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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1950
Page
2
The Rose HU PTA resumes activities at Lafayettes Street Methodint Church. Dr He and Dr Max Welden speak on Care of a Childs Teeth. Girl Beauty oversees nursery while the community gathers for devotion and program events this week.
Washington AP reports U S officials say France may receive up to 6.7 billion dollars in American military aid over three years to build up 20 divisions to strengthen Western Europe against communism. President Truman and Secretary Acheson have Congress on notice that the North Atlantic pact nations face a long-term effort.
ABERCROMBIE leads a five member subcommittee probing fraud claims in the Third Congressional District race for the State Democratic Executive Committee. Hearings resume after a state Supreme Court order blocked actions, with sessions planned in Elba Opelika and Phenix City beginning Nov 1 following a restraining order.
AP report states 2 year old MC Stalnaker died in Jefferson Hospital after a Sunday night incident in Montgomery. He was struck by an automobile while pursuing a speeding vehicle. Police cheer memorial noted by Montgomery authorities.
Local reports from Greenville and Dothan indicate no alert has been issued for Dixie Division National Guard units. Maj. Gen. A. G. Paxton and Ld. Col. Jesse F. B. Cheatham stated training continues, with three week summer sessions replacing two weeks.
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted Greyhound Corporation of Chicago permission to absorb Southeastern Greyhound Lines of Lexington Kentucky and its subsidiaries. It found Greyhound had acquired control of Southeastern in 1947 by buying a 10 percent stake at 2,341,600 dollars without consent. The tied subsidiaries include Alaga Cash Line of Dathan, Alerma tn Greyhound Sites of That ana, Inc. of Lexington and Kentucky Virginia Stages of PikewitteSixty
New York based wire report shows half of GOP state chairmen backing Dwight Eisenhower for the presidency in a nationwide UPi survey. Leaders from the South and West predict a draft Eisenhower movement, while some regional chairs express doubt or caution about a formal bid.
David Greenglass, a 7 year veteran, pleaded guilty in Federal court to conspiracy in aiding the transfer of secret government defense information to Russia. The ex Army sergeant worked on the atom bomb project at Los Alamos and faced possible execution if he testified. He was originally indicted in New Mexico and later named in an expanded New York superseding indictment with four others, including Anatoli Yakovlev, former Russian vice consul.
Allied columns surge toward Pyongyang as South Korean First Division and U S Cavalry press north from the Pusan beachhead. Red defenses east of the city falter while ROK forces seize Hambung and Hungnam on the east coast. Front-line units report heavy fighting and tanks in motion as the drive accelerates.
Abs 11 45 am futures showed small gains in New York coppered with late declines in New Orleans opening. Prices listed for various months and contracts, with slight shifts after initial drops. The article notes craftsman glassmaking history with American crystal glass by hand for centuries.
Bonifay Holmes County grand jury recessed after returning indictments for Johnny Daniels in an elderly woman assault case and two lesser charges against E. L. Sellers and Mose Parker. Johnny Owens awaited trial for a worthless check. Continued cases included Robert Powell and Telma Powell resisting arrest and breaking and entering. Tomorrow's docket lists Homer Adkita for murder intent assault and other civil and criminal actions. Circuit Judge E. C. Welch presided.
AP dispatches from Thomasville and Montgomery outline mixed hog and cattle prices across multiple plants and yards. Hog prices show general steadiness with varied weights quoted, while cattle and calves range in modest gains and steady trends.
Abnormal eloting of the blood often causes death during surgi cal operations.
Funeral services were held for David Bradley Farris in Elba after a Sunday automobile accident. Bethlehem Church and Bethlehem Cemetery were the sites, with Bonpeau Jeler Funeral Home directing. Survivors include his parents Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Farrie, four brothers, and several sisters and aunts.
Funeral services for Johnny Burgess thirty three who was killed yesterday in a train truck collision near Columbia will be held at 3 p m tomorrow at Banish Church. Arthur Paulk driver of the truck was reported resting well satisfactory condition at norole this morning. W Youman Ash ene will officiate at inst rites for Mr Burgess. Interment in Beulah Cemetery will be direct by Ward Wilson Funeral Home. Burgess survived by widow Mrs J M Burgess one now John Haxtin Burgess one daughter Miss Eunice Elizabeth Burgess six brothers L Burgess Savannah Ga H M But tess Graceville Roy Burgess Ashford Floyd Lynn and Bit Burgess all of Dothan and reverse relatives and uncles.
A WHO pediatric team of a pediatric specialist and nurse arrives at Irwin Hospital New Delhi to assist in planning a major project with India’s National Health and UNICEF. The effort aims to develop a modern training center for child health and disease treatment with UNICEF funding of 200000 dollars and WHO technical guidance for the nationwide program.
A. Creel of 728 Dury Street was identified as the driver of a vehicle in an accident that slightly injured a three year old Negro girl named Betty Lou Edwards of West North Street. Creel reportedly carried the child to her parents and urged their consent to call a physician before leaving the scene. no charges were filed after police completed the report.
New York UNICEF reports over 30 camps in East Pakistan receiving milk as aid to refugees. The Pakistan mission notes milk shipments reach Rangpur Dacca Khulna Mymensingh Rajshahi Dinajpur Sylhet and other districts supporting 108 expectant and nursing mothers among 38 million people under cultivation or farming use.
In Tokyo Bob Hope and entourage met General MacArthur and his wife at the American embassy. Hope praised the general and spoke of plans to entertain troops in Korea, saying Americans and Koreans alike would enjoy the welcome. Marilyn Maxwell joined the gathering, as Hope quipped about taxpayers smiling on MacArthur.
Judge Sexbourney Lynne in Birmingham today upheld the citys anti Red law as constitutional after hearing Sam J. Hail Alabama s No 1 Communist challenge the ordinance prohibiting Communists from remaining in the city The ruling centers on the cities ban and the legality of the measure in the local government framework.
Mrs J Leste Natl of Georgiana, aged 55 and mother of four, was named Alabama Farm Woman of 1850 at the state demonstration meeting. Other honorees include Mrs Warren Brown and Mrs J Henry Bowman of Covington County, with awards of wardrobe and travel to the State Convention.
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