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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1950

Page

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Communists Seize Major Austrian Buildings in Vienna Riot

In Vienna a mass Communist demonstration of over 2,600 surged through the city center as protesters seized the main Post Office and Telephone Exchange. Police fought back in some districts, while rail workers clashed with demonstrators at government rail facilities. The protest aimed to back a general strike for wage gains, with authorities convening an emergency Allied council meeting amid reports of Russian interference.

Viemna Jap Wiener Austria Peieure Wi 5 Viens ‘Br Vienna Allied Council Hell Socialista Guvernment de Joga Seelare Lorita Austin Uide Byer Pactorien Rovernment Suez Sefzoren

Area of waspedon hurricane moves north in Atlantic

The seventh hurricane of the season, with winds near 100 mph, sped northward off Bermuda. A Miam Weather Bureau probe of the Area gouty of Cuba was ordered, and small craft were sent from the Florida Keys. The storm’s path kept it offshore, likely to miss land from Cape Hatteras to New England as it accelerates.

MIAME Waspedon Sbe Ceribbean Scial Atlantic Wlan Teves Grady Nutton Tare Garter Hurnease Nienung Cuba Threuan Flonda Keys Dour Tne Bermuda Ward South Carolina Norton Cape Hatteray New Eng Land

UN forces press forward as Third Infantry joins Korea push

Tokyo reports UN troops advance deep into North Korea with little resistance as a new U S Third Infantry Division arrives to reinforce the Korean theater. Advancing South Koreans spearhead the assault while Allied air and ground units push toward Pyongyang amid weather and supply hurdles.

Russell Brines Tokyo Far East U.S. Third Infantry Antwer United Nations Mopup Serge Poasons South Korea Manchuria Red China North Korea Jakchon Pyongying Yalu MacArthur Anelon Hotoh Australia Phlip Wits PBS

Dean Hudsons Band to Play During Festival Week

Dean Hudsons orchestra named for Seventh Way Festival events. The street dance at the Mall will feature the Hudon Orchestra with the Alabama Pea Pickers and Sue providing swing music. Two hundred parking signs prepared for Oct 9 parade route. traffic plan includes North Park Avenue and surrounding streets to ease tourist flow.

Dean Hudson Dince Puan Postinal Ote Hoialy May Welden Atvent Dance Pramittee Alabama Pea Pickers Sue Hudron Tewrens Gus Lape

Reds Take Major Numbers From Korean War

An official spokesman counts about 33,000 Communist troops captured since the Korean War began. In the last 24 hours, further progress was reported with casualties and engagements noted across front lines as forces advance in Tokyo Reuters style brief.

Tokyo United Nations Cay Ahune

Massacre Estimates Hit Seoul by Communist Forces

AP dispatch cites Seoul official estimates that over ten thousand residents were killed in the city during a Red offensive aided by North Korean and Chinese troops. Survivors report thousands dumped in rivers and mass executions as UN investigators probe the extent of the purge and missing numbers rise into the tens of thousands.

C. HP King Seou Santh Kae Lean Seoul US & Marines Lee Joong Choon Unyt North Ku South Korea Sian Swifton Kinnsan Suvivor United Nations Chow Benito X Nen D. Diensis Ojeda Philippines People's Cours Seon Wastilyang Capial Lee Red Korane Romney

Drive Carefully Have a Life Jackson Man Killed in Korea

The Defense Department reports payne, son of Mr Sally Wilton, of Marianna route four, was killed in action in Korea. The death notice follows a United Press dispatch from Washington.

Pfe Jake Payne Sally Wilton Marianna Route Four Korea Defense Department Paynes United Press Washington

Fall Meat Costs May Drop Below Ceiling Minimum

Washington AP) The Agriculture Department forecast that stock prices will likely stay outside price control as meat costs fall below minimum ceilings. Slaughterers could push more pork, beef and lamb into shops, with hog prices seen dropping 18 to 20 percent by December and a possible rise after the new year as marketings ease.

Ovida Martin Washington Agrieulture Department Ups Ag Sears Slaughiezers Korea

Cotton controls lifted for 1951 crop

Washington AP report says government suspends 1951 price controls and marketing quotas to encourage a larger crop, aiming for two thirds more than this year amid shortages. Brannan hints at a new support program, with parity guarantees and high prices, while farmers consider shifting from cotton to livestock in the Southeast and West Texas Oklahoma California regions.

Washington APY Brannan Tai Braanen Belest Board Coten Mississipai Meta Texas Oklahoma California Leas

Graceville Beauty Crowned Miss Graceville 1950

Joe Ann Swoope named Miss Graceville of 1950 at Graceville High School gym. She won from 12 contestants judged on carriage personality appearance and poise with five judges. Runner ups were Dosolly Peacock second and Rita Smith third. Pageant featured fashion parade musical readings and a crowning by Miss Graceville’s parents’ son.

Joe Ann Swoope Graceville Joe Misi Graceville High School Magerette Drest Tbe Tay Rita Smith J. L. Swoope Boise Gio G. Shivers Chipley Euless Watford Chipley Edwin Peacock Campbellton Ai. 5 Hert A. D. Willams Sra Kitty Schwalb Do- 5 Enemy Nine Tes Mia Davis Sinde Eva Pearl Clark Willadean Powler Margaret Everidge Joyce Felham Barbara Casey Ann Casey Bette Jo Garden Patsy West Tommie Sitkiand

UN Body Moves Toward Korea Plans Decision

The United Nations political committee races toward a decision on Korea. A vote on rival Western and Soviet plans is expected by nightfall. The Western measure, backed by Britain and seven others, seeks unification with Allied forces across the 38th parallel and likely goes to the General Assembly for action. The Soviet plan calls for immediate troop withdrawal and a two-assembly path to elect an interim all Korean authority under UN oversight.

Bruce W. Main Lake N.Y United Nations Korea Britain General Assembly Douglas MacArthur North Korea Economic and Social Council Russia Ad Het Tour Corridform U.S North South Korea China Soen Council

Ousted Banks Head Reveals Commitment To Okay Commercial

Former commerce director Brooks Glass testified in Montgomery that before his firing by Gov. James B. Folsom he agreed under certain conditions to approve a charter for the Commercial Bank of Dothan. The hearing before Circuit Judge Gene Carter considered an injunction to halt the State Banking Board from granting a business permit to the bank. Glass also said he was prepared to urge Folsom against chartering a bank at Chickasaw. The testimony introduced telephone-record evidence of calls between the governor’s office and Banking Board members the same day Shelton was removed.

Commerce Brooks Glass Montgomery James B. Folsom Commercial Bank of Dothan Glass Circmt Gene Carter State Banking Board D. E. Marley Gov. Folsom Chickasaw Dathan Bank Glags Dalhan Snooner Bank Richard T. Rives Guy Hardwick Dothan First National Bank of Dothan Banking Board Rives E. Shelton Altoona Lonnie Gentry Moulton Alsian, Jr Tusa Shelton Fred William Hightower Marley Robert Ramsey Dean Generai Garrett Wefan Wallace Malone Nartone Bank Garrett Malone Jim Alston, Jr Alston Tuscaloors

Yankees Edge Phillies Behind Raschi in 1 to 0 Shutout

Vic Raschi pitched a two hit shutout for the New York Yankees, who beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1 to 0 in game one of the 1954 World Series at Shibe Park. Brown doubled and scored on Coleman’s drive after a risky catch by Bauer, giving the Yankees the early lead. Raschi allowed no runs after the first inning, facing 28 batters and securing the series-opening win for the AL champions.

Shire Park Vic Raschi New Yorkinger Yankees Bailadelphis Phillies Emsformers Raschi Jim Konstanty Philadelphia Yanks Bobby Brown Bauer Cole Oman Bater Brown Coleman Lister Jones Moertors Jone Phillies Waltius Caine Ge Tea Sialer Rooneng Rizzo Woodling Berra Ennis DiMaggio Waitkus Philadel Marnel Ravehi Saminick Ian Woodring Chas Golist Sng Waitkus Nerung Éevers Sister Hamung Hamner Russ Meyer Rizzuto Moung Goltat Sun Tange Mize Seminick Goliat Feid Konstanty Phladelphia Yankenes DiMaggio Pop Gellat Rascht Waltkus Ai Meyer

Marines Will Call Reserve Squadrons Amid Strength Build

Washington reports the Marine Corps plans to activate 13 additional reserve fighter squadrons as part of reaching a planned strength of 18 squadrons. Maj. Geo. Merwin H. Silverthorn indicated the plan is long-term and that details about the committee’s nature could not be disclosed. In other notes, a baseball game recap mentions Yankee and Phillies actions with lines about DiMaggio, Raschi, and Hamner, including fielding and errors.

Washington Geo. Merwin H. Silverthorn Grandant Bigg Silverthorn

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