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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1946
Page
1
The Water and Light Department tightens enforcement of late payments in Dothan. Payments must be posted by the 10th to avoid penalties. previously delays from remote mailboxes caused by mid month deadlines. Official notes the city has over 4,000 accounts and averages about three unpaid.
A group including local agents and Kinvar Bearing Co officers will meet state and commerce officials Friday to finalize plans for the Fat Stock Show. The group aims to coordinate entries and logistics for the upcoming livestock exhibition at the county shrine and hall.
In 1848, 2ve was cultivated in New England, reflecting early agricultural effort in the region. The record highlights regional cultivation practices and indicates a historical agricultural activity within New England communities.
Montgomery AP reports net sales of alcoholic beverages in state stores reached 16,886, ag0 for the first five months, about 4,600,008 more than the same period in 1945. ABC administrator E. W. Gunn notes ongoing supply procurement problems. May 2 inventory stood at 2,719,921 vs 4,296,973 last year. Grim says ration reductions possible if stocks run low, as last resort.
Major General Thomas A. Terry of Abbeville Alabama was awarded the Oak Leaf cluster to the Distinguished Service Medal at Seventh Army headquarters in Atlanta. Lt General Griswald cited his outstanding success in the mission that allowed the joint chiefs of staff to direct the India Burma theater inactivation ahead of schedule. Terry served as commanding general of US forces in the India Burma theater.
Permits for the repair of no business establishments at a total cost of 4200 were issued at the City fire department today. Parker Brown Construction Company was granted permission to renovate the Singer Sewing Machine Company building at 202 N Foster Street at an estimated cost of 4000. For repairs at 106 W Main Street a permit was issued to Frank Foye. Repairs are to cost approximately 800.
Elwidy warns waves 70 to 100 feet high threaten smaller crafts and may drive ashore anchored vessels. Blandy predicts 100-foot waves diminishing to 10 feet at Bikini Island, with limited impact on remote atoll parts. He expects no fleet danger from water tower but warns of radioactive showers to the west. Eniwetok will evacuate as on the first atom test.
Hoedway describes the Old Corholm Trail, a famous prestatehood cattle route from Texas to Kansas. The piece notes riders and stallions along the route, reflecting on its place in early Western cattle drives and transportation history.
The Navy discharged five sailors from Abe Separation Center in New Ohegas Louisiana. Named individuals include James Robert Johnson electrician's mate third class from Cottonwood route one William Salers Gilmore seaman second class Samson Brown L Chance seaman fourth class Chipley Earnest Jamies Purtee seaman first class Mauri anna Nathan Leon Ginnn seaman second class from Panama City Florida.
In a Senate debate on a price control bill, Barkley presses for pricing provisions while opponents push to end meat, poultry, and dairy item controls. The vote splits along party lines, with Republicans backing loosened controls and Democrats cautious. Separate Bureau of Labor Statistics data show a 14.3 percent rise since OPA died, while Small urges restraint in industry pricing.
The widow of Lerner, his daughter Mrs Selma Lerner, sonia Prva Lerner, and granddaughter Dorothy Lerner are named in a report noting Lerner’s leadership of the CIO PAC and his role with Amalgamated Clothing Workers. His death creates an immediate succession question to be decided by the CIO-PAC executive committee next week with three vice chairmen as potential associates.
At 11 o clock a square dance will be held with round dancing and jitterbugging. General hours run 9 30 a m to 7 p m with table tennis and games including cards checkers horse shoe pitch ing and a snack bar. Mosely urged the public to use the center freely for family recreation at any time.
Police announced that Mauro Ross was named ringleader in the kidnapping of Mussolini's body and that Ramshed confessed. Race reportedly led investigators to a location near Milan where the body was hidden. The body had been stolen from Milan's Akesecce cemetery last April and lay with the mistress's remains since the war's end.
Montgomery state workers will see per diem allowances rise from four to five cents per day after Gov. Crauncey Sparks approval and a Finance Department review. State Finance Director Hays Tickest said the increase aligns with observed expenses, costing the treasury about 40 000 annually.
The U S action blocks shipments of food fertilizer trucks steel rails locomotives clothing and textiles to China amid UNRRA funding friction. Capitol Hill debate centers on a $465 million UNRRA deficiency appropriation as LaGuardia testifies behind closed doors.
Witnesses described a plane crash at the base of the mountain near an amusement park. Many bodies were badly burned by the impact and explosion. Some said the plane circled the area before diving into the mountains. others reported a direct run into the hills. Fire crews noted heavy rain immediately after may have prevented a forest fire. An Army investigation board from Westover Field was expected to visit later.
PAWS argues new CRA rules limit cheap clothing to old CPA ceiling types while manufacturers must keep similar low-cost clothing output. Small says there is confidence in obtaining inexpensive garments but uncertain on prices. He notes if OPA restores ceilings, production pricing may reappear though Congress may block OPA limits.
Jesse Tossler and Jinamie B40 Mein were discharged from the Navy at the Personnel Separation Center in Jacksonville Florida as announced today. Newton route one has also been charged and issued further details remain to be released.
Some 60 120 chicks were shipped from Chicago to Prague Czechoslovakia aboard United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration aircraft to rebuild European poultry stocks. The 167 cases of White Leghorn and New Hampshire Red eggs constitute the largest air shipment to Europe to date.
The testimony details Batavia Metal Products Company overpayments tied to a 4.4 million dollar initial excess, later reduced as deliveries continued. Patterson describes actions from 1943 to 1945, including stopped work, an Army Navy E award inquiry, freeze of payments, and efforts to recover surplus profits while denying favoritism.
Number 9A elected sergeant at arms. The 1937 convention site will be selected by the executive bowing. The Selma post received an award for naming the inspection report, and the Huntsville post won for the Friday event. Merde awards given to posts at Mobile, Suthereat and Fayetteville. Gov Nominee Janes B. Fulson. Invitations to march at the head of the convention parade in San Francisco. Auxiliary officers elected include Mrs. Sumers, Mrs. Bulwinkle, Mrs. Karr, Mrs. Heustess, Mrs. Boyd, Mrs. Porteous. District directors named for nine districts with multiple members listed.
The Civil War era presidents Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis were born in the same Kentucky region and left the state as young children, sharing a birthplace pattern in their early lives.
New York AP LouIs to make 23rd defense of world heavyweight crown against Mauriello of New York at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday Sept 18 Promoter Mike Jacobs announced Both principals signed contracts for the bout Louis will take 40 percent of receipts Mauriello 15 percent Mauriello 23 has 77 bouts 69 wins 51 knockouts Last month he won 12 straight with 11 knockouts since May 1 he defeated Bruce Woodcock at Madison Square Garden in five rounds
Molotov called the 25 year disarmament pact for Germany wholly inadequate and warned it would not stop militarism. Byrnes accused Russia of violating the Potsdam agreement by excessive German industry levies and urged special deputies to study the German problem for the next ministerial report. No action was taken. Other developments included delaying the UN general assembly, invitations to the peace conference, and reparations questions.
City and county refuse to fund reacquisition of the field and Coe and Ayers push for an agreement per the original deal with the Mobile office. The Army would have held runways and aviation facilities, but the field is to be returned to owners as is at no cost. Disposition remains pending guidance from Atlanta or Washington, stalling plans for small industries at Napier Field.
Jimmie Mubbserd, 22, of Newton, discharged from the Navy after service on Crescent City. He saw major Pacific fighting at Bougainville, Guam, Peleliu, Leyte, served in occupation duties, received Asiatic-Pacific theater ribbon with four stars and Philippine Liberation with one star, among other honors. He and wife Lizzie Driskell plan to live on Newton Route One.
Washington predicted meat prices could rise 15 to 39 percent above the OPA ceiling if price controls are not restored.
The annual Order of the Arrow ting will be held at Camp Ro-Tory Friday and Saturday with a Friday registration and Sunday morning closing. Scout Executive J. V. announced James Cappell of Lowieville and Charles Tamberiin of Eufaula as Lodge Chief and Lodge Secretary. The Cowikee lodge has about 60 members, with Dothan scouts including Gene Ramage Alfred Parrish Harvey Yarborough Charles Pelham Bobby Hail Tammy Brooks Glen Harris Raymond Saliba Gene Adkins Joe Cutchens Franklin Patterson Palmer Brooks Alfred Saliba Billy Gregory and Billy Norris.
The Wiregrass Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold its regular meeting tonight at the Dothan Recreation Center. New members of Post No 3073 will receive obligations. Initiation ceremonies, bingo, and other entertainments are planned. The meeting night has been changed to the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.
Houston County health officials report June births total 111 with no stillbirths. White females 47, white males 48, Negro females 10, Negro males 9. Overall white births outnumber Negro births by a small margin.
In Ten Sleep Wyoming Bliss Bagnett and Bayne of the state hatchery explain Meadowlark Lake trout fed every day at 8 am and 4 pm develop a lifelong habit. The hatchery raised the fish and fed them on a fixed schedule, making the fish predisposed to bite at those times.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe preinduction and immediate induction events tied to a strike, causing traffic disruptions in a southern state. Mentions Hoard No. 2 and Jamis Mupiterd as named figures, with unclear dates and specifics due to damaged text.
A Kiwanis Club meeting in Dothan featured a Scouting program chaired by Moseley with J V Cooke introducing Scoutmaster Joe Cutchens Troop 24 and Scouts Fred Saliba Nichols Gregory participating. Demonstrations covered knot tying first aid and camp Rotary tests.
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