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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1950
Page
2
Cross Sections Of Life In The Wiregrass and regional updates discuss agricultural engineering progress and teaching trends. The Alabama and U S sections highlight the field with Camp Rucker training notes, a cadet promotion in Dothan, a farming venture in Coffee County, and a residential fire damage report on East Burdeshaw Street.
In Detroit last night a gasoline powered air conditioning system sent deadly fumes into a downtown theater. Over 500 patrons fled in panic as several collapsed in seats and dozens suffered minor injuries. Police reported no fatalities and blamed a defective exhaust for drawing gas into the theater. Fire crews evacuated victims as witnesses described chaos near the exits.
The article discusses how coughing and colds impair general health, reduce resistance, and prolong illness through the cold season. It explains that low resistance leads to recurring troubles and notes chiropractic views on vertebrae subluxations as a source of interference with brain signals affecting body function.
Do han Masonic lodges begin gatherings at 7.9 p.m. this week. Houser Lodge to practice second degree tonight. Dothan Lodge plans business and work sessions Tuesday. Dothan Commandery to hold a short business session Thursday evening while Dothan Chapter continues Royal Arch work.
Deputies Eldridge Cameron and Cicie Bont arrested James Brewer, a Black man named Alance Lawrence as occupant, at his home on the Ashford Highway for illegal liquor violations. A small amount of nine brew was confiscated yesterday afternoon.
The Communist empire builders lost ground politically and militarily in Korea. The Kremlin risked world conflict by backing North Korea, but South Korea’s gains now threaten Moscow’s prestige and strategic position.
City police officers arrested 49 persons over the weekend on charges including drunkenness, disorderly conduct, vagrancy, affray, and driving without brakes. Notable names Jesse Hollis and Albert Jackson faced public drunkenness and DUI-related charges. both were released on bond.
A Bascom man was jailed after a Saturday crash near Bascom injured four members of a Tallahassee family. Doyle B. Tipton, driver of a truck, was arrested after calling to report its theft. The Clark family, including a six and a three year old, were hospitalized. Mrs. Clark suffered fractures. Tipton faced a preliminary hearing in Donalsonville as deputies investigated. Also noted: Houston County Home Demonstration leaders plan three meetings to make United Nations flag replicas for the Nut Festival and farm club activities in late October with many local club attendees listed.
Garry Davis, World War II bomber pilot who called himself the first citizen of the world, says he wants American citizenship again. In a letter to Attorney General McGrath he explains the change and requests immediate restoration of his nationality. Davis, 29, gave up his passport in Paris two years ago to dramatize a single world community. He now resides at the Park Avenue home of his father, band leader Meyer Davis.
City police report burglars broke into the Texas Oil Company plant on Fast Maie Street last night. Detectives say entry was gained by forcing open a door, with four new 600-40 tires and four 6 fires missing along with tools sighted inside.
In New Orleans, cotton futures rose after an initial fall as long liquidation and hedge selling eased. Prices at midday showed gains of about 15 cents to 160 dollars per bale amid short covering and trade buying.
Prisoners claim the Red Second Security Brigade and remnants of two divisions retreated north toward Wonsan, as bombing intensified along the coast. Air Force says B 2Ms press the advance, while observers fear the Reds lack weapons for a stand south of Wonsan. Cadres report mass civilian deaths in Taejon and Seoul district killings, with thousands dead and 30 American soldiers among victims. Marines push toward Uisongbu on the road to the 38th parallel.
A garbled market note from Atlanta shows a weak undercurrent for poultry with steady tone and good truck demand. Dressing plants report dressed hens and fryers in the 25 to 27 cent range, mostly 25 cents. A separate Providence item notes pennies and dimes saved for Louis Farias family buying a $7900 auto.
AP dispatch from Thomasville Albany Columbus Moultrie and Tallahassee details cattle hog and calf movements at eight major plants. Hog prices fall about 50 cents with end and choice weights quoted across plants ranging from 16 to 18 dollars per hundredweight. Montana? Hmm.
Obituary notices from Donalsonville and surrounding areas list Thomas Sal Yer Gibson died after moving from Carolina to Port St Joe, survived by two sons, a daughter, 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. T. E. Gissendanner, 78, of Kinsey died after a five week illness, Beulah Baptist Church service planned. Jim Pittman, 70, of Marianna died in a Port St Joe hospital after a heart attack. funeral held at Grant Cemetery with Somforter Funeral Home directing. survivors include a daughter, a son, and two sisters.
R n ai B r i t h of Dothan announces wartime servicemen brunch at Temple Emtuek Sunday noon迎. Camp Ruck servicemen from Eglin and Tyatall Air Force Base invited, with Neiln Kraselsky in charge of preparations.
Alabama Legion executive committee approved post permits for Dothan Negro Legion and temporary garden posts at Bor than Elba and Boh City. The panel urged 911 posts to urge members to join Crusade for Freedom and support financing the proposed memorial ratio end and Freedom Mell.
Slaughter pigs steady overall with lighter pigs 140 to 200 pounds steady to 25 lower and sows 50 lower. Medium to choice barrows and gilts 200 to 270 pounds 14.50 to 19.00, 249 to 270 17.78 to 18.25. 300 pounds 16.75 to 17.25. 180 to 200 pounds 140 to 160 pounds 15.80 to 15.76. Medium and good slaughter pigs 120 to 140 pounds 14.50 to 15.50, effort 14.00. 44.90, Medium and mens 200 to 240 pounds 1.5? sit no 40-300 pounds 15.75 to 16.00, 160-100 pounds 17.00 to 47.50, 5,25, 860-500 pounds 33.00 1.
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