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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1951
Page
2
A regular session of the Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass group meets Friday at Nephor, with Wiregrass Peat 307A at the VEW holding a session. The Post Home hosts the meeting and all members are urged to attend.
Four soldiers are under observation and treatment at the U S Army hospital. The injuries include penetrating chest wounds and arm injuries from a rocket charge explosion. Names mentioned include James MacDonald and Bartlela among others.
Enterprise Rotary Club heard Dr James DuBois speak on mercy deaths and opposing bills to legalize euthanasia. Crippled Children’s Fund chairman of Coffee County, Sid East Colfer County, urged support for the fund’s goal.
UN commanders in Korea press a peace offer while warning Red China of potential action. General MacArthur and Admiral Struble urged talks and signaled strong force readiness to defend Korea and deter a broader invasion. The campaign stressed Red weaknesses to influence Communist leadership and commissars amid ongoing hostilities.
A local accident near Highway 231 left Barbara Dowling with a fractured shoulder and minor injuries. Police charged the driver for driving without a license while authorities investigate the incident and transport Dowling to hospital for treatment. Reports mention political tensions and high level disagreement affecting views on China.
A 490 pound lioness escaped during a party at Tretoness Desert Showplace in Palm Springs. Celebrities and officials joined in the capture led by trainer Malvin Koontz as police stood by. The lioness Martha was rounded up after a barricaded line formed and the animal retreated to its cage.
Enterprise Jaycees push a weekly waste paper drive to fund school band uniforms. The initial collection netted over a amount, with plans to collect every other Thursday, residents asked to place papers on porches for easy pickup by Jaycee groups.
New Orleans cotton futures eased on liquidation while Texas rains shift demand. May position stayed at the government ceiling price as quotes hovered near 45.39 for May with other months around 45.07 for July and 40.53 for October in New York trading.
Enterprise VEW members and guests at a special meeting viewed a film on the Reds. The screening, staged at post headquarters and shown courtesy of Camp Rucker’s Captain Robert MacHugh, traced the formation of the Communist Party by Karl Marx and its current activities in the United States through various groups.
Reports indicate South Korean forces push along the Seoul to Pyongyang corridor with limited gains as Chinese 26th Army rear guards counterattack near Uljongbu. Eighth Army said Seoul allied advance remains cautious and does not expect deep incursions beyond the border.
State funds and a proposed new road route face debate as districts One and Two weigh leaving 231 south of Selma Church Road and extending toward Five Points near the Floods Alabama Line. West and Earl Grate urge later designation decisions while protesting residents’ views. Board delays final action to study route protests and craft a acceptable program. Garris Grace backs county paving from Garret's Crossroads via the Grace Ville Highway using SACP funds if needed.
A Senate committee member describes anonymous typed and handwritten threats received by Estes Kefauver associates. One letter came from Yonkers and a third threat allegedly from Velphony, with calls and guard duties noted in New York. Other officials said similar threats were crackpot and not taken seriously.
City and county officials proposed paying 1000 toward a bridge on a road to Lakeview Salvation in Wortherst Delan aft. The total cost was estimated at 5600 with a loan advised around 95050 bars. Draper urged relief noting he built the subdivision for Negroes and has funded road maintenance for four years. Fire station roof repairs were shelved for 1088, cyclone fences planned around water pump and sewage stations at 3500, and curb work on North Oates Street prepared for state widening.
Donalsonville special report notes final plans for a Junior Farmer initiation at the Jatin Chapter FFA meeting. Jamie Mant spoke on Things I Like Best About My State, with readings of Casey at the Bat and Casey's Revenge by members. Green Hands awarded Junior Farmer degree to Bobby Cannon Wade Durden Jimmy James Watson Miler Jerry Pearce Robin Reeves Jack Sutton Bucky Ward and Marshall Williams.
Funeral services were held yesterday for Mrs. Cordelia Buchannon Atkinson formerly of Blakely. She was 48 and had lived in Jacksonville, Florida for years. Survivors include her husband Ernest S. Atkinson, her parents Mr. and Mrs. H L Buchannon, a daughter Mrs. Ly Bowles of Scranton, Pa, a sister and two brothers.
A garbled report notes draft officials seek current addresses for two registrants, Mon Wola and Aak, amid wage stabilization disputes and preinduction concerns. The piece mentions local and federal boards, relocation of registrants to new addresses, and requests for contacts from friends or relatives.
Funeral services held for Carrie Buntin at Cottonwood Baptist Church with burial at Cottonwood City Cemetery. Survivors include five sisters and a brother. Also noted are obituaries for Mattie Upchurch, Hardy B Gay, and Will George with service details and survivors.
Livestock receipts totaled about 200 calves and 1,800 hogs across eight major plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville and Tifton Georgia Dothan Jacksonville and Tallahassee with hog prices steady to 25 cents. Good and choice hogs 120 to 240 pounds quoted at 19.25 to 20.50 with some loads at 20.00. Moultrie reports 230 pound barrows and gilts at 20.00. 160-190 pounds at 18.50. other plants 18.75 to 19.75. Cattle and calves also listed with varied bids. Montgomery market notes fully steady to Monday with steers 36.00 and heifers 27.50 to 39.00. calves 28.00 to 30.00. hogs 20.00 to 20.50 for 200-240 pounds. sows 16.50 to 17.00.
MONTGOMERY AP Three state higher learning institutions asked the Legislature to raise appropriations for the next two years to fund faculty salary increases and avoid losing staff during mobilization. Alabama College Montevallo seeks 5250,000 annually, Alabama Polytechnic Institute requests 1,256,400 yearly, and the University of Alabama asks 5,131,000 for the next year, with debates on broader education budgets and a plan to equalize state bank treatment under consideration.
Montgomery al reports state highway repair depots consolidated under new system. Birmingham depot closed, repairs awarded to county garages via low bids. Refueling moved to designated stations at special patrol discount with anticipated annual savings of about 12 000 to 14 000 dollars.
Lions clubs from Geneva Harford Samson and Enterprise discussed an inter club session at the Ehtery prige Téona Club meeting. President N W Phillips announced the event will be May 11 at Mt Pleasant School and styled as Ladies Night with invitations sent to KX M Vacner of Unton al. the Atlentic City, N J venue date remains uncertain.
Albany AP dispatch notes North Georgia poultry markets showing steady to live supplies, ample availability with sea and farm deliveries. Prices quoted per item reflect various weights and cuts, indicating stable trading conditions and broad barometers across mills and retailers.
Alabamians prepare to honor cotton during a special week proclaimed by Governor Tommy Dis r and a minister. The program features Cotton fashions, tunes from South Pacific, and performances by the 73 Place Bir Orchestra and the Birmingham Mosieniens group with Iris Pergusco as a featured speaker.
Tennessee officials concluded a grand jury probe into three U S agents involved in undercover operations aimed at breaking a fraud scheme. County authorities reported that Johnston cases were presented to the grand jury in accordance with state law.
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