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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1950
Page
2
Public notices from Horaton County announce a cemetery gathering tomorrow with broad candidate participation at 8 pm. The event precedes a health program sponsored by the Dothan Chamber of Commerce with speakers on living conditions and public health.
The government declares the ruble stronger than before, allowing Moscow to press its influence over dominated nations while Western currencies slumped late last year. The move contrasts with devaluations and raises alleged propaganda gains for Russia. The cost of maintaining the American Embassy in Moscow is set to double on July 1 due to the end of the special diplomatic rate, affecting other foreign posts in the Soviet capital.
The Lora Chief Justice cites Fuchs confession claiming dual personalities one linked to royalty and Western friends the other to Communism. The court notes his calm courtroom demeanor as he admits past crimes beyond the current case while maintaining a composed explanation in hindered English. The proceedings occur at Brixton Prison with observers hearing a grave, partially inaudible exchange.
Arrivals totaled 250 cattle 100 calves and hogs at eight plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Tifton and beyond with prices ranging from 12 to 16 for various classes. In Montgomery fat cattle receipts were 275 with slaughter levels mostly steady and calves 18 to 24.50 while culls fell to 16.00 and under.
Commissioners discussed a $3.00 salary for the recreation director covering all expenses at Ft Custer Michigan and noted prior pay details. An appointed recreation board will purchase necessary maintenance equipment while terms for members are staggered to allow annual appointments 충.
In a sequence of farm tours spanning Monday to Friday, growers tour Culbreth Neely Mixon Whaley Oakley Ashford Dothan and Hartford Enterprise areas. Visitors will see Bahia sericea crimson clover oats kudzu fescue Bermuda and fertilized pastures at multiple farms including Culbreth Neely Mixon Whaley Oakley Lawrence Meadows Ivey Clearman Forrester Thorley Reeves and related sites.
Alabama readers confront a pivotal May 2 ballot deciding leadership of the Democratic Party for four years. The May vote selects a regional executive committee with power to guide primaries, electors, and convention delegates for 1982, shaping party discipline and future presidential alignment.
Elia runs again as Dement veteran and Limestone County services commissioner pledges to campaign across Alabama as the veterans’ friend. C C Owen faces no opposition after Wade Bradley withdrew. Ten more candidates qualified for the Legislature with four from Jefferson County. Names include Ellis Berry Fennington Smith, plus many from across the state. Several former lawmakers also seek new posts, with unopposed races drawing challengers and new candidates filing for House and Senate seats in multiple districts.
Two Norwinian coal mines west of Birmingham were damaged by dynamite. The attacks target non union operations amid ongoing strikes. One blast damaged the Reasist Brothers mine near Gurin Alysle, injuring a miner who later died. another Cooley mine was damaged Sunday morning. Authorities and owners blamed armed assailants during the strike period. several hundred shots were exchanged in prior violence.
Fragmentary account describes Li and Chieng in a stalled bid to negotiate with Communists and recounts leadership changes. It then shifts to a Dothan obituary noting survivor Miss Wauthena Mullins, mother Mrs A Mullling, and brothers SB Mullins J J Mullins W D Mullins R L Maine, with other relatives.
A strong, cold wind front moved from Canada eastward, covering the Midwest to the East Coast and Western Pa and WNY. Temperatures dropped sharply, with readings below zero in parts of North Dakota and Minnesota. Central temperatures remained near zero in many areas as rain and thunderstorms touched Alabama and Mississippi and light snow fell in Maine. Snow possible for central states, with continued windy cold in the Central States tomorrow.
Fragmentary obituary notices from Chipley and Enterprise list services and survivors. Names include Mrs. Mattie Le Roustees Slant, Mrs. Clara Higdon, Leo Harrell, James Harrell, and Kyle Jones with various relatives in Chipley Graceville and Enterprise. Burial details reference Blackburn and Searcy Funeral Homes and local cemeteries.
A Houston safety expert outlines eight factors driving traffic fatalities among women, stressing education, engineering, enforcement and records. He cites nine key standards and urges public information and organized support to curb deaths as the rise continues.
Akalee unveils DOTeMaaat folding ram concept aimed at improving efficiency. The project showcases innovative mechanics and potential applications in industrial clamping and material handling.
Fragmented OCR text shows futures edging higher amid council actions. Mentions 3 percent moves and political references, with unclear names and events.
Fragmentary OCR item notes cotton prices and market terms with scattered dates and figures. Mentions May and October periods and bale counts, but details are incomplete and uncertain.
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