This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1946
Page
1
Washington reports capture a winter lull as FEPC legislation stalls in the Senate amid filibuster threats and sparse committee action. House schedules a session but yields no urgent business. floor debate ends with a narrow vote short of quorum. Senate adjourns to Wednesday with talks of applying pay or budget measures to keep wartime spending moving.
A stray note indicates Bet is slated for possible recall by May 2, with limited prospect of reappearing. Sailors, including seamen, are monitoring the timetable for any renewed calls. The text is fragmentary and names no specific organization.
Funeral services for Carl Ford Watson, former Alabama resident who died February 8 at his Brownwood Georgia home, were held February 8 at Br Bapus Church. He operated the Brownwood bus station and cafe the past seven years. Survived by wife Len nie Fletcher Watson two sons Carl Watson Floyd Watson two daughters Mira B Motley Jewell Watson a grand-daughter a brother G R Watson and three sisters Clyde Pargish Lonnie Smith E Capps.
The Ukrainian delegate pressed for a five power on the spot investigation into Indonesian actions, citing British and Japanese troop use. Council President Makin questioned Ukraine’s standing to propose, sparking procedural fights as Vishinsky and Bevin clashed. UNO committees pressed through a long General Assembly session amid ongoing Indonesian questions.
Circuit Solicitor Keener Baxley urged adding Old Taylor road to the long range paving program linking Hartford highway to Dothan Florida highway. Will Adams warned a night spot on the road would be torn down when paving begins. County highway engineer hire postponed. millage and soil analysis kit purchases approved.
Bundled in snownats to shield from damp cold, war brides stand by mothers as the Queen Mary becomes the second ship to reach New York with a British war bride cargo. The Argentina follows as the first gurnery arrival is noted.
Reports from Buenos Aires say six people were killed and many wounded in outbreaks between opposing factions following the recent presidential elections. Five deaths were in Corrientes where horsemen returning from a democratic union rally were fired on by Peron supporters. A National-Labor candidate was shot near Mendoza, as Peronistas clashed with a Communist demonstration. The four party democratic union urged military authorities to oppose Peron’s plans to halt the elections.
Dale County coroner reports Spence of Enterprise is jailed on murder charges for the fatal shooting of his son in law Morrie Newman at the Gary property in Midend City. Myron Garey warned Spence to leave. after the shooting Spence fired at Garey but missed. Spence, arrested at his home near Enterprise, had prior warnings to stay off the Gary property. The coroner said the weapon was a German P 38 pistol.
City records show issued permits since last Friday for an ice cream plant at 101 West Powell Street worth £50 000 to J. W. Parkman. A residence at 1503 Lake Street cost $2 000 for Jerry Cummings. A gestage apartment at 200 Linden Street costing $3 000 was issued to Mrs. W. D. Autrey. A repair and remodel at 126 North Foster Street valued $500 issued to W. T. Jones. A residence at 108 Hardy Street, $1 500, issued to Vernon Ivey.
The Houston County Board of Registrars opened a weeklong session to purge voter lists of deceased and unqualified individuals. Miss Olive Armstrong, board chairwoman, said the effort will include addressing complaints and results in a new list for primaries later this year.
The board of directors meets tonight at 7 30 at the Coca Cots Bettling Co office on N St Andrews Street. Attendees include Clyde Levers Myer Eisenberg Jim Wadlingtes T. T. Secen J. W. Parkman Ray Bain.
The Pearl Harbor Committee heard that a rough translation of a Japanese signal for the Dec 7 attack was made on Dec 6. Capt A D Kramer who translated intercepted messages testified he saw the message the day after the attack and that Mrs Dorothy Edgars who worked for Kramer said she translated the rough version on Dec 6.
Fred Draughon, a Marine veteran awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, has joined the City Police Force as a patrolman. Police Chief J E B Draughon, his father, announced the appointment after Draughon was discharged from the Marines where he did police work during his service in the Southwest Pacific.
The U S Court of Appeals dismissed a $100000 damage suit by Ernest F Elmhurst against Drew Pearson and others ruling Pearson broadcast a matter of legitimate public interest when he said Elmhurst worked as a bartender and waiter at the Shoreham Hotel. Officers arrested 37 law enforcement officers over the weekend in a routine docket noting drunkenness and highway violations.
Frees Page cne Number. Frees Page cne portaben for 3,000,000 hauls-were monorlers today as 9,655 employes of the Philadelphia Transportaben Company went on strike. The CIO Transport Workers Union seeks a 25 cent per hour raise. The company offers 1 cent. Emergency arrangements mobilize Navy buses and a motor pool to move essential staff. Suburban railroads plan more frequent trips. Arbitration offered by New York tugboat owners and longshoremen. union leaders reject prior settlements. Mayor O'Dwyer warns fuel shortages persist post‑strike. Washington hints at wage price policy to aid steel and GM disputes.
Floyd Brunson of Clayhatchee reported to the U S Commissioner office after a warrant for possession and sale of no tax paid spirits. He waived preliminary hearing before Commissioner Daughtry and the grand jury action, posting a $300 bond.
Alabama voters ratified a 1993 tax trust. By next administration, income tax surplus may exceed fifteen million dollars to be used to reduce state ad valorem taxes. Proposals earmark 40 percent for teachers salaries 40 percent for disabled veterans trust 20 percent for old age aid. Experts warn funds must be used as intended, with constitutional amendment. Judge Boozer’s platform pledges funding, matching federal amounts, and long term growth for beneficiaries. The article endorses Boozer, noting his nonconformity as an asset.
Secretary Johnson notes the new plant will furnish a valuable market for farmers and timber growers. Previously, manufacturing failed as prices didn’t cover cutting costs. The plant will convert timber left to rot into a valuable source of income.
Sunday was a quiet day for the Dothan Fire Department with only one call reported for a grass fire. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze and returned to quarters without further incident.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.