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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1949

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Arrests Sting Local Mob Violence Case Wide

Fourteen men were charged after a mob incident in Adamsville and surrounding areas, with arrests listing names such as Khan and Breck, plus a deputy sheriff. Charges include assault and conspiracy, with penalties up to 31,000 and possible prison terms. A Brooksville police chief faced scrutiny for duties, while a Klansman identified as a suspect was reported.

Hubherk Foley Prine Adita Edness Rae Atv Ted Petia Khan Tye Msekayay Newand Polerman AL Seth Teae de Greey Darglary Fee Goliniy Mogny Adamisville AMA Follie Klan Winn AL Randoet Tnd Byrd Frotheronting Mille Guyton Brookstle Eliver Brock

Bandit Search In Vicinity After Beach Heist

Reported by George Whittington describes a group of four bandits who held up a beach area, escaping after a pistol firing incident injuring a deputy. A vehicle linked to the crime was found in Geneva County, with authorities pursuing leads across multiple counties and awaiting further details.

Bie Bandis Gory Bottie Tieiaitte Wiveunisy George Whittington Geneva County Geneva

Laurel Escapes Assassins Shots Fired At Platform

In CEBU CPV Philippines a crowd of about 20 000 watched as shots were fired at a platform where Laurel spoke. Bullets struck near him but his bodyguards blocked the attack and he escaped unharmed. Officials mourn the attempted assassination amid a tense political climate as a successor to Elpidie Quiting is sought.

Laurel Cebu

Scurrvy Trick Science Upsets Hen House Sex Life

A veterinary report to the nation notes that certain sexual hormones alter young roosters by causing increased fattening deformations and loss of fighting instinct. Treatments begin about four months before breeding, with visible changes within weeks. Treated birds become docile and may be roped from normal yard clashes, requiring separation from other roosters.

Detroit Ups F.C. Tovkor Claypool Tnd Tucker American Veterinary Medical Association Otuuxhiter

Fugitive extradition dispute tied to Alabama case

A garbled report outlines a legal fight over extraditing a fugitive named Miller to or from Alabama. The text mentions a governor, a court session scheduled in fall, and questions of jurisdiction, with references to a nursing of the case and various locations including New York and Philadelphia.

Albays Alabama Fletcher Mayainanaing Jintiesci Guth Albert B. Gerber Fasimet Teery Mills Chimes Terr & Jynets Dent Phiadelphis Federa Aniy Jis

Trenton Negro Fugitive Testifies in Federal Court

Julius Harper, a fifteen year old fugitive described as a Negro from Trenton, testified in a federal court about his 1943 robbery sentence and forced confession. He recounted being jailed in Mobile County and later escaping to join the Army before capture at a Middlesex County camp office.

Trenton Yestendar Getrachion Julius Harper Paifii Forman Mobile Aude Forman Middlesex County General Office

State Hospital Finance Plan Explained by Chief

State Hospital Chief explains how a 4 mill property tax vote next Tuesday could fund one third of a county hospital's cost with Federal and State aid under the FRU-Burton Act. He notes constitutional and enabling steps, including a pending amendment to allow pledging tax revenue, and cites liquor tax provisions and Senate prospects as potential sources to meet the county's share.

Caula Clay Dean Montgomery State Board of Health Bath Mauston County Dean Lerishi- Tareid Senate Wiys Houston Vost Hay Ba Third ix Duan

Britain expected to cut U.S. imports to save dollars

London reports Britain plans to curb imports of wheat, loanven, timber, canned fruit and other foods from the United States to reduce dollar outflows. Chancellor Sir Stafford Cripps likely to announce intended reductions at the Weir conference, urging the dollar crisis to be shared by the Commonwealth finance ministers. Britain, banking the sterling bloc, anticipates contributing to the bloc’s trade balance adjustments with debtier countries.

London Briain United Suites Satford Cripps Britain Weir Ster’ling Mua Dattar

Alabama Counties Junk Gas Tax Demand

Montgomery Alabama ap heads of Alabama county governments abandoned demands for a one cent tax increase. The Association of County Commissioners and Probate Judges said action came as there was no hope of passage this session. Instead secretary treasurer John G White led backing for a 40 100 000 road bond issue to be paid from proceeds of the existing transportation tax. Companion bills were introduced in both the House and Senate. White is a 2 member of the House from Perry County.

Montgomery Alabara Association of County Commissioners and Probate Judges John G. White House Senate White Perry Couns

Plane crash kills 13 Americans near Bombay airfield

Monsoon rain hinders rescue after an ALM Constellation crash in Bombay Island injures many and kills 33 elsewhere. Among the dead are Charles Gratke and two Pulitzer winners, with Dutch and other nationalities also listed among the victims.

Bombay India Bombay Island Indonesia KLM Royal Dutch Airling Europe Bari Italy Charles Gratke The Christian Science Monitor

Bodies Found in Wreck of Air Force C-54

Two U S Air Force crewmen were found dead beside a crashed C 54 in the Russian sector of Germany while airlifting supplies to Berlin. A third crew member was believed dead in the still smoldering wreckage, potentially raising the airlift death toll to 54 since June 1948.

Frankevet Germany U. 3 Air Force Berlin Airforce Sair

Senate Rules Change Sought to Halt Filibuster Move

Senate committees push to curb filibuster stalling with a rules change to block delays. The Rules Committee advanced a package including a special order to fast track the explosive gas bill and cap spending, while administration allies urged swift action.

Senate

Jester Lies In State Beneath Texas Flag

Governor Beiiard H. Jester lies in state beneath the Texas Lone Star flag after death from a heart ailment. Flown from Houston, his body rests in the executive mansion before state senate rites, then to Corsicana for burial. President Aleman expresses condolences, lauding his devotion during a lengthy legislative session.

Austin Tex Beajiard H. Jester Lone Star Texas Houston Betto Executive Renate Chambers Jester Corsicana Miguel Aleman Mexico

Unemployment Shows Buyer's Market Back

New York AP reports unemployment figures reflect a buyer s market while rising but still normal. About 3.8 million seeking work, with projections of 3.0 to 3.5 million as a baseline under full employment, per Twentieth Century Fund study and federal economists. President Truman says forewarning unemployment is unhealthy. The piece notes danger lines vary and personal impact differs, citing historical data on job seekers and labor force dynamics.

Winget New York Inez Wuindred Yaars Twentieth Century Fund Truman Congress

Dock Strikers Rise Over London Tie-Up

Dock strikers escalate action as 2700 more workers join protests and 15 more ships are tied up in London. Government power looms as emergency measures aim to direct loading and unloading of all ships.

London George VI National Dock Labor Board

Arkansas polio cases rise to 240 this year

Arkansas reports 240 poliomyelitis cases since January 1 with 33 deaths. The 13th victim was 28 year old William L. Tenny of Arkadelphia, a Marine foreman, who died in spring. The National Foundation for Infant Paralysis classifies Arkansas among states in a serious epidemic.

Little Book Ark Arkansas Vicim Mat Springs Wileiam L. Tenny Forever Marine Arkadelphia Tenny National Foundation For Infantie

Dividends Expected From Veterans Life Insurance in 1950

Veterans Administration says dividend checks from Veterans Service Life Insurance will begin at about 200000 daily next January. Administrator Carl R. Gray Jr states about 2000000000 dollars in open dividends will be paid on roughly 16 million World War II veterans' and servicemen's policies, with individual payments varying by policy type and duration.

Washington Wativens Service Life Insurance Veterana Administration Carl R. Gray, Jr Veterans Gray Veterans Administration

California Crash Kills 14 Persons Injures 30

A Standard Airlines plane crashed near Sanita Susana pass killing 14 and injuring 30 of 48 aboard. Pilot reported a violet fight among passengers before diverting toward Burbank. Co pilot Harald Ticker survived. injured were taken to Birmingham Veterans Hospital.

Los Angeles Standard Airlines Sanita Susana Pass New York Far Long Beach Calif Buon Bt Burbank Roy White Oh Stp Riverside Burbank Long Beach Stanley Weiss Birmingham Veterans Hospital van Nuys Harald ‘Ticker May Ann Rose Charlotte Grenadier

House Armed Forces Committee Delays Unification Action

The House Armed Services Committee, by one vote, delayed a bill tightening the military unification law to allow an investigation into the B-1 bomber. Rep. Short of Missouri led the hold, with three Democrats and ten Republicans voting to postpone. Senate had approved changes.

Washington House Armed Services Committee Rep. Short Missouri Congress Senate Leroy Jennsin California Louis Johnson Armed Services Rep van Zandt R-Pa Johnson Joint Chiefs of Staff Sey Smantha Over & Committee

Economy In Slump Yet High Speed Says James Marlow

The Nation Today reviews that the US economy remains fast but sliding downhill with unemployment near 4 million higher than last year and production about 12 percent lower. Economists differ on whether conditions will worsen or improve, citing reports by Truman’s economic advisers and Robert Nathan. They conclude remedies may lift the economy if followed, though prose from officials is lengthy and dense.

James Marlow Washington Truman

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