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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1946
Page
1
The Board of City Commissioners invites citizens to propose paving of streets and sidewalks. To proceed, submit a petition signed by a majority of abutting property owners, listing front footage and whether sidewalks curbs and gutters are desired. Proposals will be considered and, if feasible, paving proceedings will be instituted. City of Do. Alabama.
Hugh Wallace Jr. of Guiner White Fla was appointed to the Dothan office as field assistant from Gainesville where he led a branch. Wallace served five and a half years with the Social Security Board and will visit central sections in the 13 surrounding counties supervised by Dothan. The post had been vacant eight months after reassignment of a former Social Security Board employee in the armed forces.
The severest cold wave of the year tightens its grip on the Great Lakes region and begins sweeping into New England. The Weather Bureau notes temperatures plunging to 27 below in International Falls and three below in Chicago. A new rush of cold air is forecast to move through Minnesota into the Great Lakes region, with minor snow squalls along Lake Michigan’s south and east shores.
The Board of City Commissioners will receive sealed bids for the old Howell School Building and land between College and Cherry Streets and Burdeshaw and Newton Streets in Dothan Alabama at 9:00 AM March 19, 1948. The two story brick building has 33000 square feet, basement heating plant, and is near Atlantic Coast Line railroad facilities. Cash or one fourth cash with up to ten yearly installments at 4 percent interest. Bid to C L Ca e, President.
CAIRU AP reports Prime Minister iManayuod dFahnoy Nokresh Pasha's cabinet resigned today with plans to form a new government. The Swuadist and Liberal Maluton parties eligible to join, while Waldist may be excluded. Three ministers from the Wafdist opposition resigned in protest over government actions. Ambassador Lord Kil learned departed for London for undisclosed consolations.
A meeting at the Houston County courthouse brought farmers, County AAA, and community committees together to learn about the Federal crop insurance program. Speakers described coverage against droughts, floods, hail, frost, wind, and other perils, with indemnities and government funded administrative costs.
President announces wage price policy after Bowles threats to resign over a universal pattern for disputes. Detroit GM talks with CIO United Auto Workers stall while NLRB reopens hearings on chair labor charges. New York harbor operations edge back to normal after a 10 day tugboat strike. Coal rationing remains, fuel oil restrictions ease. Los Angeles studios face a looming walkout by 6,000 AFL union members, while AF of L may withhold recognition. About 1.43 million workers idle nationwide amid continuing labor disputes.
Smirnov cites Frank's 1940 diary note that peace would not alter Germany's course. Frank and Stegin recorded cynical views, while an oil stove fire at 316 West Burdeshaw Street caused smoke damage before firemen arrived, in a house owned by Howard Rogers and occupied by a Mr. Skipper.
A "flim flam" game operated in Dothan by a gypsy woman and Mary Daniels a Black resident was reported. The scheme involved deceit and theft as a pretext to remove a conjure from a sick daughter, with money transferred and the woman not yet apprehended. The incident was reported to the sheriff after the theft.
The bound copies of the proposed zoning ordinance for the Cry of Dothan and the accompanying map have sold out as citizens, especially club women, show wide interest. Twenty copies were given to business leaders. inquiries come through the Chamber of Commerce. The City Planning Commission meets March 4 to discuss amendments and final submission to the City Commission for enactment.
Jimmy Lane of Huntavile announces a Legion membership drive at the Chester K. Vickery Post aimed to add over 1,000 members. The plan includes newspaper and radio publicity and city canvassing by current members. Lane urges veterans to join and highlights civic and peace efforts supported by a strong post. Details and backdrop will be explained next Tuesday.
Mamie Kirkland of Campbellton Florida, a 52 year old Negro woman, is held in Houston county jail on grand larceny and three petty larceny counts after a shoplifting spree in Dothan stores. Police report losses from two variety stores a department store and a grocery. Stolen items recovered. she arrived by bus yesterday.
Dr. Larry Newgent former San Quentin chaplain will deliver a gospel message at the Church of the Nazarene 41 East Main Street at 7 30 tonight announced by Rev E Ross Sanders. He witnessed 36 hangings nine electrocutions and two gas chamber executions and will speak on Crime Doesn t Pay with public invited.
The assembly approved New York City as the temporary home of the United Nations Organization and the Westchester Fairfield area as the permanent seat for the body. It backed advisory status for labor groups the World Federation of Trade Unions the International Cooperative Alliance and the American Federation of Labor and urged immediate action to prevent world hunger by conserving food and boosting grain output.
President Truman appointed Lt Gen Walter Bedell Smith as Ambassador to Russia, elevating a veteran Eisenhower era chief of staff to a top foreign post. Smith succeeds W Averell Harriman after resigning earlier to return to private business.
Funeral services for Mrs. J W Elmore seventy six who died at her home in Donalsonville Georgia yesterday will be held at 3 p m Saturday at Mt Pleasant Church Burial will follow in Mt Pleasant church Evans Son of Donalsonville directing Surviving are four sons James Elmore Panama City Carson Elmore Iron City Clyde Elmore Donalsonville Fantine Elmore Clearwater Fla two daughters Mrs Houston Meadows San Francisco and Mrs J W Meadows Phenix City a brother a sister and several grandchildren
James Charles Quillin, three times mayor of Hartford, died at age eighty one. A longtime Hartford resident for 47 years, he was active in civic affairs and served 35 years as station agent for the Central of Georgia railroad. Funeral services are set for 4 p.m. Saturday at his residence with two ministers officiating. burial in Hartford cemetery. Surviving are his wife, a daughter Mrs Glenn Gibson, two sons Binion and James C. Quillin Jr., U.S. Navy, and two granddaughters.
Arthur H. Johnson of the Dothan Chamber of Commerce says progress is being made to obtain Napier Field and related facilities for Dothan and Houston county. He notes state aviation officials in Montgomery and a CAA representative have been in the area, with communication expected shortly.
Mrs Willie Pooser of Troy Alabama died after a short illness in Jackson County Hospital. Funeral services will be held today in Marianna with interment at Sneads. Surviving is son Wadner Pooser state representative from Leckson County and candidate for the Senate, and a daughter Mrs Carbie Todd of Tampa.
Funeral services for Mrs. T. M. Lamb, 52, who died at home after a short illness, will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Home church with Rev. A D. Zbindean officiating. Burial in Pilgrim Home cemetery, Ward-Wloon directing. Surviving: husband, four daughters, three sons, three brothers, and three grandchildren. Active pallbearers named.
The Price Administrator may deem wage hikes unlawful if they follow price rises, while prewar wage or government-recommended increases remain valid. Price ceilings will be adjusted promptly for industries facing hardship from approved wage rises, removing the prior six month hardship wait.
LM. Cohen, age fifty two, of Do than, sustained injuries to his right arm in an auto motorcycle collision in Atlanta on Wednesday. J. B. Johnson of Atlanta also hurt. Cohen treated at Grady Hospital. Officers quoted by The Associated Press say Johnson was seriously hurt. Cohen expected to return there today.
Johnnie Mack Wilson a Negro resident of Elba has been accepted by the Bamingham Recruiting Center for service in the Navy. The report notes his affiliation with Floward's mate and the step marks his entry into naval service.
The Russians were to leave Manchuria last December but have postponed departure repeatedly with no fixed date. American concern centers on alleged looting by Russian troops as the United States Reparations Committee was denied entry to the region. Chinese officials privately confirm reports of value stripping, labeling Russia’s actions opportunistic as Allied efforts differ between Germany and Manchuria.
Clarence Mercer of Dothan was charged with liquor law violation by city police last night. He posted a $52 bond as shown on the police docket. Details of the charge were not available from officers at headquarters.
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