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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1947

Page

6

Trial Of Sergeants Need Not Disclose Secrets Of A Bomb

Two former Army sergeants face charges of removing and concealing records and documents linked to atomic bomb secrets. Alexander Von Der Luft, 23, to be arraigned in Pittsburgh. Ernest D. Wallis, 34, in Chicago. FBI traced 200 pages of notes and a related folder to a Pennsylvania residence and a Chicago photography studio.

Washington N. M Alexander von der Luft Princeton U. S Pittsburgh Ernest D. Wallis Chicago FBI Justice Department Atomic Energy Commission Congressional Atomic Energy Committee J. Edgar Hoover Los Alamos von der Lut Mt. Lebanon Pa Heaver von der Luft Wallis Department of Justice Wallis Tropro No OM Chicazo van der Luft FBL CAP

State Spending Major Concern Of Legislators

State spending remains the top worry as Alabama lawmakers prepare two appropriation bills near 70 million dollars for the next two years. The Alabama Special Educational Trust Fund at about 49 million is expected to move smoother than the 19 million general appropriation. ASETE aims to raise teacher pay to 1800 dollars annually, contingent on a constitutional amendment reallocating income tax to schools. A separate House bill by Rep. R B Doughy would create a three member Late Racing Commission and legalize horse racing in Alabama, a move with sports and revenue backing.

Montgomery House Senate Alabama Special Educational Trust Fund Live R. B. Doughy Late Racing Commission Alabama

Abbeville Traffic Crash Kills Woman. Two Hurt

Mrs. Mary Banston of Opelika was killed and Calvin Dennis Kicker and J J Benston were seriously injured when a car rolled four times on the Abbeville Dothan highway about 1 a m Sunday. The trio were en route to Panama City.

Abbeville Mary Banston Opelika Earl Henley Calvin Dennis Kicker J. J. Benston Abbeville-Dothan Panama City Henley Fred Draughon

Lumber Plant Fire Damages Machinery

A fire at the J. E. Howit Lumber Company caused heavy damage to a shed and several machines. Officials said the blaze started around midnight and spread through sawdust near the drag saw. Firefighters controlled it using booster lines from trucks and a private hydrant near Home Guano Company.

J. E. Howit Lameber Company Nlant Newrby Home Guano Company

U S Retail Leader Sees Prices Near Peak

Jerome M. Ney chair of the American Retail Federation told a joint congressional committee that prices are likely at or past their peak though he cautioned about grain and meat price volatility. He proposed a benchmark target tied to industrial production and employment, while other witnesses urged strict anti trust enforcement and noted continued high employment projections.

Washington Jerome M. Ney American Retail Federation Ney Joint Congressional Committee On the Economic Report C. Wilson Harder Federation of Small Business Arthur B. Upgren University of Minnesota Guam PB Marine Carthens Lee Clasa Navy Etoman Takeo Trak Shinyo Samsaiis

Florida plane crash kills twenty one on board

A chartered DCS plane crashed near Melbourne Florida killing 21 people and injuring others. Authorities identified some victims but many remained unnamed due to confusion at the scene. Officials said the toll could rise as investigators from the Civil Aeronautics Board probed the crash.

James F. Fowler Melbourne Fla AP O DCS Fe Ps Caxtelands Todiey Spanna Hahnes Themerica Newark Maared Seth Florida Phapthy Earth

Adding Machine Theft Reported To Police

Burglars entered two offices Saturday night and stole adding machines and miscellaneous office supplies. Police investigated hours after discovery by Dao Morgar. Chief James Lewis said the burglary was found Sunday morning and is under active inquiry.

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Congressmen Still After Columbia Dam

A delegation of Alabama and Mississippi congressional leaders urged President Truman to support a $2,000,000 request to start four navigation and flood control projects on the Tennessee, Bigbee, Coosa Alabama, Apalachicola, and Chattahoochee rivers. The group included Senators J. M. Taster Ut and John J. Sparkman and Representative John Rankin.

Washington Alabama Clississappi Cone Truman Toitbigbee Coosa-Alabama Applacaicola Chattahoochee

Guerrilla Actions Against Greece Reported Halted by Albania Line

Greek border clashes subsided as guerrilla forces were driven back toward Albania. Meanwhile the Senate approved a $4.0 billion income tax reduction bill, sending it to the White House for a possible veto. The 60 to 32 vote fell short of the two thirds needed to override a veto.

Washington Senate Waite House Truman Warner Tobey Or-Nhi New Hampshire McClellan D Ark McClellan Fulbrutht Furn

County Delegations Urge Repair Of Highways

Local officials from Haonetea County pressed the Revenue Board to repair and upgrade many roads. Attendees included Chagttean Alpert Dagrae and several county and road department officers as they sought prompt action and legal coordination before the next session.

Revenue Board Jere Haonetea County Tia Be Board of Rowen seVedil Goumiy Chagttean Alpert

Dutch Aim at Wider German Peace in Paris Conference

A Paris conference report describes Dutch efforts toward a broad peace with Germany under Marshall Plan oversight. Observers note emphasis on Western European economic and security collaboration, with Dutch leaders seeking a strong American British role in postwar structure and European recovery.

Three Children Die In Blaze As Mother Pours Oil On Beds

A mother allegedly poured oil on beds causing a fire that killed three children. The blaze occurred in UP and left authorities investigating the sequence of events and possible motive.

Don't Discard Your Cuspider For It Makes A Lovely Lamp

Hal Boyle notes Far West defend a cuspidor’s charm as a decorative art piece. Pat Co Smith of The Sag Francises Chronicle champions its functional and aesthetic value in a quirky column reflecting masculine traditions.

New York America Far West Pat Co Smith Sag Francises Chronicle Smath

No Special Congress Will Be Called This Fall

Unclear OCR reads indicate a reflection on congressional action with names and places garbled. The fragment suggests a political note about Truman and potential congressional decisions this fall, with limited legible details and no coherent event, date, or outcome.

Congress Truman

Bricker Assailant Ordered To Hospital

A regional court ordered the Bricker assailant to be taken to a hospital for examination and treatment after a series of legal proceedings. The order directs temporary confinement for medical assessment and subsequent disposition under state law.

Bricker

Governors Await Marshall Speech Amid Tax Powers Debate

Governors prepare for a forthcoming speech by Marshall as state leaders debate taxation powers and economic development plans. Officials describe the speech as a key moment in shaping policy and potential reforms.

Marshall

Gael Sullivan Fined For Reckless Driving

Gael Sullivan, 42, executive director of the Demodrate, was fined 100 after pleading guilty to reckless driving. The incident occurred Tuesday when his vehicle struck a pedestrian near Farystowts. No further details were provided.

Gael Sullivan

Rebels Repulsed By Veterans Of Nazi Resistance

Greek officials said a 1000 man force attacked Konitsa but was pushed back to the Albanian border. Greek resistance veterans aided by Gen Napoleon Zervas fought rebels, with Greek forces recapturing part of the Saranta River bridge at Borazani. A UN Balkan Commission team flew to Konitsa for spot investigations.

Athens Konitsa Six Milena Konitea Napoleon Zervag Saranta River Borazani United Nations Balkan Commission Salonika Devasion United States Ruan Braqi Austrilia Syria Kassos Sestesany Cominiewion Greece Albans Albania Yugoslavia Buleapa Atefe

South Carolina Democrats Appeal Ruling on Negroes in Primaries

The South Carolina Democratic Party appeals a court ruling affecting African American voting in primaries. Leaders say they will challenge the decision in higher courts while debating registration and obstacle tactics. The Spartanburg Herald Journal editorialized the ruling as a weak but expected move as party rules shift after the 1944 repeal.

South Carolina Waring Mas Bien Spartanburg Herald Journal South Democratic Party U.S. Supreme Court

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