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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1950

Page

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Sixty Die In French Plane Crashes Near Bahrain Gulf

PARIA UP sixty persons were killed and many believed dead today in two French plane crashes. One plane went down in the Persian Gulf near Bahrain and a military transport went missing in the Meaming Jungle. Helicopters and ships search for survivors while officials said all aboard were French except one placed person.

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Factories And Stores Join For Industry Days In Dothan

Industry Days open Thursday with twenty merchants and manufacturers displaying a wide range of consumer products in downtown storefront windows. State Vocational Trade School staff assist displays. event aims to show the public what local industries produce and how they are made.

Duthak Furres Charman Kb Tiener Alabama Turner Hedatrom Union J.C Pennay Company Wiham-Wong Kaimber Compa Sanitary Dairy Wi van Mitch Dethan Oil Mal Company Cash Drug Dethan Coffee Mill Newton Grocery Company Newberry Baxter's Sears, Roebuck Vi Chemical Company Siete Huntlegburg Furniure Company Rimson's Nurre Mirror Company Cace Cole Boating Company Wilson's Dothan Teel H. Kress Bor Kraseisky's Colonial Furniture Company Dave Jey Furniture Smart Sterling Show DPR Carrelult Bayer

States' Righters Plan County Organizations

In Alabama seven counties will form permanent arms of the States' Rights party as part of a program aligned with a national States' Rights meeting held last month in Jackson Mississippi. Tom Abernathy of Talladega is the state chairman and invites citizens unsettled by recent Supreme Court decisions to attend. Sam M. Johnston of Mobile will be the keynote speaker.

Talladega Ala Alabama Montgomery Ling Dackson Mise Tom “Abersethy States Mobile

Court Takes Up Third District Committee Contest

Four National Democrats contesting the Thirdd Congressional District's State Democratic Executive Committee seat argue the case in circuit court. Judge Bowen Simmons ordered the subcommittee to appear and show cause why the election contest should proceed, while parties argued jurisdiction and potential Supreme Court review.

George Whittington Eagle Elba Democratic Executive Committee Thirdd Supreme Court Bowen Simmons 22Nd Judicial Circuit Simmons James KE. Polsons Dunge Charles C. Brannen Opp Gallag Aunutter Sarher Willow Slornexe Col Willi S. Batchard Dudge Abercrome Freak Meell Muntzoums Hhey Sealyas Nong Col. Prichard Nue Montgomery Keely Elgg Rives Abercrombie Prichard Minell

New York World Struck By 40-Worker Wage Dispute

The New York World Telegram and Sun, a major New York evening paper with about 900,000 readers, halted publication as CIO American Newspaper Guild members walked out for wage demands. About 400 editorial and office staff joined the strike at 6:00 am, blocking production and forming a ticket line while workers pressed for a 10 percent raise.

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Disease Among Doves Investigated By U S

The U S Fish and Wildlife Service investigates a mourning dove disease outbreak in Alabama. The illness identified as Entamoeba gallmatis has caused significant losses in Autauga County and may spread through contaminated food. effets are limited to mourning doves and canker like growths may appear in severe cases.

Washington Alabama U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Autauga County South

Ninth Man Illegal Balloter Listed in May Indictments

Sediy added to list in Howaton County during last month's Democratic primaries. Strickland of Beat Seven jailed on $0 bond. nine indicted by Houston County Grand Jury including Sam McCall Robert P. Hill Imatud Mauldin Helph Eb bie Neal Frank Jordan W Ward Hutto Odet Hughes and C A Buddy McWalter. Mauldin charged with grand larceny for theft of two wrist watches and $15 in cash. All except Mauldin have posted bond. Peters cited in warrant.

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Farm program touted as remedy for U S deficit

Washington lawmaker Lovre proposed a self financing farm program with production quotas based on normal domestic use. Farmers would receive quotas for full parity and could sell excess to the government, funding surplus disposal and possible world trade relief.

Washington Lovre R-Sd Dey Moprice House Treasury Commodity Credit Corporation Eee Lave

Williamson Named County Engineer for Rest of Term

Williamson chosen Hartford area as part time county engineer through January 20, 1951. Milton Lurie will supervise local projects while Williamson handles state and federal aided works, contingent on State Highway Department approval. The board reviewed road department payroll after flagging mispayments by Foy White and others, noting the payroll is the largest in history.

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Marine parachute mishap ends with safe water landing

Cherry Point North Carolina reports Master Sat A G of Albany North Carolina dropped yesterday after his parachute strap caught in the canopy of a Marine fighter. He freed himself in time and landed in the Meuse River while Langley assisted by riding the chute free. The Corsair later damaged a fire track on entry to the airfield.

Cherry Point N.C Albany N. C Marine Fighter Place Langley Meuse River Unimart Langiere Corsair Amwau Sectrola

Social Security Hike Is Urged By George

Washington AP report says inflation fears prompt proposals to speed budget balancing. Senator Douglas argues inflation restraint by reducing expenditures and trimming the cash budget, while Senator Taft warns against delaying and pushing separate appropriation bills as deficits rise. Taft cites creeping inflation from gasoline price hikes as a concern.

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Czech Former UN Envoy Granted Stay in U S

Vladimir Houdek, former Czech representative to the United Nations, is permitted to remain in the United States. The decision cites grounds that he could not be forced to return to a Communist-ruled Czechoslovakia after resigning from the Czech government. Immigration officials withheld deportation consent and allowed him to stay.

Washington United States Vladimir Tloudek United Nations Hhis Houdek Acheson Prite

REA Approves Rural Electrification Loans Totals 4.31 Million

The Xurel Electrification Administration approved seven loans totaling 4,310,008 dollars for expansion of rural electric facilities. The funding supports Black Warrior Electric Membership Camp and other cooperatives in Demopolis and Als, among others.

Washington Xurel Electrification Administration Ncluding Black Warrior Electric Demopalis Als

Increase In Number To Be Covered Urged

Senator George of Georgia urged a broader Social Security program to cover about 8.3 million more people and raise benefits. The measure would expand eligibility, boost monthly payments, and keep a high employer and employee tax rate until 1958 before gradual rises. The bill seeks to shift some public assistance burden to the social insurance system while excluding farmers and certain professionals.

Senate Finance Committee Senate House George Bil Lucas Fiat Myers D-Pa Butler Cain

Newsman Denies Link In Crime Scandal Probe

William Mulasky, Pioneer News Service founder, denies any gangland or criminal link to Pioneer News. Senate investigators focus on ownership by Mulasky and his wife in Western Telegraph, with executives considering executive actions to access tax and government data. Mulasky admits 3 percent Pioneer stock while Brow and Agnes Brown own the rest. testimony amid push for a presidential executive order.

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Nationalized Setup Urged In Coal Pool

In London the Labour Party executive committee stated Britain opposes France’s plan to pool Western Europe’s coal and steel industries unless all governments are Socialist-controlled. Prime Minister Attlee was to expand on this before Parliament. The plan’s success hinges on nationalization to prevent private European industrialists from dominating a central super national authority.

London Britain Western Europe Labor Party Execuive Tdudater Clement Attics Natorg Hrat

Normal-Looking Dog Talks on Radio Delighting Audience

A smoky, normal looking dog named Smoky spoke via radio from ALEM WC, calmly guiding listeners as coast to coast broadcasts teased job offers from radio stations and circuits. The incident attracted Seay, Bower, and eight firms, boosting Baicire plane interests.

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Eight Years Meted In Thefts Of Autos

A San Antonio man, Arthur Milton McMillen, 42, admitted stealing an automobile and was sentenced by U S District Judge Craner to eight years in Federal Prison. He received three years for one theft and five for another after a Houston area arrest following a Pride night incident where a vehicle was driven away without paying for gas.

Montgomery San Antonio U.S Cramer Arthur Milton McMillen Ater McMillian Seld Houstes McMillan

Valuable Gorilla Improves in Captivity

Ailing years old gorilla at Lincoln officials Nope lay Aaard Soe tr in Chicago AP reports the animal suffered a bout of fatigue last Thursday but has rallied. The piece notes the gorilla’s advanced age and ongoing medical concerns while under care at the facility.

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Contempt action against Jaffe investigated by Senate panel

Senate investigator considered contempt proceedings against Philip Jaffe for refusing to answer questions in the Amerasia magazine case. Jaffe, editor of Amerasia, had offices raided by federal agents who found government documents. Citations against two other witnesses, Earl Browder and Frederick Vanderbilt Field, were recommended but no action taken.

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Souther Opposed On Purchase Of Line By Central of Georgia

The Southerly opposition to the proposed purchase of the Sevennah and Atlantic Railway by the Central of Georgia Railway was raised at hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Central of Georgia argued it would maintain routes and make changes alongside the Southerners in establishing the new arrangement.

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