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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1950

Page

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Truman Urges Disarming To Prevent World War III

President Truman urged a foolproof world wide disarmament pact to avert a third world war. He warned the United States and Western allies against accepting “paper promises” of peace and disarmament while cautioning that until an effective system of disarmament exists the democracies must build armaments to secure peace. He outlined three principles for a plan including two kinds of weapons, universal safeguards, and verifiable compliance.

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United Chest plans annual general fund drive details

United Chest outlines a 1950-51 budget drive with a goal of 8700 to complete 23,000 in funding. The Special Gifts Drive has raised 18,000 so far, with Downtown Dothan split into four zones and local service clubs assigning captains for residential and industrial solicitations. A thermometer display on Main Street will track daily progress as the campaign proceeds.

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Communists Jeer As Freedom Bell Rings In Berlin

Berlin marked United Nations Day with the Freedom Bell dedication at City Hall. General Lucius Clay urged a world built on free nations while protesters in the Soviet sector jeered the bell. The one ton bronze rung to symbolize freedom drew about eight million Berliners and was broadcast to over 2000 radio stations worldwide.

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Bradley Urges Collective Army For Western Defense

General Omar N. Bradley told 12 NATO allies at a North Atlantic Military Committee meeting to immediately build up collective armed security for Western Europe against a Soviet threat. He urged rapid creation of a unified force structure, noting progress since Paris and The Hague meetings and stressing unity to protect the alliance members. The discussion included choosing a supreme commander and chief of staff for the integrated forces, with Germany rearmament considerations on the agenda for the Atlantic Pact Defense Committee meeting in Paris.

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Food Handling Permit Deadline Approaches in Houston County

Graves Knonies, county health official, reminded establishments that next Tuesday is the deadline for 233 food handling permits. Less than half have been issued so far and all Oregon State requirements apply to equipment and facilities with certified health certificates required for all employees.

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Pellet Hits House as Police Declare War on Firing

In Dothan an air rifle fired through a window struck John Speigner’s home on Mont Quinnery Highway. Police Chief Loldie D. Kelley announced a citywide crackdown on 22 rifles and other firearms. Xoom was injured by shards. a separate Sunday morn incident injured Mrs Bensat Nichela in the hip.

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Crackdown on Reds in U S Promised by Justice Officials

Justice Department vows to curb the Communist Party as soon as possible under the new subversive control act. A petition and facts will be prepared for the Subversive Activities Control Board, leading to mandatory registration and hearings. Immigration rounds up 84 ton alien Communists for deportation amid new powers. Supreme Court to hear appeal of convicted Communist leaders. A 10-year-old chairman Seth Richardson leads the Loyalty Review Board. Thanksgiving declared for November 23 in Alabama by Gov. Folsom.

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Government Eyes Huge 31 Budget of 65 Billion

Government experts draft a 1982 fiscal plan proposing nearly 63 billion in spending. Defense funding is uncertain, hearings trim requests, and Budget Director Lawson and Truman will shape policy as Congress convenes. Exports, agriculture, and debt concerns frame the broader budget outlook.

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Program To Replace Reservists and Guard Members

Washington (UP) Defense Secretary Marshall ordered a broad program to replace reluctant reservists and guardsmen with draftees or volunteers. The plan releases trained volunteers when replacements are ready, sets manpower quotas six months ahead, and gives four months notice plus 30 days delay before reporting. It aims to ease pressure on seasoned troops and pressure on young enlistees, while reviewing reserve rosters for unfit members.

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Court Delays Order In Balloted Contest

The State Supreme Court in Montgomery postponed a final order on a Third Congressional District election contest. A temporary injunction remained in force as judges delay hearing on why the restraining order should not be removed. The dispute involves four Democratic Executive Committee members from Coffee, Marshall, and Lee Counties challenging four Loyalists from the district. A Brass Party subcommittee was appointed to hear the contests, with proceedings begun in Elba and delayed due to court actions and directives.

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Al Jolson Dies Of Heart Attack

Famous entertainer Al Jolson died of a heart attack in a San Francisco hotel suite after a three week Korean War tour. The actor, known for Mammy and Sonny Boy, collapsed in the St Francis hotel with friends at his side. He had arrived from Hollywood to appear on a Bing Crosby show and had recently toured servicemen. Jolson, born in St Petersburg, Russia, was 4 years into fame and had recorded and performed widely during a storied career.

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Chinese Fire On Marine Planes Near Korean Border

In Korea near the Manpojin frontier, U S Marine and US Air Force pilots said Chinese anti aircraft guns opened fire while both sides traded fire across the Yalu. South Korean troops advanced toward Kangrye and the Chongchon line as U S efforts pressed toward Pyongyang and areas northward.

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Alva LaGrange Clark Dies at 70 in Houston Area

Alva LaGrange Clark, seventy, a widely known farmer of Houston area, died at his residence. Funeral services will be held at Tabernacle Methodist Church.

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