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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1950
Page
7
County Agent c M Ling urged Houston County farmers to provide complete accurate information for the census. He warned data will shape future marketing quotas and livestock pricing while stressing the census is for statistical use only and should not affect immediate taxation or allotments. The agriculture census will begin April 1 and marks the fourteenth such effort.
State Treasurer George 8B Hamilton signals plans to seek a court order within days to halt the June 28 primary arguing a September date is needed. He may file for a declaratory judgment and seek an injunction, while political observers note his long opposition to the Talmadge wing and possible gubernatorial ambitions.
Administration contender Clark Gaines of the State Commerce Department weighs a bid as rivals prepare to file. Iris Bitch confirms the executive committee's Joan Bartlet will run for Governor today. Others officially in include former Gov M E Thompson and Mre J W Jenkins of Columbus with multiple candidates hinted across Athens Gray Rome and Waycross. Thompson claims to stay in though Talmadge camp remains divided.
Mrs. Dyman C. Weisman of St. Louis was re-elected president of the Supreme Council of the B'nai B'rith Women at the annual meeting in Washington. Other officers were elected during the session. details from the slate were announced.
Mrs Birch reports a request to return a $300 qualification fee paid yesterday by Harry L. Hyde of Marietta who says he will oppose Senior US Senator Walter F. George. Hyde indicated opposition to the incumbent, framing a local political contest with accountability and finance angles.
A state wide convocation starts today at the Negro Church of God in Christ on South Bell Street. Bishop B F Williams and Mason founder officials are expected to attend as sessions run through the week with presiding Bishop B F Williams present. Marines have guarded the Washington Navy Yard since 1800.
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