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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1946

Page

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Wounded Negro Released On Bond

Seriously injured from knife cuts, Cemer Kelly, a Dothan Negro, was freed on bond today from the Houston County jail where he had been held since yesterday on an assault to murder charge. The arrest warrant was sworn by Albert Vickers who alleged Kelly cut him after a four man argument at Five Points. Kelly said he was a bystander and defended his brother during the fight. he claimed he was cut by an unidentified Negro.

Cemer Kelly Houston County Albert Vickers Vickers

Col Bradley Dies Won Four Derby Victories in Horse Fame

Col R Bradley renowned as the only thoroughbred owner to win the Kentucky Derby four times. He died at Idle Palm Farm in Lexington at age nearly 80 after two years of poor health. Survived by sister Mrs Catherine Bailey secretary Thomas Bohne and physician Dr Fred Franklin.

Lexington R. Bradley Idlepa Farm Oradlay West Pali Beach Fla Catherine B. Bailey Thomas Bohne Fred Franklin

Creel Granted Four Day Leave to Miami on Personal Business

Hubert Creel assistant Houston County agent received a four day leave to go to Miami Florida for personal business. He is expected to resume duties here the last of the week according to County Agent C M Ling.

Hubert Creel Houston County Miami Fla Creel C. M. Ling

Enlists in Navy Roy Hall Accepted for Enlistment

Roy Washington Hall of Slocomb has been accepted by the Dothan Naval Recruitee for enlistment in the U S Navy. The former serviceman reenlisted as a baker third class and was sent to Charleston South Carolina for assignment.

Roy Washington Hall Slocomb Dothan Naval Recruitee U. Navy Hall Charleston S. C

Chapman Discharged From Navy After 7244 Months

Abner R. Chapman, BMI c, son of Mr and Mrs J E Chapman of Geneva, has been discharged from the Navy after 7244 months service. The Memphis public relations office announced the man served 30 months in the Atlantic and Pacific areas and participated in one major engagement.

Abner R. Chapman BMI c J. E. Chapman Geneva Navy Memphis

Wiregrass Area Backs Montgomery Coliseum Site

The Wiregrass region shows strong support for Montgomery as the site of Alabama’s largest coliseum. Delegates from Crenshaw Escambia Mobile Coffee Geneva Dale Henry and Houston counties attended the Montgomery hearing. Wiregrass resolutions aim to influence the selecting committee on August 26 with a detachment planned.

Montgomery Arthur H. Johnson Dothan Chamber of Commerce Alabama Johnson Houston County Crenshaw Escambia Mobile Coffée Geneva Dale Henry Houston Chamber South Alabama Ring

Average Food Bill Highest Since 1920

Washington (UP) agricultural department marketing specialists said the July food bill for the average American family was the highest since 1920, with costs rising into August though not expected to reach 1920 levels. They cited loss of government subsidies and projected $481 annual cost for a family of three based on June prices, noting only May 1943 exceeded it.

Washington Agriculture Department

VEW to Sponsor Labor Day Dance by VFW

The Wiregrass post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars voted to sponsor a Labor Day dance next month to raise funds for the VFW building. About 60 members and guests attended the meeting, eight new members took obligations, and bingo followed the business session.

Wiregrass Post The Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Building Fund

Sacred Harp sing at Pilgrim Rest near Brinson Georgia

A Sacred Harp sing will be held Sunday at Pilgrim Rest Church six miles north of Brinson with the public invited. Singers are asked to bring song books.

Pilgrim Restchurch Brinson

Shelton Transferred to Tokyo for Army Service

Wayne Shelton, husband of Mrs. Alice Shelton of Ashford, is transferred from Manila to Tokyo for Army service and promoted to Staff Sergeant.

Shelton Wayne Shelton Alice Shelton Ashford Manila Tokyo

Negro Beating Death Report From Webster Parish

In Webster Parish Louisiana a 28 year old Negro, John C. Jones, oil refinery worker, was found dead last Thursday near Linden Two miles south of town His body showed whip like lashes and multiple bruises Jones previously was jailed on a complaint from a white woman alleging attempted entry but was released without charges The coroner said the death resulted from blows by an unknown assailant and that no clues were available The case is not yet recorded as a lynching by Tuskegee Institute pending official report

Minden ULP Thomas Richardson Webster Parish John C. Jones Linden Richardson Louisiana Parish Tuskegee Institute For Negroes Jones O. H. Haynes Cotton Valley Haynes

Naval Reservists to Tour States for Recruiting

Authorization to recall Navy veterans in active reserve status to naval reserve recruiting units has been issued by naval reserve directors. A tour will enlist naval reservists for the 46 units now being activated in the district, with one officer and four enlisted men per unit. Full pay and allowances apply during the tour, which ends June 30, 1947.

Naval Reserve Dothan Leutenant

Long range plan eyed for Palestine split by Jews and Arabs

The article reports on a proposed plan where 100000 Jewish refugees may be admitted only after a long range settlement is worked out. It details Jewish demands for a larger zone 1800 square miles control of immigration and sovereignty timelines, while Arabs oppose the high commission veto. Britain cites piracy of illegal immigration and contemplates emergency talks with Arabs and Jews, favoring separate meetings due to Arab refusal to meet with Jewish leaders.

Goldman Truman Morrison-Grady High Commission of Patyssine U.S. State Department Britain Palestine United States Whitehall

War Vets Granted Pension Increase in Alabama

A total of 40,283 veterans in Alabama will benefit from a new pension plan for discharged servicemen of World War I and World War II, granting a 20 percent increase. The increase, effective Sept 1, 1946, applies automatically to eligible veterans hospitalized or domiciled in VA facilities. no action required. Officials noted no local figures for the Wiregrass region. The national cost for the first year was estimated at 298.5 million dollars.

Alabama Dothan Veterans Administration Truman

Byrnes Praises Italy Greece at Conference Hearings

Secretary of State Byrnes spoke firmly praising Italy and Greece while criticizing Slav delegates for implying democracy through aligning with the Russians. Molotov listened as Byrnes warned that equal open doors will curb exploitation and urged reciprocal friendship among nations. Masaryk challenged Hungarian portrayals of minority rights, demanding clarity on who won the war and noting Europe’s differing drafts.

Byrnes United States V. M. Molotov Italy Greece Russia United Nations Hungary Masaryk Gyna Hunary

Folsom Joins Truman Officials for Short New York Trip

An associate of Folsom said the Alabaman expected only Hannegan to attend and was pleased when the President and others appeared. Folsom left today with Associate Justice Hugo Black and Sen Lister for a brief New York vacation before returning to Alabama. He had planned to go home to Cullman but accepted Black and Hit's invitation to accompany them. He spent two days in conferences with government officials including President Truman, ending with a dinner with Robert Vannevar, Postmaster General and Democratic National Chairman.

Ment Folsom Hannegan Hugo Black Supreme Court Sen Lister FN New York Alabama Black Hit Cullman Pennsylvania Hotel Truman Robert Vannegen

Not a Luxury Pure Ice Cream as Wholesome Staple

The piece argues that pure ice cream is a wholesome staple rather than a luxury. It notes vitamins minerals fats proteins and carbohydrates, highlighting its special value for undernourished or run down individuals.

Wheeless Speaks on Aviation at Dothan Kiwanis Meeting

Hugh Wheeless airport manager addressed the Dothan Kiwanis Club on aviation progress and civilian flying. Oral Davie introduced him. next week Congressman George Andrews will speak. New member Charles Northcutt joined. guests included Dr. Al Sutton and Howell Johnson. September program committee members named.

Hugh Wheeless Dothan Kiwanis Club Oral Davie George Andrews Alabama Charles Northcutt al Sutton Knoxville Tenn Howell Johnson Sam Stephens Lomax Herlong Jace Bailey Jerome Sullivan

Puddle Jumpers Scooter Club Reorganized At City Meeting

The Scooter Club Here renamed itself the Puddle Jumpers Scooter Club and adopted the motto safety scootering. Dues drop to five cents weekly. each owner member may sponsor one non owner member. Officers named Jim Farmer president Ferrell Shanks vice president A Crawford Mosley secretary Pat Wheeless treasurer. A weekend trip to Panama City is planned with Mosley supervising. A picnic is set for Saturday at 9 am at the City Recreation Center with lunches and swimming admission provided. the picnic will be at Kelly Springs.

Safety Scooter Club Scdotor Jim Farmer Ferrell Shanks A. Crawford Mosley Pat Wheeless City Recreation Center Kelly Springs Panama City Mosley

Farmer’s cryptic plea as troops arrive at gate

A farmer recalls a tense Sunday when a heavy log chain blocked his lane to deter visitors. Neighbors armed their shotguns to repel intruders and 300 West Point soldiers arrived seeking “free trimmings” for their meal, prompting a bleak wish for death.

West Point

Producers Group To Elect Board In Ashford Meeting

The Houston County Producers Association will hold its annual membership meeting in the farm market building in Ashford at 7:30 tonight. Election of a board of directors is planned, with five or nine directors to be elected per by laws. The group currently has five directors whose terms expire tonight.

Houston

Ashford Sailor Discharged at Jacksonville Navy Center

Y3-c Collins J. Rountree of Ashford in the US Navy has been discharged from the Jacksonville Florida Naval Personnel Separation Center.

Collins J. Rountree USNR Ashford Navy Jacksonville, Fla Naval Personnel Separation Center

Snell to Graduate From Alabama Polytechnic Institute

Jake Randolph Snell of Midland City will join 190 candidates in Auburn Alabama Polytechnic Institute graduation ceremonies Saturday. He will receive a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education.

Jake Randolph Snell Midland City Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn

New Armor DORON for Ground to Air Pilotless Aircraft Crew

The War Department announced eighteen DORON armored jackets to be worn by a party of American scientists and crewmen prospecting for oil in Colombia. The panels use glass filament laminated plastic in Army jackets, designed by the Quartermaster Corps to resist shell fragments, distinct from standard flak suits and earlier bullet stopping cloth claims.

Colombia Quartermaster Corps Jacob L. Devers Army War Department

No Damage Reported In Restaurant Fire

The City fire department reported a small grease caused blaze at Keith's restaurant on W Main Street yesterday. Assistant Chief Floyd Harris said there was no damage.

City Fire Department Keith's W. Main Street Floyd Harris

Price controls linger on dairy and other foods

Congress kept dairy products along with grains meats cottonseed and soybeans free from price limits until August 20 before returning to June 30 maximums unless the wage stabilization board finds value in continued controls. Wirtz and Garman argue subsidies must be rolled back to meet wage problems, while Bell Mead and Dayton leaders push for preserving or dropping subsidies under pressure from inflation fears.

Congress W. Willard Wirtz Phillip L. Garman Wage Stabilization Board Decontrol Board Roy L. Thompson Daniel W. Bell George H. Mead Dayton Farm and Trade

New OPA Act Grants Board Final Say on Subsidy Payments

A new Office of Price Administration act gives the board final authority to determine subsidy payments for items restored to price controls. The policy states subsidies will be limited or restored at the board's discretion, shaping how financial support is allocated to food ration programs.

OPA

Fragmented notice from archival issue about term Camila

A partial OCR fragment mentions a term Camila with a name Saree and a claim of a direct lie. Readable context is limited, unclear dates or organizations, and no resolvable action or outcome is shown. Further text needed for a complete summary.

Cotton market brief shows fluctuating open high low close quotes

New York and New Orleans cotton quotes appear with multiple figures for May July and October contracts. The data list includes opening highs lows and closes with several stray alphanumeric tokens interspersed, suggesting an OCR fragment from a futures market page.

New York New Orleans

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Col. Bradley Chapman Claude J. Adams Optometrist Orthopitat W. Main Dothan, Ala Dixie Transfer & Storage CO S. Bell St VEW Georgia L.s Dothan Frozen Foods W. Crawford Louisiana Naval Reservists Wheeless Kiwanis Meeting Scooter Club Producers Group SNELL Cherry N. Foster S. St. Andrews Hoop Swift Premium Hormel Kingan Bacon Hamburger Ste Quality Brands Keystone Borden Bec Henderson Don Henderson Bauman Jewelers North Foster Kingan & CO Calif Rome
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