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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1951
Page
2
The World Today dispatch notes cautious UN reactions to a Soviet peace appeal led by Malik. Analysts question sincerity amid U.S. denial of peace terms, with Acheson stressing a cease-fire only with a real settlement before the UN.
The University of Florida moves a 116 foot tower from WRUF to support a statewide hurricane radar system. A $20,000 state grant funds the relocation and conversion enabling higher altitude radar coverage of about 200 miles, with improved accuracy and integration with Miami and Tampa facilities and Florida Highway Patrol relay links.
The text argues that Russia could have begun peace talks with the United States and allies in Korea but chose the Malik method. Malik’s post-talk absence suggests Russian intent to wait for global reaction. American divisions on Korea and events in the United States shaped a cautious response rather than enthusiasm.
Capt. Hubert Howard of Donalsonville has been assigned as a postal officer at Camp Rucker after being recalled to active duty on June 1. He previously served in the 101st Automatic Weapons Battalion with a long career in postal work and military service in World War II, including times at Camp Stewart Fort Washington and the Fifth Army in Morocco and Italy. He is married to Wylene Hodges of Newville and now resides there.
COLUMBIANA AP A death sentence was imposed on a 28 year old Negro convicted of murdering a white child in Calera. The jury deliberated about 3 12 hours and Judge W W Wallace set execution for Aug 3. The case faces automatic review by the Alabama Supreme Court before summer recess. The man also faces an indictment for raping and shooting the child's mother, who identified him.
Bay Springs Maplist Church schedules a revival beginning tonight led by The Rev. Hinton Waters. Services are held each night through Friday July 20. The public is invited to attend. Also mentions a Britannica statistic about 25,000 bird kinds.
Marc Ray Clement of Tuscaloosa was installed as president of the Alabama Tuberculosis Association at the annual meeting, succeeding Roy L. Hickman of Birmingham. New officers include An niston’s Dr. N. G. Davies and Fayette’s J. C. McGough as vice presidents, with Dr. Robert Oliver of Montgomery named secretary.
Birmingham report recounts Officer Sidney Darnell spotting a time expired meter and a sobering note from a motorist claiming the device was out of order. The officer grinned and moved on.
A federal court in Buenos Aires has attached the La Prensa building for alleged unpaid income taxes and levies. Judge Juan Ojem Gache issued the order after the government Tax Bureau accused owners Ezequiel Paz and Mrs Zelmira Pas De Anchorena of failing to pay nearly 200000 in taxes. The case notes include retroactive duties and severance pay demands tied to the newspaper’s history with figures such as Dwight D. Eisenhower. Former editor Albert Gainsal Pax, now in Uruguay, says the financial demands aim to confiscate the newspaper. A separate item mentions a ceramic produced from petalite with high heat resistance.
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