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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1945
Page
2
Dr Newberry formerly of Dothan and Pallatia Fia. is elected president of the Plenca Siste Buard of Optometry. He has long served on the board for several years and now leads the organization.
Fragmentary report notes the legislature has not set up machinery for carrying out a vote on the proposed amendment. It states the amendment is not adopted and income tax revenues stay unappropriated in the state treasury.
A fragmented report ponders whether tax relief should favor large property owners based on income or fund the state's debt relief and humanitarian programs. The query frames a choice between narrow property relief and broad public welfare spending.
Attorney General Robert B. Harwood returned from three years of military service and resumed duties Monday. He noted it took longer than planned to acquire civilian attire from local merchants after his extended uniform period.
A confusing report describes a child who had a watermelon seed removed from the lung. The account mentions parents Mr and Mira Frenn Ferge and references saving the child from medical complications.
A speaker warned that slow demobilization would worsen unemployment after Japan's defeat. He urged abolishing most wartime man power rules and for the OPA to drop price curbs on essentials to spur industry. He blamed WPB controls for delayed reconversion and argued for broader hiring freedom.
The report notes multiple daylight raids on Yazata Miya konuju Imabara and Imabari in Shikoku as Bele targets. It cites prior raids on Yuwata and Miyakanejo with B 26s and passes mention of July 28 announcements by Maj Gen Curtis LeMay and a widespread ultimatum delivered across Japan.
Chinese newspapers yesterday hailed the Potsdam declaration as a crucial war document and many expressed belief that Russia will help hasten Japan's surrender.
Napier corporal Walter C Treiber, skeet instructor, caught two large green trout at the same time using an artificial lure at the CCC lake on the Ashford highway. Despite a broken rod, he landed both fish weighing three and three quarter pounds and seven and a half pounds. He has photographs to prove the feat.
Chairman Dovey of California said the military subcommittee will have recommendations ready when Congress returns October 3. The Army may release additional physicians. Col William Hollruel, chief at professional services in the office of the surgeon general, will assist. Buy more war bonds.
Port Bevens Mars AP Master Sy Hoga No Mubvaty the ae MeMjer Irsgur bebewel poses to emer Wweestore forces at Fon Devens. The big Phillies pitcher joined the Army four years ago and will fly G1s across the U S. Authority outlines completions for four Cortoeta Lalipes to alert Uoepe strene the country by Aug. 20. About 200 planes will be turned over for transport service with redeployment increasing to 25,000 med tenth.
Washington AP Secretary of Agriculture moved yesterday to adjust poultry supply for the armed forces. The program shifts to equal sharing with civilians, effective Aug 34, covering 20,000 pounds weekly in authorized plants. States listed include North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, and others. Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Missouri are under the current program.
The grand jury returned indictments yesterday with 14 in jail. Defendants include Jesse Grenville Moore for embezzlement and grand larceny, Homer Stallings for forgery and assault to murder, C. B. Hughes and Alvin Hughes for assault to murder, Ben Mathis for selling property under lien, J. B. Barnes for assault to murder and grand larceny, Tommie Clemmons Jr for various offenses, Jasper Hadden for forgery, Fred Sargent for second-degree burglary and grand larceny, Percy Goodlee for forgery, Chartie C Thornton for assault in murder, T. C. Neal for burglary and grand larceny, L. Potter for first-degree murder, Oscar Montomery for statutory charges, William E. Wood for perjury, Arthur Lee Neal for first-degree murder, Rosa Neal for first-degree murder, 2 W. Salters for assault to murder, and Willie Warren for false pretense.
The text outlines Allied leaders 1944 Moscow declaration and Justice Jackson proposing a unified approach to trial war criminals. It notes the challenge of differing criminal laws across the United States Soviet Union United Kingdom and France and suggests military law as a basis to harmonize procedures.
Mrs Dalion Thomley a Dothun resident died Friday at home 412 South College Street Funeral will be held today at 4 pm at Goodwater Church with Rev A D Zbendin and Rev C B H Hidreth officiating Burial in Goodwater Cemetery Werd Wilson directing Survived by husband Lt C Thomley two sons Dan Pomiley and Dan Holloway several relatives and friends Pallbearers and honoraries listed with local clergy doctors and community members.
Discussion cites data on South Pacific personnel, projected daily transport of 4,000 men to the Chinese front through January 2, 1947, with estimates of withdrawals and total forces. Johnson questions the calculations while Stimson deflects with a blunt response.
In remarks cited from Paris Laval blames German orders for Vichy measures and says he and Petain could only negotiate to blunt demands. He cites a 140000 French workers sent to Germany and claims he secured 50000 POW releases. Paris says Laval had no link to a Fresnes arms smuggling plot involving four prisoners bribing a guard.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions Lavalsee retreated to Frese nes orl today and references Be'SPEDET, New Flage characters. Names like pierpots, columbiaks, cnmilar ster, S60 century Tielian comarca Gellerie appear as garbled terms.
A historic note states folk style was established 48 bat by Willem Bradiers ar called the New Yore Garetee, marking a notable cultural development.
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