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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1945
Page
1
A single tuberculosis case was reported in Houston during the period covered by the wire service update. The notice notes the case within a larger state effort to track and control TB spread, referencing county and state health authorities. The report mentions no further patient details or outcomes.
The article recounts Burns receiving a gubernatorial pardon with photographer presence and shaking hands after long-running pursuit. Edward B Everett reads the order. Burns weeps and pledges no mistake. Burns then visits Frances Harrieth of the State Department of Corrections to finalize the release.
Washington AP news reports the battleship Enterprise will be preserved as a national shrine after aging beyond fighting capacity. President Truman approved Navy Secretary Forrestal's proposal to save the ship known as the Big E and Galloping Ghost of the Oahu coast, with details on its preservation and berth still pending.
The article states Communist informants told Chungking they would fire on government troops landing from American ships in liberated areas, a claim denied by Gees Chou. Lt Gen Wedemeyer notes redistribution of central forces strengthens China’s position but denies direct action against Communists. The government proposed partial withdrawal from North China’s rail lines, while Communists reject and demand government halts and ceases use of Japanese or puppets. A military sub-committee discussion includes a Communist envoy who won’t attend Chungking talks, citing unresolved nationalization and army issues.
The article discusses mixed attitudes toward prosecuting German soldiers after the war. Some argue soldiers were merely following orders, while others oppose punishment. Named figures include Robert Lathan, a prewar expert, and Gerhard Buy, a Hamburg attorney. The text notes indifference among many Germans and points to complex wartime loyalties.
Funeral services for Roy Kingry, a county resident who died in an automobile accident three weeks ago, were held at 4 this afternoon at Graceville Metropolis Church with Rev H Wilson and the Rex Clyde Harlem offciating. Survived by his parents and a large list of relatives.
A paperman says the secret of the bomb is not a single hidden fact but the basic principle already known. He predicts only time will pass before the world’s interests fully grasp the wider implications and the United States maintains a cautious lead in power and prestige.
A font conference between Alabama Retail Furniture Association members and the National Retail Furniture Association Chicago is set for a one day session in Birmingham at the Tu iwitter Hotel. Presdai J C Pen and Mabie A E Hass are among attendees planning the event with a public board meeting agenda and breakfast discussions.
Fragmented OCR describes formation of a FDR Memorial Foundation with mentions of President Truman, Secretary of State, and Marshall in a wartime context. Vague references to a 1930s or 1940s setting imply a historical committee addressing a memorialization effort and political figures connected to the administration.
Nationwide strikes idle about 7000 workers as AFL and CIO unions push for wage gains. U S labor boards struggle to keep reconversion on track while Detroit GM and Ford wage demands rise. Dempsey Rhodes on leave. Navy notes Brave Sta Medal awarded for valor in battle.
The regular monthly Sacred Harp sing will be held at the auditorium in Dothan Sunday beginning at one PM. W C Lisenby, secretary, has announced new officers for 194% will be elected and the public is invited.
British intelligence reports conclude that Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun died on April 20 in the Reich Chancellery bunker. Bodies were reportedly burned outside the bunker as Soviet forces closed in on Berlin.
Navy announces a postwar re enlistment plan allowing ex sailors to rejoin at the rate held at discharge. Sea bees specialists and ship repairmen excluded. Re enlistees regain the pay rate and status they held at discharge, whether permanent or temporary. Also notes Henry J Wellbrook preaching and a brief Army Chemical Warfare Service history line.
Overseas draft and unit notes mention Private Oscar E Reon. tanked ships Holland and Dethen. at Beller corporal Paley route three. She Caney 005 Boulrent. Shelby aboard the MN and Henry L Live aboard USAT Fina in Francisco. Chauncey Sparks and Det Tuscalooza in Montgomery with officials from Defense Plan Corporation and Finance Corporation active in days.
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