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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1945

Page

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Mrs. Johnson Dies Funeral Tomorrow

Mrs Johnson dies at home after illness and funeral is planned for tomorrow. The bereaved service will be held at Vow im with burial in a local cemetery. She is survived by her daughter and several grandchildren along with a circle of relatives and church members.

Funeria Servarces Gine Towrstay Ward Cabwig Buria Ais Wilrod Geectiig Seared Survivangere Mobo Alios Johnson Terns Rupy Esgna J.C. Peak Cuencelfer Booa Brean Sredmean JL Dabusen Gtardchildres Our Geet Ziemich Fd

Postoffice Clerks Relax After Christmas Mail Rush

The Dothan post office reports a calmer scene after a busy peak, with clerks catching up on undelivered mail caused by incorrect addressing. Friday and Saturday were the peak of Christmas mailing, but morning business was slightly below normal, allowing staff to sort mail.

Army Officer Hurt In Auto Hit Pole At Headland

Lieutenant Byrd Marshall of New-ville was injured in a Monday night automobile crash at Headland. His car struck a telegraph pole and he was taken to Dothan hospital then moved to Camp Rucker hospital. Patrolman Arie Vickery said the officer was not believed to be seriously hurt.

Byrd Marshall Newvile Dothan Headland Camp Rucker Arie Vickery Vickery

City Sells Parcel on South Appletree Street

In a brief session the City Commission authorized sale by warranty deed of a parcel on South Appletree street previously used as a park. The property was sold to Jack Kingly and B. R. Shepherd for $1850. Attending were Commission President Clyde J Coe and Commissioner J. Wo Parkman.

City Commission South Appletree Street Jack Kingly BR. B. Shephard Commission Clyde J Coe J. Wo Parkman

Kiwanis Meeting Postponed to Noon at Houston Hotel

The De ihn Kiwanis Club postponed yesterday's weekly session due to a Chrisin Db issue. President T. A. Shealy announced the meeting will be held today at 12:10 at the Houston Hotel.

Kiwayis Deihn Kiwanis Club Chrisin Db Idiey Houston Hotel T. A. Shealy

Lord Keyes Dies Hero of Zeebrugge

Lord Keyes a famed naval officer dies aged 74. He commanded at Zeebrugge and rose to admiral, leading Royal Navy actions in the Mediterranean and Eastern waters. He served from the Napoleonic era through the early 19th century and shaped Britain’s submarine and coastal defense efforts.

Lord Keyes Zeebrugge London Aerae Paves Aditufum Astracme Rome Athens Viena Cotsan- Loeple Tstenbury Frais Abs Great Britain

Five power foreign ministers draft European peace pact

The London style accord on procedure for drafting European treaties nears approval as Byrnes Molotov and Bevin meet. Discreet notes say Iran troop withdrawal and atomic energy control were discussed, with China signaling tentative support but France silent. Byrnes plans to depart Glasgow when the matter closes.

Georges Bydeut Ull Thas Bidault Loudan Byrue Mo Minntov Ennert Bevin Sisie James F. Byrnes Y. M. Molytov Ernest Bevin Byrnes Washington Byres Aleal Cormy Iran London France China Masgow

Continued Page One Summary of a Turbulent Diet Debate

Fragmented OCR reports a cabinet meeting deciding to promote agriculture and import ordinances, with mentions of rationed exchange and political reforms. Allied headquarters reference and electoral expectations appear, noting few Diet members plan to resign amid public demand.

Yodd Otfrimers Toe Vale Ryndo Sail Wilseek Ceslecton

Indonesian Leader Struck As Four Men In Duren Saunter

An unclear report describes a political figure in Batavia being attacked and fired upon by several soldiers. The fragment references Dutch and local actors, with scattered names and locations like Duren and Wood. Details are unreadable but imply a violent incident involving an Indonesian leader and surrounding parties.

Batavia Georlie

Fragmentary prom night notes and political figures

The fragment lists prom page items and mentions figures such as Ervin and Samuel J. dr, former Court Judge Morganton, plus a note about Christmas dinner. It references Ervin’s election to Congress from North Carolina and the Party composition of the House, including 240 Democrats, 10 Republicans, and no minor parties.

Anak Caudle Ervin May Samuel J Perior Cuourt Il Morganton Congr Hiewd Charlotte Theun Vieuneses Tunneck “Gut Bae

Fragmentary wartime notice with damaged text

Fragmentary OCR shows a confused wartime scene with stray phrases about delays, explosives, and a violent event. The readable bits mention a minister, hindering reports, and possible destruction of something described as vivid in the old county, but specifics are unclear.

Contined Prom Mage Dine A Creaty Vere Warn

Fragmented OCR cites a meeting warning about promotion mage dine a create ver e and disarray across the conference. It notes officials and a secretary overseeing notes, with mentions of May and New York Cotton open but lacks coherent actions or outcomes.

United States to Aid Greek Elections Under UN Plan

Washington reports describe a U.S. proposal to send 600 observers to Greece for its elections. The move, tied to Yalta declarations, would organize teams from the War Office and Greek authorities with secretariat and observers to assess the polls.

Washington Tus United States Sens Owe Gube National Assembly Greege Yalta Axis Wranitve Ect eTs Tieste J Peary Srany Secreto Tunis Roregesn

Stores To Resume Hoon Hour Closing

Crawford Inmiar at the Merchants Division of the Detton Chamber of Commie.cor said today that effective formor- Tow stores will again close oit Thursday afternouns. At the last meeting of the 4 sociation the merchants voted to remain open on Thursday after nouns from thar tying Utrengh Christmas in order we facilitate Christmas fay afternoun choriist will cunt ge aetit May 15, 148, when nies i ruse: in de cide abo The continuance of the chasing Wexk wea.

Crawford Inmiar Merchants Detton Chamber of Commie Cor

Negro Arrested in Meat Theft at Newlan Street

Fire Chief Floyd Waccie said a house on Mast Newlan Street was found with meat missing. Police reported a man named Negro, later identified as AT. Negra, was in custody after a daylight incident at the residence early today.

Newlan Street Floyd Waccie AT. Negra Mel

Japan policy control shifts amid occupation debates

The document discusses transferring policy control from the occupying force to a Japanese authority after the military phase ends. It notes the commission's possible move to issue direct instructions to MacArthur and the removal of the word adversity from recent communiques as talks progress.

Ine Iép Macariner MacArthur

Wake Island war crimes death sentences reported

Fragmentary notes describe a military commission sentencing Wake Island figures to death for mass executions on October 7, 1943, including 88 American civilian employees. Names and officials appear in garbled text, with references to Yamazaki and other Japanese officers and wartime atrocities.

Ewajalein Marshall Islands Adin Shigareatau Suakaibara Carnas Day Ir Fury Saksibara Wake Islan Vomdr Soichi Tachbana Wake Island Pan-Amer Tonaviuki Yamaznna Philippine Thaibata Ferni Segale

Army Seizes Stolen U S Property Amid Crackdown

Army agents announced confiscation of stolen U S property tied to a broad crackdown on illicit supplies. The operation targeted handlers who diverted food and goods, including coffee, from military and naval stores to black markets. Authorities vow further seizures as part of restoring control over critical commodities.

Deangiat Hart Sianghou Mwre

Petrillo Bans Foreign Music Across U S Radio

Chicago AP Petrillo head of the American Federation of Musicians bans broadcasts of musical programs originating in foreign countries, effective December 3, with Canada exempted. The order aims to protect American musicians from overseas competition as wartime waivers end. Vatican and Jerusalem broadcasts and overseas Army Navy programs are excluded.

Chicago James C. Ferrillo AFL American Federation of Musiciehs Canada Petrillo AFM Jaywadeas Petrilla United States Natal Association of Broadcasters Petrilio Dominion of Canada American Federation of Musicians Vatican Jerusalem Army Navy

Turks Ready to Defend Coast Across Black Sea

Istanbul dispatch reports Anatolia News Agency stating Turkey will defend any incursion along a 180 mile Black Sea coast if needed. The agency cites deputies journalists and others as agreeing the nation would fight for its territory. The note follows Soviet claims and mentions tensions with Russia and a 20 year treaty being challenged.

Edwen B. Greexwald Istanbul Bel AP Anatolia Turkey Black Sea Ankara Paris Iy Cbst Anatolia Agency Kazim Narabekir Viional Assembly Russia Husska Georgian Soviet Socialist Soviet Union

Bodies Of Marine Fliers Recovered Near Tsingtao

Bodies of six Marine fliers killed in the Blane crashes southwest of Tsingtao are brought to Tsingtao. Three Amphibious Corps headquarters report five tentatively identified with two survivors named Raymond Bernard Worden and Robert E. Blount. Four more fliers from the December 11 Okinawa flight are now accounted for. An earlier note says two American sailors were reported in Wei Hai Wei hospital on the Shantung peninsula.

Tientsin China Etuni Marine Fiers Tsingtao Pen Amphibious Corns Mane Tsoo Nf Raymond Bernard Wordenoff India Robert E. Blount Wardenheft Okinawa Ano Oune Anticmed Fsingino Wei Hai Wei Soamung Peninsula

GIs Protest Change In Transport Sailing

Four thousand GIs massed in Manila to protest cancellation of two homebound transport sailings. An Army officer reprimanded the group, stating they still serve under the Army. The depot commander cited consolidation of replacement depots as the reason for the sailing cancellations. Soldiers dispersed within 100 miles, abandoning "We Want Ships" banners.

Manila API Movors Pacifican Cel J. C. Campbell

Meadland Funeral Held for Mire Family

Funeral services were held at a Bert Church with Rev Huby officiating for Mire family members. Surviving relatives include husband J x4 Beaders and four daughters Mix Verng Dolbyg Revises fivey fod Ades, with many others named across Ozark route and Columbus. The service followed at the church cemetery with pallbearers listed.

Meadland Uradibed Bert Huby Het Deadla Beaders

Skidding Auto Hits Three More Cars

An auto skidded Monday afternoon in the 100 block of Seth Foster Street damaging three parked vehicles owned by A. F. Parker Benson, F. L. Strickland, and J. E. Sorrelis. Another minor collision at College and Newton Streets involved Richard Weed and Stacey A. Broce.

Dathan Eagle End Jack Smik Seth-Foster Street A. F. Parker Benson Strickland Panama City Fin J. E. Sorrelis Dot College Newton Streets Ax Richard Weed Stacey A. Broce

Dothan VW Post to Host Large Meeting Next Tuesday

A large attendance is expected at the Dothan post Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting next Tuesday night at the Wondermen Ball. A new membership drive has shown gratifying results, an official said. All persons eligible for membership are urged to attend.

Dothan Post Veterans of Foreign Wars VW Post

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