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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1948

Page

7

War Booty Rules Causing Headaches To State Department

A wartime overview explains how booty items from enemy territories enter U S custody. It notes Senate panels favor keeping 105 Hungarian horses seized in Germany, while a silver Hohenzollern set may belong to the 175th regiment or the U S government. The piece contrasts booty with war trophies and personal property amid postwar questions.

State Department Washington Ike Germany Hungary Senate Senate Committee 175Th Regiment Maryland National Guard 175Th Hohenzollerns O. K U. S. Army Tere U. S

Congress Tourney in Atlanta Slated March 13 to 18

John Moon and Thad Holt, co commissioners, announced the third annual American Basketball Congress tournament will be held in Atlanta from March 13 through 18. The event gathers teams to compete under the congress umbrella.

Atlanta John Moon Thad Holt American Basketball Congress

Southeastern AAU Boxing Meet Set for Florence in March

The Southeastern AAU boxing championship is scheduled for Florence Alabama March 18 to 20. Emerson Lunsen, local AAU representative, announced the event to be run by Muscle Shoals Athletic Association with help from the National Guard. C O McNees, boxing committee member, said commitments from nearly all Southern Golden Gloves cities are secured to send teams, with Alabama Georgia Florida and Tennessee among states to be represented.

Florence Ala Emerson Lu‘ens Muscle Shoals Athletic Association National Guard C. O. McNees Alabama Georgia Florida Tennessee

Alabama Newsprint Promised for State by 1950

Alabama newspaper leaders learned the state would print papers locally by 1950 as the Coosa River Newsprint Co plans a Childersburg plant. The plant, to be operated by Kimberly Clark, should produce about 10 000 tons annually with much of the funding already raised. Ed Pierce became president of the Alabama Press Association while J C Henderson and Clarence B Hanson Jr advanced to top posts. Norman H Bassett continues as acting field manager and treasurer. A permanent field manager search was postponed. Harry S Ashmore of the Arkansas Gazette told a banquet most South alarm over Truman civil rights proposals is among officeholders. He urged Southern papers to back practical steps to boost education and opportunity.

Birmingham Alabama Alabama Press Association Clarence B. Hanson Birmingham News-Ave Herald Coosa River Harry S. Ashmore The Arkansas Gazette Little Rock South President Truman

Senns Appointment Confirmed By Auburn

AUBURN AP Athletic Director Wilbur Hutsell announced the appointment of C. L. Shot Senn as Auburn end coach. The Troy native, former Auburn end on the undefeated 1932 team, arrives after applying for release from Phillips High School Birmingham. He will join Coach Earl Browns staff immediately.

Auburn Wilbur Hutsell C. L Shot) Senn Senn Phillips High School Birmingham Troy Sennis Earl Brown

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