10 Aug 1945
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1945
Page
1
Funeral services for Wilburn Feneral will be held Saturday at Canoe Church with burial in Carp Springs Cemetery. Survived by a wife, two brothers, and several children and grandchildren. Active pallbearers named.
Funeral services for William J B Danford, sixty eight, who died at his home in Midland City, will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Midland City Methodist Church with Rev. Jeter Bald officiating. Burial will follow in Midland City cemetery. Headland Mortuary is in charge. Surviving are two sons, Allen Danford and Arron C. Danford, both of Midland City. a brother, Monroe Danford of Panama City, Fla.. and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Sassant of Cla Ratchee and Mrs. Lessie Tew of Malvern.
Following a Dothan Ministeral Association meeting Rev. Charles Hildreth announced scheduled special prayer services when Japan surrenders are announced. If surrender comes after noon but before 4 pm, services will be at 6 pm. between 6 pm and noon next day, at noon. if on Sunday, worship times adjust. Churches without pastors will hold services at their church.
A skeptical briefing contrasts public fear of atomic weapons with scientific limits. It notes estimates of explosive power, the impracticality of triggering a global blast, and comparisons to sun core conditions while explaining why existential destruction remains theoretical.
Farm Security Administration appraiser Treasier Windham arrives in Tinthan to work with County Supervisor WoOY Caake in Hotstan County as Fuwat announces carrying out land appraisal duties.
Buchanan, director, announced new hires at Dowty Misa Pathe. Miss Tuwe hails from Mobile Alabama and joins the staff alongside Mass Catherie Ruvch and others to bolster CSO Travater’s Aid Office.
The State Pardons and Paroles Board held its weekly session in Montgomery Alabama and did not grant parole. Secretary L B Stephens cited a shrinking state prison population and cleared July docket cases. August docket review begins next week. Eight parole applications were denied yesterday.
Disjointed teletypes describe reaction to a Japanese offer in a wartime context.Officials including Truman and Brines weigh the proposal with Cab ine input while Attlee and Moscow broadcasts mix skepticism and cautious interest.Observers note possible shifts in Korea Malaya Formosa and China policy and speculate on Allied reactions.
An indictment list from Ton County grand jury last week names more than 40 persons in a controversial case. Details on charges or affiliations were unclear in the damaged text.
Sergeant Walker of the 28th Division arrives in Germany for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs J Walker of 418 Foster Street. The message notes his Bronze Stay Medal and honors, reflecting military service and assignments within the force.
Text combines wartime Japanese surrender terms from a draft peace plan with economic data. It outlines disarmament and political restoration for Japan, with strict measures, reparations, and eventual participation in world trade. also notes Allied occupation removal after a peaceful government is set. Includes cotton market open, high, low, and close figures for Oct through July contracts.
City police sought a Black man in connection with a knife attack yesterday in Amy Adams Alley. Grace Walton suffered wounds to her arm and finger after an altercation with the suspect who fled the scene. Patrolman Euell Juses said officers identified the assailant and remained on the lookout for him as Patrolman Jones provided details.
Domei news agency quoted Japan indicating a declaration that does not threaten the prerogatives of the Emperor. The report noted Soviet advances and Major Allied bombings while the White House said no word of the peace offer had been received. Intermediaries Swiss and Swedish governments were named.
Petty Officer first class John P. Peares son of Mr and Mrs Ale Pearce of Dothin has served nearly three years in the South West Pacific and returned to the States, with leave expected next week. He was formerly employed by Cow ling Baking Company before entering service.
Market clerks report fluctuating quotes for New Orleans cotton with Ort and Martech series showing mixed readings between 2260 and 2360, December and May futures near 2270 to 2280. Traders note volatility aided by near term shifts and regional demand signals.
Soviet lines push into Fu yan near Manchuria while Tokyo reports retreats along eastern front Valadivos tok area. Allied air forces move to assist China as 50 unidentified planes attack a convoy off Korea. US 10th and 14th Air Forces advance in China, air and sea actions tally 60 Japanese ships and 47 planes. Admiral Nimitz announces carrier strikes as 259 aircraft are destroyed on Honshu. Superforts bomb Amagasaki reducing aviation fuel stock.
In Mobile Alabama Cpl Al Silverman Napier Field fell 2 4 2 and Mack Kerr first seed and Cotton State champion moved into the semi finals. Sgt George Pero and Leslie Longshore were eliminated earlier in the day while Emil Colmenares Maxwell Field and Charley Hartridge Mobile City champion also advanced.
A Great Northern Empire Builder wreck near Michigan North Dakota left 33 dead after two sections of the train collided on a curve. The Empire Builder left Chicago Wednesday night bound for Seattle. Firemen and crews worked amid chaos as Army first aid teams prepared to fly in as weather allowed.
Special report from Marianna notes a brisk weekly auction at West Florida Livestock Auction. About 100 head of cattle and 500 hogs sold with graded logs at ceiling prices 14.24 for smooths and 13.50 for roughs. cattle prices described as irregular but satisfactory. crowd attended.
Leland D. Parrish of Dothan and Paul Corbin of Midland City have come back to the United States via Air Transport Command and will receive furloughs before new assignments. Parrish, 22, earned four battle stars in Italy with the 85th Infantry Division over 22 months of service. Corbin, 32, served six months in the European theater with the Quartermaster Corps and holds one battle star.
The Commerce Body hosted an oval barbecue in Enterprise on a Friday to mark the organization's founding in August 1941. Speaker Harry Bel of Dothan addressed attendees while Congressmen George Andrews Tol and Mr Arthur Brown, Major and Wy Hamitor, Major and Eddy, and others participated. Mayor and secretary Arthur Jonostar noted four key goals: education, race relations, better home life, and higher industrial payrolls. James succeeds Dr E L Gibsoe as president. Mrs Lou Farris reported a successful year. Plans for a federal community building were announced, with construction to begin soon. Sgt Caruso and his orchestra provided music as about 300 members and guests attended.
Saliba and Herring Willys Motor Co. was named a Willys dealer for automobiles and jeeps. The firm owned by Joe Saliba and Frea Herring operates on N St. Andrews Street opposite City Hall.
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