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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1945
Page
1
A confused caller asked to “get cooled off there” prompting Patrolman Hobby to reply with a light remark after hanging up. The exchange highlighted how miscommunications occur at police front desks and how staff handle odd inquiries.
Revival services started Sunday morning at Prospect Free Will Baptist Church on the Ashford highway near Dothan. Rev Rufus Hyman is pastor and Rev K V Shute of Gove Alabama is conducting. Levies preached in this region from 1827 to 1934 before moving to Texas. Services are held twice daily at 9 am and 8 pm with morning devotionals broadcast on radio station WAGF at 2 30 am.
The third quarterly of the Houston Banner Musical Convention will meet at Pleasant Grove Church two miles northeast of Ashford on Sunday. The public is invited to attend.
The Anniston Star held open house to-day inviting friends and subscribers to inspect its enlarged quarters. The building has a white exterior with black trim, replacing the former red facade as part of modernization.
Former NYA chief edits the Southern Farmer, a farm publication, after receiving an appointment from a late president. He explains his work with agricultural reporting groups and describes the publication’s upcoming issue under new ownership, with August looming as the appearance date.
AP reports the Newspaper and Mail Deliverers Union and New York City publishers settled the 11 day strike. 1700 strikers voted to return to work immediately after a telegram from Hubert Burns of the War Labor Board signaled an immediate hearing on the dispute.
Miss Mary Dell McCain state Girl's 4-H Club Leader of Auburn will attend the 4-H Club picnic at Cottonwood on Thursday. Other picnics this month include Enon Friday Harmon on Monday July 23 Medrid Tuesday July 24 and Vicksburg Friday July 27. Meetings are directed by Houston County Extension workers C M Lang county agent Hubert H Creel assistant county agent Miss Fran Marfette county home demonstration agent and Miss Emilee Walton assistant home agent.
Funeral services for G. W. Henderson sixty seven a former Houston County resident who died in Panama City after a long illness will be held at Memphis Church tomorrow at 3 pm Burial will follow in the Memphis cemetery Ward Wilson in charge He had moved to Panama City seven years ago Surviving are his wife two sons and four daughters including John Henderson and Clifton Henderson in Panama City Mrs Mary Liza Melton in Columbus Ga Mrs Daniel Clark of Dothan Mrs Alvin Carpenter of Panama City and Mrs W R Davis of Tampa
In Topeka Kansas labor and harvest news note a beef friendly revival as Western Kansas eateries resume menus of steaks and large portions of potatoes and gravy. Farmers in Greely County fret over harvest and possible grain loss while supply chains strain to provide food. State Rep Clair Curry appeals to Governor Schoeppel as wartime food allotments shift in the wheat belt.
A garbled interview piece quotes Lew Murphy of Pasaadie and William Barnard on wartime views. It touches on postwar Germany, Nazi indoctrination, and the need for universal military training, including rigorous Africa-era lessons and the Truscott Trot. It advocates reform of German schools and homes, plus readiness to defend democracy.
Army units from Europe are en route to the United States, with key detachments and squadrons listed. Reaching naval hubs including Hampton Roads and various air and ordnance groups are scheduled for late tonight or tomorrow morning. The message names multiple units and depots across the Army service structure.
A new radio program Social Security in Action will begin tomorrow on WAGF at 1:00 PM and air weekly. Harry N. Scott, manager of the Dothan Social Security office, will host and explain rights and benefits under the Social Security Act using occasional case examples with fictitious names.
In Eufaula Alabama a 70 member state patrol force aided by city police and sheriff deputies plus Fort Benning MPs patrolled the Barbour County courthouse as 23 year old Peter Paul Hall faced a murder charge in the July 4 death of an 18 year old cotton mill worker. Hall, also indicted on rape, to be tried only for murder. A radio office was set up and searches enforced. liquor stores closed and beer sales banned during the trial.
In Hays Kansas a long unsolved family mystery ends when Mrs Ralph Bemis Jr. pulls a weed at her parents home and uncovers a wedding ring buried at its root. Cart Kraus once suspected in farm losses has long faced suspicion. The ring's recovery ends decades of searching.
The fragment notes state revenues in the treasury to be disposed by the legislature after the 1932 bonds and carpet bag securities are paid, with money set aside for a $2,000 homestead exemp tion. It mentions millions of soldiers sharing these concerns and calls for broad public wakefulness.
A fragmented AP report quotes a Japanese dispatch claiming forces await a decisive moment to strike with lightning effect. The message stresses preserving strength and avoiding moves that could play into the enemy’s hands, urging patience until the time is ripe.
The Weekend air sea bombardment crippled Japans shipping with estimates under 2 million tons. McCain’s planes drove hundreds of vessels from harbors. Japan suffered 140 ships sunk and 234 damaged, plus crippling losses to locomotives and military facilities. No U S ships were lost. Carrier airmen and British forces again struck Tokyo and its air networks.
The Russians led by Pavlov met President Truman at the White House for a noon luncheon that lasted until 2 45 PM. Stalin wore a fawn colored uniform and sat on Truman's right with Pavlov and Molotov to his right, while Byrnes Bohlen and Leahy sat to the left. Topics remained secret as plans discussed postwar shipping and Polish government efforts surfaced in broader talks.
The U S embassy in Buenos Aires will study reports that Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun are in Argentina. A Chicago Times courier from Montevideo claimed they reached a remote Patagonian estate by submarine and live there, while Argentina promised to refuse harboring Axis war criminals. The dispatch described Braun in masculine dress and cited Nazi sympathizers in Argentina as potential havens.
Hollywood AP reports 38 year old film cowboy Jack Randall died on a movie set in Canoga Park. While riding a horse at top speed his head struck a tree after his hat blew off and his foot slipped from the stirrup during a scene as a Canadian Northwest Mounted policeman. Randall was husband of actress Barbara Bennett.
Comdr. Giffen reported Parker told a tale of meeting Mrs. Eames in a city bar, a quarrel, beer bottle blows, and her death. Parker says he woke to find her dead, tossed her body in an alley, and fled. County physician cites fractured skull as the cause. Letters from daughter and husband found among her effects reveal distress.
Panic struck the Hamonic as stones splashed and passengers leaped from burning sheds to the top deck. Many in the hospital escaped flames by sliding down river cables. 72 year old Mrs W W Walker of Detroit burned her hands. traveling companion Mrs James St Clair of Buffalo and Detroit physicians Dr J O Green and wife aided relatives and jumped to safety after Dr Green wrapped a life preserver around his niece and hurled her into the water.
A cloud burst washed out tracks of the City of Los Angeles eastbound, sending fourteen cars off the line into the Boyer River near Dunlap Indiana. Three aboard a diver plunged into the river. two conductors and a waiter escaped. Justice Frank Murphy aboard the train reportedly uninjured. About 20 passengers were aboard the derailed roster included eight sleepers and two coaches. The diner remained upright. The train ran a half hour late after the washout.
Discussion centers on whether the President may direct the American vote in the Security Council on deploying forces, including U S divisions, for policing actions and if he should report such decisions to Congress. Senators Bushfield and others weigh enabling legislation and executive-branch constraints.
Rainer Studio defeated Dr. Pepper 6 to 5 after a 21 inning marathon at Wiregrass Memorial Stadium securing their first win in the second half. Do jthan Glass travels to face Dothan Jee Cream as City League standings show the latter atop the table. A. O. Harris, once a Vicksburg resident, is hospitalized in Tallahassee after a hand injury at a Florida bus company led to blood poisoning.
Overnight home trial for skin blemishes and pimples promises external causes fade with Dr Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener. Available at drug stores for 25 cents with a double your money back guarantee if not satisfied. Return package to Galenol Go, Atlanta, Ga.
Washington AP dispatch reports a Senate group on Bretton Woods plans to modify the monetary reforms. Amendments seek a new framework for the world bank and authorize use of currency bonds as part of the United States subscription, with a $4 billion capital share and a renewed stabilization fund. Senator Thomas proposed changes to create a new con for use in the plan, while Senator Murdock noted Treasury approval for currency issuance of about 300 million ounces as currency security.
Funeral services for Frances Carolyn Meallig eighty eight of Shorterville were held Sunday morning at Nex cemetery with Rev Mr Bson officiating. Kennedy Pine Home had charge. Surviving are six sons Hae and Alex McAllister Lyn Willy Sam Me litter and Gr lie McAllister.
The speaker notes that peacetime intake was higher before the current strain and expects continued limits on food and fuel. He cites tighter distribution of available supplies by cutting back on nonessential items and prioritizing food fats oils sugar and dairy. Rice beans and produce remain tight with most crops insufficient. Meat supplies slowly rise, but even if Japan war ends immediately shortages persist into 1946.
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