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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1947

Page

6

Governor Folsom Reopens Report To People Tour

Gov. James E. Folsom opened the second leg of his report to the people with a broad attack on monopolies and special interests. He urged defeating a constitutional amendment to let the Legislature convene in special sessions and listed campaign stops in the Black Belt region with a 300 attendance in Greenville.

Greenville Ala James E. Folsom Butler County Folsom Glenn Stanley Greenville Advocate Eversress Monroeville Stan Pung Straweberry Piekers Hope Chests Black Belt-Wise Senate Brewton Atmore Bay Minette Birnanglam Caatom Mobile

Nomination Nominators Named For Farm Group Election

The Houston County Agricultural Conservation Association selects nominating committees to pick beat committee men for a December 9 election held with the peanut markets quota referendum. Eligible farmers in the agricultural conservation program may vote. Ten nominees per beat to be named.

Commsonney Houston County Agricultural Conservaatiion Association Jesse Culbreth Poe Waters Amonyv Weh David F. Snell Hoy Knowles DB Union Clarence Kine Thaston Janes Lee J. J Bond Warrior May M. Kelly Woc John Bo Warrison H C Passes Ro Wetts Bo Thondes Carl Cobb W. BL Skinner James S Spilese J A. Burman Ray Lo Tedder Ceven Asedveos Y Emmitt Ahi Tor Tene Ier DOW Waitford GB Nowell G Wade Wyatal OO

First Insured Loan To Alabama Farmer Closed At Geneva

The first federally insured farm loan in Alabama was closed at Geneva with speeches by Rep. George Andrews Senators John Sparkman and Sister Hil. Melvin L. Tew received the deed to his farm as a veteran and father of four. Residents heard gratitude for government housing and living improvements. Sparkman urged banks and cooperatives to follow the FHA example. Turn To No. 2 On Page 2.

Geneva Alabama George Andrews John Sparkman Hil Melvin L. Tew Slocomab Route One Julian Brown Tew Wei Scastor Sparkman Joan Mon Seynor FHA

Schoolboy On Trial For Shooting Cabbie

In Gainesville Georgia a 15 year old student Berry J Glenn stands trial charged with slaying taxicab driver Paul Herron eleven 39 of Atlanta. His lawyer former Congressman B Frank Wheichel says the youth acted in self defense. Sheriff Crow identifies a confession Glenn allegedly made after authorities called him from Murrayville school.

Gainesville Berry J. Glenn B. Frank Wheichel Glenn Paul Herron Atlanta Here Herron W. A. Crow Hall County Wall County Murrayville

Residence permits issued for city works and repairs

R. E. Willingham Jr. was granted a permit to build a residence at 1312 S. Bell St. costing 7.80 dollars. Other permits include C. D. Martin’s repairs at 1105 E. Collins St. for 300 dollars S A Tarrant to install a pump and tank at Saliba Weddle Motor Co. for 100 dollars and C. J. Lurie repairs at 141 N. Foster St. for 50 dollars.

R. E. Willingham Jr Citr S. Bell Street C. D. Martin E. Collins Street S. A. Tarrant Saliba- Weddle Motor Company C. J. Lurie N. Foster Street

Flivver Fliers Near Home After Alaska Flight

Anchorage crowds greet George Truman and Clif ford Evans as they rest at Elmendorf Field after a 403 mile hop from Naknek. Weather plans dictate next leg to Annette Island then possibly nonstop to Los Angeles. They expect refueling stops if needed and aim for Peterboro New Jersey to complete the 24,500 mile journey. pilots report fatigue but good health and scant mail.

Anchorage Alaska George’ Truman Clifford Evans Elmendorf Field Naknek Annette Island Ketchikan Los Angeles Vancouver

Defendants In Elba Suit Answer Charge

Nine defendants in an $50,000 damage suit filed by James B Harden in U S District Court have filed an answer presenting a defense The complaint alleges a conspiracy by four defendants to deprive Harden of rights and privileges and force him from town The named defendants include Elba Chief of Police Fred Harper Mayor L P Mullins and Kimmie Dorsey Macon Miller Deputy Sheriff D B Adkison Officer Fitzhugh Calhoun William Bullard James Wise Jake Bonneau and Dorsey Trailers Inc Harden also accused a Wille Lee Dewberry and others hired by him of assault on Dec 17 1916 and ordered him to leave Elba The defendants deny Harden s charges and seek a jury trial.

James B. Harden U.S Harden Elba Fred Harper L. P. Mullins Kimmie Dorsey Macon Miller Eas D. B. Adkison Fitzhugh Calhoun Willian Bullard James Wise Jake Bonneau Dorsey Trailers, Inc Wille Lee Dewberry Fang

Habeas Corpus Writ Filed By Prisoners

Circuit Judge D C Malstead set hearings for Monday on habeas corpus petitions filed by William Lane and Lawrence Price two of three Florida white men indicted in Dale County for the criminal assault of a 4 year old Negro woman A hearing for Joan P D Gavin was moved to Monday The indictment followed a Dale County grand jury session on October 1 and the assault is alleged to have occurred on September 14.

D C. Malstead William Lane Lawrence Price Florida

Wartime Aircraft Head TELLS OF HUGHES DEAL

Senate war investigating subcommittee heard Charles EL Wilson say outside pressure kept Hughes contract from cancellation. He cited abnormal procurement and questioned the 200 ton flying boat deal with Henry J. Kaiser while outlining $40 million in wartime contracts.

Washington Charles EL Wilson Howard Hughes Wilson Senate Hughes Henry J. Kaiser Hrushes Channa Tomer Ferenson Mir Enon General Electroe Co Kaiser S Tesser Jones Gearop Carian Cie Reconstruction &Y Nate Corp Wilton Greg

Russia Boycotts U S Proposals On Korean Issue

Russia and Soviet bloc supporters refused to participate in voting on American plans to supervise Korean elections and arrange a withdrawal of Soviet and American troops. The move followed the United Nations Political Committee's rejection of a Russian withdrawal proposal, as Washington sought a three step plan including a unified Korean security force and the dissolution of other armed groups.

Robert Manning Lake Success NLOW Korea United Nations Russia U. No Eiame Mitter Tinoruig

Move For Dismissal Of Flamingo Club Fire Suit Is Denied

Plaintiffs Grover Durwood Griffin and Griffin named as defendants in a petition for declaratory judgment and further recruitment by World Fire and Marine Insurance Company on U S District Court have been denied a motion to dismiss the complaint U S Judge C B Kennamer of Montgomery ordered the plaintiffs to file an amended complaint within 30 days and the defendants to answer within 5 days after amendment The insurers say Griffin owned the Flamingo Club and held policies totaling 10000 alleging overinsurance and surrender of the building to Boscor C Swangle who ran it as a piano club The claimed building damage differs from Griffin’s reported 17000

Grover Durwood Griffin Gillis Griffin World Fire and Marine Insurance Company U.S. District Court U. S C. B. Kennamer Montromery Six Plains Flamingo Club Griffins Boscor C. Swangle Griffin

Strike Of Crewmen Delays Queen Mary

A brief walkout by crewmen on the Queen Mary halted the 83,000 ton liner’s scheduled departure for New York at 3 pm. The ship left at 4 46 am after strikers returned too late for the fast tide. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor were aboard with about 2,000 passengers. The strike ended after a 20 minute call between Liverpool leaders and the National Union of Seamen official in Southampton.

Southampton Eng Tan Donald New York oOrmnorro Wildcat Stiiner Liverpool Duke and Duchess of Windsor Satione! Union of

Board of Registrars Replaced. Arnold Named Chairman

The Houston County board of registrars undergoes another shuffle with Arnold chosen as chairman. Names like Jessup and Crocket were floated or declined, and only Duswrey among the original three appointees qualified. Attorney general inquiry sought regarding the new arrangement.

Board of Registrars Arnold Houston County Henry Atheld Telegraga Arriola J. Bd Crocket Dothan Lannie ¢ Cian Jessup Wor Duswrey Mattias le Beard Gopouto Cori Adios and Compisscones Agitture Joan Troma Ted Penerat

Major Battle Rages in Manchuria Area

AP dispatch reports a major battle raging in Manchuria with large forces and shifting fronts. The struggle involves Chinese and opposing troops, with reports of heavy casualties and movements near key rail hubs.

Manchuria

Work Of Committees For Charities Chest Drive Is Reported

Chaity chest drive progress reported with committees and workers named. Funds totaling several hundred dollars pledged and donations listed from local groups including Rotary and various chairmen, with totals and pledges noted.

Hungarian Leader Flees Budapest With Family

Vienna dispatch reports Zoltar Pfeif fer Jeacer leading an American sponsored anti government faction fled from Budapest with his family. The informant says the move followed arrests linked to the Pfeiffer party faction. Miss Elizabeth Pallen of Pittsburgh, American Secretary for the Associated Press in Budapest, reportedly connected with the Pfeiffer faction, was detained on undisclosed charges for eight days.

Vienna Zoltar Pfeiffer Jeacer Ne Hurwaran Independent Army Kareer Budapest van Rinaife Daventes Tne Vientot Elizabeth Pallon Pittsburgh Associated Press Pfeiffer Party Affatca Miss Pallen

Mississippi judge leads in state election returns

In DeKalb district courts race John Cornelius Styonis tops Mississippi returns with a strengthening lead over rivals. The tall rural judge’s push follows speculation on ULS Senatorial contests and reactions to national figures as candidates court votes.

Dudge John C. Stennis U.S Ate Theodore Bilbo Mississippi Wm Colmer Deny Wies Stennis John Rankin Bilbo Bilbo Romney Wheeler Jackson John Cornelius Styonis DeKalb ULS Theodore Bilbea Wik Sterape Wihara Coltoer Pascanoda Anid Bilbo Athoney Forrest Jaeheoan

Scottish Voters Jolt Labor in Municipal Elections

Fragmented OCR text shows Scottish voters shifting against the Labour Party in municipal elections. Mentions of Labour losses and other parties gaining influence across cities with sparse names and unclear details.

Labor Party London Carp Statth Veters Jesuil Meany Labonte Josie Tuey Fust St. Barohy Sunied Tan Aretha Yoonee Chita

Kentuckians Elect Democrat Governor and Other Results

The Kentucky governorship swung to the Democrat, with Clements defeating Republican rivals as labor issues shaped the race. Across states, Republicans held or won seats in Indiana and Ohio, while Democrats claimed several races in key districts amid a broader national election. In New York and New Jersey, voters weighed on veterans benefits measures and other ballot questions.

Kentucky Neraoerate Fafa OS Rep Kanle Clements Republicia Thic Republica Hore Republians Indoana Ohio Warners Jaton Harvey Republicat Frank A. Hanley Demoeces Notte Treebtance William Mt Mellotoon Repoabhear Joseph Quatran Ghia 4Erard Abraham J. Matter Democest Victor Rabin Areeries Labor Jacob Ofkowity Teepublican New York Neve Work Obie New Jersey Yaatupina Kertucky

Principle First Japanese Judge Dies Amid Hunger Struggle

Japanese jurist Yamagu chi refused food from black markets to feed his family and clung to principles until his death in mid October. A doctor diagnosed tuberculosis and he had been living at his father in law's home while denying outside aid. His widow lamented the hardship of marriage to an honest man.

Toryg Lart Mason Yarnaguchi

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