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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1950

Page

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Life In The Wiregrass News Bits And Local Notes

Local brief items report awkward radish growth debates in Cottonwood not resolved yet. J Z Wilson faces charges of driving while intoxicated, license negation, and collision after a minor city incident. Five Points water plant fire caused by a spark led to no damage. Radio operator Lamar Dilts resigned from Alabama Highway Patrol. Frederick Casa Evergreen to take a new Dothan posting. Ove Dantey of Mobile serves as relief operator.

J. Z. Wilson Crass Secte Jan Five Points Floyd Harris Madio Man Rebigne Lamar Diltsr Alabama Highway Hare W. A. Norris Norris Frederick Casa

United Democrats in Alabama eye unified victory after primary

In Alabama, 11 Hobbs of Selma retires ill. Kenneth Roberts of Anniston defeated Hobbs two years earlier. In runoff, Nolen and King of Anniston trailed. National Democratic Chairman Boyle expects a loyalist victory to unite Democrats statewide. Lister Mill and John Sparkman praised the results, noting control by loyal Democrats.

Hobbs Selma Kenneth Roberts Anniston Wither’ Nolen Shiand Tom C. King William M. Boyle National Party Eiichedson Alabama J. Ed Moore Boyle Lister Mill John I Sparkman James E Fotsom

Home Made Farm Equipment Cautions on Safety

Many home made pieces of farm equipment are useful but it is urged that safety be kept in mind during design and use to prevent accidents.

Tinghai Assault Reported as Communists Move On Tinghai

The Communist assault on Tinghai, last nationalist base outside Formosa, was reported as Nationalist air and naval forces countered with strikes on Red artillery and junks. Major actions occurred near Chusan Island with air raids, island fortifications, and troop concentrations noted. General Chiang Ching-kuo visited Tinghai to boost morale amid tensions north of Formosa.

Victor Kendrick Hong Kong Iupi Mesault Tinghai Formosa Communit Airace Tinzhai Shanghai Chusan Tingnar Tinghar Kinteng Island Tashis Tachua Tarhia Tashia Kintane Ningpe Chiang Ching Kun Géneralissima Gecohd Kéumosa Quemoy Wanephan Ieland Hong Kong Southeast Asia

Kidnapping Theory Cited In Boy's Missing Case

Night 17 cited as support for a kidnap theory though Tommy remained silent at hospital. His father, anxious to find him alive, described the search as ongoing. Medical officer noted the boy was scared while Tassori and a dirt stained dog were mentioned in the inquiry.

Tommy

Georgia Campaign Tackles Education and Tax Plans

Governor Talmadge defends a uniform sales tax to fund the minimum education program and state services, promising $40 million in new highway funding and repeal of certain taxes if re elected. Opponent Thompson criticizes the budget size and staff increases, while both sides clash over taxes and school funding.

Talmadge Mitas Wm Thormason Georgia Thompson Apa Anther Atlanta Pan Duke Oat Cadattawn Duke TJ Gee Marvin Griffin Res Frank Grose Talnader J “Harris Gubernatoria Pat Avery Baker Caja Cartersville Thomnenn Herrin

Stembridge charges reversed Cameron vote in beat counts

Bob Stembridge, Democratic candidate for the Legislature, claims Cameron’s Mill Beat Sevens tally was flipped in the official count. He says 185 for Stembridge and AD for Maione, with the certified committeemen tally opposite. Beat Six and Seven are in the Board of Revenue District where Cameron defeated Meadows, while Ashford and Beat Five relate to other results. The substitution was found April 18 after publication. Judge Halstead later denied a mandamus to alter the tally, ordering a Special Grand Jury probe.

R J Bob) Stembridge Wallace D. Malone Nemorratic Executive Committee Cameron's Mill Stembridge Fim Maione Board of Revenue District Cameron Meadows Ashford Madvid Cameron Coltonwend Achford Executive Committee Roy Driggers J. Albert Logue Logie Halstead

Labor relations tour boosts worker employer ties in Kansas

Wichita report details Coleman Equipment's five year effort sending journeymen in a station wagon on a two week tour through 16 to 17 states. The project studies wages hours job classifications and working conditions to guide future bargaining. Company president Sam Keefer praises the program as a model for mutual understanding between management and workers.

Wichita Kans Nea Withits Coleman Com- Ewos Walt Dake Coleman Inalta Woderstanding Sam Keefer Apyithe Andenendens Wandrtul Cing Hubany Colemay al Iumn Jon Pinker Rae Rompany

Better Poullets Feed Plan Strengthens Chick Rearing

A disciplined feeding program without skimping on feed during the summer shapes stronger, better matured pullets. The plan emphasizes consistent nutrition, steady growth, and careful management to improve flock health and future laying performance.

Debate Echoes in Congressional Debate on Suspected Communism

Investigators probe alleged communism links tied to Tate Browder and Frederck Vander at Poeld. A committee plans to cite two individuals as it weighs actions, with Edward P. Morgan urging Senate subcommittee to compel witnesses. Case could move to legal actions, amid McCarthy era tensions and State Department probes.

Capiton Tate Browder Frederck Vander Poeld Sena Seumist Edward P. Morgan Fiveenaa Sumior McCarthy State Department Senate Atorhey

Trantor Day Census Notes For Dothan Population

The report discusses Dothan's population in relation to college enrollment and housing, noting that college populations will be credited locally and that housing appears sufficient. It cites the rural enumeration in Houston County and suggests rural declines offset by town growth.

Dothan Houston County

Campaign chatter clouds 1910 style race and Dewey hint

The piece notes a 1910 style bid by Wilson and Roosevelt contrasts with Truman era moves. It cites plans for speeches in Cheyenne on Tuesday and a Chicago rally after a party event, plus talk of Governor Dewey offering GOP responses. It mentions voters unsettled by Truman statements and administration scandals.

Smeches Cheyenne Wyo Chicago Sener Taft GOP Thomas F. Dewey New York Truenan M. Truman Ths

Pinckard Youth Receives English Fellowship at Troy State

TROY Special. Announcement that Tommy Roundtree of Pinckard has been awarded a non-service fellowship at the University of Alabama. The award is effective to graduate work at the university beginning with the fall quarter. Roundtree will receive his Bachelor of Arts degree with an English major from Troy State May 26. He was awarded the fellowship for his outstanding scholastic work at Troy, where he has maintained an CAA average throughout his career.

Troy Ment Tommy Roundtree Pinckard University of Alabama Lark Rountree Troy State

Rough Lumber and Campus Clubs Highlight Spring Notice

Fragmentary OCR shows advice on clearing land using rough timber and references a Dale County veteran active in campus activities. Mentions editor roles on student publications and membership in Kappa Delta, Troy Playmakers, National Relations Club, and Teachers of America amid fall hazards on stairs and clutter.

Dale County Tropolitan Panay Vim Mie Kappa Delte Jand Stella Troy Playmakers Teachers of America War Nete

Student poet and forum charter member gains recognition

Charter member of The Student Speaks Radio Forum Troy State student Rountree was selected to represent the school in Who's Who Among Students. He aspires to be a creative writer with poetry published in American Anthology of College Poetry and has entered Prof. Hudson Strode's creative writing class at the University.

Student Speaks Radio Forum Troy State Rountree Troy Hudson Strode University

Storms and High Winds Hit Central North America

Severe gales across the Dakotas Nebraska Kansas Missouri Illinois Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin and Ontario caused damaged buildings uprooted trees and smashed windows. Tornadoes in Texas and Oklahoma killed one and injured several, with Friday twisters near Redwood Falls and Maple Lake Minnesota. Cooler Wake region and heavy rain in North Dakota Nebraska Minnesota and Wisconsin accompanied the storm.

Jows Wisconsin HiUnan Nebraska Texas Ohio North Dakota Minnesota Lake Superior Guais Dakotas Kansas Missouri Inois Iowa Dage Superior Wis Dolby Jure Oklahoma Redwood Falls Minn Land Maple Lake Texan Arkansas Ohio Valley Laker

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