05 Jun 1944
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1944
Page
1
Rev S M Baker superintendent of the Dothen Methodist District received a Doctor of Divinity degree from Birmingham Southern College on Saturday June 2. The convocation marked a notable commencement event as Dr Baker was noted for his long service and devotion to his church and community.
Federal officers arrest Cliffard Johnson of Geneva County on unpaid tax whiskey charges after he tossed whiskey from a river bridge. Johnson jailed. authorities recovered floating whiskey downstream and cited Beverage Control agents.
Wicksburg sheriff’s office reported the confiscation of whiskey and the arrest of Joe Gilley near Wicksburg on a violation charge. Gilley was taken into custody yesterday by Chief Deputy Sterti Casey. he was later released on bond. The liquor violation was a weekend case, with other incidents including drunkenness and vagrancy.
United forces repelled enemy air raids with BD Zee downing 12 and several others for a jogs of one Lightning. A major clash over Trak in the Carolines saw Liberator gunboats shot down, ten damaged, and multiple casualties. Bombers dropped 38 tons of explosives on Dublin township before returning to base.
Education page notesCentiaus from Page One faces Thomas B Cantwell lumber dealer seminee ing the Democratic and American Labor Parties in the Eleventh District Democrats carried it by 9000 in 1942 The Fourth District shows a Democratic margin of 11090 William G Nolan Jr stevedore is Republican nominee against John J Rooney Assistant District Attorney of Kings County who has Democratic and American Labor nominations The article also outlines House balance Democrats 215 Republicans 210 with vacancies and minor parties Future events include New Mexico primaries for governor and party tickets Tennessee Democrats meet to choose convention delegates
Number 12 continues the golf story with Dickenson of Au gure among hopefuls. His 70s round and unpanny approach shots draw club official praise. Names like Barvard Press Thornton Moseley Ayres Crawford Poyner Hall are listed for the championship division as open house and a dance mark the visit.
The Declaration of Independence was formally proclaimed in Beaton Massachusetts on July 25, 1776.
City detectives Wey Herrving and E J Sinvkiand investigated a small blaze under a Lone Arena street storefront around 1 am yesterday. A sleeping Hawkins, a preacher described as deaf, awoke as firefighters reached the scene and a kerosene-filled milk horse was found nearby. The fire was quickly extinguished and authorities suspect a deliberate act.
The Dothen Methods District Conference, comprising 1 church in Southern Alabama and West Fiorida, meets at Tow strong Tower Church near Bartford presided by Dr Baker. Dr Norman B Mecfeod will preach at 11:65 am. About 300 delegates from local churches attend, with topics in education, evangelism, Christian literature, temperance, social services, and missions.
Todd Talmady of Coffee County was found guilty in federal court of failing to report for induction. Judge Charles B. Kennamer directed the jury to return a guilty verdict after FBI agent George Hall presented Todd’s signed refusal statement. Todd claimed Jehovah's Witnesses ordination barred service, but the judge ruled the failure to report was enough to convict. Sentencing is set for tomorrow.
The report notes a location north of Yiyang and northwest of Changsha, suggesting exposure to attacks from multiple directions. It mentions Japanese forces attempting to converge a column and an attempt to cross the Yangtze tributary at the west bank, which was repelled. Chinese authorities label the activity as likely preparatory for arrival at Changsha.
The maintenance group will convene tomorrow at the office of the Chamber of Commerce. Representative names include Mr Bentra and JT Wright, with details listing private car cabs, depot operations, and several truck and parts companies.
Johnson man held on bigamy charges after a feud with Jessie Evison’s faction led to a razor wound for his wife. Police report the Newville clash began with family dispute at 712 Moxroe Street. Officers Kelley and patrolmen Tedder and Bobby took the participants into custody yesterday morning.
Fifth Army and Eighth Army operations report heavy fighting as forces move toward Rome. Towns including Gotteferrata Marina and Geozano fall in the Alban hills area. British reach six miles from the Tiber, while Vienna fronts, minefields, and destroyed bridges slow enemy retreat. About 377 prisoners taken at Valletri, and air strafing disrupts remaining German units.
A Prisoners of War conference will be held at the Houston Memorial Library auditorium on June 1. Mrs Lawrence Daniel, executive secretary of the local American Red Cross chapter, announced the open forum. About ten prisoners of war from Houston County are expected to attend along with interested residents. Howard V. Sophias of National Headquarters will speak on care and treatment, with an informal discussion to follow. Mrs Hopkins, wife of Captain Howard V. Hopkins, U S Navy, recently living in Washington.
Nine pay and that employers should not only permit encampment but pay regular salary during attendance. Alabama is one of few states paying guardsmen. Second battalion, Third Regiment, to hold field day at Enterprise on Sunday, June 11, 1964 under Major Johnson R. Gthaon, with companies from Andalusia, Enterprise, Ozark, Troy. Battalion review at 4 p.m. Brig Gen Cleere, Col Shealy to attend. Dothan company date to be announced between July 9 and July 30.
Potter recalls telling Leon Henderson that OPA coverage needed better charts. He mentions a former OPA associate who clashed with Congress and quit. Potter describes his prewar cash register employer who valued charts and devised a sales pitch appealing to all five senses, a plan that could not be tasted or smelled.
A report traces Potter a World War I figure who helped a government bureau under Wilson, then rose as VP and manager of the New York Evening Post and later shifted to advertising. He and Miriam Clark Potter traveled to France, where he painted landscapes in Paris, engaging critics over his worth, before returning to the United States and buying land in California.
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