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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1946
Page
2
Fragmented ad lists military surplus and household goods for sale including reinforced armor parts, heavy hardware, camp stoves, a 2 burner table model, electrical motor, diamond rings, wedding set, damaged rings, purses, orange juice and assorted odds and ends with prices such as 198 to 298 dollars and 8.98 dollars. The tone is a busy catalog style typical of newspaper classifieds.
The American Society of Newspaper Editors offered to help review the State Department abroad information activities. John S Knight and other editors wired Willian Benton, assistant secretary of state, proposing to study the information programs on request as controversy over press departs.
Benjamin Edelstein aged 39 is held in Lake Worth Florida awaiting transfer to Miami for a U S commissioner and an indictment on conspiracy charges. FBI reports end an eight year hunt for a swindler who threatened foreigners with illegal entry prosecutions to extort money. His wife, a young Detroit girl, was also arrested. Edelstein had prior 1938 New York City indictment for conspiracy to violate the federal impersonation statute.
In the Probate Court of Houston County Alabama administrator James Bo Cherry filed for final settlement of the estate of William Amon Cherry deceased. A hearing date was set and interested parties are advised to appear to contest if desired. Dated January 17, 1946 Judge P. Poyner.
The unemployment official John Jones says many applicants are disqualified for quitting jobs and notes credits vanish if good cause is not shown. A New York report covers Pepper accusing business interests of opposing a 2.75 billion loan to Britain and warns against anti British rhetoric jeopardizing allied support.
Funeral services for E Branton seventy six who died at his home on Tothan route two after a short illness were held this afternoon at Rehobeth Baptist Church with Rev C C Balcom officiating Burial followed in Rehobeth cemetery with Ward-Wilson directing Survivors include four sons Pharoah Franton Pino vile La and How ard Branton Dothan route one and three daughters Delis Cook Dothan route one Eady Hin gon and Mittle Swann Deo than route two and Lyle Smith Cottonwood route two plus a brother Pharoah Franton Pino vile La Two grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren Active pallbearers were Bernice Pippin Chester Branton Robert Cook Albert Cook Marvin Dixon and Talmadge Hinson Honorary pallbearers Rossy Wella Deward McArdle Jack Cheshire Curt Rice Alph Gibson Rudolph Wells and Grady Swann
The article reports on continued testimony in a war crimes trial with references to inhuman labor policies and the absence of Defendant Arthur Seyss-Inquart due to illness. It also notes Sgt. Ora B. Maw returning from World War I to Peoria, after serving with the AEF.
Firemen battled a blaze in a Negro residence on King Street last night due to a defective oil stove. Early this morning the department responded to a grass fire on the Do than Florida highway near the Dennis store. The report also includes scattered New Orleans and New York cotton market quotes with mixed highs lows and closes.
Officers and objective chairmen of Houston County Home Demonstration Clubs met this afternoon at Miss Fran Mallette’s office to plan the 1948 Council work. President Mrs Dan Newton of Kinsey led with vice president Mrs J K Newton Big Creek and secretary treasurer Mrs D S Melton Webb. Du pree, song and recreation leader. Objective chairmen include Mrs Ed Cameron Union Hill home improvement Mrs Edwin Sellers Mt Enon Farm Bureau Mrs Curtie Mixon Pansey clothing Mrs M Mederma Webb foods and nutrition Mrs Paul South erland Pleasant Plains food production Mrs J A Casey Pilgrim Rest food preservation Mrs W A Womack Dupree child care and family life Mrs T W Sotherland Center community activities Mrs H E Deese Bar ber Alabama marketing program and Mrs E J Whiddon Smyrna citizenship.
The Rev T W Wilson former Grandview Baptist pastor in Dothan has resigned as pastor of First Baptist Ashburn Ga to become field representative for Youth for Christ. He arrived from Los Angeles where he spoke at the International Convention before thousands and was named to the post requiring travel across the United States and two foreign countries this year. His first engagement after leaving Dothan will be with Dr Perry F Webb of San Antonio Texas. Mrs Wilson and their young son will live with her parents in Dothan while he travels.
Florida sheriffs opened an inquiry into animal and snake shows amid gambling allegations. Gov Millard Caldwell ordered county law enforcement to probe after complaints from jurists and citizens about the shows unfairly masking illegal gambling and tarnishing the state's name.
The Army Air Forces will form a high skill unit at Eglin Field Florida to develop tactics for guiding aerial missiles. Cpl Harvey T Alness former Tilt Bomber Group commander in India will lead. The unit will oversee the first AAP guided missile use in 1945 against Japanese railways and bridges in Burma.
Montgomery AP report shows Alabama manufacturing employment peaked later and declined slower than the nation. Frank Kropa Broadway notes October levels were 238,000 with wartime gains in transportation equipment, shipbuilding, and aircraft. Falls occurred postwar across iron and steel, ordnance, lumber, textiles.
Funeral services for Henry Cade Lee seventy died at his home in Daleville after a long illness were held at Providence Church with Rev W M Bush and Rev Charles Brewer officiating. Holman Funeral Home Quark handled arrangements. Surviving are his wife five daughters five sons two brothers a sister thirteen grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Cleveland AP committee chairmen of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers unanimously authorized a strike vote among 78 000 members. The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen is polling its 215 000 members and expects results about Feb 10. The leaders predict a nationwide rail shutdown if a strike is called. Both unions have pressed for wage increases and rule changes since last July. If a walkout occurs a Presidential fact finding board will be appointed to investigate under rail labor law.
William Wallace Andrews, GM ac USNR, son of Mr and Mrs T J McNeill of 606 S Appletree St Dothan, was discharged from the Navy at the U S Naval Personnel Separation Center in New Orleans. He entered in September 1842 and served 32 months overseas aboard ships Apache Canyon SS Tonto and SS J H Drummond, after working at U S S Civil Service Brookley Field Mobile Alabama before service.
The Mobile branch of the NAACP accuses the Mobile County board of registrars of discrimination against Negro vote registrants. J. L. LeFlore, the branch’s executive secretary and Negro postal employee, said the complaint was filed with the Department of Justice yesterday.
CHUNGKING UP reports Chiang Kai-shek pledging unity and democracy as the Political Consultative Conference endorses a coalition platform. He says the burden of national rebuilding rests on all Chinese people and urges peaceful unity and a democratic path.
Kite flying season prompts warnings from LH. Towns Alabama Power Company Headland manager urging children to avoid kites. Barnett Lee Malcolm Robins Field road patrolman is dead after a kite string touched a high tension wire, highlighting danger of metallic cords and potential power outages.
Houston County's postwar road paving plan includes the Gordon Cee Camp road along Jeffcoat's store route toward Luther road Crosby and the CCC camp. The Board of Revenue noted previous announcements failed to describe the path and misled residents who believed the river road between Gordon and the CCC camp would be paved.
The State Highway Department awarded contracts for nearly 16 miles of road construction at a total cost of 260000 to low bidders. Walker County received 10058 miles of base and double surface treatment on Berry Okman road to Clyde O Mitchell of Birmingham for 144139. Coosa County awarded 5826 miles of grading drainage and double surface treatment on the road from Thomas store toward Alexander City to Vandigriff Construction Company, Mobile, for 100944. URANIUM IN AUSTRALIA: Australian Workers Union official reports richest uranium deposits found in SE Queensland near Stanthorpe by engineer J H Grant on E J Maher holdings.
Alabama Polytechnic Institute in Auburn receives 95 marine tug deck cabins to house veterans with stuttering. Initial plan to share cabins with the University of Alabama shifted as UA found facilities at nearby Northington General Hospital Army site.
Rep Pace of Georgia says peanut growers in Florida and Alabama may see higher prices for the 1946 crop under the new government program. The plan outlines a 154 2 per ton support for Spanish peanuts and 133 2 per ton for runners, plus government loans and ceiling prices for 70 percent Spanish at about 174 a ton.
The readable parts discuss market forces and pricing, referencing support levels and Cele prices. It mentions a grading system and government involvement in peanuts, with unclear dates or officials. The text is damaged but implies a discussion of price support, market balance, and policy measures affecting peanuts.
T Sgt John T Sk.p Dr. and Mrs W. Dd announce their move from the Army after 4 years of service. Public relations officer at Fort McPherson notes Dunag’s Army career began as first sergeant in the Service Medical Laboratory. Good Conduct and Amati Theatre sabbons referenced.
Mrs. Monroe Weldon of Florence Alabama credits Retonga with restoring her health after weight loss exhaustion and digestive distress. She reports improved appetite sleep and energy and praises Retonga as a grand medicine. The ad claims Retonga is a herbal gastric tonic with fiber and vitamin B-1 and promotes purchase at Ca Drug Store.
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