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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1946
Page
1
Fragmentary report mentions arrests and predictions tied to civil war era measures. It references June 30 expiration, restoration efforts, and plans to sign memorials. The text is garbled but suggests ongoing work on two other issues and questions about hostilities and reorganization.
In Montevallo Alabama Sheriff Bozeman said a 48 year old farmer from Dry Valley died from knife wounds after a street fight. Horton, 38, a coal miner, died at Birmingham hospital from two bullet wounds after being shot by Officer A C Adams who was sent to halt the altercation. Surviving relatives and details are listed.
Rev and Mrs D O Jernigan, Baptist Home Mission Board workers among the Seminole, drowned Saturday while swimming in Lake Okeechobee. Their two children were saved. Jernigan reportedly stepped into a deep hole and husband tried to rescue her.
In Chicago Gen Claude Bevin urges the United States to spill American blood, accusing Britain and Russia of imperial aims in the Middle East. Rabbi Pepper rebukes Bevin for escalating conflict and warns Washington against backing British Palestine policy, urging US restraint and vacating the Palestine mandate.
Funeral services for George T. Bryan age 43 formerly of Geneva will be at Geneva Baptist Church at 3 30 p m with Rev R M Holmes of Reiating presiding Burial follows in the city cemetery Pittman Funeral is handling the arrangements Surviving are his wife Margaret Bryan two sons George Bryan Jr and Jimmy Bryan all of Opp his parents Mr and Mrs W W Bryan Geneva three brothers Bill Bryan Waycross GA Edwin Bryan Chicago Ill and Thomas Bryan Appexs Fla and four sisters Miss Annie Mildred Bryan and Mazon Atlai Hillard Tomblin Mrs Billy Capps Entreprise named.
In separate incidents on the Warrior River, Barbara Lucille White aged 14 drowned trying to rescue her brother Alfred William White 11 after both sank while swimming near Warrior Alabama. Fire Chief B R Coldwell said the girl swam to her brother but neither could be reached. A fourth person, Max Henson 4 of Empire, drowned near Sayre. Carl Jennings 24 of Birmingham, a returned serviceman, was reported missing after his boat capsized near Smiths camp on the Warrior River.
The article notes the bomb test plan near the USS Nevada and USS Independence with the aircraft Dave's Dream missing a launch after a fatal propeller accident. The Nevada is nicknamed the Chameleon for its color changes to help visibility in the test atmosphere. Cotton market figures follow.
Indian independence plans renewed today with hints the future hinges on Mohandas K Gandhi. Dr. Kau tene Azad leading Congress says fresh developments followed a meeting with Gandhi and British officials. In Bombay a strike by 2000 Royal Navy truck crews amid unrest over interim government rumors left seven dead and 30 injured in Madras, as lorry drivers union demands raises, protesters wave red flags and hammer and sickle outside Ta Mahal Hotel.
James W. Thornton of the Dothan VA explains new rules for out-patient medical care for veterans with service connected or aggravated disabilities. Local physicians will provide care without hospitalization and on the basis of proof of eligibility. Former on the job training enrollees need not prove service origin if disability does not affect current conduct. New regulation effective immediately after weekend reception by the Dothan office.
Pravda denounces Baruch atomic control plan as U.S. bid to monopolize bombmaking and erode sovereignty. Soviet reply lauds Gromyko counterproposal to UN Security Council as a path to peace and security, while condemning American “atomic diplomacy” as a step toward world domination.
Eighteen Farm Ownership borrowers plant sericea and several terraced farms, per W. Cook, county FSA supervisor. Listed acreage planted includes John S. Sellers three acres, Johnnie Register three, Mack Pearce three, T L Bodiford one and a half, T D Bodiford two, and others from two to five acres each.
The Southeast Alabama Boy Scouts Council will meet at Camp Rotary with no impact on camp operations. J W. ary Scout Executive says members from eight counties are expected to attend. fifty seven Scouts planned to attend Camp Rotary this week and Headland Troop 38 charter renewal activity is underway with Woodrow Williams named Scoutmaster and Rev Roby Lee re-registering as assistant.
An Associated Press dispatch from Montgomery reports that Ozark Elba and Opp in the Wiregrass region are among 40 Alabama municipalities and counties planning nonprofit hospitals clinics or health centers under a Federal assistance act. Funds would come via the Hal-Neely bill in the U S Senate.
Police reported fifty arrests over the weekend for offenses ranging from drunkenness and disorderly conduct to assault and battery. Deputies noted a normal weekend with thirteen drunkenness cases and one each for peace and assault and battery.
Report describes a strong local quake along a known fault line 25 miles below sea level. Scientists say such quakes can relieve pressure that could trigger a larger disaster. Houston Copper workers react as sulphuric vats spill and chemicals spray during the tremor.
In a wartime chronicle, Eisenhower discusses the planned spring drive and the role of Soviet pressure. He notes the need for U S air and naval mastery to support the ground offensive and acknowledges a sharp increase in Russian cooperation after Stalin’s agreement to discussions. The passage emphasizes tactical surprise and the impact of allied coordination.
A former wage worker in Pennsylvania known as Scott filed a retirement insurance claim. He and his wife received checks for several months before returning to work. The Social Security office determined he was automatically eligible for retirement insurance. Later, when he moved to a new area and inquired again, officials said he was eligible for three years of civil service back payments totaling a little over $2,500.
Alexander H. Wile, 32, a Jacksonville plumber, faced murder charges after shotgun killings of two city policemen, Ellis Van Dyal and Richard Scarborough, Saturday night. State's Attorney William A. Hallowes planned to present to the Duval county grand jury early next week. An inquest into the officers deaths would be held this week. Wiles admitted firing the shots but offered no reason for the act. Police said he had a shotgun in his hand when arrested. Potential trial date requested by the state.
An army C-47 struck a car on approach near Memphis airport amid landing gear damage. The crash killed two occupants of the car and injured no one aboard the plane. Pilot Capt Wayne Collier circled two hours to burn fuel before a safe splashdown.
A garbled plea urges cleanup of yards amid chaotic lines about snakes and people. The imperfect OCR text shows fragmented quotes and uncertain attributions while emphasizing collective action and sympathy.
Governor Millard Caldwell ordered the suspension of Sheriff Neil Law of Hernando County and called for a grand jury investigation. The probe, prompted by Attorney General Tom Watson, will examine a death case and alleged illegal square selling operations in the county.
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