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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1946
Page
1
Columbus Ohio reports a meeting where Negro leaders denounce segregation. Dr Benjamin May leads the assembly with attendees including university figures and clergy voicing opposition and urging unity in religious and civic life.
Premier TN in Chungking outlines plans to ease China’s strains by purchasing US and Canadian raw materials and by UNRHA facilitation. Factors cited include wartime steel shortages, postwar drainage of freight capacity, and reduced raw material access. GAINESVILLE lecture: Robert Frost to speak at University of Florida Monday night with a roundtable on literature.
Dr Ward presented a concrete program to take to ward meetings as progress toward unity amid races. He said the draft declaration would not stampede Negroes into churches. Rev L K Jackson praised the courage in Gary Indiana. The Council adopted the statement on enforced segregation, clarifying it seeks no change in group associations.
A report analyzes Beijing’s stance on Manchuria and Russia, arguing Chinese Communists seek a negotiated role in Manchuria to balance Moscow influence. It notes Yenan’s claim of independence from Soviet pressure while acknowledging limited Russian backing and China’s view of the issue as diplomatic rather than internal.
The Rt. Rev. C. J. Carpenter bishop of the Episcopal Church in Alabama will not make his visitation to the Church of the Nativity on Sunday evening as scheduled due to illness announced by Rev. Lawrence Baxter rector of the Church of the Nativity.
Edgar J. Barnett forty five died at his mother's home in Quincy Florida early this morning of a heart attack. He will be remembered as the sister of the late G H Malone of Dothan and a former resident of Dothan. Funeral services are planned for Quincy. Surviving besides his mother are his wife and child a brother William Barnett three sisters Sue M Barnett Eleanor Barnett Mrs Tex Tehada of Gainesville Florida.
Charles Frank Cutchins Jr of Cattondale Florida, after seven years in the Army Air Corps, accepted a Navy enlistment offer. Officials at Dolan Naval Recruiting Station report he has been accepted by the Birmingham Naval Reception Center as a seaman first class. His enlistment application was received by the Dothan recruiting station. He was recently discharged from the Army.
Miami Florida based publisher John S Kingoy of the Kinget Telegraph and president of the National Editors Association voiced strong worry about Anglo American alliance and British fear of Russia. He said the UNO must have a chance to avert conflict and noted discussions with Churchill and Hore Belisha confirming deep concern over Soviet power.
London dispatch notes Madrid radio accusing United States Britain and France of inciting another civil war in Spain. Franco reportedly refused visits to Berlin and Rome and rejected Axis offers before 1939. Churchill's speech in Fulton is described as a reply to Stalin’s remarks on strengthening military power. Moscow radio claims Franco’s regime echoes Hitler and Mussolini, provoking peace-loving nations.
The financial Big Five will hold permanent seats on the 12 member executive boards of both the Fund and Bank, with seven other seats in each group elective. A key issue is Russia's potential entry and whether failure to ratify by the deadline bars her or allows later displacement of India. Russia’s quota would total about $2.2 billion versus $800 million for the smallest top contributor.
A national wage row and proposed fact finding panel promise to delay a walkout by 21700 railroad workers and 78000 engineers for 30 to 60 days as board study proceeds. A supervisory employee union issue and political talk frame a widening labor dispute as New Orleans cotton and New York commodities fade in daily quotes. Sergeant Durwood Joiner, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Joiner, arrives in New York for discharge processing after overseas service. he earned the Silver Star and Bronze Star in Europe with the Field Artillery.
A four team golf tournament at Dothan Country Club will feature 212 players over three Sundays starting March 10. Four teams oversee the event with Jerome Spano heading the Blue, Bob Ward the Reds, Fred Patterson the Whites, and J. T. Lace directing the Blacks. Entry is $1 per participant and a banquet prize will be awarded after the final match.
Paris reports Moscow backs France’s plan to take the Spanish question to the United Nations Security Council. Washington doubts the move, arguing Franco regime not a threat to international peace. Britain signals reluctance, aligned with U.S. view on Security Council action.
Mamie Tharp aged 75 died early this morning at her Cottonwood home after a long illness. A Houston County resident 30 years and Headland Avenue Baptist Church member, she is survived by five daughters, three sons, a sister, a brother, 34 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral services at Little Vine Church with Rev. A. D. Zbinden officiating. arrangements by Ward-Wilson. Date to be announced.
Miami police investigated a self-described tough guy, Kirby Angelin, 25, who claimed to have committed over 700 robberies across Michigan Wisconsin and Florida. Arrested for a traffic violation, he admitted 50 Wisconsin robberies and more than 23 in Miami and Miami Beach. The car he drove was reported stolen.
A wartime note reiterates the 1942 treaty pledge for foreign troop withdrawal from Iran within six months after the war. It urges immediate Soviet pullout to build international confidence and asks to be promptly informed of Moscow’s decision, highlighting three nations’ roles in shaping postwar Iran policy.
The speaker quoted two extreme views while criticizing Virginia lawmakers for not previewing his remarks. An English nobleman allegedly warned England would join the US as a 49th state, and an editor doubted the US should rejoin the British Empire. The speaker blamed Virginia legislators for not requesting a preface to his remarks as he warned of openly spoken truths.
In Probate Court Houston County Alabama the matter of the estate of Rifas A. Davie Sr. the probate court on March 6 named Rif Ay Davie as executor calling all claimants to present claims within the law and warning that failure will bar their rights. Notices dated March 3.
Washington AP reports officials ruled out continuing press coverage in press room during the tests this spring and summer. A joint Army Navy task force announced limited access for accredited reporters, citing security and congressional oversight. The plan emphasizes controlled briefing and selective material access for expedition reporters.
Frank Dupree, once a candidate for the County Democratic Executive Committee from Beat 14, withdraws from the race. Judge Poyner issued the official notice for candidates and ballots are being prepared for printing. May primary ballots will use voting machines countywide except Beats 9 and 14, which will use ballot boxes.
Miss Renée Adams of Cottonwood High School won the American Legion oratorical contest on the Constitution held at Cottonwood School yesterday. Annie Lou Meadows of Gordon placed second with History of the Constitution of the United States. Judges were John P. Shealy Sam J. Parish and James L. Acree.
A report notes Number 15 returning to the United States and hoping to attend the UNO Council meeting in New York later this month to welcome delegates. The President dismisses a reporter's question about James F. Byrnes retiring, saying he saw such a report during a Fulton visit.
Ed Pauley, cited as Navy Undersecretary nominee, argued his qualifications and resolve while clashing with oilmen over tidelands litigation. He claimed he could raise $300,000 from oil interests if suit were not pressed, defending his record against Senate Naval Committee scrutiny.
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