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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1946

Page

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Signals To Moon Seen Extending Control Rockets

May Gen Curtis LeMay, deputy chief for research, told the U S press that radar and satellite experiments could enable guided missile control from space. He said ultrashort radio waves overcome line of sight limits, extending range. Ground and air stations would provide navigation signals for rockets at high altitudes.

Saaf Washington iPr Army Air Forces Massiles Curtis BE. LeMay Air Aawt de Uraid Signal Corps LeMay Tactical Gemini Germany Japan Earth

iRain Cancels Baseball School Classes Amid Wet Weather

Weather disrupts plans for outdoor baseball school sessions led by Manager Frank Meptan. Players faced shortened drills as rain hampered practice at the stadium. talks with Birmingham prospects continue as the Dothan club seeks additions to bolster an thin outfield.

Woregias Frank Meptan Bettman Wachool Mordas Puta Dahl Oan Ul Martin Dothan Montgomery Birmingham Cizaxs SD

Car And Trailer Damaged In Wreck In Ozark

An automobile driven by Russell Lee Nichols of Selma Alabama struck the back of a house trailer, causing about 350 dollars in damage. The trailer was pulled by Charles Riley Wood Pleasant Michigan as both vehicles pulled into a filling station. No injuries were reported. State Patrolman Leonard E. Curds Jr investigated the incident.

Russel Lee Nichols Selma Ala Ozark Mer Charles Riley Wood- Pleasant Mich Leonard E. Curds, Jr

Peron Expected To Establish Powerful Regime

Buenos Aires reports that Juan D. Peron, Argentina's newly elected president, is seen by observers as ready to form a strong central government to push an ambitious program. The plan aims to address public services, agrarian reform, and price control amid opposition over legalizing campaign planks. Supporters compare it to British Labor with a Roosevelt influence. foes warn of a totalitarian scheme to perpetuate Peron.

Buenos Aires Juan D. Peron Argentina Franklin D. Roosevelt Peran

Moon as Reflector Shapes Spaceflight Plans

A radio report discusses using the moon as a reflector to guide rockets and spacecraft. General LeMay envisions a future where missiles reach the moon, with electrone propulsion becoming possible as power concentrates, noting the main hurdle is providing enough thrust to escape Earth's gravity.

Moon Lair LeMay

Silver Star Awarded to Sgt Bryan Hasty

Sergeant Bryan Hasty of Cutubs ved earns the Silver Star as a member of the Coun gry Armored Unit for rescuing wounded, directing retreat, and defending a flank against a heavy enemy assault. Lt Geo Truscos orders the decoration, praising his dauntless actions and devotion to duty.

Sgt Bryan Hasty Silver S-Sat Brysut Hasty Nix Cutubs Coungry Drat Aaciine Jeff Mank Dua Qurupans Hhusty Geo Truscos

Do Than Lions Welcome Rev Sam Shirah Speaker

Rev Sam Shirah of Brewton was guest speaker at the Do Than Lions Club meeting yesterday. Introduced by Troy I Lewis, program chairman, he spoke as Harvey Etheridge and Mrs Etheridge provided several vocal selections. Guests included Rev J F Helms of Castleberry Rev Heyward Scott of Louisville C Guy Keene of Meridian Miss A H Streyer of Atlanta and Earl Lane of Dothan.

Sam Shirah Brewton Dothan

Dendy to Speak on The Presbyterian Hour radio program

Dr. Marshall C. Dendy, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Orlando, will be the speaker on The Presbyterian Hour Sunday at 9 30 am on an independent Southern network. A Georgia native and graduate of Presbyterian College of South Carolina, he trained at Columbia Theological Seminary and has led several churches including Gainesville and Knoxville before his Orlando pastorate. His subject will be Man's First Quest.

Marshall C. Dendy First Presbyterian Church Orlando Fla Presbyterian Dothan Dendy Georgisland Presbyterian College of South Gainesville Fifth Avenue Church Knoxville Tenn

Continued From Page One Negotiations push to avert coal strike

Reports show talks since March 12 aim to stop a potential walkout as Lewis seeks a royalty levy on coal. Battle accuses Lewis of holding wage and hour discussions hostage for a fund-like levy, similar to Petrillo's phonograph tax. The deal center is a royalty contributing to a welfare fund with uncertain strings.

Lewis Witch Petrillo Musicians’ Union Petrillo

Father and Son Die After Robbery Attempt at Spirit Lake

The Henrys, a father and son from Quincy Indiana, were executed at a private yard stockade for killing Rupert Keechel during a December 16 robbery in Spirit Lake. They traveled by train to the scene, left with a small loot and a net loss of nine dollars, while their long crime spree ended in a fatal sentence. Joachim von Ribbentrop testified in a related wartime inquiry about Churchill and Vansittart opposing a Nazi-British pact, which could have preserved Britain’s empire and French neutrality, shaping World War II diplomacy.

Dulbets Dou Pe Amides Dawn Pete Ateiairs Toe Muru Abd Weiss M Aherdt Ois Henrys Itegallows Rupert W. Keechel West Orovos Quincy Spirit Lake Privcy Yard Mernberg Joachim von Habbentrop Winston Churchill Lord Vansutiert Adolf Hitler Great Branly Germany Hibbentrop Sod Mier Brivin Hubbishop Weary Vace Germaany Brijain Ribbentrop Britain France Lux British Hitler Germany x Churchill Vanistiart London Fuehrer

Otis Harp Dies Of Head Injury

Funeral services for Otis Harp thirty of Blakely Go route five will be held at 3 p m Saturday at Halebury Methodist Church with Headland Mortuary in charge. Surviving are his wife Jess ie Help, his father J W Harp, five brothers Harvey Wilton Westarst Curtis Albert and four sisters Mattie Park Irene Barnes Claresce Danzey Rodie Spann.

Otis Harp Blakely Halebury Methodist Church Headland Mortaray Jessie Help J. W. Harp Haleburg Harvey Wilton Westarst Curtis Columbus Albert Dothan Mattie Park Irene Barnes Claresce Danzey Rodie Spann Fialeburs

Cottonwood Troop Renews Charter

Cottonwood Troop 24 sponsored by the Baptist Church renews the charter for another year. Ivan Smith is scoutmaster with Ogie Amon as assistant scoutmaster and A. B. Windozr. J. W Calhoun E. Durrance J.B. Smith and Chester Gilmore serve on the troop committee. Scouts are split into Wolf and Flying Eagle patrols with named members.

Cottonwood The Baptist Church Ivan Smith Ogie Amon A. B. Windozr J. W Calhoun E. Durrance J.B. Smith Chester Gilmore Wolf Keith Smith Charles Snell Jack Mosley Willie Gene Barnes Gregory Pressley G. W. Walford Robbie Gene Mosk Dan Strickland Flying Eagle Lamar Hasty Gene Porter Kenneth Kirkland David Smith Abner Smith Wilson Hadges

Grand Jury to Hear Assault Charge Case

Enterprise Alabama prepares for the Coffee County grand jury to review assault charges against four suspects connected to the March 20 shotgun attack that wounded two Enterprise law officers, Jule Watts and John Westbrook, and involved Leon Chiver, Rulpig Marsh, George Marsh, and Miss Rosate Cote.

Enterprise Ala Coffee County Grand Jury George Lightner Grand Jury Jule Watts John Westbrook Enterprise Law Enforcement Rulpig George Marsh Leon Q

Venerable Dothan veterans event draws large orderly crowd

City leaders praised a well behaved gathering with many veterans and their wives and friends, observers noting it as one of the most successful social functions in years. Adjutant Howard Doster issued membership cards, inviting veterans to join the region, regardless of residence. A separate legal notice involved a meat sale case with B. Baler charged and posting a $12 bond.

City Commission Clyde Coe Hase Dothan Howard Doster The Dothan Post Roman Dorkel Baler Buller

Army Day Proclaimed by City Commission in Dothan

City Commission President Clyde Coe proclaims April 6 1946 as Army Day in the City of Dothan Alabama urging citizens to display flags at home and in business and to show loyalty on the occasion The document notes the first year of peace and honors the Army for its role in war and peace There may or may not be a local commemorative event on Army Day.

City Commission Clyde Coe City of Dothan Congress of the United States of America United States J. Clyde L. Coe Board of City Commissioners of City Alabama

Thornton Moody Dies Of Wound

Thornton Moody, 37, died yesterday in Jackson hospital after a self inflicted pistol shot to the head following his murder of Mrs. Ruby Oxendine Vertrees, 22, at a filling station east of here. Sheriff Gause said Moody faced his wife and two children, ages four and two. Mrs. Vertrees was the wife of Army Technical Sergeant Charles W. Vertees, on duty in Germany. Surviving: her husband, a three year old son, her parents, and two brothers.

Marianna Thornton Moody Jackson Ruby Oxendine Vertrees Barkely Gause

City issues numerous building permits for homes and projects

City records show nine house permits on Virginia Avenue and nine on Ashland Dive to Chapman Construction Co at $4,000 each. Additional permits include a store addition on 917 South Appletree for $1,000 to C Vann, a residence repair at 905 West Crawchard for $500 to Jack Rogers, and several other builds and facilities with varied costs to listed contractors.

Virginia Avenue Ashland Dive Chapman Contraction Co South Appletree C. Vann West Crawchard Street Jack Rogers South Range Street Harry A. Cannon Suto Sales and Service West Main Street H. Chapman Jiwang South Gates Street J. W. Kirhlund Garryson Cleaners South Lena Street North Park Avenue J. S. Tindell Trwin Avenue Casey Arnaud

Security Cornet Sparks Denature Energy Producing Plutonium

A State Department report confirms a method to denature energy producing plutonium as an explosive. Questions arise about the feasibility, safety, and international implications of the discovery, with officials urging caution and further study.

State Department

New Torah Scroll to Be Dedicated at Temple Emanuel

A new Torah scroll will be dedicated during the Sabbath service at Temple Emanuel, donated by Ted Bauman, Leo Bender, and Nathan Greenberg. It is the second scroll for the congregation, to be kept with the prewar European scroll in the Ark. Rabbi Alfred Wolf will preach on "Our Most Constructive Defense."

Temple Emanuel Tia Evetty Congregaton Emanu-El Ted Bauman Leo Bender Nathan Greenberg Europe Alfred Wolf

House approves curbs on music union power in broadcast sector

Washington reports the House backed a Senate House conference bill to curb music union demands on radio broadcasters. The measure sets penalties for using stand-by orchestras or restricting broadcasts, with fines up to 1000 and one year in prison. Petrilli and the American Federation of Musicians faced similar accusations.

Washington House Senate House James Cresar Perillo Senate Petrilli American Federation of Musicians

Unanimous council backing sought on information request to Russia and Iran

Byrnes leads a plan to secure support from all 10 sitting council members for an information request to Russia and Iran. The issue centers on Ambassador Lange and whether unanimous consent can be achieved without a formal vote or resolution, while Oppenheimer and other scientists face questions about ammunization and nuclear data sharing.

Council Russia Iran Byrnes Fomats Oscar Lange Poland Lange Senate Special Atomic Committee J. R. Oppenheimer State Department United States

Two Kniffing Mills Study Possible Use Of Howell Building

Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee chair M Brennan reports two Kniffing Mills study site Howell School property on Cherry Street as potential rotation for all branch plants. NYC and Cleveland firms own central headquarters. no bids yet, sealed bids to be opened April. Garment makers toured site earlier this week and consider a 200 worker plant. Chamber President Clyde Levern confirms no bids submitted.

Howell School M. Brennan Chamber of Commerce Cherry Street New York City Cleveland Knitting Mills Chamber Clyde Levern Tter

Controned From Pigs Oos: UN Council Rights Censorship Plan

A fragment discusses press freedom and UN oversight, proposing protections for foreign correspondents and limits on government censorship. It cites appeals to the United Nations Economic and Social Council, guarantees against expulsion, and possible treaty or direct censorship abatement.

United Nations Economic and Social Council Congress State Department

Andrews rails at Wallace plan in FEPC dispute

Congressman Andrews called the Wallace scheme absurd and warned it could force Southern Democrats to leave the party if the FEPC backed legislation. He argued Wallace and he differ as Democrats and said Southern Congressmen could not represent their people if they voted for FEPC. He predicted the Selective Service law would be extended beyond May 15, citing low voluntary enlistments and a need for 1.9 million servicemen.

Page Out Andrews Wallace FEPC

Congressmen Speak On Veterans Aid And Bus Approval

Congressmen Andrews predicts better break for ex servicemen as government moves to pass a major bus appropriation. A VA funding package reaches about 1.0 billion dollars in a pivotal expansion, with a prior record large appropriation of 800 million in 1945. The official will address Legion barbecue events in Hartford and return to Washington next Monday.

Andrews Veterans Administration Congress Ed Dannemy Legion Hartford Washington Mandsy

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