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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1950
Page
2
Readable fragments describe a city hall meeting in the Wiregrass area. A follow up session is planned at Stockoms High School tomorrow night at 6:20. A check of receipts at the City Clerk's office was mentioned. The text is partial and earlier notes reference community topics.
City officials finalize park plans with Graves and the Recreation Board to host a November 1 letting for park facilities. Contractors face material delays, with a 90 day construction window once contracts are awarded, as talks proceed in Atlanta.
Washington AP report states the Supreme Court refused to reconsider its rulings on federal authority over tidelands. Justices Jackman and Clark did not participate in the review of petitions from Texas and Louisiana. The court’s orders were announced in June, preserving federal control over marginal sea areas leased to private oil firms.
A church will sponsor a barbecue supper on Friday with proceeds earmarked to reduce the Parsonage debt. The Rev C W Northcutt and Rev A C Brannon are involved in organizing the event and encouraging donor participation. Representatives have been invited to assist and oversee the fundraiser.
A forged check case led to Sheriff Walt Cameron after a woman said she received the check by mail from a jail cell and brought it to his office. The cell housed two men accused of forgery, and the broader context mentions the 149 U S national parks totaling about 180 million acres, larger than California.
Two Newark youths Clarence Thom an and William Johnson ages 15 and 30 were held by police on grand larceny charges in connection with a motor scooter theft owned by James Edwards. Four arrested weekend total included drunkenness and vagrancy cases as officers logged twenty public drunkenness charges and several disorderly conduct counts.
Dulles says Russia offers four year sale through Austrian peace, Korean unity talks and a Jap peace pact. He warns aggression camouflaged behind invitations to consult, urging Russia to show deeds to back claims. US delegates expect major approval for a plan with UN debates impending as Man's October 18 oil move prompts policy speech. President Truman to address UN questions and foreign policy concerns in San Francisco. One in four Americans live in communities with a steel mill nearby.
Retired Navy admiral John Crommelin campaigns across Alabama to challenge Senator Lister Hill in a high stakes race not seen in two decades. He accuses Pentagon policy of socialism and military power concentration while courting Democratic voters wary of the party’s stance.
Second Lt. Douglas W. Heflin awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in Korea. He directed his automatic weapon against an enemy position, helped reopen a road to friendly troops, and was later seen advancing at a forward position near Taezon after being listed as missing in action since July.
The notice lists upcoming Masonic events across Houston Dothan and district lodges. It mentions third degree work at a meeting tonight and regular sessions planned for Dothan Lodge 488 Tuesday and Orville Lodge 423 Wednesday, with October meetings noted in the district schedule.
Alabama figure once known as a life of crime is named honorary colonel on Rev. James Fodor's militia staff. Dickerson, aged 44, turned straight after a criminal career including a 2 year bank robbery sentence, aided by parole, and later earned recognition for reform and loyalty to the Folsom administration.
Livestock receipts totaling 2400 head include 200 calves and 1600 hogs at eight major plants in Albany Columbus Moultrie Thomasville and Tifton Ga Dothan Jacksonville and Tallahassee Prices were 25 to 75 cents higher with mixed lots and weight classes showing gains Good and choice 190 pound barrows and gilts quoted around 18 to 19.25 at most plants Hogs 180 200 pounds around 19.25 19.75 with various ranges for 140 160 and heavier categories Sows 1450 to 1825 and 190 to 230 pound sows up to 17 20 at one plant.
Washington report says automobile and gas output will stay steady despite rationing fears and defense programs. Industry and government officials note motorists may face higher prices but access remains adequate for now.
The AP report notes USDA data from North Georgia area showing the poultry market in Atlanta remains steady with demand and supplies as observed by the market, affecting pricing and availability.
New York report says Dewey boomed for president with Ike support surging. Taft and Warren react as Dewey signals willingness to lead GOP to 1952 election while Eisenhower resists politics and NBC Meet the Press replies. Public figures Wayne Morse and Langlie comment with cautious optimism. Truman comments briefly as White House weighs endorsement impact.
Front reports describe U S and South Korean units pressing toward Taejon and Pyongyang after the June 25 invasion. The 2nd and 24th divisions bore the initial shock, with heavy fighting and prisoner captures totaling over 65,000. MacArthur’s return to Tokyo and talks with Truman shape ongoing Orient strategy.
Obituaries note Edd Shiver of Elamville died after a nine week illness. Services were held at Antions church with Rev. Alr Herring officiating and interment in the church cemetery. Survivors include wife Vera Shiver, six sons, two daughters, four brothers, three sisters, and other relatives. Herschel A. Baker of Dothan died in Montgomery Veterans Hospital. funeral with full military honors in Hillside Cemetery after services at Moral Chapel. He is survived by a sister, three sons, five sisters, and five grandchildren.
Funeral services for 25 year old Frederick Dewitt Andrews of 400 Florida Ave were held at 2 pm at Headland Avenue Baptist Church with burial in City Cemetery. Andrews a World War I veteran born in Dale County moved to Dothan 17 years ago survived by his mother six sisters and two brothers.
In a subway fight, 22 year old Samuel Elis Jr died after being shot by Edward Rouch 23 a rookie detective from the homicide squad Elis reportedly attacked Rouch with a knife witnesses say during the struggle Rouch sustained knife wounds to face head and arm Elis died at Hehnemann Hospital about an hour after the shooting police sought Elis companions for questioning and indicated no charges would be filed against Rouch.
Forty seven men including five transfers from other boards were sent to Montgomery for pre induction physicals by the Houston County Draft Board today. The group includes Ermon Macon Ja Crooms Lily Skipper Leon Johnson Fred Lee Frazier Davis Arthur Powel Lennie Ritchie Rufus Wilkinson James Williams Amos Selt ers Wille McSwain Richard Phillips Jr Roy Cunningham Newty Clark Sureeal Jay Illiger Herbert Parrish Jor McLest Raymond Havin Zante Olen Paul Peterson Jimmy Johnson Maward Hawking Hubert Harvey Fred Eddins Nathaniel Thomas David Collins Alponchia Daniels Sherman Thomas James Davis Jimmy Ethridge Billy Simmons William Cheshire Fred Davis Darewell Williams Gene Goodwin Joteach Walker Sore Porter Samuel Ward Del Jones Transferred from other boards were Tommy Lowe Odell Adams send R. C. Forrester all from Florida Bruce from Gears Gay and Olea Leger from Alabama. Transferred to other boards were Reguire Boykin to North Carolina Marvin Driver and John Smith to Montgomery Barnwell Wee to Georgia Warner White side to New York Robert White and Thurman Johnson to Florida James McCurley and Oscar Wyms to Pennsylvania James Palmore to Delaware Andy Slaving to Texas and Charles Sends in Alabama Board 3.
A Houston County man faces charges after a 15 year old girl was assaulted near a theater. The incident led to arrests including Albert Rich a 34 year old white man and W R Skipper 20 charged with grand larceny in a stolen automobile owned by Clayton Skipper.
New Orleans AP reports cotton futures fell today amid profit taking and hedge selling. Prices slipped about 45 cents to 135 dollars per bale with nearby contracts showing declines across several months.
U S Representative Emmanuel Celler vows to pursue criminal and policy action if U S and Canadian newsprint firms raise prices. He warns President Truman to use the Defense Production Act to enforce cuts and to press Attorney General McGrath to prosecute. He cites hearings indicating cartel-like pricing and calls Canadian producers to explain sharp rate hikes amid high costs.
A field survey reports 1 case of stomach trouble with 68 patients wall or improved after chiropractic care. Average illness duration is years and patient age 41 prior to treatment. Data suggest high rates of recovery or remission under chiropractic care.
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