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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1946
Page
8
Washington D C February letter says House Un American Activities Committee will investigate the Ku Klux Klan. Rep William B Barry D N H asks for examination and receives acknowledgment from committee member Jonas Wood of Georgia.
Four Alabama cities lost intra city bus service as Crescent transit bus drivers walk out after the AFL contract with Amalgamated Association expired at midnight. About 600 workers affected. The company ran intercity lines to Birmingham Huntsville Gadsden Montgomery Columbus Ga Anniston and provided the only public transport in Gadsden Subauga and Anniston. Presley Adams said wages and seniority rights were key issues in negotiations.
At a Virginia revival by holiness faith healers in St. Charles four snakes were handled. Cultist Frances Cooper was bitten by a rattler and is seriously ill. One sect member reportedly took strychnine but showed no ill effects. State Police observed but did not take action.
Miss Virginia Abernethy a former Hartford resident was elected Queen for a Day on the radio program broadcast nationally over Mutual. In the interview with Jack Bailey she said her goal was to visit a friend in the U S Naval hospital at Corona California after the victory. Dothan listeners heard the program on WAGF.
The Arnold reunion will be held at Enon Church on July 4. All relatives are urged to attend.
Rep. Donald O'Toole of New York urged action as the committee faced criticism last week for failing to move forward on investigating the Ku Klux Klan.
In Wimbledon play the U S women dominate the draw as they begin eliminating each other to reach the title round. Doris Hart defeated Bea Carris after dropping the first set while Margaret Osbourne faced the challenge of other American contenders as Pauleine Betz reported a sore throat and may rest.
A crowded field of six candidates including Rep. Frank Boykin and State Senator James A. Simpson spoke in Scottsboro where Simpson attacked Congress and urged decisive leadership. Bernard Sparkman touted TVA development and federal aid for education, while outlining support for social security reform and military welfare as he campaigns for the vacancy left by John R Bankhead.
The speaker emphasizes backing emergency housing measures with full provisions and pledges ongoing support for an adequate housing program. He cites farm roots and today’s farm ownership, promising study and fairness on labor issues and continued support for farm services and related agencies.
The Anniston Rams defeated Meridian 92 to tie for second with Vicksburg in the Southeastern League. Rain postponed Selma at Vicksburg and Pensacola at Gadsden. Pensacola remains in first place. At Jackson, the Montgomery rebels took the first game of a doubleheader 32 in 10 innings.
The National Horse Show resumes at Madison Square Garden in fall after a wartime blackout. The event traditionally opens New York's winter social season with white tie attire, horse showmanship, and international jumpers returning to the venue.
The Senators overcame deficits in the seven inning nightcap to win 5-4 on 14 hits and a three run burst in the final frame. Wade of the Rams limited the Cel lARite Meridians to three hits as Meridian committed six errors. Schedule lists Montgomery at Jackson Meridian at Anniston Pensacola at Gadsden Selma at Vicksburg.
A one week equestrian event runs November 4 to 9 featuring 106 classes across harness and saddle horses, hunters, jumpers, and equitation. Stakes value is doubled, prize money totals $30,000, announced by the show association.
Officials report a plot to overthrow the Carbajal Victoria government was smashed by police raids. Col. Esteban Christi and 30 others including officers and civilians were arrested in connection with the revolutionary plan.
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