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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1946
Page
3
Montgomery AP veterans return to work as Alabama state agencies plan to reinstate prewar workers and hire new veterans. Personnel chief Terry warns of hurdles in reclassifications and hiring while detailing veterans preference, raise gaps, and the need for clear employment rights statements.
Four men from the Wiregrass area were accepted by the Navy Recruiting Station this week, according to recruiting officer Edward Radimak. Enlistees are Leslie Arden Gunnels of Dothan, Floyd Maxen Russell of Slocomb, Jim Frank Fowler of Hartford, and Luscius Green Whatiley of Dothan. Chief Petty Officer Rodineck said he will tour the Wiregrass starting January 14 to accept enlistment applications, with Radimak visiting Enterprise on January 14 Geneva on January 15 and Ozark on January 16.
The semi monthly RFC surplus report from Birmingham notes four used Fairchild PT-23 airplanes sold to Dothan Aviation Co at a listed price of 1287 dollars. The aircraft were bought through RFC sales center No. 39 at the Birmingham Alabama municipal airport.
Houston County farm agent C M Ling reports a bright outlook for 1A crops with government crop controls easing and favorable prices. He notes potential in truck crops and sweet corn, a pending Ashford cooperative market, and a push to revive livestock and hog breeding postwar. About 60 veterans have applied for farm machinery priority through the AAA office.
Announcement yesterday of a session of Headland Masonic Lodge No. 435 to be held at 7 pm Monday January 7 called by lodge secretary N. W Platt. U S flour consumption notes annual per capita use.
In Marianna a special election will be held January 10 to choose the Chamber of Commerce president first and second vice presidents treasurer and secretary manager for 1948. The article lists board of directors and current officers including Cahoan Keen Daffin Manor Cobb and Bush with other named members.
The State Department of Aeronautics told City Commission President Qyde L. Coe that Washington is pursuing approval to allocate surplus military airport maintenance and operating equipment to airports including ours. The transfer would be without monetary consideration if obtained, says Asa Rountree.
The Alabama Department of Aeronautics plans to consolidate and provide surplus equipment to airports. Items listed include fire fighting gear, crash equipment, ambulances, mowing gear, graders, runway sweepers, portable landing lights, and tugs. The director asked cities to identify needed items and report back.
Fragmentary report discusses unusual tooth growth by a named source, noting extreme lengths and implications for eating. Details are unreadable, with no verifiable events, dates, or entities to anchor a full record.
A fragment notes a claim that an era old family tree traces roots to insects with existence dating back to 300 million years. The text urges purchase of victory bonds as a call to action.
A cryptic mention notes a rare agent that mixes with water and a price listed as 1 ounce. The text also names the largest allied industries in the United States with railroads and utilities cited as leading sectors.
Ten Wiregrass men from Dothan and the Wiregrass were accepted this week by the Dothan Army Recruiting Station for enlistment in the regular Army. Lt. Harry A. Donovan reported six former servicemen and four recruits signed up. The group includes Pvt. Norman Ray Stanley and Pvt. Delmar C Paulk, plus four Negro recruits and veterans. Donovan spoke to Ozark High School about Army advantages. Weather aside, recruiters say the Wiregrass area produced a bumper crop of recruits.
French scientists report that flowers including nasturtium dandelion and sweet pea run temperatures several degrees higher than surrounding air during budding. The finding suggests plants generate heat as they develop, indicating a measurable thermal activity in blooms.
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