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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1945
Page
8
City clerk J P Scarborough goes on indefinite leave of absence amid unclear illness. Commission President Jad D Avrer reports Scarborough’s absence. auditor-treasurer J L Vaughn acts as clerk pending full replacement. City Hall operations continue with limited visibility reported.
Major Joseph D. Hughes son of Ora D. Hughes of 3 South Unterstree was awarded the Legion of Merit for chairing the Japanese American Joint Board, created in WWII to shape policy on Japanese Americans. A 1927 Dolhas High School graduate, he studied at Auburn briefly, then attended law school in Washington and taught at the University of Baltimore before serving in the Army. He previously served in the Provost Marshal General’s office and is now with Selective Service Headquarters in Pennsylvania.
Peru candidate Eloy G. Ureta, ex inspector general of the army, urges hemisphere solidarity and friendship with the United States. He vows to govern as a civilian if elected, aims to ease working class conditions, and supports close ties with Washington while focusing on unity with neighboring countries. Elections set for June.
A chaotic Lynchburg scene unfolds as an 8 member printing firm ties into a Reeves led revenue matter with Robert A Noel presenting a memo. In London Lord Brabazon discusses aircraft production advances while a Royal Army Medical Corps wedding in Scotland proceeds after a minister offers to officiate anywhere. In Sydney tropical gardening struggles persist as native bees fail crop yields prompting imported bees from the south.
Andrew Eadie, 71, born Edinburgh, Scotland, a landscape painter and teacher with 350 students, suffered paralysis seven years ago. He learned to paint with his left hand and continued teaching and creating art despite the stroke.
New York AP reports ship's carpenter William Samuel Clark, aged 100, has entered Sailors' Snug Harbor on Staten Island. A 48-year seaman, native of Boston, he retired in 1921 and cites heredity for his long life as both his mother and grandmother lived to 105 and his father died at 102. The text also mentions North Carolina State College housing the world's largest textile school.
A Bogota report claims Mrs Felips Grijafsa Aldans died aged 120 but bore a son born when she was 101. The son aged 0 reportedly born after her marriage to Froto Aldana at 100. Registry officials allegedly verified ages from Tomjas vital statistics records. Market data for New Orleans and New York cotton follows.
Authority to operate motor freight service between Dothan and Montgomery granted to Fearlie C White of Dothan by the Alabama Public Service Commission. No start date or further details released. The note ends with an unrelated sentence about Africa's jumping hares leaping two feet.
This fifth article outlines how veterans of World War II using GI Bill guaranty loans must spend funds on farming needs such as land buildings livestock or equipment or repair and improve farming facilities. It notes criteria including bona fide farming use, utility and necessity, veteran's ability, and fair purchase price appraisal. If used for the veteran’s home, guaranties may cover delinquent debts taxes or assessments.
More than 350 U S cities now enjoy direct air express service, a dramatic rise from 85 cities a decade ago. The expansion reflects broader national freight and passenger aviation reach, signaling stronger logistics infrastructure and broader consumer access across the United States.
The personal flag of Tau Mitchell is presented to General Kenneth Bo Wolle in Tokyo signaling expanded air power. Gen Wolle awarded the flag to the B squadron, which posted three consecutive months of top performance, earning the nickname Billy Mitchell Squadron. The flag design appears on two planes in the group.
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