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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1946
Page
4
A cotton-duster pilot, ward Leonard from Gainesville Texas, was fatally injured when his aircraft crashed in a field near Blakely Georgia. Leonard, a Navy veteran, died after being taken to a local hospital. This report also notes Chicago wheat shipments of 78 bushels dating from 1988.
LEESBURG Fla Feb. The Hernando County grand jury was to continue the investigation of charges of malpractice against Sheriff Nell Bain after Atty. Gen. J Tom Watson walked out. Watson had charged the jury and State Attorney Jess Hunter with hostility and said the jury would whitewash the sheriff. The Governor suspended law following Watsons charge that the sheriff backed a liquor ring and concealed evidence on a murderer and instructed the grand jury to proceed without the attorney general. Watson claimed hostility from jurors and the state attorney, and said his time was wasted. He also denounced conditions of law violations and criminal practices in Hernando County.
Toughy the war dog struggles with civilian life after serving with Marines. Wallace Bo Williams finds Toughy at a dog pound for his wife Helen’s birthday, but the owner cannot be reached. The dog wanders while the owner asks for Toughy to be sent to the Marines.
A revival at Damascus Baptist Church in Chaceville Florida begins Thursday at 7 30 p m and runs ten days Morning services start at 1 a m with evening services at 7 30 p m The revival will be conducted by Rev D D Solomon of Jacksonville editor and manager of the Florida Baptist Witness The Rev W White is pastor of the church
Mrs. Samuel Walace Burkett was honored at a tea hosted by Mrs. Harry Walters and others with pink and white decor. The piece also recounts Toughy the dog’s military service, multiple runaways, licensing issues, and return to the Williams family, ending with hopes for a calmer home and easing war nerves.
Alabama State School Superintendent Austin R. Meadows urged a general renovation of the public school system with staffing boosts and new classrooms. He estimated at least 8,000 additions costing about 68 million dollars under prewar estimates, noting bonds for school projects total near 21 million but focused in larger cities.
Hostess to the Entre Nous Bridge Club entertained Tuesday afternoon. Her home was adorned with roses and seasonal flowers. Mrs E T Brunson received the high score prize. Arch ie Lee Faulk Jr assisted Maund in serving. Guests included Mr Ss L Sawyer Mrs Harry Walters Mrs FE T Brunson Mr Ralph Stephens Mrs David Walters and Mrs J W Knowles Mr and Mrs Aliph Miller and daughter of Birmingham.
Dr. Meadows argues for extending rural elementary school terms from eight to nine months. He cites Birmingham and Jefferson County plans to spend about $10,000,600 while Mobile approves an $800,000 bond issue. Extending the term by one month would cost the State roughly $2,500,000 annually.
The school superintendent voiced support for Governor-designate Ames Fo som's proposal of a 1600 dollar minimum salary for trained experienced teachers, arguing it should be addressed by the legislature.
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