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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1945

Page

2

William R. Wiggins Death Notice Fragment

Fragmentary obituary notes the death of William R. Wiggins with mentions of survivors Mrs CC S Griswold Muss Marvy Wiggers and a brother, plus references to U S Air Force service and a Melman Funeral, all from a decayed public notice fragment.

Clark Wil F Weepins Jr Newae CC S Griswold Seavibe Marvy Ape U S Weegieme Ofisaam Ces Sluzy Exuuly Hares Griswold Melman

Byrnes' appointment and Truman cabinet reshuffle noted

The article details Byrnes' fifth cabinet post under Truman, naming new secretaries and a postmaster general set to begin duties. It mentions possible State Department reorganization, reliance on key advisers, and prepares for Truman to seek Senate approval of the UN Charter and to meet Churchill and Stalin near Berlin to discuss peace preliminaries.

Birnes Truman Hoosevelt Roosevelt White House Agriculture Labor Clinton P. Anderson Lewis B Schuellenbsch Jom €. Clark Robert E Han| Regan Democratic National Committee Byrnex State Department William le Claytes Bernard Mr. Baruch Baruch South Circliny Plantalon Charleston Senate Clayton Texas Stettinizs Archibald MacLeish Joseph C. Grew Nelson Rockefeller Gandson John D. Rockefeller Byrnes Fela Cone Washington Churchill Marshal Stalin Berlin

Transfer of greases to balance labor regions reported

AP and the War Manpower Commission said 1L more greases were shifted from acute labor shortage regions to areas nearing balanced supply and demand. The transfers, all executed in June, moved yesterday from uncertain sources.

Anearine War Menpower Commission

Hapier Field Captain Hits Play in War Era

Captain Kalpa Nelson, a Napier Field officer, wrote and produced a wartime play "The Wind is Naughty" with actor Mau Cal at Clavarning Conte. Time Shuberts promoted the production. it drew attention in New York and stayed in competition, while Nelson returned to Napier Field for rest before future projects.

Amer Naegoer Capitan Kalpa Nelson Nelany Brosdvet We Bay Oper Ag June Li Time Shuberts Nelson Orsi Hie Playwrong Mau Cal Clavarnig Joni Golden Hig Pins Prasse New York Drums Cfs Shuberts Capiin Nehon Napier Field

District Three Pushes Over Top With County Quotas

McMillan notes repeated district success as Marian Lamer Fayette and Welker counties push the district over the top. Choctaw and Limestone join in, bringing the over quota count to 33. Alabama still has one work left to reach its bond goal. No single person can stall until the home front campaign succeeds statewide.

Marian Lamer Fayette Welker McMillan Loms Manon County Limestone Alabama Mcitilian

Developments on Food Price Law Compromises and Agriculture Secretary Role

The passage describes changes to the price control law to empower the Agriculture Secretary with veto powers over OPA food orders and authority to certify sanitary slaughter conditions for meat, enabling interstate movement and Army procurement. It notes amendments debated by Senate and House committees, including redress avenues and group reclassifications, with mentions of Tuscaloosa Alabama and Vicksburg Mississippi.

New Mexico Agrculture Congress Agriculture Secretary Anderson Army Senate House Dirksen OPA Emergency Court of Appeals

Critical Sugar Shortage Reported in Birmingham

A Birmingham report notes a critical sugar shortage amid complaints about canning sugar and shop sales. Officials say authorities cannot force retailers to sell sugar, while grocers report limited supply and stringent rules.

Birmigham Birmingham Birmoe Eapenencing Crittel Euger Chad UPA

Cestinard Frem Pageese camelman parches into valley

A parachute operation in the valley succeeded with Captain Cecil Walters directing the rescue party. Four Filipino parachute troops were brought out as glider pickup operations, rehearsed beforehand, completed without a bobble. The mature plane safely carried the human cargo, including two Dutch.

Cestinard Frem Atonic Sts Woting Cecil Walters Ile Humuan Hollanda

Charles Starling Funeral Today

Funeral services for Charles Ross Starling fifty two who died at his home on Abbeville route one early yesterday morning will be held at Union Church at two pm today with the Rev W Kelly of Edison Ga officiating Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Heddland Mortuary in charge He was no veteran of World War I and a member of the American Legion Surviving are his wife Agnes Starling two sons Floyd and Bob Starling both of Abbeville route one two departed sisters and two brothers list of relatives shows others in Abbeville route one

Charles Ross Starling Abbeville Union Church W. Kelly Edison Heddland Mortuary American Legion Agnes Stauring Iwe Floyd Bob Starling Abbe

Senate panel to hear witnesses on ratification power

A five man committee will hear testimony and set time limits for witnesses on the issue of the American delegate’s security council powers. Senators Connally and Vandenberg lead the group, with George D. Gu and Green among members. Leo Pasvolsky and others from the State Department are noted as long-time planners on the matter.

Connally Vandenberg H-Michi San Francisco George D-Gu Green D-Ri Austin Leo Pasvolsky Security Council

Summer School For Band Members

Summer school for band members and instruments for beginners and intermediates begins Tuesday July 10 and runs for six weeks. Director How ell Hampton announced Saturday. Students should contact Director Hampton immediately for enrollment. Classes cover all band instruments.

Howell Hampton Hampton Dmoed

Merritt Affends School At Auburn

Merritt newly elected municipal official of Howster County oversees school actions in Auburn Columbus. Education workshops run June 8 to July 13 with teachers and readers from Alabama and various colleges. focus on phases of progress in services for young citizens. Booklet on conservation planned for elementary school level.

Woonm Howster Hes School Columbus Aletaruy Gcme Lygisdupie Healin Ang He Hesg Alabetae Polyterniae Institute Varie Alabame Athoos Tor Waale Meriaa Thas Eames

Five New York Papers Deliveries Halted By Strike

Five major New York Sunday papers were delayed after deliverymen failed to report for work ahead of a strike called by the Newspaper and Mail Deliverers Union. Spokesmen said most workers claimed illness, disrupting Times Herald Tribune Journal American Daily News and Daily Mirror as press had been advanced in hopes of partial prestrike delivery. William Mapel of the Publishers Association cited union-press contrast, noting contracts expire at midnight.

New York Wors Times Herald Tribune Journal- American Daily News Daly Marror William Mapel Publishers Association of New York

Do than to Expand Playground Program and Build Pool

The outgoing president notes a Scout hut and barbecue already erected, completed under Fred C. Brookins, with President Rainer promising continued development. Duthan lacks playground sites and equipment. the plan adds a full playground and a swimming pool behind the Scout hut for all local children.

Page Que Drive James Dees Fred C. Brookins Duthan Brookins Rainer Dothan

War Production Urgency Foretold In Speech

Mobility talks warn that Japan could face bombs up to 10 000 tons daily and Germany’s heaviest days. Mobilization chief says thousands of troops and materiel will move to the Pacific and other theaters. Ahead, food, consumer goods, cars, and fuel face tight supply and rationing with no broad tax cuts before VJ Day.

Arma- Thwal Japan Germany Agsault

Fall Dinner Beans Sizzled With Onions And Ham Drippings

Cooked snap beans browned with minced onions in bacon or ham drippings, yield a tasty fall side. This simple recipe emphasizes savory, hearty flavors perfect for cooler evenings.

Governor Sparky outlines tax plan and reform agenda

Governor Sparky defends a plan to raise state and federal revenue and to fund a multiyear public works program. He praises regulatory relief, supports unemployment and labor reforms, and backs a state building commission with an initial 25 million to start construction. He notes uncertainty over materials and manpower and laments stalled farm tenancy and school governance reforms.

Federsl Ie Abe Legirlet Adan Gui Atau Nariou Wsgt Sparky Finuneine Wert Witong Alabama House Senate Special Educational Survey Commission Gov Sparks Sparks

Veteran Fort Payne journalist dies after long career

Thomas H. Smith known as Uncle Tomy, founder of the Fort Payne Journal and longtime figure at the Co River News in Center Alabama, died. Funeral services set for 4 p.m. tomorrow at the Methodist Church with burial at Glenwood Cemetery. He helped establish the Journal in 1878 and edited it for nearly five decades, and also started the Fort Payne Democrat in 1827 serving as its editor briefly.

Fort Payne Ala Thomas H Tomy Fort Payne Journal Co River News Center Fi Methodist Church Glenwood Cemetery Smith Tin Montgomery Advertiser Fort Payne Democrat

Dothan Fireman’s Son Attends Torpedo Boat Training

Jack Dempsey Sellers, son of Mr and Mrs Mathom E Sellers of Dothan route three, attends the Atlantic Fleet Motor Torpedo Boat Repair Training Unit at Melville Rhode Island. He undergoes training in motor torpedo boat repair and maintenance and will be assigned to a motor torpedo boat tender after completion.

Jack Dempsey Sellers Mathom E Sellers Dothan Melville RI

Schwellenbach To Reorganize Labor Department

Washington AP reports Secretary Schwel len bach plans a broad shakeup of the Labor Department. His first act includes reorganizing agencies and bringing several into the department, with decisions expected after a sworn in ceremony. He has named six aides including John Steelman and Edward Connelly to assist in consolidation efforts.

Washington Teland Federe Spokane Witu Jmews He ‘Aber Na Vona Labor Relations Board The War Labor Board US Employment Service

Elliptic election talk in Weisenbach era plea for aid

Weisenbach signals meeting with heads of the APL to discuss state affairs as typhoid fear rises with heat. CIO unity among Weisers and Batrosse Brothers surfaces amid travel and drink warnings during census period. State Health Department offers free typhoid vaccines through county offices.

Weisenbach Searde Ey Donnevile Schwesenbach APL CIO Unitessime Weisers Batrosé Brothers State Health Department Jupolis

State Health Officer Issues Fever Warning

State Health Officer Austin urged Alabamians to take fever precautions as health authorities monitor illness trends and urge prompt care for elevated temperatures amid possible outbreaks. The notice stresses vigilance in communities and calls for timely reporting of fever cases to local clinics.

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William R. Wiggins Aken Fage One Dothan Savings and Loan Co Hapier Page Tuscaloosa Vicksburg Miss Charles Starling Hansel Kirkland Auburn We Service Brown Service & Liberty Natonal Insurance Policies Ward-Wilson, Inc Schwellenbach Labor Department John Steelman U.S Conciliabon Service Carl Moran Rockland Maritime Commission John Carson Tele Couzens Michgan Dituminguus Commission National League of Cooperatives Edward Connelly U. S Cuatriet Wash . A la Framboise Sch Rivera Montgomery Alzbermans Alaga J. D. Buse Carlton Buse Owain I South Perlmans Dothan Buick CO Foster Street
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