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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1950

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Red Chief Rejects M'Arthur's Order To Cease Fighting

Allied forces press toward Pyongyang as Korean and U.S. units push from south and west. General Hobart Gay of the First Cavalry declares Red forces doomed. Kim Il Sung insists on fighting to the end and cites Soviet aid as a model for victory amid frontline advances toward the capital near Wonsan and other coastal actions.

Red Chief M’arthur Belman Morin Tokyo Pyongyang Hobart . Gay First Cavalry Division Gay ROK Red Ke | Tee Kim UT Subz North Ke Kim Arthur Red Kore Wonsan Fedl Kimsdays Kummwa Wear First Cavalry Red Korea Pyongrang Wend Red Pirmier Kaw Soviet Union Seoul Chang Kyung Keun Kim Wi Sung

Farm And Home Clubs Prepare For Recognition Week

Farm and home clubs across Wirtgrass plan exhibits for Recognition Week opening next Tuesday. Montgomery officials, Kiwanis and Pilot Club leaders will speak at local meetings while 4H and county clubs showcase projects. Dale and Henry counties receive honors as peanut and dairy displays appear in local windows and demonstrations highlight community activities.

Wirtgrass Aion Tulan Brown Farmers’ Home Admimeiraon Montgomery Kiwanis Club Oiiver T. Ivey APL Drentea Lions Club Daie Henry County Farm Dothan Dale County Krazelske’s Hen Fe County Bauman's Geneva Spano Hardware Trouston County B.C. Moore “S Dothan Kiwanitlub Dale Henry Dothan Pilot Club Dothan Exchange Club Lions Clubs Biewston County Colfer Houston

Army calls 40000 draftees to boost expansion plan

The Army expands with a call for 40,000 inductees in December, lifting total draft calls this year to 210,000. Combined with National Guard federalizations and reservist activations, the force could exceed 970,000. milestones include four Guard divisions federalized and hundreds of officers and enlisted personnel summoned for duty as manpower grows toward President Truman's 4,000,000-man goal.

Elton C. Fat Washington (Ap Hs Army Divir Wong Trueman National Guard Miity Atl Addiion Army Niu FeRdy

PMASchedules Performance Check For Peanut Crops

PMA plans a final performance check of peanut fields with field reporters to measure harvested peas in Houston County by next week. Jesse Culbreth says the admin and field offices will hold a 7 pm meeting tomorrow for briefing and to outline the survey. An aim is to verify farmer compliance with signed quotas and harvest limits by December with at least ten reporters to compile data.

Jesse Ay Culbreth PMA Houston County Simebcns Culbreth

French girding to hold ground in Indo China advance

In Indo China, French troops push a web of permanent fortifications to hold 500 square miles north of Hanoi after a 12 day offensive. Vietminh guerrillas wrecked routes near the Co Bing Thatkhe border, forcing heavy guards and long walls of brick fortifications as villagers assist road work and defense preparations.

Kenneth Lies Hanid IndoChina Hanoi Indo-China Iqarrost Thai Nguyen

Decrease Forecast In Peanut Output Declines Projected Peanut Yield

Agriculture Department today estimated this year s peanut crop at 1 676 890 000 pounds and the corn crop at 3 117 967 000 bushels down from last month s forecasts by 1 644 671 000 bushels. The comparison shows 3 162 608 000 forecast last month versus last year s 3 337 790 000 and the 1939 48 average of 2 90 032 000 for the year. For crops, peanuts 1 676 800 008 pounds potatoes 426 782 000 bushels and pecans 109 791 000 pounds are noted with last month s figures, year ago, and 1939 48 averages.

Washington Agriculture Department Department

Treaty dispute may go to UN as Big Four meet

Dr Karl Gruber Austria foreign minister says Austria may appeal to the United Nations for a settlement of the postwar occupation and Moscow blocked a treaty. Western powers plan one more negotiating chance before UN involvement. Big Four deputies set to meet in London mid December to push for agreement on minor treaty issues while Russia seeks Russia claims on Austria and Trieste. Drive carefully save a life.

Ay Edward EB Bomar Washington Russia United Nations Karl Gruber Austria Russo Moscow United States France Londo Korea State Department Wid Austra Trieste Gruber National Press Club

Crime Probe Shifts to New Jersey in Gotham Investigation

United States Senate crime probers move their gambling inquiry to focus on Northern New Jersey amid a broader scandal. The closed hearing is set for the New York Federal Building in Foley Square with Senator Estes Retauver stating the NY probe is separate from the Brooklyn Grand Jury disclosures.

New York United States Senate New Jersey New Yorkty New York Federal Building Foley Esles Retauver Brooklyn Chicago

Hurricane slashes inland path through Mexico

A hurricane with heavy rains and high winds swept inland from the Gulf toward Veracruz and Alvarado, with gusts up to 110 miles per hour toppling trees and disrupting electric power service. The storm crossed the coast early today and moved between Veracruz and Alvarado, causing damage and power outages.

Veracruz Mex Gulf Portland Alvarado Bay of Campeche Farge Tress

U S Stand At UN Faces Soviet Veto Clash

U S and allies push for UN General Assembly power to repel aggression despite Soviet opposition. Dulles leads effort to prepare armed units, while Vishinsky calls veto the foundation of the UN and accuses the Anglo American bloc of forcing policies.

Btanley Johnson Lake United States United Nations General Assembly Ahidtoi Yvishinsky U. 5 Joann Foster Dulles UN Gaid Vishinsky United Nations Security Council

Adjournment Threat Hangs Over Reapportionment Hopes

Montgomery AP report notes sine die adjournment looms during a three day recess of Alabama's special session. Senate passed a House-infeasible adjournment measure, while House recesses until 10 pm Friday. Gov. Folsom could reconvene, as lawmakers revisit voter qualification amendments, prison board reforms, and public accounts investigations amid renewed debate on constitutional change.

Montgomery Alabama Senate House Owever Alee Taylor Autauga County Sie Corrections Theo Luther Ingslis Montgompery Paridon-Parole Board Finance Department House Senate U. S George Quarles Dailey James Coleman Greene

Florida Youth Wins Top Farming Award At National Parley

Florida youth Forrest Davis Jr. of Quincy won the Star Farmer of America award at the Future Farmers of America convention in Kansas City. He also earned the American Farmer Degree as one of 47 members, with extensive land holdings, investments, and official positions showing a standout farm youth career. Davis owns 66 acres, with 160 more acquired with a brother and plans on 1,620 more, plus buildings and equipment worth $18,000. He produced $14,188 in high school era and $37,500 since, praised by instructor D M Bishop as an ideal FFA student leader. He serves as Young Farmers Chapter president and holds roles in multiple farm groups.

Kansas City Haroald Plaidian Star Farmer of America Forrest Davis, Jr Quincy Fla Future Farmers of America FFA American Farmer BFA Davis Lana D. M. Bishop Young Farmers Chapter Ney West Florida Livestock Association County Production Marketing Administration Instiee Farm Bureau Presbyterian Church

Ozark Man Wounded in Korean War Report

Ozark resident Private Winifred Cauthen Jr. was wounded in action in Korea, the Osterne Department reported. Notification was sent to Irvie Byron Searcy of Ozark Route 1, a friend of the wounded man.

Winifred Cauthen, Jr Ozark Irvie Byron Searcy

New Asian Defense Plan From Pacific Parley Ahead

In Tokyo AP dispatch by Russell Brines says President Truman may hear from General MacArthur this weekend on a new Asian defense approach. MacArthur aims to show that the Red threat in Korea could spread, requiring a vigilant United Nations force. Discussions may cover Indo-Chinese defense, French forces in Indochina, and possible Japanese treaty questions amid broader Korea unification ideas.

Russell Brines Tokyo Truman General MacArthur MacArthur Korea Asia United Nations Pacific White House Washington Thair Wartorn Southeast Asia Meye Mo Chi Binh Indio Western Pacific South Korea Acre MatArthur Roosevelt Monelulu Atx Page

Pageant Beauties Named in Newville and Marianna Contests

Newville selected Jane Brenner as Miss Newville of 1960 with Ruth Elliot second and Kathleen Trammell third, to represent the city at the National Peanut Festival. In Marianna, Obia Martin was named Miss Marianna of 1950, chosen from 14 contestants for the National Peanut Festival entry, with Lu Singletary and Joannie Bennett as runners up. ceremonies included prizes and a crown presentation.

Jim Baxled Eagle Newville Jane Brenner Rase FHA Heary County M. A Brannos Newville High School Ruth Elliot Kathleen Trammell Newville Athietic Association Hank Stroup Headland Marianna Eegy Martin Mise Marianna Obia Martin Martin Junior Chamber of Commerce Ritz Theater Luu Singletary Johonie Bennett Jaycee Group Miss Marianna” Ajo Jesse Mace Olive Marianna Quee Jono Rawls A. E. Budde Wea Pred McGehee Jayess Marienna Maydell Smith Porter, Boatwright Fay Loges Hamilton Betty

Tightened Curbs On Home Buying To Take Effect

Washington AP reports new government controls require 2 percent minimum down payments for non veterans and higher for houses over 25,000, with 45 percent for veterans. Most mortgage terms move to 90 year payoffs, only affecting new construction since August. Private loans and existing sales remain unaffected, and agency rules apply to FHA VA mortgages.

Charles Molony Washington Kew Oast Truman Cyrus Ching Federal Media Plo Ite Raymond EB. Foley Th Houstin Home Finance Agenyry Tabor Ang Federal Routing Administration of Veterans Administration

Judge C. C. Brannen Succumbs At Troy

Troy message reports the death of Circuit Judge C C Brannen after a long service. Funeral services are planned Thursday. Brannen served on the 12th Judicial Circuit comprising Pike and Seis counties.

C. C. Brannen Troy Pile Seis

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