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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1950
Page
1
Allied Marines push along the Han river toward the besieged capital as 40,000 troops aim to cross the Man river, break through Red lines, and sever the city from reinforcement corridors. U S forces report nearing Seoul across the river from the Red capital with heavy armor and infantry in defensive positions.
A 930 scholarant scholarship is voted as the Wickian Miss festival winner. The executive committee approved the major award amid reports by pageant chair Joan Tate. Five area towns have events scheduled from Oct 3 to Oct 4 with parades and the finals at Dothan. Scouts will assist in traffic control at the events and a fashion show is planned for Friday at 7 pm.
Fragmented dispatch reports President Truman abruptly ousting Moritons Boastd Una Twos fiber Ka Rowdy, greats tutgoate DeFeuxe Secretary. Howard, brought into government work by Jokown, had asked to resign. Truman accepted the resignation effective immediately. Johnson will step down to General George C. Marshall, with other defense officials unsettled as resignations await decisions.
Three candidates entered the write-in race for the Houston County Board of Revenue, District Two, creating a three-way contest. Simon D. Oise, a Cottonwood businessman, Jus Hightaken, and Bruner, an agricultural instructor, qualified. Former candidate Earl Grace, also a Cottonwood businessman, had announced but supporters pledge backing continues as the district aligns with Democratic Party principles ahead of the November 7 election.
Washington reports the Senate Armed Services Committee planned swift action on General George C. Marshall's nomination as defense secretary after his testimony. The panel anticipated confirmation within a day or two, though some Republicans warned against immediate action. President Truman submitted the nomination amid a bill waiving a ban on civilian leaders in the defense establishment.
Huey Rolae, Jr. denied freedom petition after life sentence for murder. Judge Kerpamer denied the appeal. Lee claimed unlawful detention and insanity at crime time. He was held at a Tuscaloosa state hospital when he escaped and was recaptured.
Washington UP report states Cody Fowler of Tampa Florida was chosen as president of the American Bar Association at the association's annual convention, succeeding Harald J. Gallagher and becoming the new leader.
The Associated Press reports Benster Alexander Wiley expected to win Wisconsin Republican renomination while Senator Milard Tydings of Maryland secured renomination for a fifth term. Early returns show Tydings leading Monaghan and Meyer. Wiley eyed Edward Finan in Massachusetts for the GOP bid. Democratic contenders in Wisconsin include E. Fairs Child and Daniel Hoan, with governor races featuring Walter Kohler Jr. and Leonard Schmid. Maryland’s Gov Lane led Mahoney in electoral votes though Mahoney led in popular votes.
ATLANTA AP A suit demanding an end to racial segregation in Atlanta public schools was filed in U S District Court. About 360 Negro students and their parents seek a permanent injunction against the Atlanta Board of Education to prevent denial of equal educational opportunities and facilities. The petition alleges segregation in elementary and secondary schools and cites the city’s 24 000 Negro and 22 000 white students. The case challenges the principle of segregation itself.
FRANKFURT Germany AP The United States joined Britain and France in warning Soviet Russia to keep its hands off Western Germany as they moved to end war status with Germany and strengthen its industry and defenses. They said no national army and warned Berlin or Western Germany attacks would be treated as attacks on the occupying powers. Sums of measures included mobile police formations, relaxed industrial limits, ship restrictions, steel production, and a West German foreign ministry run by allies, with continued study of broader defense for Western Europe.
A French communique reports Vietminh troops newly armed in China used in the assault on Dong Khe on the Chinese frontier. The town reportedly fell after a bitter fight, with unclear attacker identity and suspected heavy casualties among French forces.
Fragmentary report shows several area men wounded in a military foray. Names partially legible include Freddie Kelley and Harold Re Ritter, with references to Mrq Mating Kelley and Grimes Samson. Unclear details and locations are obscured by OCR errors.
Air Force jet fighters aborted a New York nonstop flight after damage to a refueling section during a fight over Prestwick Scotland. Officials said another atom may be planned later as part of stretching warplanes by refueling midair.
London dispatch reports aging Winston Churchill delivering a six word political assault against the Labour government aimed at defeating a censure vote and forcing a general election. Backed by Tory MPs abroad and within Parliament, the bid hinges on key Labour members’ attendance while Cripps and others are stretched by illness and travel.
Circuit Court Judge D C Halstead will hear a mandamus case tomorrow at 10 a m involving City Engineer Ford taxt to approve a grocery store permit or show why it should not issue. J D and H D Saliba seek to build on West Main South Cherokee, arguing the area is zoned for local business and city actions cannot alter existing rights, with injunctions in place until the court decides.
Rent Director Tighe E. Woods urged Congress to grant authority to reimpose or extend rent and price controls on commercial real estate and other properties as needed. He proposed abolishing local option ceilings and warned Congress it may not act before controls end in many communities. The move follows widespread decontrol since July and questions about authority to reinstate controls in future shortages.
The State Banking Board denied key charges in Montgomery as it challenged a temporary injunction blocking further action on a charter for a third bank to Dothan. Gov. Folsom stated he did not remove officials for personal reasons, while testimony questioned charter authority and FDIC insurance.
London AP dispatch says defense ministers of major western nations were unexpectedly summoned to New York to discuss rapid creation of a central army. British French ministers and officials indicated the United States would join in the weeklong parley, though details were unclear.
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