Ray Dilts Rites Held After Sudden Ripley Death
Funeral services for Ray Dilts age sixty four who died suddenly at his Ripley home were held yesterday in Chipley. He was a World War I veteran, member of the American Legion and Masonic lodge, formerly lived in Chipley, and was employed at the U S Bureau of Industry. Survived by his wife Mrs Gainesville and several grandchildren.
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Chipley
Ray Dilts
Ripley
Harnville
Ohio
Chrisin Science Church
Themerican Legion
Masonic Oge
U. S. Bureadustry
Mrs. Gainesville
Cy Rayend Walter Davidge
J. d. Vara
D. W. Griffin
Nory Adams
W. M. Croner
L. Alford
Johnson Returns to Chamber Duties After Surgery
Arthur H. Johnson, secretary of the Dothan Chamber of Commerce, will return to duties this week after recovering from a recent operation at a local hospital. Chamber President Hyde Lovern announced the update.
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Arthur H. Johnson
E Dothan
Arctic winter warfare drills across camps and seas
Testimony outlines planned frostbite operation based on 14 sand forces and a $3,000,000 cut in ids for field exercises. Patterson leads opposition to missing northern mission, aiming to ensure proper troop performance in emergencies. Preparations include Camp McCoy Wisconsin and Alaska sites for snow, cold, and arctic maneuvers, with navy carrier operation parallels and ground rules for production of equipment and material. The effort targets severe winter conditions and widespread dissemination of training standards.
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Patterson
Camp
Wis
Devers
Camp McCoy
Arctic
Ibanks
Alaska
Adak
Red Cross Plans Swimming School at Porter's Fairyland
A Red Cross swimming course directed by Mrs Gwen S Harmon opened at Porters Fairyland with six registrations. Three classes learn to swim intermediate and junior life saving will be offered by Harmon and assistant Mary Eleanor Goldthwaite this week. Registration is at 9 am tomorrow and ends Tuesday after 15 hours of instruction required for a certificate. No classes on Thursday July 4. Dothan Service League will register applicants tomorrow at the pool.
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Red Cross
Gwen S. Harmon
Porter's Fairyland
Harmon
Mary Eleanor . Goldthwaite
The
Dothan Service League
Box Identified as Stolen in Florida Mystery
Fred Underwood, linotype operator, found a jouk box in a ditch on the Alabama Florida line near Rehobeth. The box belonged to W A Webster of Marianna Florida and was stolen from Miller's Cafe in Chipley Florida Friday night. Webster’s employee identified it after reading in The Eagle. The box showed a robbed coin slot and broken record disks. Underwood kept the box for a $10 reward until the owner appeared.
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Fred Underwood
Eagle Linotype
Alabama-Florida
Rehobeth
W. A. Webster
Marianna
Fla
Miller's Cafe
Chipley
Webster
Florida
Underwood
Two Die In Club Fire At Montgomery
In Montgomery Alabama a fire gutted the basement of the Elks Club killing two men. M E Barganier, 66, city water works supervisor, died in hospital and Edward Lipscomb, 42, assistant city auditor, died shortly after the blaze was found. Five fire companies fought the flames which spread from near the orchestra pit to the basement grill room. Three injured were treated and released.
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Montgomery
Als
Elks Club
M.E. Barganier
City Water Works
Edward ©. Lipscomb
R. L. Lampley
Service Pay Bill Signed By Truman
President Truman signed the service pay bill providing higher wages for armed forces starting at 30 percent for privates and apprentices and tapering to 10 percent for top generals and admirals. The measure adds 50 million dollars to the pay pool, with officials kept in suspense until the last minute.
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Washington
Truman
Wecamen
Army vows global air landed assault force readiness
He added that half answers will not suffice. Other Army maneuvers will involve amphibious, mountain and air-borne operations. Devers declared that continued effort must be made to develop an unsurpassed air landed assault force capable of operating quickly and with devastating effectiveness at any point on the globe.
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Devers
Meadows Unopposed For Superintendent
Montgomery Alabama AP Dr A F Meadows will be unopposed for the full four year term in the July 30 primary after a late candidate deadline passes. The Democratic nominee for the November 5 special election is the late Dr Pannell who had been unopposed in the May primary.
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Montgomery
Ala
A. FR. Meadows
Democratic Committee
Gessner T. McCorvey
Mobile
Pannell
New enlistment policy for veterans effective today
Under the new policy a veteran seeking reenlistment in the same grade must sign up within 20 days after separation. Those discharged later may enlist in a grade matching prior training if they enlist for three years within three months. Local officials expect a short dip in enrollments but anticipate sustained influx aided by a 50 percent pay rise for privates and GI Bill benefits if enlistees join before October 5, 1946.
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Army
Cosmetic Salesman Nabbed In Dothan Bust
James Malone of Dothan, a cosmetic salesman, was arrested by City police with officers John Hilson and George Garrett after they observed him attempting to sell cosmetics in a residential area without a license. He was released on bond today.
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James Malone
Dothan
John Hilson
George Garrett
Pilots Plan Picnic Replacing Club Meeting
Dothan Pilot Club will hold a 6:30 pm picnic tomorrow at Kelly's, replacing the regular meeting. The start time was moved to allow members time to swim in the pool before the picnic supper.
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Kelly's
Dothan Pilot Club
Conference week looms over Trieste colonies and peace date
Debates at the conference focus on Trieste and colonial administration with Molotov opposing Britain’s yearlong control. Ministers press for an early peace conference as Byrnes pushes for a July 20 date. Molotov hints at a possible date within two to three days, signaling potential compromise.
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Trieste
Germany
Molotov
Bevin
Britain
James F. Byrnes
Byrnes
Political clash over OPA renewal and Truman veto stance
Number 15 Carroll Reece and Taft spar over the Office of Price Administration. Reece criticizes Truman for vetoing a bill Republicans claim reflects his town political aim, while Taft accuses the president of a partisan attack. Leaders Barkley McKellar Rayburn and McCormack backed the bill, warning Truman of political fallout if he vetoed. If OPA ends or prices rise, Republicans say Truman will be blamed.
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Carroll Reece
Republican National Committee
Congress
Truman
Taft
Reece
Barkley
Kentucky
McKellar
Tennessee
Rayburn
Texas
House
McCormack
Massachuetts
Mr. Truman
Powell Discharged From Navy At New Orleans Center
Kelly Powell of 414 College Street was discharged from the Navy at the New Orleans Naval Personnel Separation Center. The announcement was made today.
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Kellys Powell
College Street
Navy
New Orleans
Naval
Truman OPA clash widens over price controls and Taft feud
The Capitol battle focuses on reviving OPA to cover July 20 while President Truman urges continued control. Taft accuses the veto of a personal attack and tariff, and Spence begins drafting a new price law as telegrams to Congress flood in. The White House notes 50 to 1 support for the veto in early messages.
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O’daniel
D-Tex
Wagner
DNY
O'Daniel
Senate
Capitol Hill
Truman
India
Spence
D-Ky
House Banking Committee
House
Congress
JCPA
Paul Porter
Taft
Ohio
Conness
Carroll Reece
Republican National
OPA
Rep. Wolcott
Reich
White House
PAC
Massive Pacific test barrage reports heavy damage to fleets
Heavy damage hit the battleship Arkansas and Nagato among about 25 vessels in the lagoon. Goats aboard Pennsylvania were tested for atomic effects. Admiral Blandy called the blast a success. The bomb produced a 20 mile wide cloud about 30,000 to 35,000 feet high. neutron rain and fires challenged ships including Cortland and Nevada.
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Nagato
Skate
Pensacola
Pennsylvania
Thorveld
Solberg
Blandy
Cortland
Associated Press
Elton C. Fay
Admiral Blandy
Nagasaki
Bullseye
Nevada
Bikini Island
U.S.S
Pennamint
Sakawa
Prinz Eugen
Gillam
Carlisle
Samson
Independence
Saratoga
New York
Wilson
Briscoe
Niagara
Bladen
Banner
Butte
Rent control status sparks mixed hopes and caution
W I Wilson area rent director says no rents have risen yet but landlords hint at increases if OPA status is unresolved. Tenants await notices while some merchants report no price hikes, planning to keep OPA ceilings until suppliers raise wholesale prices. Officials urge caution, predicting possible inflation depends on Congress actions and production recovery.
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W. &. Wilson
Congress
Wilson
Houston County Price Control Board
Tom Speight
Speight
OPA
Ed Crawford
Retail Merchants Association
Birthday party for Brownie Troop 12 postponed
The Brownie Troop 12 birthday party scheduled for tomorrow at 3 p.m. at the Dothan Recreation Center was postponed until later in the summer. Mrs. Charles Harmon, executive director, announced today that the postponement is due to many girls being out of town.
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Dothan Recreation Center
Charles Harmon
Randolph To Speak At Bureau Rally In Rehobeth
Walter Randolph of Moncte, president of the Alabama Bar Bureau, will be the Pecipal speaker at the Houston County Farm Bureau rally on Thursday July 11 at Rehobeth School. H H Knowles says the theme focuses on a special benefit for members as state and national officers lead the discussion on the new fire accident and insurance plans. A picnic lunch will be served on the grounds and written notices will be sent to bureau members.
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Walter Randolph
Alabama Bar Bureau
Houston County Farm Bureau
Rehobeth School
H. H. Knowles
Far Bureau
Knowles
National Bureau
Woman Hit By Auto In Downtown Accident
Mrs. K. Sapp of 300 West Crawford Street remained in serious condition after being struck by an automobile at the Main and Foster Streets intersection Saturday night. Police said the driver, R. D. Price of 1006 East Main Street, acted cautiously and the incident was unavoidable. Price was released pending further investigation.
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K. Sapp
West Crawford Street
Sapp
R. D. Price
East Main Street
Main
Foster Streets
J. E. Draughon
Draughon
Price
Weekend Qu For Law Offer 34 Cases Against City
The City faced 34 cases, 28 directed at men and six at women, during the weekend.
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Law
Cat Head Found Free Of Rabies
A cat's head sent to the Dothaj Branch Laboratory for rabies testing came back negative. Mrs. Anne I Coop, a laboratory director, reported the cat had bitten Walter Baxley, 15 months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Baxley of Route One, who required medical treatment after the attack. The cat was killed on physician advice and its head examined.
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Dothaj
Anne I. Coop
Walter FP. Baxley
Frank Baxley
City Issues Two Billboard Permits to Ennis
Permits to erect two outdoor advertising sign boards were granted today to H. H. Ennis by the City fire department. One board will be placed on the east side of S. Oates Street in the 700 block, the other on the same side between Helen and Garland Streets.
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H. H. Ennis
S. Oates Street
Oates Street
Helen
Garland Streets
Liquor Charge Against Flora Farrell in Dothan
Flora Farrell, a local Dothan woman, was charged with possession of untaxed liquor by city police on Sunday. She was released after posting a $100 bond. Capt. John Hilson and Detective G C Garrett led the arrest.
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Flora Farrell
Dothan
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