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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1946
Page
5
Government economists note rising demand for food and pressure on price ceilings. Beef packers and dairy producers push for subsidies and higher ceilings to stabilise production while officials debate extending the wartime subsidy beyond 1945.
Two soldiers from Alabama and Houston were jailed in Dothan after being charged with grand larceny of an automobile taken from a house in Jasper, Texas. Patrolmen Hartith and Earl arrested them on U S 31 north of Dothan as the suspects claimed to be AWOL and had ridden hitchhikes. The pair gave names as Alon from Houston and Gradward from Gordon. The car was taken while they were without money and running low on gasoline.
AP reports that 142 crew and passengers are lost after the ton Carolin vanished 300 miles east of ise. The vessel, camouflaged as a merchant ship, carried seven officers and 135 enlisted men. It has been renamed the USS Atik and converted to war duty amid submarine threat.
A nine year old girl told authorities she was abducted and raped as a Barrington youth, 17, was charged. The victim identified James Zenk as her kidnapper after a ride offer toward Columbus school misled them. State police detained Zenk within hours. he claimed he sought paint and supplies in Elgin.
Sheriff B G Farmer said the death of William Glenn Oliver is being investigated as a possible throat slitting before the body was placed on Central of Georgia tracks and run over by a locomotive. Toxicologist C G Rehling examined the scene and body with results pending Auburn lab work. Authorities say foul play is suspected while J W Kitchens and railway investigators join county officers. Oliver’s father was questioned as officers probe multiple contradictory statements.
The air transport industry urged lowering air mail to five cents per ounce. Current eight cent rate would drop as war status ends. Robert Ramepeck, former Georgia representative and Air Transport Association executive vice president, announced the recommendation at a Post Office Department meeting.
A bizarre report from Washington notes the Pottawatomie and Ottawa tribes pressing for a claimed $1,637,300 in wampum from a projected $5.75 billion British loan. Frank Tompee-saw, secretary of the Legislative Council, League of North American Indians, seeks to attach the loan to Britain, citing historic land settlements and annuities.
Labor disputes over wages threaten a nationwide phone tie-up as about 6 000 telephone installation workers plan to strike. New York City suffers telegraphic isolation with 7 000 Western Union employees out. Government negotiators seek to avert broader walkouts affecting steel meat packing and General Motors.
In London AP reporting from Bad Godesberg Germany British security officers arrested Gen Nicholaus von Below described as probably the only surviving witness to Adolf Hitler s private will The will dated April 1945 lists Hitler s plans to marry Eva Braun and their decision to commit suicide independently of Allied forces with other witnesses Martin Bormann and Joseph Goebbels believed dead
Memphis sheriff says a 16 year old Negro schoolboy was identified as the attacker of two mothers and two children found beaten in their burning home. Mrs. J. T. Goss, critically injured, identified the youth. Sheriff Perry will confer with the district attorney about charges since the suspect is a minor. Infant Sammie Goss died in hospital after being found with his mother and three year old brother Freddie near the ruins.
ATU investigator R. B. Phillips, active in this district, returned today from Birmingham where he testified before a federal court in a conspiracy case involving the sale of illicit spirits. He had been in Birmingham since Monday, December 31.
London AP reports Secretary Byrnes announced US Britain Russia and Canada are seeking safeguards for atomic energy secrets under a UN plan. Senator Vandenberg said he was reassured as harmony returned to the delegation ahead of the UN Assembly session at Central Hall.
Ben Lane thirty eight of 708 Arlington Avenue Dothan died in a Bainbridge Georgia hospital from injuries suffered in a late Monday afternoon automobile accident near Bainbridge Relatives say he is survived by his wife two daughters Bennie Jne and Mary Jim Lane a son Walter Edvin Lane his parents Mr and Mrs J Lane a brother Paul Lane and a sister Miss Hettie Lane A funeral and burial will be in Dothan after the sister arrives from New York
Davis Stakely of Montgomery named to Alabama Supreme Court as associate justice by Gov. Chauncey Sparks. He will assume office immediately, filling the late Justice William H. Thomas seat until a successor is chosen next fall. Stakely has served as acting justice for over two years, replacing Justice Thomas. Lawson returned to the bench from military leave last October.
The Houston County Board of Registrars met to purge ineligible electors and remove names of deceased persons since January. Purging continues through Friday and a Feb 1 session will hear complaints. Registration books open Jan 21 for two weeks and open weekly on the first and third Mondays.
In Yokohama soldiers protested the arrival of War Secretary Patterson, prompting Provost Marshal Col. Charles A. Mahoney to rebuke troops and threaten action. The incident followed a wave of flood disasters across the South, with at least 22 deaths and extensive property damage as rains battered Tennessee Kentucky Arkansas and Georgia.
MSgt James Baldassarre, a survivor, testified that Lt General Masaharu Homma rode along the Ha taan death march route where up to 1,200 Americans and 16,000 Filipinos died. He recalled seeing Homma in an official car during the brutal escort.
President Truman said Eisenhower found no need for disciplinary action after Manila demonstrations over demobilization slowdowns. General Styner attributed unrest to homesickness as MacArthur called troops good men who respected discipline. In Frankfurt, redeployment protests spread to US Army Headquarters with notices urging a protest march to be “one to remember.”
AP report that two Senate critics assailed President Truman over demobilization plans. Senator Revercomb urged immediate congressional inquiry when Congress reconvenes, and Senator Johnson urged stopping further demobilization investigations. Chairman Thomas of the Senate Military Committee opposed new inquiries.
Ozark officials praised South Alabama farmers at the Ozark Production Credit Association meeting. About 800 stockholders attended as Jim L. Barnes reported the group’s 12 year loan loss rate of less than 0.135 percent. Congressman George Andrews lauded farmer honesty courage and work ethic, noting the association serves eight South Alabama counties. The event was held at the Ozark Recreation Center with Charlie Stokes presiding.
River at Gordon reported approaching flood stage with depth about 32.5 feet, within 5.5 feet of flood level. Gordon resident G. Cole warned of possible farmland inundation and limited cattle impact, while nearby Geneva areas showed no immediate danger as Choctawhatchee and Pee rivers declined overnight.
The Associated Press reports an hopeful truce in China ahead of a peace parley stalled today as Central Government and Communist reps failed to reach a final accord. General Marshall attended the Chung King talks, while Yenan cited government aims to exclude Chehar and Jehol from armistice terms, demanding a universal cease fire.
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