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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1948

Page

5

Wallace slate push in Alabama for independent electors

Robert Travis, chairman of the Alabama Wallace Committee, says Alabama moves to collect 2008 signatures on a petition to place Henry Wallace and Glen Taylor on the presidential ballot. The group plans a May 4 Montgomery meeting to found a new party and nominate Wallace, Taylor and others. He notes 2000 signatures by April 25.

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World War Push Pins Senate on Soviet Conspiracy and Marshall Plan

Senator Hill, in a prepared Senate speech from Washington, said a vast conspiracy led by Soviet Russia pushes the world toward war. He praised the Marshall Plan as vital for peace and recovery, warned against Russia's aims, and urged using economic strength and foreign trade to bolster American security beyond arms alone. He cited Czechoslovakia, Finland, France, Italy, and Molotov as evidence of Moscow's pressure and urged swift, coordinated action.

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Wiregrass Singers Honor F M Roney In Dothan

Wiregrass singers gathered in Dothan Sunday to honor F M Roney with a birthday sing. The session opened at 9 a m led by W C Lisenby and J R Godwin led a prayer. Class directors included J M Mathews Sam Spivey J R Godwin T M Hughes and many others. The singing adjourned at noon for a picnic lunch.

Wiregrass Dothan F. M. Roney W. C. Lisenby J. R. Godwin J. M. Mathews Sam Spivey T. M. Hughes A. G. Davis B. Horn B. H. Roney C. A. Bradshaw W. G. T. Owens J. Givens M. W. Metcalf W. &. Kirkland A. T. Hundley P. J. Spivey John H. Shaw A. A. Blocker G. L. Beck J. F. Helms H. O. Dyess J. W. Bassett J. W J. M. Roney Runle Judah W. A. Payne Lucille Woodham J. T. Helms J. A. Starling Annie Johnson G. I. Owens G. M. Vickers H. V. Stuckey Charlie Roney T. J. Underwood J. M. Woodham W. W. Griggs I. Branton J. T. Barnes Onoon

Stein City Jack Leads Amateur Run in Tennessee

CLARKSVILLE AP Two setters and ten pointers were slated to run on day two of the National Amateur Field Trials. Only 13 finds were recorded on day one at the Campbell course. Stein City Jack owned by R Z Cates of Spartanburg found a covey with a wide range, praised as the best showing among the six braces yesterday. Other braces included Major's Dress Parade and Peter Rinski, last year's champion, who failed to find game. Nine other setters and 65 pointers are in the event with two runs today.

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Slocomb Seniors Postpone Minstrel Show

Slocomb High School postpones the senior class minstrel show to Thursday night March 18 due to bad weather. The 34 seniors perform with Hilton Register as interlocutor. Proceeds fund the senior trip to New Orleans. Miss Mabel Dorrity is the sponsor and director.

Slocomb Slocomb High School Weath Hilton Register New Orleans Mabel Dorrity

Marshall Plan cited as key to postwar recovery

The piece argues the industrial economy of the south can aid agriculture and manufacturing, with cotton exports shaping postwar markets. It warns cotton surpluses risk price declines without foreign demand, underscoring the Marshall Plan as the best immediate path for peace and reconstruction and urging broad international cooperation.

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State Revenue Head Stephens to Replace Resigned Hamm

J A Stephens of Prattville will assume duties as state revenue commissioner tomorrow, filling the vacancy created by Philip J Hamm who resigned to campaign for the U S Senate against John Sparkman. A 25 year veteran, Stephens has led the income tax division and now steps into the top post. He is a Bridgeport native and World War I veteran.

Stephens State Revenue Department James E. Folsom Folsom Hamm Sparkman Alabama Bridgeport Ala Jacksonville State Teachers College

Slaying at Gadsden Moor Street Grocery

Mrs. R H Holloway of Gadsden was found dead with throat slashed inside Moor Street Grocery. Coroner says weapon not found, motive unclear. Husband present in cafe nearby. cash box undisturbed. Survived by husband, a son, mother and two sisters.

Gadsden Police Thay R. H. Holloway S Grocery Jess Cox

AMVETS To Meet In Dothan At Woodmen Hall

A regular meeting of the Dothan post of the American Veterans of World War II is scheduled for Friday at 7 30 p m at the Woodmen of the World hall. Dues for 1948 will be accepted at this meeting.

Amvets Dothan Post Woodmen of the World Hall

Gas Stations Proposed For Liquor Sales Ban

Federal Works Administration chief Philip Fleming urged ban on liquor sales at gas pumps. He told the Southern Safety Conference that 22 states currently allow such sales and argued states should resist promoting overindulgence at gas stations.

Federal Works Administration FWA Philip Fieming Southern Safety Conference Fleming

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