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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1947

Page

14

Trial to Celt to ad Connle in the School of

Fragmentary note mentions a trial related to Celt and Connle within a school setting. No clear names, dates, or locations readable.

Marshall Faces Big Selling Job

Washington report outlines the uphill task for Secretary of State George C. Marshall as he pushes the European recovery program totaling 17 billion dollars. Republicans in Congress show mixed support and hint at alternative spending, while Democrats debate pacing and conditions for approval.

Washington George C. Marshall Truman Marshall Charles A. Eaton House Foreign Affairs Committee Congress Joseph W. Martin, Jr House Senate Sen Robert A. Taft

Eagle to Take Holiday Observance Announcement

Employment notices state The Eagle will not publish tomorrow to allow workers a holiday. Friday's issue will be the next publication. The staff extends Merry Christmas wishes to readers.

Eagle Employes Employes of the Eagle

Yuletide Closings and Fire Report In Dothan

Dothan enjoys a quiet Christmas Eve as federal, county, and city offices close for the holiday with limited hours ahead. Stores report brisk trade while merchants debate Christmas closures. A nearby home sustained minor fire damage from an oil heater. grass fires burned with no damage reported.

Dothan Old Saint Nick Federal County PMA Veterans’ Service Welfare Department A. Harman Circuit Clerk FHA Ethel Williams Long Atlanta Street West Main Street Collins Street Floyd Harris

Bethlehem Moonlight Amid Holy Land War and Peace

Reporter Robert C. Miller describes a Christmas Eve in Bethlehem shadowed by conflict since the U N partition vote. He recalls Mary and Joseph’s travel, cites casualties and wounds, and notes a Franciscan friar’s reflection on enduring strife as the writer returns along the ancient road.

Robert C. Miller Bethlehem Holy Land United Nations U. N Jerusalem Mary and Joseph Valley of Kinnon Jaffa Bile Roca Rvera Fura

U S Plans Evacuation From 14 Bases In Panama

The United States drafts plans for immediate evacuation of about 2 000 troops from 14 bases in Panama after Panama’s Assembly rejected an agreement granting use of the sites for five to 20 years. The move includes the B29 base at Rio Hato and follows a policy shift on defense areas.

Norman Carignan Washington United States Panama Panamanian Assembly Panama City Arase Capitol Hill Knowl Rcalif Nicaragua Engel R-Mich Rio Hato

Public Employes Cited As Traders In Grain Markets

Rep MacKinnon accused the Agriculture Department of knowing about public employees at local state and federal levels who traded on grain markets in September. He urged disclosure of 71 names and tied the push to a Senate request for agency reports on official gambling on commodity markets.

Washington MacKinnon R-Mich Agriculture Department Anderson Senate Appropriations Committees Machannog Ite Aostite J.oM.o Medi Metroaistratear Congressionnat Combotifee Beonome SAA Garth Melita Agee Luce Department Parece Christiine Ehiaren Ton Mra Young Ruccet Kennedy Young JAG Hile Garda

Court rules woman may claim profits of boarding house

United States Tax Court allowed a Texas woman who ran a boarding house with little help from her husband to count the profits as her own compensation for personal services rendered. She saved $27,090 over twelve years from the boarding house operations.

Washington United States Tax Court Texas Ingo House Cyamen

Two Negroes Arrested In Grocery Burglary

Dothan police report Wilbur Bass age 22 of 410 Montana St and Thomas Balkum age 23 of N Appletree St extension held on bond for burglarizing J J Long store at 1000 North Appletree St. Officers say the break in occurred Sunday night between 4 30 and 8 00 pm with $30 to $100 cash taken and merchandise missing.

Dothan Wilbur Junior Bass Montana St Thomas L. Balkum N. Appletree St J. J. Long Nexro North Appletree St James Lewis Lewis Miseiz

Local Crime Front Goes Into Doldrums

Police report a quiet noon in Dothan and Houston County with officers predicting a very peaceful Christmas. Police Chief Eddie Ketley commented on the calm and urged continued restraint amid lingering concerns of potential violence.

Dothan Houston County Eddie Ketley Cale

Truman Leaders U S Yuletide Events In 1945

The nation readies for Christmas celebrations led by President Truman. The White House will stage the traditional Christmas tree lighting as crowds gather for the season. Pardons for wartime draft violators aim to restore full civic rights for dozens released after sentences.

White House

Hartford Child Dies From Hot Water Burns

Hartford special report states Mary Marguerite Branton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Branton of Hartford, died in a Hartford hospital after accidentally stepping onto a tub of hot water. Funeral services were held today at Pondtown Church with burial in the church cemetery. Hobson Funeral Home handled arrangements. The child is survived by her parents.

Hartford Mary Marguerite Brannon Mro Bil Branton Branton Tsa Anoon Pondtown Church Bullington Travwick Weh Hobbson Funeral Home Arannerment

Local car rental firm locks fleet to curb holiday accidents

In Columbia South Carolina a rental dealer halted holiday crashes by locking his entire fleet of U drive cars and reactivating operations with January. He then left for Texas to spend the holidays.

Columbia S.C Texas

Christmas Abroad Marred By Strife and Misery

War weariness colors Christmas as violence bloodshed stains Palestine Greece and Crete. The world grows tired of war and hunger for peace while political leaders warn of rising turmoil and continued suffering in occupied areas and front lines.

Palestine Greece Crete

White Elephant Sale Raises Funds for Crippled Tots

A charity sale nicknamed White Elephant raised 922 dollars and 83 cents to support services for crippled tots. Organizers credited community participation and donated items from local families and businesses. The event occurred over a weekend at a community center, drawing residents and volunteers to gather funds for therapy and care.

French Assembly Votes Austerity Measures in Budget Plea

The French Assembly shifted to debate a drastic austerity bill aimed at funding a two billion trim by draining funds from higher earners and assessing taxes on incomes above 450 000 francs. The plan, backed by Finance Minister Ilene Slager, seeks US aid and includes debt relief through excise taxes and bond issues tied to the budget. The Council of the Republic expected a 48 member debate as the measure moves toward the upper chamber.

Carl Wartman Draonstiflatien Council of the Pepuble Sen Ilene Slager United States Excena

St. Pete Postpones Operation Snowflake

Report notes delayed action in St. Pete regarding Operation Snowflake. The text references weather, public notices, and a pending plan with officials and the press, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

St. Pete

California Democrats Face Shifts in 1948 Election Dynamics

Report outlines California Democratic tensions as Senator Pahney and Henry A. Wallace are pitched for 1948 presidential bids. Journal notes mixed views among California leaders, Roosevelt faction influence, and uncertainty over loyalty to party lines and potential electoral impact.

Edie California Panten Cisco James Roosevelt Sanin Gernt Cafornia Powley

Jews and Arabs Die in Palestine Skirmishes on Christmas Eve

A Jew and two Arabs were killed in fighting over partition in Palestine amid escalating violence. Four Arabs and three Jews were wounded as skirmishes spread to Haifa and other areas as UN partition plans drew reactions across the region.

Ireclalem Catumonal Atrife Parton Palestine Middle East United Nations Haifa Havana Trypes Jere

Pope Urges Truth to Heal World in Vatican Message

The pope calls for return to truth to bring peace to the universe amid warnings against evil. He stresses faith and moral renewal, referencing Shakespearean themes and urging unity against wrongdoing. The remarks appear in a Vatican page 3 feature.

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