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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1949

Page

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Beauties Named as Cotton Maids in Wiregrass Counties

Two new Wiregrass Maids from Cotton were named last night in Onark and Eolerpeise contests. Miss Soria Bonce of New Brockton Colme County and Radbig Nell Miller of Oxarte Dale County earned titles, while Misa Mnote from New Frackton and Musa Dothan represented Elly in the Peasut Mixtives queen event. The program featured regionwide entries, with judging at Katee and Bil Birmingham Fair expectations.

Nouinee Ki Iwrnrise Oller Ennes Dorothy Degwett Mary Felon Baldwyn Katee Bexttion Misa Moore Minter Maujueie Ano Fieminig Jean Bryyon Moore Rr Kosen Birmingham

Malone Collapses During Paving Hearing Incident

Malone collapsed during a paving project hearing. Doctors at Dathan hospital diagnosed a concussion and heart-related concerns. He remained under observation as officials stated the incident was not a heart attack and planned ongoing checks.

Malone Milune Jordon Mahia Mayo Phyalitan Malus Rivaidan Beenann Godora Eva” Malone

Wife of Senator Dies in Hospital After Illness

Washington AP dispatch reports Ale Jonet Etender wife of a Louisiana senator died early today in a hospital. The senator’s wife reportedly suffered a severe headache and groin injury before passing away, with medical staff treating her condition prior to death.

SOR Carrperat Save & Cae Washington APY Ale Jonet Etender Louisiana Derin Cuno

Paving Protests At City Hearing Draw Crowded Public Attention

Citizens packed a city hearing on Paving Project Seven with many filing protests over proposed pavement. Speakers questioned costs and public benefit while officials noted the session ran long and included comments from residents like Cf Rog and Harry K. Martin regarding property values and payments.

Land Project Seven South East Sheet Ie Stephenson Harry K. Marlin Third Avenue Wiregrass Maryin Martin Jim Bromman Yiv Marylin

Deadline Extended For BPW Woman of the Year Contest

BPW sponsors the event with Miss Ruby Shredy as chair. The deadline to file for Women of the Year has moved to October 5 after clubs requested more time. About 20 of 30 clubs expect to have candidates judged from letters written by the civic literacy club of Dothan.

Ruby Shredy Waa Sheter Dothan Eivic Rad Iteracy Chibf Tun Misa Sherer

Lighted Candle Drives Annual Chest Campaign Sign of Kindness

JOG CAMPBELL reports Lighted Candle will signify kindness in Dothan United Chest drive. Charles Dunseth chair recognizes individuals contributing receive a sticker with the lighted candle. businesses receive placards. A goal of 21 500 is set as committees organize canvassing and mailings to fund Welfare, Crippled Children, Cancer, TB, Salvation Army, Boy and Girl Scouts.

Jog Campbell Dothan United Chest Charles Dunseth Dulge Indus Telge Pigget Plang Fonda Parnell Lewis Jos Kellerman W. K. Holt John J. Martin Haleman Special Girls Sriva Jeff Hudson Welfare Department Crippled Children's Fund The Cancer Society Tuberculosis Association Salvation Army Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Dunseth Dorham Weidents Bill Beck Chest Witizens

Pension Sharing Debate Divides Auto Steel Sectors

The Nation Today reports unions urge workers to share pension costs while Ford and steel firms push for worker contributions. Ford plans to supplement a retiree with the difference to reach a total pension around 30 dollars a month, blending company and Social Security benefits. The piece highlights worker expectations versus employer positions in the pension debate.

James Marlow Washington Auto Ford Motor Company Ford Company Ford Smith Bora

Scientist X named by House Committee amid altered wartime claims

Washington AP report says University of Minnesota physicist Joseph W Weinberg labeled Scientist X by the House Un-American Activities Committee. Weinberg allegedly passed atomic data to Nelson and denied ties to Communists. The committee cites witnesses and recommends perjury prosecution. Separately, Congress prepared two aid bills totaling 7.124 billion dollars, with White House timing near other foreign programs.

Jozeph C. Hoodman Washington University of Minnesota Joseph W. Weinberg warmnewA-bonus Society Steve Netson Weinberg Nelson University of California Radiation Laboratory Ateriel Lruman Senate House White House

Hospital Boardmen Ineligible as Fees Debated

Houston County hospital board members are ruled ineligible due to Colony olicex ownership, while pay for Tax Assessor Collins shifts to a monthly basis starting tomorrow. County officials sought legal opinions in Montgomery on tax and board payments as a new system begins.

Fouston County Goliing Houston County Hospitial Board Mondas Collins Malacy W. Barey Calhoun Curt Sellars Montgomery W .M. McQueen Jeff UN

Message From Fliers Fake Officials Say

Malian authorities said a message from two Malian fliers claiming the two men drifted westward across the Atlantic was obtained by elephantine means not radio signals. The pair John Brondelio and Camillo Baroglio were lost Sept 17 and reported on a side raft near the Bahamas area. Italian radio officials misinterpreted Caldari Assisi’s report as telegraphic. U.S. planes later scouted the Atlantic near the Bahamas where the drifted survivors were rumored to be drifting.

Rome Amassur Radio Ussing Maling John Brondelio Camillo Baroglio Avante Bahamas AuiWazilies Fioravante Caldari Assisi Caldari Nnlead Tetepa Big UW. 3 Atlantic

Knoxville Police Recover Stolen Black Maria Car

An Anonville report states Knoxville police found a missing Black Maria wagon after it was stolen when a officer left the key in the ignition during a cafe stop. The vehicle was recovered amid clues gathered by investigators.

Anonville Knoxville Moria

Lewis Orders 100000 Miners Back To Work

United Mine Workers ordered 100000 anthracite and western soft coal miners back to work starting Monday, easing a 12 day strike that halted large coal production. The move covers 78000 Northeastern Pennsylvania miners and about 24000 in western states, with release from concerns over welfare fund suspensions. Talks at White Sulphur Springs continued as operators prepared to resume negotiations. southern operators meet next Tuesday in Bluefield West Virginia.

Pittsburgh United Mite Missizsippi Penns Sylvania Ark Ping Statia Mississippi UMW Thomas Kennedy White Bulphus Springs W. Va North ‘Ern Western Soft Coal Operatora Kernedy Pennsylvania John J. Lewis John Owen Kennedy Iowa Kansas Colorado New Mexico Oklahoma Montana Wyoming Utah Virginia Kennucky Bluefeta Pernysylvania Genernl Nickels

Berlin Airlift Ends Operations Tonight

At Rhine Main airbase Germany a final, quiet departure marks the end of the Berlin airlift. Two C-54s will deliver 606 tons of coal to the divided city as crews recall a grueling period of near nonstop flights and grim endurance. About 88 officers and men remain of the original 400, many choosing to stay on to close out the operation.

Gerlic Adrlift

Mrs Womack Attends National HDC Meet in Colorado Springs

Houston County Home Demonstration Club members follow Alabama’s delegate, Mrs. W A Womack, president of the county BC Council, as she attends the National Home Demonstration Council session in Colorado Springs with Mrs. T Holloway. The pair represent Alabama at the event tied to the USA’s Association Country Women of the World. The program includes an International Tea, reports from committees, and addresses by state and USDA officials.

Abbey Ellard Houston County Home Demonstration Club Alabama Catineil Colorado Houston County W. A. —Womack County BC Council Womack T. ¥. Holloway Alabama Horde Demonstration Courie Colorado Springs Colo Hounston County National Council Women's Council Association Country Women of the World Kountain Mocracy Colorado Huat F. A. Anderson Colorado Extension Service Etla Anderson U.S. Department of Agriculture M. L Wemn USDA Ture

Houston Welfare Cut Below State Average

Houston County welfare payments are reduced eight percent per case as Mrs. C D Collins announces a trimmed budget. State cut averages ten percent, but local savings come from fewer staff and changed disbursement rules. October checks will be affected and new eligibility rules push benefits onto the first month of eligibility.

Houston County Welfare Department Alabama C.D. Collins State Welfare Department Cailins Collins Mary Hatzia_Stell Snell Abe Houston Colling

Hill Will Dedicate Mobile Seamen's Club

MOBILE AP Senator Lister will dedicate Mobile's new seamen's club Monday. The building cost 1,100,000 dollars and is fully air conditioned. It includes 41 sleeping rooms, refrigeration area, soda fountain, barber shop, and a chapel for sailors, financed by STO funds.

Mobile Lister STO Suatneseroen

Panama City Commissioner Jinks Dies at Home

Panama City Florida AP reports Commissioner C P L Jinks died at his home while preparing for a fishing trip. Jinks a native of Jackson County Georgia served a second term as city commissioner and ran a lumber business begun in 1928. Doctors attributed his death to cerebral hemorrhage.

Panama City Fla C. Pl Jinks Jackson County Florida Sale University Tallahassee

Chinese Troops Move To Kukong For Canton Baffle

Nationalists pour reinforcements into Kukong area as 125 miles from provisional capital, while large irregular Communist force gathers near Yanta. UN agenda includes China's charges against the Soviet Union over Sino Soviet treaty provisions and US charter issues. Vishinsky denies the indictment, saying Chiang regime crumbles while a Communist government rises, as the United States faces China relations amid the blockade of three American ships.

Canton Kukong Red Kiangsi Provinines Yanta Lake Success Husain United Nations General Assembly Calna Andrei Y. Vishinsky Chiang Kelshek Communist Peoples U. S. Late Department United States China Americas Tahrandisen Line New York

Tokyo Rose Found Guilty Of Treason In Long Trial

Jaegur D Aquino faces conviction for treason after a four day deliberation in the Tokyo Rose case. Defense counsel Wayne Collins plans appeals to the U S Circuit Court for judgment and a possible new trial seeking bail. Verdict marks Tokyo Rose’s war era broadcast to American troops. Court set sentencing for Thursday Oct 8 with potential penalties including five year minimum, $ ten thousand fine or death.

David Leonard San Francisco Jaegur Foch James Welsh J. D'Aquino

Truman Signals Fair Deal Support at Boyle Testimonial

President Truman addressed a Boyle testimonial in Kansas City saying Congress will pass a fair deal. He urged strong backing for his program, noting the nationwide tax and civil program aims, and warned that the current session has not progressed swiftly.

Truman Congress

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