prices varied with weather expectations for the weekend.

Chicago Grain Chicago Board of Trade Mid-West Coast Opty

City Garbage Trucks Idle on July Fourth Holiday

City expects garbage collection to pause for the July Fourth holiday with some routes altered. Head of the service department J P Parramore says portions of the Mandee route may be serviced Tuesday while others may be dropped Wednesday and Thursday. The affected areas include blocks along portions of Outen Street and nearby avenues.

Regitar J. PD. Parramore Ervesy Department Outen Street Soto Majin Headinad Avenue

Western Berlin Food and Fuel Crisis Report

A decryption heavy excerpt describes a crisis in Western Berlin with hints of a political figure named Wat expressing surprise and relief that aid efforts extended beyond immediate needs. It references fuel shortages, dehydrated rations, and planned long term rationing while authorities wrestle with delivery of food and coal, gas, and gasoline to support civilians and bikers, with mentions of Berlin’s military and civilian leadership.

Neo Nur Tst Berlin Frank Howl Rasaiatt Cluny Nessus Uae

Untitled Scribbles Amid Anxious Town Notes

Fragmented OCR text shows a jumble of names places and phrases with scattered references to people like Yonah and events. The readable bits hint at a community record or notices but lack coherent facts or a clear event.

Petition Dismissal Study Delays Paternity Case

Judge Culdman delayed ruling on a paternity petition to allow more study of the case involving Mrs Johnston and her son Tayt Mach, with the governor and others noted in the hearing. The court dismissed the petition against Folsom but indicated a new filing could proceed, while concerns about prejudice and the child's welfare were raised by counsel.

Culdman Coat Fu Man Johnston James WH. Crow, Jr Foltom Atorneys Chow Sobeetut Duriner Urea Canter E. Dulluan Anton Shelbigae Johnston Gether Pitman Gusewa Ate

Alabama Negro Democrats plan 1940 national convention

State group in Birmingham votes D Shores as chair and Ed Cain as vice president with Ary Jackson as secretary to push a civil rights focused four point platform. Delegation will back Truman, oppose states rights, and align with New Deal Democrats. Headquarters to open at 1708 Christian St Philadelphia. Around 7600 Negro Democrats in Alabama.

Ainmingham Padelphia D. Shores Birmingham Nira Wtamrey Ray Ed. W. Cain Ary Q. Jackson Aningham Truman Shores Christian St Paetadelphia E. DB. Nixon Montgomery Norman ‘Thomas K. J. Sullivan Arthur Geeter Wotumpkar Johan McDaniel Clanton, Phores Alabama

Cold War tensions cloud Tito Yugoslav moves and splitOK

Western diplomats say Marshal Tito may act within the Soviet sphere for leverage in wider deals. Reports note internal party rifts and Greek, Austrian, and Soviet reactions as London protests and public opinion tense about alliance shifts and possible arms pressure easing.

Copenhagen Marshal Tito Tito Geonome Sant Russia Beay Kelride Markos Tes Yosustay Yoxushesn Riera Lytt Cosa London Trusty

Untitled court hearing notes and jury verdict fragment

Fragmentary report from a court session notes jury actions and witness testimony. Dated notes reference a board, a discharge request, and a vote on a key ruling, with unclear names and outcomes due to damaged text. The fragment hints at suspension and possible charges amid a chaotic hearing sequence.

Mosley Leads Dothan Students On Recreation Tour

Mosley and four former Mosley Junior High football teammates begin a 2000 mile study tour of recreation programs in other cities. Accompanied by John L Harris Randy Church Charles Faulk Jeff Hudson the group travels at their own expense to Miami and Key West to survey financing facilities and programs for ideas to improve local recreation. The trip will cover seven or eight days.

Mosley Dothan Moslve John L. Harris Rendy Church Charles Faulk Jeff Hudson Moseley Ato Miami Key West

One Driveway Open To Parking Lot At Stadium Tonight

City officials announce temporary access via Third Avenue to Wiregrass Stadium parking for the Dolhas Browns Tigers game tonight. Street curb work has closed the avenue previously, and officials hope opening a driveway will ease attendance disruptions.

Dolhas Browns Troy Tigers Wiregrass Stadium Third Avenue Jim Brennan

Miners' Uprising Fears Strike Over Mine Contracts

The Lewis led miners union hints 20,000 to 40,000 steel owned pit workers may not return after a 10 day vacation if a new coal wage deal and captive mine terms are not settled. A prolonged strike could halt up to 1,000,000 tons annually and strain steel supply chains amid short stockpiles. Negotiations with CIO Steelworkers and Taft-Hartley implications cloud the talks, while the captive mine negotiator rejects the union shop clause.

Lewis Sax Elsravhene CIO Plaip Murray Pittsburgh Steel T.cwls Harry Mores

Unclear historical notes on government plans and actions

Fragmentary OCR text references attempts to establish policies and responses by a government and mentions plans related to Buror Dean recovery and the United States as a party to a broader question. The readable parts are garbled and names and actions are not clearly identifiable.

ICAU Second Assembly selects nominees for aviation giant roles

New member nominees for Austria and Fintan discussed at the ICAU meeting. Unanimous approval reported by the Second Assembly as it endorses candidates for the U.N. aviation enterprise.

Geneva Austria Fintan U. NX International Aviation ICAU

County drainage project completed after transfer of Army personnel

Probate Judge Albert Logue announced that nearly all Army personnel and machinery used on the Houston County drainage work have been moved off after the final civilian payroll. The county will blast a 350 foot cut to finish the project, which links Jordan pond to Merritt pond and drains into Bryant Creek. Full drainage of about 5,000 acres awaits water level drops, with total county cost estimated between 10,000 and 12,000 dollars.

Houston County Albert Logue Logue Oper Jordan Pond Merritt Pond Byrant Creek Merricte Pond Logug Florida Pond County Health Department Health Department Draimage

Funeral notices list several relatives and pallbearers

The obituary notes services for Nelli of Fensy Lew John and Ruth of Druid City HospitalTuscaloosa with brothers Mhree and others. Pallbearers include L A Hollis Irvin McIntosh James Murphy and more. Honorary pallbearers are named. Burial is in the city cemetery with Searcy Funeral Home directing.

Nelli Fensy Lew John Fr. Lauderdale Fla. Paul Tyndall Field Fla Ruth Druid City Hospital Tuscaloos Henry Dore Nell Prise Mattie Grubbs A. R. Mageley Sylaecauga L. A

Methodists Continue Ballot For Bishops

The Southeastern Jurisdiction Conference of the Methodist church enters another ballot round to elect two bishops. Roy H. Short of Nashville led with 127 votes and Willam A. Smart of Emory University followed with 117 on the second ballot. first ballot tallies were 92 and 80. About 32 percent turnout with 201 needed for election. One bishop will head a new see, the other to replace J Lloyd Decell of Jackson Mississippi. Other leaders included John W. Branscomb Orlando Marvin A Franklin Birmingham and George M. Daves Decatur.

Columbia Southeastern Jurisdiction Conference of the Methodist Church Roy H. Short Nashville Tenn Willam A. Smart Emory University Alanta Becaise Ala George M. Daves

New York Democrats seek to block Truman at Philadelphia

Jeremiah T. Mahoney disclosed a New York State Democratic move to thwart President Truman’s renomination and draft Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower at the Philadelphia convention ten days away. Mahoney, a former state supreme court justice and longtime party leader, argued Eisenhower could not turn down a nomination and would help the country. He warned that a Truman ticket could cost Democrats many local offices and hurt congressional races, recalling 1920 Republican gains in the city.

New York New York State Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower Philadelphia Jeremiah T. Mahoney Paul E. Fitzpatrick Mahoney Ninth Assembly Supreme Court Otcy With Eisenhower Fitzpatrick Warren G. Harding

Mrs Reavis Draws 18 Month Sentence On Larceny

Meadow Seymour Reavis 21 a Dothan Bank stenographer was arrested here on a $1,600 theft from the bank’s funds. She pleaded guilty before U S District Judge C B Kennamer and received an 18 month sentence in Montgomery after arraignment Wednesday. The case cites purchase of a $2,500 car on June 17 and concealment of $300 in the bank until June 18 when the loss was reported. Arrests were made by an FBI agent and a Dothan detective.

Meadow Seymour Reavis Dothan Bank and Trust Company Montgomery U. S C. B. Kennamer J. W. Daughley Montgomery Mat Dothan

Trustees clash over Harvey reemployment at Neadland school

Trustees including Jock Bridges and R A Weeks refuse comment on why Harvey was once recommended and later not. Weeks cites May Roberts threatening to refuse involvement if Harvey stayed. Bridges says Harvey’s name was omitted from a list after his resignation and signs show dispute over the record. H P Brannon sits as county officials observe. Harvey accuses Roberts of urging him to seek other work, which Roberts denies.

Jock Bridges R.A. Weeks Bull Lumpkin Harvey Weeks Roberts Neadland Bridges Pie Ate Lunn Ald H. P. Brannon Te County Education Board Harve

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