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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1946
Page
1
An Alabama Polytechnic Institute physicist described the simulated bomb as a firecracker device. Dr Fred Allson warned the Baton community might accept a mere gadget unless controlled by a cooperative integrated organization guided by spirit and godlike cooperation.
John H Curtright a former Navy chief petty officer with Bougainville Palau service will assist disabled veterans in vocational training and rehabilitation. He earned Asiatic Pacific and American theater ribbons and will secure training stations place veterans on the job provide tools and monitor instruction from his VA branch office post. He attended Auburn engineering school and worked with Zenith Chicago before managing an electrical appliance store.
London and New York prosecutors presented documents central to the case against former Nazi foreign minister Joachim von Ribbentrop. The evidence claimed he urged lynching of Allied airmen and pressed Japan to declare war on the United States.
Maj. Joseph R. Pickett of the Dothan Army Recruiting Station announced that military advisors have been appointed for six Wiregrass high schools to assist students facing induction or interested in volunteering. The counselors, chosen by local superintendents, will provide information and guidance, not recruiting.
In Montgomery Alabama fifteen-year-olds may obtain drivers licenses but cannot drive for hire vehicles. The state labor law bans employment of anyone under sixteen in any role involving motor vehicles, while a 1945 act had lowered license age to ten. McQueen interpreted the labor statute to prohibit any under eighteen from jobs that include operating a vehicle.
From Elba, officials report the Pes River has shown a slight rise in depth over the last twenty four hours. The stream is about six feet deeper than normal, estimated at 16 feet, with flood stage not reached until it rises to 44 feet.
Curt Curtright, a Tuskegee native with a decade in Tuskegee and later Montgomery as a maintenance supervisor, arrives in Dothan from the Veterans Administration Vocational Rehabilitation Department in Montgomery. Curtright’s wife and two children will stay in Montgomery until a residence is established in Dothan.
Senator Hill of Alabama predicts strong passage for a pending 300 million dollar federal education aid bill. Support comes from Rep Spartan and Rep committees, with NEA and PTA backing. Any grants would target need, with allocations based on child population and state resources, avoiding broad federal control.
City records show a laundry building permit issued to Mrs. Willie H. Baker at 216 East Powell Street for 5000 dollars with concrete blocks. A store and filling station permit for the 900 block of South St Andrews Street totals 14000 dollars. P L Gamble is named on that permit. Additional home permits include Homer Wright on West Springs Street for 1500 dollars, A T Todd at 920 South Foster Street for 1500 dollars, J B Hathcock on Hardy Street for 2500 dollars, and F D Gentle for a residence 250 feet north of the old American Legion club on the Dothan Florida highway for 3500 dollars.
A two headed male infant delivered by Caesarean at Norton General Hospital to Mrs. Viola May Mathews Brickey died at birth. Dr. C. L. Harshbarger led the operation after Ernest Brickey helped deliver the infant’s feet at the Brickey home. The child had two bodies from the hips up with two chests and four arms, with normal heads.
Hawaii demonstrators send views to President Truman with a large meeting planned for Saturday. David Livingston urged a big army and occupation of enemy counties excluding friendly nations, noting protests in Manila and the Philippines. AP reports soldiers in Korea hold indignation meetings and many write Congressmen. Two Black recruits depart for Ft Benning to be inducted. In New York, Harry Man, Dodgers second baseman discharged from Navy, will join spring training in Daytona Beach, Florida.
MEMPRIE Barry Doneyer head of a stationary agency criticizes designers for pushing emaciated standards while praising certain markets as feminine beauty capitals. He interviews 75 girls daily from across the country for modeling jobs in American fashion.
The Dothan Veterans Administration office led Alabama in veteran assistance with 114 former service members visiting yesterday. A new local high was set when 12 percent appeared for interviews to file or obtain information about government benefits. Veterans were urged to bring discharge copies, photostatic or certified, as claims cannot proceed without them.
Joe Martin Stallings was elected president of the Dothan Country Club at a meeting last night. Pat Poyner Jr. named vice president. Mrs. Robert W. Beck reelected secretary-treasurer. Board of Governors picks include J Flowers Crawford W C Faulkner Fred Moseley I C Bates B Ellard John Ayres Chester Parham Phillip Melaughlin Floyd Baxter A E Mathis Charles Chapman Jr.
Mrs Kate Rollins wife of G T Rollins died at her Abbeville Route home early Tuesday after months living with a hip injury from a fall Funeral services were held this afternoon Kennedy funeral home in charge Surviving are her husband two daughters Mrs Fred Doswell Mrs Geo Strickland Mrs Moody Flowers Mrs , BR Hickman all of Abbeville a daughter Mrs W R Norman Winterville Ga two sons Charlie and Leslie formerly in U S Army a sister Mrs Minnie Kennedy a brother Frank McClellan both of Abbeville and many grandchildren
CPO Edward Radimak at Dothan Naval Recruiting Station announced a new Navy policy to boost peacetime fleet strength. Reenlisting within 24 hours of discharge preserves the sailor’s prior rate and pay grade, applying to all former service members regardless of previous temporary or permanent rating.
Floyd C Henderson of Dothan and Hank Williams Montgomery radio star had vehicles heavily damaged in a 10 PM collision on U S Highway 231, 11 miles south of Dothan. Henderson was slightly injured and treated at a Dothan hospital. Williams was reportedly unharmed. Patrolmen Earl Smith and Earl Henry investigated the wreck. Henderson was driving south while Williams was northbound returning from a Florida theatre engagement.
Two mules pulled a wagon were missing after a collision on U S Highway 34. A car driven by Walter L. Pelnam Ashford Route 2 crashed into the wagon driven by Garfield Davis Ashford Route 2. The wreck left the wagon demolished and the mules disappeared. Officers Earl Bruth and Earl Henry investigated the 31:4 p m crash.
James C Woods of Donalson wire Georgia earned a perfect score on the Army Qualification test today Major Joseph B Pickett recruiting officer at the Dothan Army Recruiting Station announced The test determines general intelligence for military service and must be passed by all recruits Woods a seventeen year old volunteer is the tenth person at the Dothan station to achieve a 100 percent grade
The sheriff expects an official toxicology report within two days after Oliver's body was found Sunday evening in Central of Georgia railway yards. The body, found at 6 45 p m by workers as a switch engine moved, had no identification papers. Oliver's father identified the body later, and a pocketbook and papers were recovered behind a downtown building. A card showing a Dec 23 1945 draft board report for discharge from military service was found near the same spot, suggesting a possible overlook during the initial search.
Chicago police pursue fresh evidence in the Suzanne Degnan case as a red stained blanket and a knife are found near the Winthrop Avenue site. Coroner Dr. Jerry Kearns says a sharper instrument was used for the dismemberment, while a long janitor’s writing sample links to a ransom note. nine men undergo lie detector tests amid widespread tips and an $11,000 reward remains.
A German memo by Hans Verthemeyer of Schering AG, dated Sept 8, 1939, outlines plans to seize control of Germanys chemical supply from IG Farben during occupation and to seek a joint venture with Du Pont after three years, sparking charges that German industrialists maneuvered for years to rebuild an empire.
The Ozark Production Credit Association event drew leaders from New Orleans credit groups and Alabama officials including Ed Donnelly and Walter Brackin. Speakers stressed farming independence, with tributes to Ozark personnel and a roster of county representatives and association directors from several towns.
John Barnhill began his duties as University of Arkansas football coach promising to do the best they can to lift the Razorbacks from a slump. The former Tennessee mentor will study the program, its players scholastically, then search Arkansas and nearby states for talent with his staff.
Special funeral services for J. B. McCrary were held Monday afternoon at the Spring Methodist church in Chipley Texas. McCrary, a farmer who moved from Jackson County, ME, was a church steward and master of the myers lodge. The service featured music by the Chipley arch choir with Pat Laney providing a vocal solo. He is survived by his wife and five children and two grandchildren. Burial was in the Spring Hill cemetery.
Gov Chauncey Sparks granted the thirteenth reprieve to Ald E J Burts for murder in Montgomery Alabama The case stems from the 1943 murder of Jake Precott a wealthy recluse and plantation owner The reprieve extends until February 15 as an appeal for habeas corpus remains pending in U S District Court Appeals Burns had been scheduled for electrocution Friday
A slime mold prompts scientific discussion as experts debate whether it is closer to an animal or a plant depending on the stage of its life cycle. Researchers emphasize its unique biology showing characteristics of both kingdoms.
A reader recounts severe stomach gas and distress when lying down until using Inner-Aid, a 12 herb formula claimed to cleanse bowels and detoxify the liver and kidneys. The testimonial promises quick relief and urges purchase at Dothan drug stores.
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