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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1950

Page

2

Stassen Fire At Trumen As President Attacked

WEW YORK AP Stassen denounces President Trump as the worst, calling him the cleverest politician to occupy the White House. He labels Trump a puppet and cites methods of attacks on opponents, claims for improvements, dodging blame, and marshaling votes through organization. The speech blames the presidency on the Kansas City school approach.

WEW York Harald B. Stassen White House Conarcan Pressen America Kendergest Kansa City Ataesen

62 Countries Asked To Outlaw A-Bombs

The International Committee of the Red Cross urged the United States, Russia, and eight other nations to speed a treaty banning atomic weapons and air directed missiles. Committee President Pat Ruegger said a note sent April 15 sought early government replies, though some had not yet responded.

Geneva Switzerland International Committee of the Red Cross United States Russia Pat Ruegger Sone

State Department experts clash with Marshall Plan view

The article reports that officials including Pa Hoffman predicted a Soviet crackdown in Eastern Europe could collapse Soviet control, while 11 State Department experts disagreed. Hoffman spoke to the U S Chamber of Commerce warning that unseating Soviet power would occur in his lifetime, amid congressional backing for defense funding and calls to extend the draft as a key Cold War measure.

State Department Pa Hoffman Europe Hoffman U. S. Chamber of Commerce Vinsent D-Ga Fense Armed Vices Committee Rermands

Government records show worst quarterly peacetime deficit in U S history

The text compares deficits and spending across fiscal years. It notes a record scope for a single quarter in peacetime and cites past years from 1820s to 1925 with figures around eight to nine billion dollars. It mentions April expenditures and a 1825 surplus amid long-term government cost trends.

United States

Local Election Results by Beat and Board Race

In Beat Five J H Selpeg led with 38 votes over untested M D L Thom ley who had 57. Beat Six E E Sellers won with 287 votes against J W McCardie with 84. Beat Seven J C Parsons pulled 88 votes to defeat Clarence D Smith who had 72. In three way race for two County Board of Education seats William A Womack and J B Dowling won with E W Nash losing. Womack 3 974 Dowling 3 706 Nash 1 Ionas in all three races.

J. H. $Elpeg M.D. L. Thomley E. E. Sellers J. W. McCardie J. C. Parsons Clarence D. Smith Womack Dowling Nash Ionas

FEPC Fight Slated To Start Monday

Washington AP report says the FEPC fight to prohibit job discrimination against Negroes and others will begin next Monday. Senate Democratic leadership set two dates to bring up the controversial measure, with policy heads planning Friday action and no extended weekend delay.

Washington FEPC Senate Senate Democrat Fair Employment Practices Commission Lucas of Hines

Cottonwood Accident Hurts Bicycle Rider

Thomas F. Perry, 42, of Ira, was struck by a car yesterday afternoon on Highway 212 in Cottonwood while bicycling. He suffered fractures and other injuries. condition improved to good. Driver Sterling Snellgrave, 27, of Dothan route four, charged with careless driving after swerving to avoid Perry.

Thomas F. Perry Cottonwood Sterling Snellgrave Dothan Brooks Perry Highway 212 Brooks and

Farmers Hunt Bobcat After Boy Is Hurt

Newburgh area report says a bobcat leaped from a tree and attacked two boys and two dogs. George Sannk, five, sustained bites to his right arm and left shoulder while his brother Michael, six, helped drive off the animal with a stick.

Newburgh Harmer Keathy Campbell George Sannk Michael

Japanese Occupation Policy and Allied Base Use

The document outlines measures to prevent a revival of Japanese militarism and assigns Allied forces to take over fixed installations and dispose of them per Allied decisions. MacArthur is named Supreme Commander charged with protecting UN interests. The text notes no further details on American use of bases, with initial claims of air and naval bases to protect occupying forces, later deemed essential for unarmed Japan.

Macarthur United Nations U. S Japan

Incomplete Jackson County Returns Shape Runoffs

Unofficial totals from Jackson County show Armas E. Lewis leading State Senate with 2 30 votes and facing E T Denmark who had 1 818. incumbents Cr ford and Curtis Ellerbee trail. House races show Hugh Dukes 2 599 and William N. Moore 2 030 advancing. Clark 104. Fedowa 1414. County Attorney incomplete counts cite Mayhall reelected by 66 over Hays Lewis Jr. School Board races note McDaniel over Taylor 2 846 to 2 653. Railroad Commission Group One led by King 3 644 with Albritton 1 532 and Wainwright 982. Group Two of nth Mission saw Boyette 4 146 and Carter 3 221.

Jackson County Armas E. Lewis State Senate E. T. Denmark Cr.ford Curtis Ellerbee Wankard Proser House of Representatives Hugh Dukes William N. Moore Tunoff Merrell C. Clark E. M. Fedowa Rouse Charles L. McFarlin, Jr J. Tre Peacock Thamas V. Towle Clyde F. Mayhall Hays Lewis, Jr E. C. McDaniel Dalton Taylor Railroad Commission King Albritton Wainwright Nth Boyette Carter

Local election results show mixed Henry and Geneva County outcomes

Duke re elected representative Jesse B Adams with 1 977 votes while Sheriff TR Dykes won 2 583. In Dale District Three J Rem Newman defeated Houston Heath 395 to 190. GENEVA COUNTY results vary with Register and Boswell leading solicitor races. Hart Ford UNopposed school board seat. Gordon Persons leads governor race in Colfer.

Duke Jesse B. Adams W. C. Borland TR Dykes Iain P Gambe Stevitt Hays Goodwin Rex Hayes Poling Mike Soltie Theurdie Dale Thurman D. Delaney Julius L. Palmer Henry Hamm Beck Dement Bell DuBose Henderson Sparks Boozer Farnell Money Stapp Connor Newton G. B. Mathison L. H. Adama Kenner Boxley Martin Farmer Leg Espy Espy J. L. Corbitt Harreth Danzey Ace Shetitt W. P. Register Ea Boswell Roland Faulk Jack Anderson Board of Education Hartford Earles C. Smith T. M. Wieks Ted Smith Phillip Hamm Colfer Gordon Persons Hel Begk Gordon Mitt Lawrence McNeil Tau Meres Paul

Average interval points to simulated combat chaos

The report notes an average interval in Swarm er ran over four with simulated combat conditions blamed. Heavy wart equipment hindered unloading compared to standard civilian packs. Officers say air supremacy must be clear over the area before a tactical airlift can occur, while a minority argues radar inadequacy may stall near term operations.

Chest Group Elects Dunseth President

Charles Dunseth was elected president of Dolkan's United Chest, Inc. at a caltec meeting. John J. Martin became vice-president and general chairman for the second drive. L. J. Thomas Jr. was named treasurer and Mrs. Gur Fail secretary. Al Flowers Jr. was named special gifts chairman. Outgoing officers serve until October.

Charles Dunseth Dolkan United Chest, Inc Caltec WF Beck Beck Lintit Nw Etck John J. Martin Seconei L. J. Thomas, Jr

Election Day Arrests In City See Nine Bookings

Nine persons were booked by city police yesterday as election day excitement produced seven public drunkenness charges and two vagrancy arrests. The city reported two minor accidents inside limits with no injuries.

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Unclear Election Totals Read From Fragmented Ballot Line

Fragmentary OCR shows multiple political races with candidate names and vote tallies including Vernon L. Stohn Frank Stewart Jimmy Hitchcock C. C. Owen and others for various offices such as Commissioner of Agriculture Public Service Commissioner and Justice of the Supreme Court. Data appears incomplete and mix of districts and vote counts.

Vernon L. Stohn W. J. Terry Floyd D. Dotson Agricultur Frank Stewart WV. Mitchell John Morgan Flower, Jr Public Service Price Jimmy Hitchcock C. P. Lee C. C Jack) Owen Howell Turner Supreme Court Ind ‘Brown M. B. Grate

District races highlight Florida primary results

In the Second District Charles E Bennett of Jacksonville and William C Lantaff of Miami emerged as contenders. Lantaff defeated former Rep Pat Cannon, who had four terms before losing to Smathers in 1946. State Attorney Chester B McMullen led four opponents in the First District, signaling a possible runoff on May 23. Rep J Jardin Peterson did not seek renomination. No major state officers were at stake in yesterday's primary.

Charles E. Bennett Jacksonville William C. Lantaff Miamistar Smathers Pat Cannon Chester B. McMullen Clearwater J. Jardin Peterson

Races and Trade Figures Highlight 1930 Outlook

The record lists candidate tallies for several races and names three committee contenders Houston Countries Covington and Oakley of the States Righters and Horn of the Loyalists. It notes an estimated 104 million animal hides and skins worldwide will be needed in 1930 to meet U S demand for shots leather and related products.

G. C. Hughes Jack Bridges Gus Deese Neil Davin Lister Brunson Houston Covington and Oakley Horn America

Electric Firms Rally Against Public Power Push

Washington witnesses a lobby briefing by the American Electric Companies Association voicing sharp opposition to public power expansion. Executives from Montana to New England decry federal plans, arguing private firms deliver current at lower cost and warn against redundancy, with declarations of shortages and underdeveloped capacity in some regions.

Washington NEAL Natonal Association of Electic Companies Transcnisson Puretti J.smith DAE Loubdy Walt Covelte Vier Montana Power Co Rocky Mourns Corete Aye Comepanica Arta Rigay Albert A. Cree Central Vermont Public Servic Corp New New England New Pengland Robert H. Gerees Pacific Gas and Electric 1Co California Central Valley Breau of Reclamation IPGLE John Dortz Pacitic Power Big It Northwest Bonneville Grand Toten Mr. Dierhorfz Oregom Ani Columbia Louis V. Sutton Peeling Power and Light Esignate Edironic Institute Youtheast Electris Ion Guntee- Hooper River Awiton Columbia, S.C. Electri Govern Sulton Frank Wilkex Southwestern Gav Fiertriv Co Shreveroft Indusry

Girl Scouts State Training Session at Outdoor UiuHng

Girl Scout leaders and prospective leaders will attend a state training session next Tuesday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m at Outdoor UiuHng station. Executive Director Andrews announced the event. Demonstrations in wilderness cooking and nature trails will be held. a small plate supper is planned.

UiuHng Fox Edey Speing Niss Welz Andrews Mise Andrews

Commission Delays Board Appointment

The Board of Education vacancy remains open after the commission failed to meet at 1:30 a.m. The panel will reconvene tomorrow to formally accept the Recreation Board’s choice of W. D. Rip Hewes as city recreation director, effective June 1.

Bard of Education Cry Commission Schoo Marion Hadahan Omer Jake Adkine Tommorrow Recreation Board W. D Rip’ Hewes Hewes

Probation Officer Arrives In Dothan

Buford Lawrence of Deatsville, appointed by the State Pardon and Parole Board, arrives to assume duties as probation officer for the Dothan district. He fills the vacancy caused by a death and will oversee five Southeast Alabama counties from an office at the courthouse.

Buford Lawrence Deatsville Dothan State Pardon and Parole Board Earl R. Wilson Lawrence Alabama

Political clash over federal civil rights methods in Congress

The debate mirrors the committee fight, with both sides opposing the measures. The Hil Sparkman faction argues the fight can be waged within Democratic ranks in Congress, while Righters led by Gessner T. McCorvey push a setup like the 1948 Alabama split from the Democratic Party.

Sippi Lewisiang Hil-Sparkman Congress Democratic Party Sas Gessner T. McCorvey Mobile Prevent State Committee Alabama

Deaths in Wiregrass region

Funeral services for Mrs E. Keel, age sixty seven, were held yesterday afternoon at the Healan Avenue Baptist Church with Rev A D Zhi cen and Rev Mare Oae Nae officiating. Surviving are three daughters Mrs B Boenon and Mrs E A Mercer of Han, and Mrs E Mercer of Han. four sons Reyraoda and Ralph LeRoy Keel of Sidney Keel, Auburn. two grandchildren. Also a brother J Ready of Penema chi.

MES. E Puneraz BB. Keel Heaalana Avenue A. D. Zhicen Mare Oae Ware Mra. B. Boenon Bina Bina. E. Mere Mrs. E A. Mercer Han Ong Reyraoda Ralpheh LeRoy Keel Sidney Keel Auburn A. D. Catton Mire Rx Wet Teese Dothan J. Ra Ready Penemachy

British Queen Launches Ark Royal Aircraft Carrier

Queen Elizabeth launches Britain's 36,600-ton Ark Royal, the latest heavy carrier and successor to the wartime fleet. The ship, featuring jet aircraft and long-range bomber support, expands Britain's carrier strength to seven and is prepared for sea duty.

Birkenhead Eng Queen Elizabeth Britain Ark Royal Jong Batthwagon Nis SS

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Trumen Harold Stassen Theta Two Tile Chapman Housing CO Naan Stade VENUS Bay Ling Station Thaker OF Nc of Ones Ala Ocean Breeze Hardwick Vales Pattobson Ge Tinkss Hogan Roberts Garret Porter Baggett Stone Baer Ff Ais Thompson Hudson Brando Ea Packer Easure Pool Thom ‘Ar Fundation Dolson St. John Terry Comet Agriculture Flow Rainehell Stewart Public Services Commission Lee Owen Otf Turner Brown Gracy Executive Committee Neil O. Davis Cross Lister Brussenth Horm Jack M. Bridges Carroll Hawians Ray Samford Covington Faulk Pe Laseter Prather New Orleans AO Canis W York Cotton New York Chest Group Dunseth President Adiandack Mountains New York State Girl Scouts Commission Anlalnori Young Drug CO Rexall E. Main St M. A. Burke Lee & Burke Nash Co Oldamobile Matic LEX Dowling Gldsmobile, Inc North Foster Street Oldsmobile
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