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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1946
Page
1
There was no stampede as meat supplies returned after the OPA ended. Wholesale dealers reported abundant beef pork lamb and poultry, with prices slightly above prewar ceilings but still cheaper than black market levels. Bacon and cured meats remained scarce for about two more weeks.
Rep John Sparkman of Huntsville announced a Wiregrass swing to meet voters across Abbeville Headland Midland City Piney Creek Newton Dothan Malvern Slocomb Hartford Geneva Samson Kinston Brundidge Ariton Ozark Enterprise New Brockton Elba and other points. He is the third of five candidates to tour the area amid a crowded Senate race with several rivals having visited or withdrawing.
April 15 16 set as tentative dates for the twelfth annual Fat Stock Show to be held across Alabama with final approval pending from the State Chamber of Commerce and the Alabama Extension Service. County agents will register stock by December 15 1946 and exhibitors may enter up to four calves per county. Regulations adopt uniform entry rules and require owner shown animals to enter under their own name. Committee members Richard Ramsey and Mell Merrett chaired the Montgomery meeting.
Washington reports that Gadsden and Headland, Alabama, have been told they may use nearby surplus Army air fields until a buyer is found. Gadsden has Camp Libert Fr field designated Headland Auxiliary Field No. 5 awaiting disposal. Local officials were notified by the War Assets Administration.
AP reports the War Investigating Committee states Rep May of Kentucky cannot explain or contradict evidence about his links to Munitions work. The panel says public servants must answer for public trust and notes May pressured witnesses as House Military Committee chair. Page 14.
General crop conditions in Your ton County show below normal production for cotton peanuts and corn. An agent said production may average about sixty percent of normal due to unfavorable weather pests and labor shortages. Some areas report poor growth and boll damage hindering harvest though overall potential remains limited.
A White House released report says Japan would have surrendered by late 1945 without the atomic bomb, without Russia entering the war, and without Allied invasion plans. It credits air superiority as the major factor in timing Japan’s capitulation, citing evidence from surviving Japanese leaders and multiple factors.
Rent Control Board Director Wo Sidy Wilson reports rising complaints about rent hikes following a lifted OPA order. He notes some tenants saw increases up to 24 percent in the past week, despite Governor Sparks freezing all Alabama rents. Wilson advised tenants to ignore any unlawful increases and stay in their homes.
Mrs. Alex Wood was struck by lightning Friday afternoon at her home near Columbia during a thunderstorm. She was taken to a Dothan hospital where attendants report she rests comfortably, with burns and shock but not considered serious. Her husband was in Dothan. children rushed her to the hospital.
In Montgomery Alabama a primary edition notes that six candidates still appear on the Senate ballot after one withdrew. Democratic support remains split with party officials reporting Holley of Mobile as a leading name. An election notice confirms withdrawals and print deadlines. Holley’s name cannot be removed from the July 30 ballot, with further details indicated on Page 20.
Montgomery Alabama is set to dedicate a new Farmers market at Abeford recognizing Gov Chauncey Sparks for contributions to agriculture. State Commissioner Toefoole announced the ceremony for August with Gov Parks expected to attend.
Senate action reflects partial approval of President Truman's reorganization plan while House opposition remains. Commentary notes friction between branches and anticipated early adjournment as debates continue on scope and authority.
Fragmentary text discusses a treaty aiming to curb veto power within a proposed international commission. It references a representative and criticisms of charter control, with unclear details on participating nations or concrete timelines.
The appointment process for local leaders moves forward as probate judge and county officials review the candidate's qualifications. The painting board chair explains checks on the appointee’s status before final designation to service.
A committee recommends moving to a conference on a softened bill amid tense debates. Key figures referenced include Wit, Hoe, and Calv in a crowded legislative scene with multiple agencies and parties mentioned. The action aims to reconcile differences before final passage.
Fragmented text suggests Byrne defends compromises by a fourmember group amid political debate. The piece references discussions of duty, schedules, and possible sale terms, with unnamed figures and unclear context.
Fragmentary report from unidentified sources describes Europe facing an epidemic stage with references to typhus and postwar conditions. Mentions of individuals such as Stebbins and unclear connections to Serbia and Greece appear alongside garbled phrases about health, concha typhus, and societal impact.
Reverend L f Brannon, veteran Methodist missionary to Ohent, ends war exile and prepares to sail from San Francisco to Korea. After Pearl Harbor his voyage was delayed by wartime restrictions and a 10 000 mile, monthslong journey. He will visit relatives in Alabama and Kentucky before boarding, rejoining the mission field.
Fragmented readable text discusses beauty spots and points of interest, mentioning a trade group or chamber of commerce and travel related notes. The passage references travel themes, locations, and a public notice tone without clear events or dates. No explicit names, places, or outcomes are clearly identifiable due to garbled OCR.
The text notes a Nathan Fyard unit departing for encampment under the Third regiment with Captains Raymond Spry and Thinkon Byrd. The three week period of camp duties is described with mention of Belmar, Trenton, and Belmar camp locations and state guard involvement.
A 219 to 155 vote sent the measure to the president for final approval. The debate centered on aid for the windfall and its implications for Britain and the British alliance. Leaders from Alabama and other states voiced positions, while opposition argued against broader pledges and terms of credit.
Prices for basic commodities surged after OPA controls waned. Bureau of Treasury statistics show a 22 percent rise in the latest weeks, with pork and other staples leading the increases. Congress debates price trends as the index compares to prewar levels and the European market impact is noted.
Four men sustained injuries in a highway collision seven miles from Dothan when a taxicab and automobile crashed on the Dotan Grneva highway. Four were rushed to a hospital. a fifth person remained unaccounted for. Patrolmen LC Mana yhin and T Ta Brooks investigated the accident as Hull and Hall traveled toward Dothan.
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