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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1948

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Strike Looms After Futile Talks At Oak Ridge Session

Negotiations between the APL and Cerbide & Carbon Chemicals at Oak Ridge laboratories have collapsed after nine 80 minute sessions. Mediator Mills recessed talks indefinitely as the union warns a walkout is likely. About 800 workers could strike if Taft Hartley restrains further action. The union sought a wage rise, later trimmed to 15 cents.

Arles H. Besbold Waslington Oak Ridge Toml Laboratories Clyde A. Mills Rades Council APL Cerbide & Carbon Chemicals Tha Qak Kenneth Scott Mme Eis Atomic Energy Conmission Pany W. Pickering Direc.or Taft-Hartley Expie

Henry County Double Pay Ruling Strikes Law As Constitutional Issue

The Oklahoma Attorney General rules a local act boosting Henry County commissioners pay from 360 to 720 per year may be unconstitutional. The decision questions whether the pay raise applies only to current terms or to all commissioners and cites a constitutional ban on laws not applicable to all counties that regulate costs or public official allowances. The ruling stems from a request by Probate Judge Ward amid impending primaries and potential shifts in commissions.

Henry A. A. Carmi Cuel Elan Carmichael iHewy Ted Ry ‘Ward Judgeard

Dothan Man Surrenders After Telephoned Car Theft

After making a reservation by phone to borrow a car, 28 year old Max Cecil Lawrence of Dothan surrendered at the county jail. Sheriff Walt Cameron identified him and said the vehicle was recovered near Midland City. Lawrence told authorities he had taken the automobile.

Reservat Dothan Arts Walt Cameron Cecil Lawrence Cameron Midland City Lawrence Ews

Alabama Democrats Face Post Convention Dilemma

Alabama Democrats weigh their future after the national convention. They resist Truman’s civil rights program and plan strategy for a possible walkout if a civil rights platform is adopted. Delegates split on whether to stay or walk out. runoff results may shape plans. Local leaders expect Southern votes to push a state rights platform and oppose Truman.

Lynne Brannen Montgomery Alabama Harry Truman Thie Rasenn Tany Fanl Truman Thvey Chairetian Gessner JT McCorvey State Democratic Exvennve Committee

Anarchy Cannot Win, Strikers Told at Capitol

Massed pickets and sympathizers faced National Guard bayonets outside the State Capitol as Gov Luther Youngdahl declared you cant win a strike by anarchy or by violence. About 500 people gathered at Concord street and Grand Avenue while guardsmen cleared the way for entry to the Swift and Company plant, and three men clashed with guardsmen during morning skirmishes.

South ST. Paul Binn National Guard Luther Youngdah State Capitol National Concord Street Grand Avenue

Boy Scout Chief J E West Dies at 71

Dr James B West former chief Scout executive of the Boy Scouts of America died last night in New Rochelle Hospital He would have been 72 today A Washington DC native he led the organization for 32 years during which about 70 million boys and men joined He was a crippled orphan in childhood and supported welfare programs He was selected as chief executive when the national Boy Scout movement began in 1910 Further details continue on page 2.

Taps James E. West Fabove Boy Scouts of Americ Sa New Rochelle James B. West Boy Scouta of America West New Rochelle Hospital Dr. West Washington TD C Hey

Ford Serves Notice Of No Pay Increase

Ford Motor Company told the CIO United Auto Workers it will keep wages unchanged citing public security demands. The move comes as 75,000 Chrysler workers strike for a third postwar raise, highlighting wage tensions in the auto industry.

Detroit Ford Motor Go Cio-United Auto Workers UAW Chrysler

Lewis To Begin Negotiating Key UMW Contracts

AP report notes John I. Lewis will start negotiating with soft and hard coal operators next week on key contracts. With the bituminous pact expiring after June 30, inflation and pension demands loom, and a potential national emergency under Taft-Hartley could follow if wage and work terms diverge. Lewis has set a 200-member committee to craft proposals, including health welfare raises and vacation pay, while basic terms remain 40 hours weekly at about 1205 per week.

Barold W. Ward Washington John I. Lewis Lewis Ersnam Rome United Mine Workers Tewis Tewit Palley Lewitt Pension Vonch

Hamlin Tatum 88 Retired Barber Dies in Dothan

Hamlin Tatum a retired barber aged 88 died unexpectedly at about 1430 last night in Dothan. He moved from Kib a to Dothan about 30 years ago and ran a barber shop in the Drae area until retirement. Survivors include two sons Duke Tatum of Ebi att Earl Tatue of Dothan a daughter Norman of Lake Charles and several grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are announced by Ward Walson.

Mambo Tatum Dothan Bla Erurence South Wales Kirect Tatum Kiba Siip Drae Ins Duke Tatu Ebi Earl Tatue Norman Lake Charles Ward-Walson

New Israel Invaded as Tel Aviv Bombed Across Nation

Israel says its newly formed state was invaded from the north and south with air bombings and ground assaults. Haganah reports Lebanese, Egyptian, and Jordanian forces entering Palestine and shelling frontier towns. Tel Aviv endured air attacks during Jews observe Sabbath as skies buzzed with planes and anti-aircraft efforts.

of Israel Tel Aviv Haganah James M. Long Ter Ayly Army of Israel United States Noyely Trans-Jordan Arab Legion Jordan Valley Palestine AL Th 8 Niles Gaza

Southern Baptists Stress Evangelism At Annual Meeting

MEMPHIS TENN APS ten thousand Baptists gathered for the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual session in Memi nts Tenn. The program focused on evangelism and church growth amid debates over civil religion and church state issues. Official plans indicate increased per member giving to support the worldwide program and mission efforts.

Southern Baptists Carter Routh Tritoon Officiiln

Martin Sees No Need to Boost Income Tax Again

A clipped national message suggests Presidential plans avoid another year of higher income tax. Analysts say Congress will resist new levies as debate shifts to broader fiscal policy amid deferrals and political pressure.

Martin

Truman vetoes FBI check on AEC folks

President Truman blasts FBI verification as unwarranted intrusion into executive branch power. He criticizes the move as compromising national security and the integrity of the AEC personnel appointments.

Truman FBI AEC Wassington

Israel Urges UN to Halt Arab March Across Palestine

In a Lake Success briefing, Yarael urged the Security Council to sanctions or act against Arab incursions into Palestine, warning that Israel will defend itself if the council delays. United Nations representatives countered with declarations they deem insufficient to avert a wider war. The council faced tense debate as it weighs options to deter aggression.

Lake Success Yarael Security Council Balesine Opera Aral Apekesiaat Igerels Taeson

Wiregrass Wins Trade School At Napier Field

Four Wiregrass counties dominated a campaign to bring a new State trade school to Napier Field Dothan officials said the decision by the State Board of Education marks a major regional victory The plan envisions four campuses with the first opening this year in the Third Congressional District under Rep George Wallace's legislation stressing rapid deployment and regional cooperation

Napier Field State Board of Education Montgomery Dothan Dol ‘Han W. Guy Hardwick Napier Geneva County Henry County Forrmer Army Air Base George Wallace

Egyptians Strike Into Palestine

Cairo dispatch says Egyptian forces crossed from north south and east into Palestine aided by tanks artillery and planes. Regular infantry moved toward Gaza while fighter planes bombed two Jewish settlements and an airport at Tel Aviv. Jordanian Arab Legion and Syrian troops reportedly invaded Palestine joining forces to move toward Galilee with armored cars artillery and infantry.

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Stock Market Trade Highest In 15 Years

NEW YORK AP The skyward swing in shares reached into a 15 year peak as trading spurted throughout the day Public interest surged to fever pitch with investors and speculators across the country driving prices higher Early gains climbed to around four dollars with many stocks holding modest day end advances Most active issues showed notable price moves with a ticker delay creating a ten minute lag at times during the session

New York Wall Street Pres Vrish Jess Mophy Fiie

Parker Named County Coroner by Governor Folsom

A. A Parker, Houston County coroner-nominee, was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Smith Mall who resigned recently. Governor James E. Folsom made the appointment, with Parker to begin a four year term next January after being nominated in the May 4 Democratic primary.

A.A Parker Houston County Smith Mall James E. Folsom Parker Sibon Pool Sna Row Stuart

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