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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1950
Page
8
The Associated Press reports long range bomber design shifts toward high payloads and speed with reduced reliance on bomb bays. Meanwhile construction costs rise as lumber and materials surge. Labor shortages and expired contracts add to delays, with higher house prices expected despite efforts to authorize substitute materials.
Washington AP report notes unions focus on filling the House Labor Committee seat after Lesinski. Barden’s record contrasts with the late chair, potentially shifting votes on labor issues. A conservative Democrat candidate could tilt the committee away from pro labor positions amid trade talks.
AP dispatch summarizing economic worries across industries, oil and glass sectors facing labor concerns, Air Force safety emphasis urged by Secretary Finleiter, and a political calendar noting upcoming Senate and gubernatorial candidate selections in several states including Iowa South Dakota New Mexico.
Mor te Ford, a Gadsden city commissioner, has become president of the Alabama Chapter of the American Public Works Administration at the organization’s annual meeting in Montgomery. C. L Skinner of Montgomery was named vice president and Andre F. Dunn of Birmingham was chosen secretary-treasurer.
Marianna High School selects Syd fee Lewis and Dorothy Ann Chan cey to attend Girls State in Tallahassee from late June to July 1. About 200 juniors statewide will participate with headquarters at FSU. Expenses are paid by the American Legion Smith Kelly Post. selections made by Principal Jon L. Stapleton and staff. Virginia Wade and Jocelyn Budde also attended last year.
In Evanston Illinois three busy days brought a string of twin arrivals at St. Francia Hospital. The newspaper notes multiple consecutive days featuring twin births among the staff and families, highlighting the ongoing busy period at the medical facility.
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