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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1946

Page

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County boys encampment at Enoch Church site

Agent Clark Fudd leads a county boys encampment at Enoch Church in Ling, Mousion County. The camp emphasizes educational and recreational activities with Alabama Extension Service practices. Campers pay 1.50 and supply personal food and blankets. meals are pooled and supervised by trained lifeguards.

Boya Grams Place Enoch Church Mi. Ling Mousion Clark Fudd Alabama’ Extension Service Ufe Ling

Permit Granted for Dwelling at 209 Y Savannah Street

A permit to erect a dwelling at 209 Y Savannah Street was granted yesterday by the fire department to Mrs. W. W. Avery. The project cost and other details were not fully disclosed in the available text.

Y. Savannah Street Fire Department W. W. Avery

Red Cross R On Swim Cases Report To The Red Cross

Rounding up swim class results, the Red Cross reports trainee names and the required certificate standards. Instructors include Mrs Charles Harmon and Miss Millesnor Goldthwaite with aides Sis Charles Chapmen assisting.

Red Cross Jedwin Pearce Mi Mawr Roveres Michael Billy’ Warren Marlyn Meabath Lovers Crawford Paty Forrester Rugedge -Crawford Fiten Crawford Macey Comwford Eesiee Renure Tommy Woods Billy Weston Jane Foy nwimsmer _‘cortiis Babbie Weston Glee Grigory Hawley Pat Wheellens Tony Bturges Lilzabetty Malone Jy. Forrester Juliann Flowers Charles Harmon Mieg Millesnor Goldthwaite Sis Charles Chapmen

Mind Blacked Out Branded Twist Says

In Boston AP report, Myren Stavrou, a 21 year old former Army typist, testifies her mind blacked out after a witness stand incident. She recounts scars claimed to be ritual branding with cigarette files by a young Army sergeant. Defense questions memory as she faints, later saying she fainted from tension and exhaustion.

Boston Myren Sthvrou Thomas Farrell Somerville Mise Stavrau Farrell Norbert F. Callahan Mise Steyrou Yeaerday Migs Stavrow

Retonga Proves Merit For Mrs Johnson After Years Of Ill Health

Mrs G A Johnson of Phenix City Alabama says Retonga helped her regain strength and appetite after 17 years of weakness. She describes chest pressure fatigue and muscle aches easing, rest brought, and now eats anything she wants. Retonga sold at Cash Drug Store Ada.

Johnson G. A. Johnson Phenix City Ada Ady, Td

Sones Special services announced for Dothan courthouse week

The notice outlines plans for services at the Dothan Primitive Repilot Court on Sunday. It lists officials such as CH Davis and CE Almorésy Miser Ribbone Oxerke, and mentions a January revision of a $28.62 billion deficit. The 1947 moneyet is under revision to reduce public debt by about $2 billion, with total debt around $980.24 billion.

Dothan Davis

Contested OPA Powers Loosened Amid Senate Debates

The article reviews the heated fight over extending price control authority. Supporters keep pressing for temporary renewal while opponents predict Congress may reject expansion. The marathon speech by Senator O Daniel extends nearly into the night as senators propose a debate limit and potential tactical moves to halt the talk.

Lnte Bob’ ‘LaFolletts Wisconsin O'Daciel McLinea Morse O'Deniel Hayden Q O'Daniel Barkley O'Dantel Senate

British warships in Adriatic amid Mediterranean tension

A British cruiser and destroyer with flotilla escorts are reported near Venice alongside an Olter cruiser. Yugoslavia strengthens South Balkan ties after a disputed pact with Albania. Premier Enver Hoxha claims the pact is drawn up though not yet signed and criticizes Italian premier De Gasperi. Tito condemns recent attacks and Western powers’ leniency as dangerous for peace.

LST Olter Venice Yugoslavia Fer Botksn Albania Enver Hoxhi Thio Trieste Accide de Gusperi Ialy Dialy de Gusperi Tito Amt Augustinia United Nations

Unclear regional road work and bridge projects listed

Fragmented OCR notes describe grading drainage and surface work on various county roads across Eluywal Grew and Mable counties, mentioning miles of plant mix sealant and loose surface sealment and bridge painting on Cochrane bridge at Mobile. Also reference to Sasper road and Warrius river projects with vague locations and counts.

Leeds Odenville Eluywal Adoia Grew Adhevilte St. Clair County Elversiny Dutterton Urige Mable County Cochrane Mobile

Fragmentary Note on Japan and US Pact Signals

A partial newspaper fragment discusses Japan and United States relations, mentioning a special steady, wartime aid, and implied timing notes. The garbled text references Washington and a December or January date, with a shortened margin for some prior event.

Japan United States Washington Iual

Beach Message From Daytona Chamber Cites No Local Cases

A damaged note from the Beach Daytona Chamber discusses alleged infestations and cave conditions, stating no local cases in Dex Tand Di arts in Florida, though impressions of impact and sand concerns are mentioned. The communication notes cautious expectations and references a tour of the area.

Florida Svar

Justice Official Seeks Free Trade and Cautions Antitrust

Poland Spring Me an official warns private agreements may restrain trade and government regulation. He cites England’s insurance and rail groups seeking exemptions while favoring competition. He stresses that Congress should not grant broader exemptions under Sherman Act rules.

Poland Ala del Berge Tonda Snistryat Few England Association of Wolch Congress

Amendments Still Problem For Putting On Vote Machines

Probate Judge Saxon P. F. Poyner faces a ballot issue as ten constitutional amendments must fit onto voting machines designed for three items for the November 5 election. He sought guidance from Attorney General William N. McQueen in Montgomery but could not meet due to the official's absence. Poyner plans to request an opinion on whether two primary amendments can legally be loaded onto the machines, as the amendments require printing on the official ballot plate for voting-machine counties.

Saxon PF. Poynar Montgomery Yraterday William N. McQueen Poyner

Vet Offers To Sell Eye To Start Business

SEATTLE AP A jovial 24 year old former soldier Alfred T Wilson offered to sell an eye to finance a business plan. He described his plan after a 1944 motorcycle collision left him responsible for $400 in damages and a suspended driving license. Wilson said he believes selling an eye is the only way out and hopes to raise funds soon.

Seattle Jovness Wimerit Cavn Alfred T. Wilson Wilson Moss

Megro Arrested in Coin Theft From Employer

Maite May Brown, identified as Negro, was arrested by city police after noon yesterday on theft charges. Police say she stole $41.80 in cash from employer Toby Eastman, spent all but forty five cents, and contested the claim.

Byer Maite May Brown Toby Eastman Wrand Lacceny ML Dunes Mastman Joes

Sonora Officials Spar Over Horse Hitching Ban

A garbled report shows Sonora officials debating a proposed ordinance to prohibit hitching horses to park features. Citizens protest, while lawmakers weigh impact on street life and public spaces.

Sonora

Poland Loan Controversy Triggers State Department Confusion

Acting Secretary Dean Acheson outlined a split in statements over Poland's loans as the United States froze a 50 million dollar credit and 40 million dollar bank loan for Poland. The State Department cited Poland's pending publication of economic agreements with Russia and five other nations as a reason to delay signing while signaling past credits and surpluses had been discussed.

Ashington JThe_renton Rumnetus Numibes Gertons Degarviens Bai Dean Acheson Enetan Atraightens U.S State Department Egm Acheson Russia Paxt Poland

Rentals Rise If OPA Compromise Approved

Washington officials warn rent hikes loom if the OPA compromise passes. Landlords cite effective 14 percent increases as rent controls waver potential. OPA Administrator and Bowles predict rents will rise under either party plan, despite assurances tenants won’t face new charges if no change to existing leases.

Ivan D. Cotson OFA Rent Ad Aden Carson Lilli Congress Mpc Bo Opa Paul Porter Chester Bowles

House Action Due On Press Clause

Washington reports indicate a plan to attach a press clause amendment to a UNRRA appropriation of 405.01 million dollars faces House action. The measure, led by Rep Everett Dirksen, would bar U S funds from weapons or supplies to countries censoring American correspondents. UNRRA chief Fiorello Tasgari stated he would resign if Congress does not pass the amendment, which was granted temporary approval yesterday by a 140 to 53 vote.

Bowles Lark- Joy OPA Cocress Washington Attabh Rse Unrias Forest Tse House Everett M. Dirksen U.S Clarence Cannon Mor Watt UNRRA Fioreluch Tasgiardia Congress Tme

Fragmented OCR Market Notes on White Goods

A garbled report mentions demand for shirts and nylon goods across cities. Philadelphia notes cautious sales with 20 000 white shirts advertised at 4 00 during a holiday weekend. stock exhausted by Monday. A later sale of 10 000 white shirts sold out before noon. Minneapolis cites nylon lines holding steady amid charge account purchasing by mail.

Siebel Philadelphia Tower Quilty Minneapolis Cistomers Mall

Worm infestation Near Webb Found

Several farmers in the Web Area report evidence of the velvet bean worm in their peanut fields to Wonston County Agent C. Mr Ling. This is the first sign of the worm around Webb. It is too early to predict infestation levels, Ling says, advising farmers to water fields for signs and report evidence so he can assess progress and guide poison dealers on orders. If infestations grow, ordinary damage could occur as late peanut plantings mean young pods will be attacked at the peak in August and September.

Wonston County Ling Webb

John A McLean Dies In Dothan

Jonn A McLean of West Palm Beach Florida died at the Dothan home of D C Marley at 4005 Oates Street after a heart attack. Aged 67 he had visited Dothan for two weeks and lived there from 1905 to 1890 before moving to West Palm Beach. Survived by wife Nancy, two daughters Mrs Johnny Becton and Mrs Sara Tfazmen, two sons McLean of Fort Lauderdale and W T McLean of Milford Conn, and two sisters Mrs J M Zorn of Dothan and Mrs W Steely of Clayton. Burial will be in Memartz Cemetery West Palm Beach after viewing at Johnson Wilkerson funeral home until 10:00 Saturday morning.

Jonn A. McLean West Farm Beach Fir D.C Marley Oates Dothan Mr. McLean West Palm Beach West Palo Bugal Memartz Nancy Mclean Johnny Becton Sara Tfazmen West Balm Bese Milford, Conn J. M. Zorn WI Steely Clayton

New York Tightens Belt as Express Strike Bites Food

New York faces tighter shortages as the Railway Express strike halts in and out shipments. Ten thousand express workers walk out, the embargo blocks 3009 daily shipments, threatening perishable foods and emergency supplies for the city and Hudson County.

N. Y Express New York Railway Express Air Express New Yor The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks APL Railway Express Company New York City Long Island Hudson County New Jersey Sir Express P Pared

Union Rules Charged With Raising Cost Of Newspaper Output

In St. Petersburg Florida a National Labor Relations Board hearing details alleged violations by the International Typographical Union AFL affecting newspaper composing room costs. Printer Stewart W Beckett testified about union practices and penalties tied to hiring outside help and wage conditions, with testimony given under a continuing exception agreement.

ST. Petersburg Fla The International Stewart W. Beckett Nowunion Nlrb Jpils Examiner Wilson

Volga River Navigable Span and Industry Insight

The Volga, Ett ree’s largest waterway, is navigable for 1,400 miles. Skirt tanning remains a rare modern industry, with Thad Le overseeing a largely handered operation. Sealeeper is estimated at position 38 times.

Volga Ettree

Fragmentary note hints at enlistment and duty

A garbled OCR fragment mentions army, enlistment, and duty themes. Key names and places are unreadable, but references to service and obligations suggest a military context amid unclear surrounding text. The fragment lacks concrete facts to resolve a coherent event or date.

Local Veterans Elect Officers and Prepare for State Convention

Delegates to the State Convention were announced for the Geneva-Oilios area with John W. Davis named new officer. Other officers include Lews Budach 1st vice commander Robert L. Herring and vice commander Jimms. Post plans for installation of new officers July 16 and monthly meetings on the first Tuesday. Most officers are World War II veterans, with two World War I veterans remaining.

Qeneva John W. Davis Bill Zdin Waa Lews Budech Clander Robert L. Herring Jimms Doba W. Davin Conran Birmingham Hugh L. Jobacco Aidpey Soit Sae Brossing Comam Naw Post Tueday Naw Genays Legion Post Robert L. Kerring

State gets Fort Morgan land for public park

President Truman urged Congress to pass a bill transferring Fort Morgan military reservation in Alabama to state control for use as a public park. The proposal aims to convert the site into a recreational area under state management with federal conveyance.

Washington Truman Alovame Fort Morgan Military Reservation

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