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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1946
Page
1
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Major Pickett announced an extension allowing World War II veterans to reenlist within 20 days after discharge to enter the Regular Army at the top enlisted grades of master or first sergeant. The policy retroactive to November 24, 1945, applies to commissioned and warrant officers, with eligibility extending to the end of the day on July 3. Privates returning within 30 days may enter as first class privates.
Freezing stale bread makes it firm and dry and frosted with ice, but upon thawing its texture becomes softer and closer to fresh. The process can revive bread’s chew and moisture, though crusts may remain crisper than interiors.
Dothan Senior High announced the honor roll for the west semester with names including Doris Adetin Kawryn Cuntue Neve Kaelene Betty Wood, Mary Virgina otter, Beus Ward, Alfred Salto, Wred Hodges, and Catherine Breall among seniors and students such as Jackie Cuvier Elsie Lanner and Jean Farmer. The list includes multiple seniors and second-power co pupils.
Probate Judge Saxon Poyner outlines absentee ballot procedures for Houston County voters. Ballots may not be sent until 20 days before the election and must be returned to the Democratic Executive Committee chair five days prior. Outside County voting requires different confirmation. Servicemen may receive ballots earlier but still must return five days before election. County State primaries set for May 7 and June 4.
Funeral services for Harry K. Sellers thirty one of Dothan route three who died in Columbus Georgia after a brief illness were held at Union Hall Church. He was born in Houston County and lived in Columbus six years. He was a member of the Columbus police force. Surviving are his wife Mrs Jrell Harper Sellers his parents Mr and Mrs E Sellers seven brothers Robert Eugene M B and Mack Sellers Jr all of Dothan route three Gaston Sellers Columbus Howard Sellers Atlanta and Jack Sellers U S Navy.
Funeral services for Mrs. Georgia Ann Vaughn seventy three of Chancellor were held Friday at Providence Church with Rev P A Lynch of Coffee Springs officiating Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery Searby Funeral Home in charge Surviving include five sons Preston J T and Rufus Vaughn all of Chancellor Willan Ho Vaughn US Army and Connie Vaughn DeFuniak Springs Fin and three daughters Mrs Charles B Hull Cincinnati Ohio Mr Horace Bullock Chadbourn NC and Mrs Buford Bullock Chancellor AREA VETS ARRIVING Veterans from this section arriving in the States from overseas service include First Lieutenant Lanie O Baldwin Ozark aboard the Stephen Austin a New York First Lieutenant Edwin G Jones Eufaula Corporal Thomas G Roberts Abbeville and Pre Willie Floyd Dothan aboard the Joel Harris at New York Pie John W Hester Andalusia TS Roy M Ronald Andausia and Pie Evis Ro Anderson New Brookton aboard the Alhambra Victory at New York Before the war there were about 25 000 privately owned air planes in the United States.
An advertisement claims INNER AIM cleanses the bowels and entire system after a three day course. The testimonial asserts relief from headaches eruptions and rheumatic knee pain, describing the user as a new man. The ad touts twelve herbs and urges purchase at local drug stores.
Claude C. Bence of Abbeville becomes the new contact representative for the Dothan VA office replacing Walter M. Deal. A former serviceman, Bence served in the Navy from 1943 to 1945 and was stationed in the Hawaiian Islands. He completed a three week training course at Montgomery and reports to the Dothan office to interview veterans and assist Director J. W. Thornton with administrative tasks.
A Dothan VFW post meeting scheduled for next Tuesday night has been postponed to February 5. An official said the change was made because two regular meetings have already occurred this month.
The committee heard that an earlier talk by Zacharias about a possible air strike by Japan and a stealth seaplane option was described to Curtis Munson. Munson verified the conversation, though Roosevelt's later report did not reference the Zacharias prophecy. The session then sought Justice Roberts on whether the full commission report was published.
The document notes Judge instructing a grand jury on definitions of felonies, misdemeanors, and its role as an investigating board. It cites Graves on moral rearmament as crucial amid scientific progress and lists the panel members led by James F. Spann with members from Dothan Ashford and other areas.
Marie Claude Vaillant-Courrier, a French widow and Constituent Assembly member, testified at the war crimes court about two and a half years in Auschwitz. She recounted trains arriving, gas chamber orders, and a daily death rate of 250 to 350, including a grim claim that some gas shortages led to killings in the furnace and children hurled alive.
Dothan Rotary club members bought 80 dollars in tickets for the birthday ball at Dothan Country Club to aid the March of Dimes. Rehobeth School turned in 75 dollars, with Principal George Jordan reporting that 1200 dollars has been collected so far and more is expected. Ticket sales are brisk and a large crowd is anticipated.
The nation enjoyed clear winter skies as the East and South begin to moderate. Light snowfall occurred in the lakes region and northern Wisconsin and Minnesota. A Northwest cloud belt was set to bring rain from the Northwest coast to the Rockies. Temperatures ranged from subzero in Maine to 87 in Miami, with notable readings in Augusta, New York, Washington, Atlanta, Nashville, Dallas, Reno, and Los Angeles.
Laura McCloud a Webb Negro woman was arrested Saturday night on a prohibition violation charge. State Investigator Lake Burdick said she had several quarts of illegal deer in her possession.
About 6000 personnel including around 1000 Indians halted work at Canepore the RAFs largest maintenance center in India to press homeward return demands. Strikers offered to resume for 10 days if full publicity was given in the United Kingdom and demands formalised at Mauripur near Karachi. Demands cover faster demobilization, increased repatriation allocations, sailing date details and naval stopping use. Earlier reports state 1200 RAF men were at Katsnaye Field Ceylon Selair Singapore and Lydda Palestine.
Funeral services for Mrs. Carlyle Walden Reeding sixty six who died at her Headland home after a long illness were held at Headland Methodist Church with Rev. M. West and Rev. Roby J. Lee officiating. Burial followed in the Methodist cemetery. Surviving are three daughters Miss Donis Reading Mrs. Ralph Hamm and Mrs. Clyde Watson a son Louie Reeding a sister and a brother. Red Hen produces a egg oddity brought to The Eagle office by J R McArthur of Dothan. The egg had a chicken like body and features and was said to be laid by a Rhode Island Red hen.
Government eyes steel shutdowns as 750,000 CIO UAW workers refuse GM settlement. CIO UAW demands 19 1/2 cents, backed by presidential board. Packinghouse seizures ease meat supply pressure while robbers loot Cowart Music and Jewelry in Haleyville stealing over 15000 dollars.
Annie W Haire of 511 Hammond Avenue Dothan has been promoted to Technician Fourth Grade in the 1450th Service Command Unit WAC Section I Fort Knox Kentucky The public relations office announced the promotion.
Montgomery plants from Swift & Company and Armour & Company slowly resumed work after a strike. Manager S. Jolly said only enough hogs were returned to begin slaughter at the Swift plant. Assistant Manager D F Hindman reported Armour’s branch house and sausage factory operating normally but not under government supervision.
House representatives plan an open rules path to amend the labor bill amid clashes over “vicious” legislation. Senator Murray signals no drastic measures, urging strengthening of the Federal Conciliation Service to ease industrial strife with steel and GM unions.
Voices quote that about ninety percent of Japanese feel America liberated rather than conquered Japan. A missionary recalls giving up American citizenship to support the democratic experiment, noting few Americans understand the motive behind his decision.
Wind driven fumes swept through ten Charleston West Virginia business buildings injuring four people. A Columbia Tennessee fire caused about 400000 dollars in damage. A Jacob Luckenbach cargo ship fire in New York harbor lasted over an hour. A ten-year-old boy died in Fort Atkinson Wisconsin fire. a barefoot boy of fifteen sought aid across the ice. Final plans for Hereford Breeders beef cattle sale set for March 18 in Demopolis Alabama, with show March 16 to 21. Madrid maternity clinic set for tomorrow at 1 PM with Dr. D G Andress.
Principal My Sara Abt lists the students with perfect attendance for the semester at the school. Names include Beophyane Jernigan J Arthur ema Fay Piman Hoffman Johnny Gorwis Chae Bay Newton Charlies Peters Joe Vann Mane Kelly Pearce Thorwald Roney Ceely Marto Richard Salbs Gey Davis Candajo Pearce Jinx Donvid Sawlibe Jimmy Kennedy Jack Box Johnny Vann Alfred Vann Gloria Bune Nelheig Powell Jack Maddox and Arther Sabba.
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