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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1950

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UN Planes Bomb British Troops On Korean Front

On the Pusan beachhead eight miles southeast of Wonsan Allied planes attacked Hill positions to support British troops. Mistakes by pilots led to civilian casualties and heavy losses among British and Allied forces. North Korean forces reportedly infiltrated behind British lines near the Makdong River disrupting supply routes.

Wargwan Korea Pusan Hughes Soma Kore Woegwan Maktong River

Ginger Ford Represents Eufaula in Festival Pageant

Eufaula selects Ginger Ford to represent the city in the Seventh National Peanut Festival Queen contest. officials announced Ford among Misses who will compete for the festival crown October 17 to 21 at the Logan Hall venue. The festival will feature multiple regional contests with tickets on sale in Dothan.

Ginger Ford Eufaula Abby Fuard Eufaulxs Que Sear Mise Giner Ann Foil Beauly Paareant Ford Julian Turnee Daxeamt Einuy Logan H. A. Stroup Abbeville

Bomber 16 Aboard Hunted In Vain

Canadian and American rescue planes crossed the Labrador and Atlantic routes in a vast search for the missing B50 bomber. Relatives of the 12 Air Force crewmen and four passengers were told 14 were missing as search craft combed Canadian wilds and the western approaches for a doomed flight.

Sault Maine Mich Crisx Wat Labrador Attroma Air Force Scourent Ee Canadian Wilds

Foe Strengthens Defense At Seoul US Nears Sachon

AP dispatch from Tokyo reports UN forces tightening belts in Southeast Korea. 25th Division drives west toward Sacheon as First Cavalry and 24th divisions link near Sayun and Suwon. Engineers rush bridge work on the Naktong as heavy equipment moves north toward Chungju.

Foe Seoul Sachon Hy Don Huth Tokyo United Nations Korea Field Hatch Associated Press Stan Swinton Sachem 25Th Division Ebon Pusan U. S. First Cavalry U. S Suwon Sear Redhouse Tial Boyle First Cavalry Division Sangjut Sangja Segul-Ineton GO. S Sayun Boyle Naktong Sangin First Cavalry Chungju Suwot Tennyila Gangiv U.S Kunichon Tagan Temiesouth Suyon Tore Dic Boyla Vira Rede

Red Admits East Plans Nerve War in Berlin

A prominent Communist said East Germans and Russians are reviving a war of nerves in Berlin to frighten the West, warning Western powers that Berlin would be hard to defend if observers misread the mood. He noted the East aims to expand interregional trade but cannot risk a broader conflict now.

Thomas A. Heedy Berlin Sovalit Unity Pate Tely Bérlin West Berlin Elbe Gerad Lewar IMR

Unclear text fragment on international violation report

Fragmentary item mentions a London APH report alleging a violation related to Chinese territory and a news agency source. The legibility is poor and no definite events, dates, or named organizations are clearly identifiable.

London APH Yass Aerie

New Soviet Stab At China Beaten In UN Session

In New York the General Assembly rejected a Soviet bid to oust Nationalist China from its seat. Jacob Malik pressed to eject China, but the motion failed 41 to 10 with six abstentions, and the committee’s report favored by 43 to 1 with one abstention. China condemned the move as foreign conquest while Dutch and other delegates urged restraint and noted Soviet tactics. The debate followed days of Soviet pressure at the United Nations.

Francis W. Carpenter New York Lilealk Gmtea Natoos Assembly Hwley Jacob A. Malik Yiet Fatega Minster Assembly China Ching Ifth Malik Uxcaiman Kuomintang T. F. Tsigig Peking Sov Union Soviet Union Uss.sr Soviet Ukraine White Russia Caucasus Dirk U. Shikker Netherlands

Villages Swept Away In Week of Indian Floods

In Kashimor State Jammie Province APY-Fly villages were washed away and about 12000 huts collapsed during a week of heavy rain. Officials could not confirm fatalities but feared large losses of life and property.

New Delht India Jammie Kashimor

President Signs War Tax Measure with Oct. 1 Set

The $4.7 billion war tax bill becomes law after President Trumeau’s signature. It raises individual and corporate taxes, with a one fifth salary tax boost starting next week and withholding tables issued to employers. Corporations see rates rise from 38 to 45 percent retroactive to July 1. The plan includes looser exemptions for Korea fighting and incentives to retool industry for war materials. A second instalment tax boost is planned to target excess profits, potentially lifting total taxes by about $12 billion annually. The 1951 tax load could top $50 billion, a record.

Francis M. LE May Washington Trumeau Congress Trumat Capitol House Ways and Means Committee Korea

Crusade For Freedom Campaign Launched In City Commission

City Commission in Dothan and Houston County launches a Crusade for Freedom campaign. Mayor John Adkins and commissioners signed hundreds of Freedom Scrolls and adopted a resolution dedicating Sept 24 through Oct 3 to the effort. Richmond Flowers named Houston County Crusade chair and listed county and area volunteers and chairmen across nearby communities.

Jobs Adkins Doitian Houston Richmond Flowers Prans Houston County Jim Breapan Sef J. T. Tarower Crusade For Freedom Dothan McEagle Stall John Adkins Brennan J. T. Thrower Specter Berlin America Dothan Residents Could Be Connected“ Civic and Service Organi Heynston County Flowers Wallace Malone Alabama Third Quark Dale County Abber Iin Hears County Darwin Kelly East Coffee County Tommy ‘Thoropwn Elba West Coffee County Lester Thompson Gemaya Geneva County

GBS Protests Again Chair Incident At Bed Return

A brief report notes GBS protests again during a chair event yesterday after being told to return to bed for the night. The action occurred as a one minute delay before rejoining the routine.

LEIOE Eet Pga

Congress Overrides Truman Veto Amid All-Night Vote

The Senate, 37 to 10, overrode President Truman's veto of a hard boiled anti-subversive bill, becoming law. Five Democrats joined 26 Democrats and 3 Republicans. 10 Democrats voted to uphold the veto. Senators Langer, Douglan, and Lucas delivered dramatic remarks during the tense session as Congress adjourned for the election campaign.

John B. Owen Washington Senate Truman Congress House DNT Langer Grays Douglan Lucas Tournan Departments of Justice, Defense

Doctors Oppose Ashford Highway Hospital Site

Houston doctors oppose the Ashford Highway site for a county hospital. The Houston County Medical Society adopted a resolution criticizing site rotation and raised concerns about access for patient transport and utility costs. Federal Hill-Burton funds were cut from 5 million to 2.4 million, potentially affecting the project.

Ashford Highway

Justice Dept to Skip Parts of Red Bill for National Security

Washington sources say the government will ignore portions of the new Communist Control Act viewed as dangerous. President Truman opposed the bill, warning it could aid Communists and expose inter military information. Defense and Justice officials say agencies may refuse to apply certain provisions while deportations for subversives continue.

Washington Justice Department Messure Truman Defense Department Taleo Iron Curtgila

German Chancellor backs federal police force plan

German Chancellor Adenauer said a federal police force could be ready for deployment anywhere in the republic. The announcement follows discussions with the commissioner and signals a move to centralize safety authority across Germany.

Germany Benrad Adenauer Republic

Communists Refuse to Register Under New Law

New York report says the Communist Party will refuse to register with the Justice Department under the new control law. Spokesman says leaders from William Z Foster downward will not register, despite penalties of up to 16000 dollars and five years in prison. They claim the move preserves rights and that no other group will register, signaling continued opposition to the law.

New York Justice Department Amercan Wiliam Z. Foster Down Foster Congress Americana Bécaue W Truman Communista Communist Front Susticn Department

Dale Votes Tuesday On Hospital Funds

OZARK The question of providing or maintaining funds for Dale County's hospital through a four mill levy on all taxable property will be placed before voters again in a special referendum Tuesday. The proposal includes a three year time limit, after last August's defeat when a previous measure failed 1,103 to 845. Funds for construction under the Burton Act are appropriated. maintenance plans are not yet clear, as contractors aim to have the hospital ready by January.

ED Driggers Houston Houston County Medical Society Ashford Highway Mchedule Alabama Medical Society T. K. McKatter W. T. Burkets McFaver Burkett V. OR Alexander Dothan Estern Dothar Edly Tora Ozark Dale County Jas

Murphree Wounded Reported by Relatives

Relatives report Murphree wounded while serving, with conflicting letters and hospital notes. The message mentions hospital care in Japan and a possible death or serious injury, reflecting unclear transmission and ongoing concern from family.

Murphree

Big Three Leaders Silent On Rearming Western Germany

Western powers’ foreign and defense ministers ended talks with no commitment on rearming West Germany. France opposed immediate German arms, fearing a future threat to Paris, while the United States and Britain preferred a broader Europe defense approach amid ongoing Cold War tensions.

Western Germany New York Europe France United States Robert Schuman Sulea Mock Roll U.S Dean Acheson

AFL League Labels Taft Wo 1 Enemy

Labor convention in Houston saw leaders warn of dictatorship if Congress failed to act Reagan denounced Hitler as a world threat and urged unity. AFL secretary George Meany called for a political coalition to raise a war chest of 1000 dollars to oppose vandals and to back allied measures.

Houston Hitler Mww Reagan George Meany AFL Ew Pulitica League

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