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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1946

Page

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AVC Demands Probe Of Marines Jailed For Issuing Petition

The AVC demands an inquiry into two Marines jailed for circulating a petition calling for demobilization. Lt Gen Robert Richardson and Army officials pledge to prevent interference with service matters while Army spokesmen note two soldiers associated with AVE faces scrutiny as the incident unfolds.

AVC Peetes Crhies Rai Fleet Marine Hesiquarters Ead S. S. Marine Rps Robert Richardson Army W.n Parifhc Remy Tera

Peterson's Ointment Offers Quick Pile Relief

Relief now comes from a delightful cooling soothing and astringent formula. Sufferers report itching and smarting relieved and overnight sleep. Peterson's Ointment costs 60 cents a box or in a tube with applicator. Money back if not delighted.

Peterson Petergon

Lady Astor Urges Savannah Clean Up Effort

Lady Astor visited Savannah criticizing the city as run-down and dirty. She praised some assets while urging a cleanup, noting lack of proper cleaning equipment and calling for swift action by city leaders.

Savannah Amereuan Saeatoah Charmela Marea Ie Charlee Ley Astor Savanish Ax‘tor Sanford P. Butler

Award of $5,000 Sought In Suit

A damage suit filed in the Houston County circuit court seeks $5,000 in damages. Plaintiff Asting S. J. Harrell doing business as Continental Van Lines, Birmingham, Alabama, alleges an automobile collision with defendant A. J. Kelley for Enterprise on January 31 near U S Highway 84.

Houston County S. J. Harrell Birmingham Continental van Lines A. J. Kelley Enterprise

Pope Broadcasts Church Position

Pope Pius XII told cardinals that the church rises as a beacon in a torn world without God there can be no true unity among men. He spoke from Vatican City and addressed hunger and postwar challenges during a Vatican radio broadcast recorded in London by the Associated Press.

London Pius X11 Assembly of Cardinals Vatican City Associated Press Vatican Tia- Tian Vatican Radio Birettas

Reverend Stack Leads Brotherhood Meeting Report

The article notes Rev Stack addressing a local club on brotherhood with emphasis on community service. It lists attendees including Dr A Parker Bruce Flurry and W i Jordan, plus guests Keaasen W Thagard and W V Horne, among others, and mentions an induction of Johnny Joes as a new member.

Res Joann Steno Orf Tata Brvinern Haar Grotto Prengern Ff Jwlh Gil Cheater Gb Fat Dasieur C. OW Jonson Uur Jonsny Joes A. Parker Bruce Flurry W. i Jordan Keaasen W. Thagard Souih Gare Cals W. V. Horne Alfred Wail Walter Morsia Dink Caffman C. T. Chapman

Malvern Man Held For Murder Attempt

Jack Jones, 24, of Malvern, was charged in Houston County after an altercation at the Log Cabin club near Dothan left soldier Howard Branton of Rehobeth with loss of sight in one eye. Branton was treated in Dothan and later at a Fort Benning hospital. warrant sworn yesterday for Jones’s arrest.

Jack Jones Malvern Houston County Chet Sherif J. T Casey Jones Log Cabin Club Dothan Howard Branton Rebebeth Casey Branton Dethan Jone

Continued From Page One On Radiation Mission Plans

The text discusses deadly invisible particles and the dispersion over an estimated danger zone. It notes observers and scientists will be stationed beyond the risk area while a selected corps accepts calculated risk to assess if radioactivity subsides for safe inspection. It mentions two hospital ships and many support fleet ships with medical units ready in the event of accidents.

Lek Bikiot Aten Ty Addiran

Observance Week Leaders Rally For Brotherhood Day

For the Washington’s Birthday observance week 1724 the President serves as Honorary Chairman. Harold E. Stassen is general chairman while Admiral Chester W. Nimitz voices the peace and teamwork slogan. Names Culpepper Tomaina Sweeney Bromberg Depew Melloy Ponzii are cited as comrades in arms and sleep side by side. United and united we prevail.

Washington Harold E. Stassen Minnesota Admiral Halsey Pacific Chester W. Nimit Lavid Pacific Islands Demecracy Culpepper Tomaina Sweeney Bromberg Depew Melloy Ponzii

Coral Gables Orders Officer to Tone Down Loudspeakers

Coral Gables officials told Policeman Floyd Brasher to reduce his loudspeaker renaming routines after complaints of driver nerves and traffic accidents. The city authorities demanded restraint from the patrol car broadcasts and warned of further action.

Coral Gables Floyd Brasher Caral Gables Comen Brasher Houndeas Mst

HCWC Plans Special Meeting Tomorrow

Houston County Workers Council President Bruce Flurry heads a special meeting urged for all members to attend at the Houston Hole. The gathering is set for 2 noon tomorrow with luncheon plates priced at seventy five cents each.

Houston County Workers Council Bruce Flurry Houston Hole

Births Outnumber Deaths In January In Houston County

January statistics from the Houston County health department show 114 births and 58 deaths. Births included 41 White male, 41 Negro male, 15 White female, and 1 Negro female. Two Midland City men, Thomas Burl Jones and Richard Thomas Woodham, were accepted by the U.S. Navy as seamen.

Houston County Houston County Health Deparrtment NAVY Thomas Burl Jones Richard Thomas Woodham Midland City U.S. Navy Dothan Naval Regeanat

Fire devastates Cuthbert hospital with many patents saved

A blaze at a Cuthbert Georgia hospital destroyed the main build ing with about 150000 dollars in losses. Most of the patents were on the second floor and were carried down ladders or brought down an elevator before the fire spread. Local residents aided in moving the patients to nearby college facilities as several surgical patients and five maternity cases were affected.

Cutmbert Ga Perterpan Jarer College Tsun Sealy Curhbert Dee Eufaule Ala Dawsid Amez Cuthbert

Ex Sergeant Relates Radar Contact With Jap Planes

Ex Sergeant George E. Elliott testified at Congress Pearl Harbor hearings about radar contact with attacking Japanese aircraft on December 7 1941. He and Private Joseph E. Lockard tracked planes 137 miles from Pearl Harbor, tried to report to Army Information Center, were told to “Yorzel about it,” and noted radar readings and chart overlays before the attack.

Washington Army Congress Pearl Harbor George E. Elliott Elliott Joseph E. Lockard Lihow Lockard Army Air Forces Hawaii Army Information Center Kermit A. Tyler Yorzel Eliott Long Branch N. J Prademp Opana

Navy recruiting officials to attend Alabama conference

Parley CVG small neyman and Chauncey Walker of the Dothan Naval Recruiting Station will travel to Birmingham for a conference of Alabama Navy recruiting officials. The recruiting station will close until recruits return Monday. Several area men have been discharged at the New Orleans Separation Center, including Harold Griffin, Joe Pelham, Jack Vaughtan, Rex Spears, and others from Geneva, Slocomb, Marion, and Tennille.

CVG Small Neyman Chauncey Walker Dothan Birmingham Alabama Navy Navy Separation Center New Orleans D Griffin Andalusia Joe & Pelham Jack D. Vaughan Hiba James §. Carlton Rex ©. Spears Bathh Geneva Marion K. Bowden Sumnon

Emperor Hirohito Tours Palace Ruins in Second Day

In Tokyo the Emperor inspected skeletal remains and visited reparation camps south of the capital. A sobbing girl told of cold as Hirohito asked questions. Occupation authorities pressed for immediate release of documents on three abortive coups in 1931 and 1834.

Yingkow Manchuniu Mukden Japan Hirohito Imperial Palace Tokyo

Phoney California Weather Broadcast Disrupts Florida Festival

At Winter Haven Florida the Orange Festival faced disruption as a fake California weather forecast caused a crowd to leave hours before the crown event. The forecast predicted clear weather all week, but rain began as the Orange Queen was to be crowned, delaying events including Mrs. Schlum Rocker of Bartew.

Winter Haven Fis Florida Callornia Llot California Sclmun

Mrs. Emmalmore Rites Held Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Elizabeth Elmore a lifelong Houston County resident were held Saturday at Pleasant Hill church with Rev. L. C. Brannon of Ashford officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Evans of Donalsonville in charge. Surviving are four sons James L. Elmore Panama City J C Elmore Donalsonville Fla W C Elmore Bascom Fla and H F Elmore Plymouth three daughters Mrs Walter Stephens Columbus Ga Mrs Braxton Barlett Plymouth Fa and Mrs Houston Meadows California. Pallbearers were W C Elmore.

Emma Elizabeth Elmore Houston County Pleasant Hill Church L. C. Brannon Ashford Evans Donalsonville James L. Elmore Panama City J. C. Elmore W. C. Elmore Bascom Fla H. F. Elmore Plymouth Walter Stephens Columbus Braxton Barlett Houston Meadows California

Local Board Grants Merit Badges and Ranks

The Board of Review met Monday at the county office approving merit badges for Wallace Harrison and Billy Hardin of Trop 22 and advancing Scott Hardin to the second class rank. Other members including Sam Stephens and Joe Selonterreg were noted for wood carving and wood work merit badges in the session.

Adlance Wallace Harrison Billy Hardin Board of Review Beout Seott Harneos Scott Hardin Sam Stephens G Hoegier Joe Selonterreg

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Te Howerd Merve Cherman Ed d Seamour Y. A. Cartwright D.C. Palmer Grubbs &J. Enterprise Dothan Savings & Loan CO Foster ST Lady Astor Pope Chick CO OVIE TEAIS Sal Bf Louis Coleeving Woodall E. Troy St Postoffice Stack Brotherhood HCWC Georgia James Forrestal Pealty Senate Natin Stewart Democratic Party Pauley Stewart Ickes Truman Forrestal Naval Affairs ‘Committee Secretary of Navy Department Eiolt Information Center New York Phoney Mrs. Emmalmore The Lydia E. Finksham Pinkham Pinkhham F. Elmore Braxion Barrett Walter Stephess J. M. Poole Leo Pynes C. E. Blakey N. Foster Dethax Veterane Administration Chas. Roberts Feone 161 Jomin C. Renfroe Board of Revenue District Luther L. Danzey Cowarts United States Rubber Company Associated Seed Growers, Inc Distributors of P.O. Box Atlanta U.S TOTAL Liberty National Brown Service Frank P. Samford
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