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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1950
Page
1
Allied forces faced persistent pressure as North Korean and Red troops pressed lines along all fronts near Pusan and Hadong. U S and South Korean units, aided by air strikes, defended key ports and positions while signaling continued resistance against intensified assaults.
The Associated Press reports Britain will send troops to Korea including armor artillery and engineers though exact numbers were not disclosed. Other nations offered varied forces Turkey 4500 sailors fully equipped Cuba 400 soldiers Australia ready to send troops New Zealand volunteers Bolivia 20 officers China 40000 troops were offered then declined Lebanon 50 as symbolic aid only No military aid expected from Lebanon despite cabinet vote
Holston County reports its first polio case for 1980 a two year old Negro child near Hodgesville with paralysis in right arm and leg. Dr. W T Burkett says the child is isolated from family as a health official confirms the diagnosis.
Washington AP report says leaders honed a compromise bill to enlarge federal old age pensions. It would add 10 million workers to the system, raise future benefits, and adjust survivor and disability payments. Financing would come from higher payroll taxes over two decades, expanding coverage from 28 million to about 45 million by 1970.
Alabama lawmakers return for another session as Governor Fulsom directs action on constitutional amendments and reapportionment for the 67 counties and 19 representatives. The push seeks a new organic law and population based House and Senate seats, with adjournment looming and prior sessions failing to produce a reapportionment or constitutional change. In Birmingham a fatal fire destroys three homes near Wenonah school, claiming 24 year old Robert Simmons while others escape with heavy losses.
Fire Chief Floyd Harris said 18 year olds yesterday started two fires in the area, one at Wiregraes Studum and another at 310 First Avenue. Authorities suspect children set both. smoke forced firefighters to remove mops and rags as investigators found kerosene odor and a kerosene container in a cabinet. Both blazes were extinguished with no major damage reported.
The armed forces push to meet manpower needs through Reservists seeks to avoid a large draft wave. Navy and Marine Corps justify mobilization plans, with calls for 131 000 troops and 80 percent readiness targets. Congress debates raising enlistment ceilings and expanding reserve contributions under President Truman's mobilization program.
A chaotic primary day sees Senator Thomas of Oklahoma concede late to Rep Mike Manernes amid national focus on the Oklahoma contest. Oregon, South Carolina, and Arkansas also report results with McMath and Laney claiming Arkansas nominations, Tong winning Louisiana, and Brian and Riley taking South Carolina House nominations.
About ten residents gathered in Enterprise urging the reopening of Camp Bunkers. Led by Mayor Dewey Russ, with Ozark Mayor Axistas Brown, they plan telegrams and letters to Alabama senators and Rep. George Andrews. The move is backed by the Chamber of Commerce and city council.
An American corporal from an advance air base described a battle near Yongdong where 400 guerrillas attacked a convoy. He and two fellow prisoners fled, but others were killed as Red forces swept the area with automating weapons. The survivor, later bound for a camp, recounted the ambush and his narrow escape under fire.
MOBILE AP A 28 year old woman has been arrested in a probe of vote registration and charged with perjury, Toni Ramirtt is one of seven indicted by a Mobile County grand jury on perjury charges June 17. Three women were detained when the indictments were issued, Sarah Bagg ett Joyce Latond and Josephine Thompson all from Mobile were released on $300 bond each. one of the three remains sought.
Baruch, before the Senate Banking Committee, urged broad economic controls to save peace. He proposed freezing wages prices and rents, raising taxes, rationing essentials, and directing resources to the war effort, while warning that without controls inflation and profiteering threaten national security. Barnet Maybank criticized the farm surplus approach as insufficient, arguing price controls and broad measures are needed to prevent economic distortion during defense mobilization.
The Navy will reactivate its auxiliary air station at Cecil Field near Jacksonville on Aug 1. It has been in partial maintenance status serving as a practice field for pilots from the Jacksonville Naval Air Station. It will become a fleet operation capable of handling two air groups and maintenance units, with both jets and conventional aircraft expected.
President Truman urges Congress to act quickly on a $5 billion tax increase, credit controls, and material allocation authority to avoid price ceilings and rationing. Bernard Baruch counters with full mobilization including wage and price ceilings and strict priorities. Defense Secretary Johnson seeks $19.49 billion for military funds as Korea remains costly. Lawmakers question defense spending while Truman warns of potential long Korean conflict and urges expanded industrial output to meet threats.
Houston County hearing in Montgomery tested whether the State Banking Board or the State Bank Superintendent should grant a new bank charter for the Commercial Bank of Dothan. Attys for objectors argued the board lacks jurisdiction. supporters claimed board approval not yet required until superintendent acts. Stockholders include W Faulkner and J Robert Ramsey among others, with $800000 in proposed capital and 800,000 dollars in stock to be subscribed.
In Birmingham, a dispute over 300 workers threatens a shutdown of major steel plants on August 1. The 300 employees, part of Local 1013 United Steelworkers, face contract termination notices and plan to picket unless jobs are saved. TCL, affiliated with U.S. Steel, operates plants in Enley and Parkdale and employs over 31,000 in the district.
Officers for the Houston County Farm Bureau were to be elected this afternoon at the State Market in Ashford after a morning barbecue luncheon. Tennessee Farm Bureau official R. Long and District Two Home Demonstration Club director Mrs. Robert Wise participated in a program along with other local figures and a discussion about agriculture and community activities.
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