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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1950
Page
1
Report notes M Deum Hors who lived at 212 East Newton Street and who led a Korea Forces unit was heard Tuesday night on a Tadlg broadcast from the base he commanded. Farmer B G Marie Byrd was hospitalized in good condition after a major operation.
University of Alabama medi cal pros ectors Dr Paul Flowers and Dr W Windham are listed as program committeemen for the Houston Medical Society meeting tonight. Speakers include Dr Champ Lyons and Dr Ernest B Oliver with a combined business meeting at Do than Country Club at 6 pm.
In Tokyo AP dispatch Gen Arthur MacArthur refuses fighter plane escort on his return from a Korea visit. Pilot Major Anthony Story of St. Louis reports the Bataan was flown in with escort by three rocket-armed F-51 Mustangs while the central plane cleared the airfield.
Livestock receipts totaled about 700 cattle 350 calves and 900 hogs at major packing plants in Albany Columbus Montgomery Thomasville and Titon Georgia with trading firmer. Hog prices ranged from 18.50 to 23.75 per 100 pounds with various weights and grades noted including solid sales at several plants. Cattle and calves showed mixed demand with some declines compared with midweek, while hogs saw otherwise firm to higher quotes across most weight classes and plants.
Federal agents close in on a series of flogging incidents in Treutlin County, Georgia, with four lashings reported in two weeks. FBI involvement follows abductions and beatings by masked night riders identified by victims as highway workers. investigations focus on potential Klan activity in Soperton and nearby areas.
The south side of the 100 Block at Mast Washington Street will be zoned against parking next week. Police Chief Eddie Kelegal said a parking ordinance is being drafted and will go to the Commission next Tuesday. Commissioner Jim Arennan supported banning parking on one side of the street to keep traffic clear. Buses bound to points south of Dothan from the bus terminal cannot turn left until West Washington due to congested streets or no turn bans.
Notes on poultry markets in Atlanta and North Georgia show steady prices for poultry and eggs with supplies short of full need in some sections but adequate in others. Trucking demand is strong and prices paid FOB farm ranged 30 to 82 cents, mainly 31 to 32 cents. A side note states tungsten melts at 330 degrees Celsius, highlighting its high melting point among metals.
MOBILE AP A plan for parawheler vehicles to be used as jitneys in Mobile is being drawn by city officials after a six week long bus strike. City Attorney Harry Sealewart, ordered by Mayor Charins Baumaayer, seeks licensing rules to end transport hardship and aid service. The commission hopes a settlement ends the dispute soon, noting the strike harms workers and riders awaiting relief.
A Negro woman aged about 28 was killed yesterday on the Dothan Vicksburg road when she darted into the path of a truck driven by Fay Eugene Grantham, 16. Coroner A. A. Parker and Patrolman A. F. Matin ruled the accident unavoidable and Grantham faced a fine for driving without a license. The victim resided on Dothay route one.
A garbled New Orleans AP report discusses a strong stance against Soviet influence. It mentions Patrick Donnelly and Lovela University figures, claiming Communists seek deceit to destroy America. The piece argues firmness is needed, warning Americans to act in accord with understanding to avoid tragedy.
New Orleans cotton futures showed quish and irregular moves today with prices advancing about 75 cents per bale amid a mixed trading session. Market notes indicate uneven gains and modest volatility as traders digested nearby supplies and demand signals.
News recounts North Korean columns pushing toward Yongdong with Red reserves and heavy artillery while U S and South Korean forces counter with planes, tanks, and naval support. MacArthur visits Korea amid a shifting front.
Firefighters reached a blaze with near miss sightings as motorists ignored sirens in a north city block. Chief Floyd Harris noted a traffic jam on 100 block North Fos delaying response and that glare and icy conditions contributed to near misses and minor injuries.
One hundred thirty-eight swim certificates have been issued this summer by the Houston County Red Cross Chapter water safety committee, chaired by Gus Lane. Certificates cover beginners and intermediate courses at local pools, with courses taught by Red Cross instructors at Kelley’s, Napier Field, County Club, Newton’s, Parlors, and Lake View. Lane notes more certificates will be issued as the season continues.
The Houston County Home Demonstration Council schedules a Saturday meeting to plan next year's program. The 10:30 am conference will include reports on this year's projects and activities. Officiating will be Mrs. Billy Beckham with other officers and project leaders named.
The Smyrna Club members featured a program on Home Demonstration Clubs in Alabama highlighting club women’s youth activities and their role in the Farm Bureau movement. Tennessee Farm Bureau official Lang spoke on rural influence, while a playlet titled Farm Bureau Tooles was presented. Local agents, agents, and club presidents assisted with the barbecue and service.
The legality of paying County Engineer R. D. Lacy for days not worked this month remains unresolved. Probate Judge J. Albert Logue awaited a ruling from State Auditor Eugene Haynes after a consultation with the State Examiner Ralph P. Engerton, but no telegram had arrived. Lacy began July 10 at a set monthly wage and contends the full July period was within his terms of employment. The Board of Revenue asked Legac to determine payment legality.
Calhoun and Summerford prepared a Capitol meeting with the State Highway Department to discuss the paving of the Ashford Columbia road. They oppose requiring the county to fund both state and county shares upfront, noting past practice and weather delays. If weather cooperates, they will travel to Montgomery later this week to seek county participation terms.
MONTGOMERY AP says polio fears persist as Alabama health officials note sixteen new cases last week, totaling eight in 1950. State Health Officer D G Gill reports no statewide concentration, with multiple counties reporting single cases and improved diagnosis possibly increasing the count.
Funeral details for Jean Barnes of Skipperville Teulecoe and J. S. Dove of Dothan list church services in Headland and Bainbridge. Barnes is survived by a brother and grandparents. Dove leaves a wife, two sons, three brothers, five sisters, and numerous relatives across Mobile, Bainbridge, Los Angeles, Seattle, and other locations.
An unclear Drevidus session scene centers on Lamberth over a vital reapportionment vote and potential Senate appointment. The Constitution forbids dual offices, prompting a court to decide whether Lamberth should hold both roles and how the Legislature will proceed.
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