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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1946
Page
1
Hewes of Dothan High Tigers will attend a coaches school in Tuscaloosa starting this month. The three day program runs August, with Hewes returning in time to open fair football practice for the Tigers on September 1. Coach Jack Hovater will not attend.
The piece notes a series of developments over the past week signaling shorter tempers in China. Chiang Kai-shek warns Communists that armed rebellion must be crushed and urges them to join his government while denying any separate state. Communists retaliate with a sharp propaganda drive accusing the American envoy of “double crossing” and of mediation while urging continued conflict.
Arthur initially refused then yielded under threats to his life. Puyi said Hagaki posed as an aid to late Field Marshal Honjo, former Kwangtung commander. Honjo killed himself after U S occupation. Itagaki noted in court as session ended with Puyi departing in Russian custody. Keenan led direct examination.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 p.m. for Lon E Wester who died at his Apalachee Georgia home Monday night. Rev D W Hodges officiated at Progeenee church near Marianna and interment was in Dykes cemetery under Maddox Funeral Home. Surviving are widow Ida Jane Wester of Apalachee and three sons Frank of Apalachee Paul O Madison and Woodrow of Balford. Wester moved from Jackson county to Georgia six months ago, previously a naval stores operator at Cypress Florida for twenty five years. His birthplace was Grand Ridge Florida.
The six tanker fleet of No.20 firm parallels escalating labor strife as CIO and AFL seamen clash on a Detroit picket line. Curran claims AFL support in some ports while CIO sailors walk off a passenger ship to Milwaukee to form picket no. 4. Washington talks fail, labor dept negotiations break down, and demands revert to 46 hour week 40 hour cut, higher wages, and overtime gains, with workers dispersing to various ports.
The wartime Romanian commission sat at 10 am, debated France’s status, then elected Dmitri Manuilsky as chairman and Mawraji Wadia as vice chairman by acclamation. The session closed with France unresolved and other commissions delayed by the delay. Beasley was unanimously elected to lead the Finland commission.
Crestview Florida soldier Pfc Aubrey W Crawford of Eglin Field will be charged with manslaughter in the death of Barbara Jean Madden a Fort Walton Beach child struck by an Army truck driven by Crawford. The child died yesterday from injuries sustained in the crash.
Solomon Baxter county superintendent announced a Houston County Teachers Institute to be held Saturday September 6 at Young Junior High School. The all day session begins at 9 am and aims to provide instructional guidance for local educators.
Phenix City Good Government League launches a purge against deceased or nonresiding voters in Phenix City Alabama. Pamphlets listing about 700 registered names are being circulated for citizens to verify voter eligibility and remove ineligible names. C T Gun ter leads the effort as league president.
A Justice Department official said the FBI investigation into the Athens Tennessee election riots found no violation of federal law. He noted two years of inquiries by the FBI and civil rights divisions into election irregularities across three eastern Tennessee counties including McMinn, where GI rioters challenged machine politicians on August 1 and 2. No case warranted federal action.
A list of names associated with churches clubs and community groups includes J W Thornton B D Seiler Curtis Memorial Methodist Mrs Blondell Garrett Pilot Club Bob Ward Rotary J Whit King Kiwanis Carlton Buie Grandview Baptist Toy Mireile First Baptist Arthur Johnson Chamber of Commerce Mver Blumberg Temple Emanu El Fred Garner American Legion J E Saliba Boy Scouts Mrs Towall Owens Girl Scouts Mrs FE4 Whidder Virginia Philips Canter Control Zolly Doak Presbyterian Church Vat Ritch Joe Olsen W C Farmer Salvation Army Bruce Flurry Dothan City Schools J P Culver Toyce Horne are noted as Chest Executive Committee members.
The article reports multiple indictments against Mann and Shelton and a sequence of forgery verdicts. Judge Elbert Parsons presides while Mann accepts the verdicts with no comment. Prosecutors present road improvement payroll checks as evidence. witnesses link checks to Mann via a grocery store, asserting non endorsement and non receipt of funds. Shelton faces further trial actions this week.
Turpentine sales in Marianna totaled 694.75 dollars for the week, as reported by W M Seruves manager of the State Farmers Market Heels. One cent and a cuir ter per pound was paid for pears with 75,000 pounds sold during the period. Pears are not accepted on Friday or Saturday each week.
J J Gilley choirmaster announced a singing convention for the first Sunday in September at Good Water Baptist Church in Wicksburg. The world day session opens with the morning church service.
The record names an Australian as chairman a Czechoslovak as vice chairman and a British member as secretary within a multinational delegation. The wording indicates a formal split of leadership across the three national groups.
War Assets Administration acknowledged that international organizations were given priority for surplus property, but denied pressure from the State and Commerce Departments. Edgar A. Stansfield testified that the decision was made in a normal way, though Chairman Slaughter called it a violation of the law. Stansfield said authority came from a public interest clause, and noted no pressure existed while saying the policy favors international groups over American firms.
William Edgar Alston, 41, executed in Kilby prison at 12 10 a.m. for murdering his second wife while on parole. Twin brother Julian, serving a life sentence for a 1926 murder, watched calmly. Governor Sparks denied mercy. Alston urged repentance and faith in a letter to his spiritual adviser.
An Alabama oil test ends unsuccessfully as Poynter Awger abandons the Pike County wildcat Well Spencer No 1 in section 26 8N 20E near Troy. Nearby Montgomery County wells Ue Sugus No 1 near Montgomery and other counties show shut down or quiet activity with depths noted.
Leo Walper pro at Glen Arvin Club in Thomasville tied the Radium Springs course record with a seven under par 69 to win 150 dollars in the Radium Springs Invitational. The record had been set by Jack Kirkwood and later equalled by Horton Smith Billy Goodlee of Valdosta and Stockton Rogers of Tallahassee. Semifinals were scheduled for Saturday with finals on Sunday.
Dothan Alcoholic Tax Unit investigators report bootlegging remains limited as syrup and sugar shortages shrink Moonshine production in the Wiregrass. R. B. Phillips notes nearly all operators have exited the business. summer is typically slow, with arrests under a dozen. Officials expect activity to rebound in fall when supplies return.
Washington AP The Justice Department says it is studying complaints of price fixing and artificial shortages in meat. Since CPA price controls lapsed July 1, reports from across the country allege anti competitive tactics by some in the meat trade. The inquiry seeks possible anti trust prosecutions and covers tie in purchases coercion, wholesale push into retail, and withholding hides to push prices.
The Dothan Lions Club discussed locating cow coliseums in Alabama. Arthur Johnson of the Dothan Chamber of Commerce chaired the talk. The club approved Dothan as a site for a subsidiary coliseum and formed a committee to attend a Montgomery hearing on August 26. Plans for a football schedule between the Crimson Tide B team and the University of Havana on November 9 in Dothan were also discussed.
Georgia and northern Florida receive emergency insecticide via truck rail and air. About 2 3 million pounds needed to curb infestation spanning Headland Marianna Graceville areas. Plan includes 50 tons airlift 70 tons truck 35 railcar loads with cost aimed to balance air rail costs. Time Life and salt company reps to cover and expedite delivery alongside W M Rowe Jr southeastern sales manager.
The War Assets Administration announced a sale to veterans at Ponce De Leon Park in Atlanta starting August 26. 1590 jeeps and 511 jeep trailers will be offered with priority to veterans holding old priority certificates, then those with personal use certificates, pro rata for business use holders. Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily until sold out.
Alabama state Agriculture Center Board considers Birmingham and Montgomery bids for a 500000 cow coliseum. Birmingham offers 40 acres at the state fairgrounds, citing larger population and livestock slaughtering share. Montgomery urges location in livestock region. Board chair Sen. W. W. Garrett says a decision will come soon.
Dothan recruiters outline that after Sept 1 regular Army personnel will cap leave at 60 days. Accrued leave beyond 60 days is paid in government bonds redeemable in five years at 2.5 percent, up to 120 days. Excess leave over 60 days is bonds, remainder is actual leave. Reenlistment bonuses are not allowed. furlough time reduces prior accrued time for veterans.
Recorder J. Vaughn announced strict penalties for taxi drivers, with suspensions ranging from one week to indefinite for repeated offenses. Violations include stop sign and traffic light infractions, speeding, equor law violations, aiding prostitution, and public drunkenness with escalating suspensions and possible revocation. Six taxi permits were revoked this week.
Royal Arch Masons are invited to a special meeting at 7 30 tonight in the Masonic Lodge. J S Talley, secretary, announced the event and urged all Royal Arch Masons to attend.
Andrew Newton Teal of Clio died after a heart attack while en route to a Florida Army hospital from Eglin Field. Survived by wife Kate, son Comer Teal, brothers B Teal and A J B Teal, sisters Mrs M I Robinson and Mrs C Payne, and five grandchildren. Funeral set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Supea Creek Church, Headland Mortuary in charge.
Alabama Republicans at the state convention will seek a resolution condemning a four percent GI loan rate while noting government lending to foreign powers at two percent. The convention will also back full United Nations support, with J A Downer of Fort Payne heading a resolutions subcommittee. Carroll Reece will deliver the keynote.
The workshop at Mrs. Reuben C. Hardy's home focused on interior decorating for the kitchen and living room. FSA home economists Miss Mary B Arant and Mrs. Virginia Yeager led the session on using scrap materials, new plastic varnish, and low cost home improvement methods with the Hardy family and guests.
The Coffee County Labor Association plans ten individual contracts across four counties to guarantee a $30 biweekly wage for each worker. Houston County and Coffee County officials, including C. M. Ling and Glenn Lawrence, criticized the plan as unsatisfactory but preferable to nothing. The association reports enough Bahaman laborers to cover 1,500 man hours, though many farmers avoided applying due to the wage guarantee and overall labor shortage for peanut harvest. Attendees included C. C. McEachin and Aubrey Johnston representing Houston County and the emergency farm labor bureau.
The Office of Price Administration raises ceilings on household goods from radios to vacuum cleaners and adds percent increases on many items. Dealers must absorb most hikes as OPA cites annual public impact surpassing 150 million dollars. Used 1945 46 autos see ceilings rise about 15 percent if reconditioned and dealer guaranteed, with examples in the east central regions.
Marianne market in Marianna sold 978 hogs with fat hogs described as stout and lighter feeder pigs around two dollars per hundred. Barrow hogs brought about 21.75 per hundred as cattle prices remained steady and about 432 head sold today.
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