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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1949

Page

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Strike Reports May Result In Truman Action

Washington AP reports labor troubleshooter Cyrus S. Ching will deliver a direct White House report on the deadlocked war and utilities strikes. President Truman faces pressure as talks stall, with potential court actions, appeals, or a presidential intervention on steel and related industries affecting nationwide supply and labor relations.

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Train curtailment uncertainty shadows Bay Line schedules

Unclear reports from ACL and Bay Line officials as to possible train cancellations circulate. Bay Line operates diesel locomotives and was not reachable for official word while ACL plans remained unconfirmed. Content of Georgia agent Bennett was out of town. office staff indicated no cancellations anticipated.

St. Alte Frews Bay Bay Line Sail Atlantic Coast Bennett Georgia

House Clerk Seeks State Senate Seat

Montgomery AP reports the House clerk announces a bid for the state senate amid legislative sessions. The article notes his background at the University of Alabama School of Law, class of 2008, and references his tenure during prior sessions.

Vaughan Tom Robison Hanze West University of Alabama Law School

Decatur TVA Story Told by Barrett Shelton in Chattahoochee

Chattahoochee River residents hear Barrett Shelton recount Decatur’s experience with TVA and government central planning. The tale traces local industry decline, a single crop farmers, and hardships before a broader context at a United Nations conference.

Barrett Shefton Decatur Lally J Loth Moody Huluod Chattahoochee Shelton Decatur Shefton Iwcatur TVA Holmes Chutinhooebes, AO Chutinhogehee Valley Eagle State Phot George Whittington Stall W Lown Cate Barvett Shelton Degnie Baily United Nations Lake Success Government Central Bob Barrett Decannk Col Decann

Negro Woman Charged With Robbery Of Insurance Agent

A Black woman, Maric Reynolds of 7% North Lena Street, was booked on the assault and robbery of white insurance agent Goodman, who reported $38 taken from his pocket after a struggle inside a Houston County home. The incident ended with Reynolds fleeing as deputies pursued.

Houston County Goodman Maric Reynolds North Lena Street Hla Goodmany Goodmayy Jenny New Yorks Marie Reynolds White Gorxtinan Gondison Home Aid Shevitt

Caldwell praises South education plan in Florida

Former Gov Millard Caldwell hailed a regional education plan in the South saying it offers the greatest educational advance in the region's history. He told about 490 Botavians that funds from southern states support regional schools providing specialized courses to students who cannot access them at home. He noted the South's prior lack of technical knowledge and low doctorate output and expected the plan to link to top graduate schools nationally to boost the economy.

Winter Park Fla Millard Caldwell South Caldwell

Jerusalem Demilitarization Debate Opens at UN Security Council

The United Nations Security Council opens debate on demilitarizing Jerusalem with reference to a General Assembly resolution adopted in December. Egypt and other members press for international regime over Jerusalem and surrounding areas. The city is currently divided between Israeli and Jordanian forces with no side ready to relinquish control. The day also covers a Balkans matter on death sentences for guerrilla sects, with US opposing and urging against a global court of appeal.

Bruue Mann Laks Jerusalem United Nations Holy Three Salts Security Council Manoud Fawzi" Bey Fawzi Assemibty Paris Sécurity Council Utateo Ferusalem Abu Dis Ein Karim An Shutty Géneral Assembly Terusalem Jordan Balkans Ase Stinily

Alabama Power Announces 110000-Volt Expansion Across 15 Counties

Alabama Power official C. T. Hunter announced a new 110000-volt transmission line extending from Montgomery to Union Springs to serve about 15 counties. The project aims to provide a more reliable power supply and will connect with Southeast Alabama transmission lines. Completion is expected by year end, with another line scheduled to finish early next year from Prichard east through Webb to a high capacity step down at Webb for distribution.

Wit Fernale C. T. Hunter Southeast Division Alabama Power Company Aaid Montgomery Union Springs Southeast Alabama Transravision Hunter Ue New Ines Funler Sear Prichard East Thhrough Webb Webb Alabama Sone Sinve P

Kiwanis Speaker Lays Out Serious Thinking Needs

Humorist and lawyer Simiton Arrington of Collins spoke at Dothan Kiwanis Ladies Night urging more serious thinking in the atomic age. He mocked architects and joked about a fragile world, urging practical reflection and restraint during his Houston Hotel address.

ED Wriggers Brethdown Rcelzgion Ava Simitny Arrington Col Tink Mira Dothan Kivaniy

Sherman Rumored to Succeed Denfeld as Navy Chief

Washington AP says Adm Louis Denfeld may be replaced soon by Vice Adm Forrest Sherman as chief of naval operations. Joint Chiefs met for first time since unification hearings amid Congress probes while Denfeld denied plans to resign.

Dayton Moore Washington Louis B. Denfeld Naval Operations Adm Forrest P. Sherman Joint Chiefs of Staff Sinc Congressional Investigation of Unification Navy Air Force Techfeld Defense Louis Johnson Tyanell PB. Mathews Denfeld House Armed Services Committee Army Unification Law Omar N. Bradley Joint Chiefs of Biwi Joint Chiefs Oftso Congress Bradley Banton Collins Hoyt Vendenberg Dentett Matthews. Sherman Mediterranean Ernest J. King Sherman Wenfeld Adms Richard L Conolly U.S. Narval European Land W. OH. P. Blandy Atlantic Bull Wayne Morse Ore House John W. McCormack Mass Gen. Bradley Tully

Czech Bishops Allow Salaries as Loyalty Oath Clarified

Czechoslovak Roman Catholic bishops told priests they may accept government salaries but must add a note rejecting obligations conflicting with conscience. The oath to the People’s Democratic Regime requires support for welfare of the Czech and Slovak people, while priests declare acceptance without violating church laws or human rights. The bishops frame this as a retreat from prior opposition to church control while avoiding arrest and prosecution.

Prague Czechoslovakia

National Guard Chiefs Fight Federal Control

National Guard leaders at the ROA conference urged against full federalization, backing state control and a joint ROA Guard committee. Maj. Gen. Kenneth Cramer hailed postwar progress amid internal and external criticism, noting the Guard's value to national security and urging continued training support from the Army and Naval Reserve.

National Guard Association Reserve Officers' Association Guard ROA John P. Bracke Washington, D. C Cloger Naval Reserve Organized Reserve Corps Army Bracken Defense Louis Johamson Polley Boerd National Guard Bureau Kenneth FL Cramer Air Force Cramer America National Guard Air Harold C. Stuart No. 15

Louisiana Solon Demands Protection for Navy Officers

UPI reports Rep. F Edward Hebert of Louisiana urged House Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Vinson to shield Adm Louis E Denfeld from "interested" individuals spreading rumors he will be fired for criticizing unification policies Hebert urged that no reprisals occur and questioned unequal treatment of Army Air Force generals who voiced opinions.

New Orleans Edward Hebert Lay Adm Louis E. Denfeld Naval Operations Denfeld Hebert Carl Vinnon House Armed Services Committee Yingon Denfeld Livomg Armed Services Committee Vincon Aistemed Pettong Pene Department of Defense Air Force Army Vinson

Keep A Program Free Of Politics Senator Pleads

Senator Edwin C. Johnson urges that atomic energy not be treated as a political battleground. He criticizes the GOP minority report on the Atomic Energy Commission and says polluting the program with party lines must be avoided while acknowledging Republican members as capable, experienced, and respected. He emphasizes that the atomic issue should not divide parties or become a political weapon.

Warren Duffee Washington Atomic Energy Commission Edwin C. Johnson Detolo Johnson news+ men Atomic Energy Peids Aity Hooge Aps Jehusoh Commission David E. Lilienthal Republican Committee GOF Rourke B. Hickenlao

Weather Across Regions Brings Rain Snow and Cold

The Associated Press reports a broad storm system delivering rain and snow from the Texas Gulf Coast to the Midwest and Northeast. Floods and high winds caused damage and several deaths, while cold air pushed southward, with record cold pockets and early season snowfall in Maine and New York State.

Associated Press Texas Gulf Coast Louisiana Arkansas Missouri Kentucky West Glnia Texas San Antonio Trinity River Dallas Montana Great Lakes New England Roany Fiowest Town Chicago Texas Panhandle North Dakota Northennianesota Wisconsin Michigan Maine New York State

Montgomery Approves Negro Housing Plan Amid Controversy

MONTGOMERY AP The City Planning Commission approved a 404 unit Negro housing project on the Mobile highway inside the city limits after protests from white property holders. The plan, previously denied on allegedly erroneous information, marks a controversial decision in a tense local debate.

Montgomery City Planning Commission Mobile Highway Hatits Commission

Weather Can't Stop Oldtimers at Gold Rush Camp

In Fishwheel Alaska sub zero temperatures fail to dampen the rush for gold along the Yukon River. Prospectors, wary of claims, keep quiet about luck while arrivals continue panning despite the cold. Activity spreads from the site 30 miles southeast of Fort Yukon as dawns renew hope.

Jack Drum Fairbanks NewsMinor Fishwheel Alaska APY Yukon Anon Fort Yukon Tara

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