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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1950

Page

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Peanut Measure Faces Big Fight In Senate Today

In Washington, a farm price support measure for peanuts faces a stiff Senate battle. Democrats and Republicans clash over compromise terms, with critics warning of added taxpayer costs and potential damage to the broader farm support program.

Senate Edwin B. Markinson Washington Aken R-Vu GOP Agriculture Committee In & Arparste Licas Minois Aark’ Culture Thomas Aiken

Pepper In Washington Vote On Quota Hike

Senator Claude Pepper and Representative George Smathers shift campaign plans as Pepper flies to Washington to vote on quota legislation aiding Southern farmers. Pepper faces pressure over potential defeat while Smathers tours central Florida with slated talks.

Pepper Washington United Press Claude Pepper D-Fia George Smathers Dfila Florida Jacksonville Congress Gotton Mayo Branford Lake Butler Starke Len Walter George D-Ga George Tallahassee Dak Smathers Wildwood Inverness Crystal River Dunnellon Bushnell Groveland Clermont Winter Garden Cron

Marienna Hosts State Youth Commission Session

MARIANNA FLORIDA. The State Children's Commission meets to discuss the state's participation in the mid century White House Conference on Youth. Mrs Ellen Whiteside of Miami chairs the commission as they outline studies for various groups and await directives.

Marianna Children's Commission Florida White House Cumbels Ellen Whiteside Miami

Halian Workers Walk Off Jobs

Thousands of Communist led workers marched in Milan and Genova city center, backing protests against new government orders to keep order. Red banners filled the main square, delaying traffic as police stood by. A speech by Senator Giuseppe Alberranti preceded a partial dispersal with some violence reported.

MILAM Asig Milan Ialy Genog Stolke Giuseppe Alberranti RED Cross

Youth Hurt In Sunday AM Crash In Dothan

A Sunday morning three way crash on West Main and Lena Street left J J Arnold a 9 year old Cottonwood resident in critical condition. Driver John Travis McClintic 20 from Dothan remained hospitalized with improving prospects. Billy Joe Pool of Dothan was treated and released. Nearby Mrs D C Lowell and Mrs Frank Nowell of Dothan sustained injuries and were taken for medical care. bus passengers escaped serious harm. Police cited the incident occurred near a traffic light as a bus from Dothan Bus Company was involved.

Dothan Cottonwood J. J. Arnold Campbellton Highway John Travis McClintic E. S. McClintic Eagle Billy Joe Pool Joseph Allen Lowell North Lena Aid Il Dothan Bus Company Bis Frankin M. Sanders Doiban Nowell Lowell Thghtay M. S. Vick

Creator Of Tarzan Dies In California

Edgar Rice Burroughs, creator of Tarzan, has died in Encino California from a heart attack. He left fifteen novels awaiting publication and a film-viable surge of Tarzan material expected by producers for nineteen more movies. Burroughs, born in 1875, built a literary empire from jungle adventures that shaped generations.

Encino Calif Edgar Rice Burroughs Tarzan Burroughs Ove

Righters Asked to Clarify on Alabama Electoral Vote

Alabama editor Waights M. Taylor challenged State Democratic leaders Gessner McConvey and Tom Abernethy to state whether they will seek to deliver Alabama's electoral votes to a Republican slate or third party. Abernethy declined a debate. Taylor urged a frank answer with why or why not joining the Republican camp.

Alabama Lordere Today National Democratic Party M. Taylor Our Southern Livingston Democratic Committee Gessner McConvey Mobile Tilladega Tom Abernethy Abernethy State & Licles Ithurmond Wright State McCorvey Truman Taylor Aberneshy Talladega Gabrielson D. Hardy Riddle

Indochinese Riot as Pro-US Backing Protests Erupt in Saigon

In Saigon rioters belonging to Communist-led groups clashed with police for four hours amid protests against US support for Vietnam's Bao Dai regime. They burned the Market Building, tore down flags, and challenged French authorities who used armored cars to restore order. roughly 80 injured, no deaths reported. Demonstrators shouted anti-American and anti-Bao Dai slogans as 4,000 protesters swarmed streets and harbor. Viet Minh leaflets and clandestine radio had warned of the demonstration in advance.

Saigon Vietnam Indochina Moscow Ho Chi Minn Vaileys Bao Dai Kong Sticker Anderson Bag Dah Riviers Lesirovers Seigon Tran von Hu Saigor Viet Minh

Florida KKK Meeting Unmasked After Parade

An identified speaker addressed Ku Klux Klan members in PORT, SY. JOE, Florida after a parade through the town. The audience, described as rebed, was said to belong to the Southern Knights of the KEK and was unmasked.

Gubitchev Given US Walking Papers

Valentin A Gubitchev and Judith Coplan were convicted of spying for the Soviet Union. The judge suspended a year Briton sentence and ordered Gubitchev to depart the United States. Police guarded the ship at New York Harbor as it prepared to sail for Gdynia Poland with his wife aboard.

EW Xork Valentin A. Gubitchev Stuling Russia Syhester J. Ryan Gubitchev Chaice Dean Acheson J. Howard McGrath Judith Coplan Soviet Union Gydnia-Ameriean ‘Inervatory Gdynia Poland Ambroze New York Harbor

Appealing Plan To Cut Spending Gains Bipartisan Support

Washington AP report says a plan to cut federal spending next year is drawing bipartisan backing. The omnibus $28 billion bill would fund over 40 federal programs for the 1951 fiscal year, with House debate expected next week. Republican Rep. John Taber cited possible further reductions, while committee members note substantial alignments with Truman’s $424 billion budget, and seek to trim more via amendments.

William FE Arbogast Washington House Appropriations Appropriations Committee Truman John Taber New York Anotter Tabor Stesleky House Caramilier

Easter shopping boom eyed by U S business leaders

In New York AP reports a cautious outlook for Easter retail. Dollar volume likely mirrors last year with price cuts aiding demand. physical goods like dresses and hats may rise though. Weather and late season could trim sales, while unit sales may increase modestly.

New York van Mack

Death Penalty Sought in Slaying of 3 Mississippi Children

In Kosciusko Mississippi during a trial opening prosecutors seek the electric chair for Leon Turner ex convict accused in the midnight massacre at the Harris tenant farm near Newport. Co defendants Windel Whitt and Malcom Whitt faced murder verdicts with life terms. Turner’s defense team Claude J Woodward Neal Piusock prepared to argue.

Rosciusko UPI Leon Turner Hen Rodgers Turner Mississippi Malcomb Whitt Thomas Harris Newport Harris Windel Whitt Windel Alfa County Claude J. Woodward Kosciusko Neal Piisock Louisville Jou Malcom Tarn Ty Noy

Cooperation Eases Tensions In Foreign Policy Efforts

Washington reports describe administration moves to revive bipartisan foreign policy amid Senator Vandenberg's absence due to illness. Attorney General McGrath is enlisted to restore cooperation while a six senator luncheon and Sen. Brewster criticize the State Department's handling of international affairs.

Washington Congress Vandenberg Michigan Senate McGrath Jtate Dean Rusk Southeast Asia Vanderberg Robert Lovett George Marshall Acheson Lovett Connally Nussia Sen. Brewater R-Me McCarthy R-Wis State Department Brewster John E. Peuritoy

Trouble Hits Chinese Rulers

Washington reports say U S officials see China’s Communist leadership facing mounting difficulties in solidifying control, potentially slowing Beijing’s moves in Southeast Asia and buying Western time to aid Indochina and other non Communist nations. Acheson outlined limited support for Southeast Asia, with decisions by Acheson Johnson and Truman soon. Jessup’s upcoming report could influence policy and Senate briefings. In China, discontent grows amid claimed disillusionment with hoped political change, despite Communist achievements since the Russian era.

Washington Lop State Department China Red Tma Southeast Asia United States Indochina Acheson San Francisco America Defense Johnson Truman Philip Jessup

Son Watches As Dad Dies in Plane Crash

In Reading Pennsylvania a small plane crashed near Wernersville killing Charles W. Judge 44 of Long Island City and Richard G. Gray 44 of Williston Park. The elder Judge died at the wreckage while Gray died later at Reading General Hospital. Authorities said the wing struck a tree during takeoff, the plane then hit a larger tree and rolled into a tennis court area.

Reading Wernersville Charles W. Judge Long Island City Kenneth St. Tsane Joguex Richard G. Gray Williston Park Noy Reading General Hospital

Capistrano Swallows Return On Saint Joseph Day

Swallows arrive on schedule flocking over the San Juan Capistrano mission roof as the 174 year old legend of returning on St Joseph's Day is upheld by the seasonal migration. Local observers report large flights signaling the annual rite.

San Juan Capir Guano St Joseph's

Truman Poised to Name New AEC Chairman From Key West

In Key West AP reports strong indications President Truman will appoint a new chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission soon. Danald Dawson likely travels to confer as the Winter White House vacation continues. The vacancy follows David Lilienthal’s resignation. acting chair Sumner Pike has served meanwhile. The mix includes possible moves for the National Security Resources Board and the Council of Economic Advisors as vacancies are filled.

Key West Flo Teniman Atomic Energy Commission Danald Dawson Truman Democratic National Committee Congres Dawson Hey West White House AEC David E. Lilienthal Sumper Pike Naval Submarine Station National Security Resources ‘Board Council of Economic Advisors Leon Earlying Edwin G. Turn

Crommelin Weighs Senate Run From Alabama

Crommelin, a furloughed Navy critic, says he has received calls urging him to enter Alabama’s U.S. Senate race. He notes he might run if not in the Navy, seeing potential service in Congress. Primary qualification deadline is March 1.

Ban Francisco John G. Crommelin Cenke U. S Sepete Alabama Crommeli Sen. Gister Armed Forces Unification Conhsrese Crommelin Felemos Senate

US Ambassador Says McCarthy Hurting Nation

In Washington AP dispatch Ambassador Philip C. Jessup denounces Senator McCarthy s charges that the State Department harbors communists. The Senate committee debates cross examination, with names to be revealed behind closed doors.

Marvin L. Lelowsmixe Ashington Philip C. Je Ieres Met Wig Tovoy McCarthy Jegsup Alraad Tydings Eickenlooper Iowa State Department Reds Key West Teiman Nat Oe Acheron Acheson McCarthy Hag Zai Acheson Pansaic Marine Corps League Americaansen Jessup George C. Marshall Dwight D. Eisenhower Department Fies

Winter Feebly Hits Sections of Nation

Winter weakly strikes parts of the United States with below normal temperatures in the lower Mississippi Valley and Texas, sleet and freezing rain in the Great Lakes region and eastern Missouri, and rain and snow in the Southeast and Rocky Mountains. A snowstorm west of Salt Lake City briefly blocked U S Highway 40. Temperatures elsewhere largely near normal as skies clear.

TSE Associated Press Mississippi Valley Texas Great Lakes Missouri Town L. L. Means Chicago Lce Rocky Mountain Salt Lake City U. S. Highway 40

Firemen Race To Quell Blaze At Tennessee Plant

Nashville fire crews rushed to a manufacturing plant where thick smoke issued from an empty coal stoker. Four companies battled the blaze as they shoveled coal into the stoker bin to suppress the fire.

Tennessee Nashville, Tenn

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