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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1946

Page

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Churchill renews charge on Soviet war footing in Commons

In the Commons, Winston Churchill as opposition leader argues that Russian armies backed by a despotic government dominate much of Europe. He warns the Soviet frontier reaches the Elbe and questions France's fate, while noting Britain and the U S forces in Europe are thinning under governments. He supports the UN and salutes Foreign Minister Bevin, but dissents on Potsdam.

Winston Churchill London Europe Churchill Elbe France

Mrs. Charlie Jerkins Dies Suddenly in Hartford

Hartford special report states Mrs. Charlie Jerkins died suddenly at her home around 8 a.m. She was the widow of Charlie Jerkins who passed about a year ago and is survived by three sons Robert Cit Jerkins of Montgomery, Herman Lee Jerkins and Charlie Jerkins Jr. of Hartford, one brother John Campbell of Dothan, and two sisters Ada Garner and M Campbell, both of Hartford. Funeral arrangements were not complete, but likely tomorrow.

Hartford Charlie Jerkins Robert Cit Jerkins Montgomery Herman Lee Jerking Chariie Jerkins, Jr John Campbell Dothan Ada Garner M. Campbell

AFL aims Florida court path in closed shop dispute

The AFL CIO appeal to the U S Supreme Court failed to decide in March 1946. The Florida case moves back through state courts with potential to reach the high court again, possibly affecting constitutional amendments in other states. The dispute centers on Florida law against closed shops versus federal labor rules and potential broader implications for union shop and maintenance of membership.

Florida U. S. Supreme Court Supreme Court AFL CIO National Labor Relations Act

Prayerful letter from a mother to Secretary Byrnes during war

A wartime letter from a mother describing hunger and hardship in her family. She asks God to guide Byrnes and to bring a just peace, while noting her Marine son Pfe Gordon Schnelle and his brother Lloyd in training. The scene includes reactions from Molotov Bevin and world leaders in tribute.

Byrnes Tye Wwe Pfe Gordon Schnelle 4Th Marines Lloyd San Diego V. M. Molotov Britain Ernest Bevin

Mystery surrounds death of Mrs Kimmey after FBI agent linked abduction

Six weeks after exposure the bodies are inspected. Mrs Kimmey was abducted from Silver City near Red Bank by Laubaugh who posed as an FBI agent. Laubaugh, once her lover, was jailed on Mann Act charges and vowed to come after her after she perjured statements to federal agents. Her first sergeant from Fort Monmouth knew her and acted to view the bodies.

Fort Monmouth Mrs. Kimmey Laubaugh

United Nations Disarmament Debate Divides Allies

A UN Assembly debate unfolds on a general reduction of armaments and a ban on military use of atomic energy. Molotov signals possible acceptance of U S inspection terms, while Byrnes and Bevin stress steady policy and constructive steps ahead. Molotov outlines benefits of disarmament alongside cautions and expectations.

UN Assembly U. S Warren &. Austin Molotov United States Lake Success N. Y James F. Byrnes Germany Yugoslavia Romania Czechoslovakia Hungary Byrnes Bevin Foreign Press Association United Nations

Refugees and UN Disarmament Talks Dominate Assembly

The Security Council experts back admitting Switzerland to the International Court of Justice if it accepts jurisdiction and costs. The U S delegation, led by Sens Connally and Vandenberg with Dulles and Stevenson, opposes breaking ties with Spain and may offer UN action. Initial U S disarmament ideas for the General Assembly favor a five power military staff committee and global arms reduction with inspections, weighing exclusive international agencies as in the Baruch plan. The debate centers on harmonizing Soviet and U S proposals while an international control body seeks broad inspection powers.

Security Council Committee of Experts Switzerland International Court of Jssties United States Tom Connally B-Rex Arthur Vandenberg R-Mich John Foster Dulles Adlai Stevenson America U. S. Army Navy State Department Washington World Atomic Development Authority Baruch Delestates Russia Assembly UN Atomic Control Commission U.S

Birmingham Girl Makes Lakme Debut at the Met

The Metropolitan Opera opened its 62nd season with Lakme, a Delibes opera, presented with lavish staging and orchids. Lily Pons returned as Lakme and Irene Jordan of Birmingham, Alabama debuted as Mallika with assured performance.

New York Metropolitan Opera Lakme The Met Lily Pons Miss Pons Irene Jordan Birmingham Ala Mallika

Methodists Propose Change In Date Of Annual Conference

Bishop Harrell announced proposals to move the Alabama Methodist Conference from November to June and to begin paying off the old Memorial Hospital debt. A committee will report on funding the moral obligation as ministers face school interruptions and new assignments are announced at 2 30 p m Sunday.

Mobile Memorial Hospital Montgomery Costen J. Harrell Harrell Greenville Carl Adkins Dauphin Way Methodist

King Addresses Lords on National Service and War Readiness

The king urged ongoing conscription and a strengthened volunteer flow for regular forces as part of a broader plan to coordinate fuel and power with the army. The throne speech outlined reconstituting territorial and reserve forces and extending national service beyond the transitional period.

House of Lords Diplomatic Corps England Winston Churchill House of Commons Elizabeth George Attlee Scotland Yard Lord Montgomery Palestine Guy Fawkes Palestine Underground

Labor talks move in Chicago and Washington on key union issues

Negotiations continue in Chicago between Chalmers and the CIO UAW with R. J. Thomas signaling a possible settlement within a week. TWA talks occur in Washington while Pacific Coast ports press to end a 42 day maritime strike with a federal conciliator proposing immediate resumption of work and later arbitration on disputed points after a first contract.

Supreme Court to decide on delegation of OPA subpoena power

The Supreme Court agreed to hear three cases challenging OPA Administrator Paul Porter's authority to delegate subpoenas to district directors. The action marks one of several upcoming decisions as the term opens. Also on the docket are challenges to the Hatch Act and Utah plural marriages, while the court refused to review Puerto Rico land seizures and SEC regulation of foreign subsidiaries in two other actions.

Washington Supreme Court OPA Paul Porter Porter Utah

Labor unit accepts 14 percent raise pending broader deals

Months after work stoppages, the 525 members of The Los Angeles Herald-Express CIO unit accepted management's offer of a 14 percent wage increase upon return. Final settlement depends on negotiations with CIO news vendors and AFL allied printing trades.

Los Angeles Herald-Express CIO American Newsaper Guild CIO News Vendors AFL- Allied Printing Trades

Bransford 52 Dies at Mobile Home in Sudden Collapse

J B Bransford real estate man and former Mobile district supervisor for the State Alcoholic Beverage Control board died suddenly yesterday at his home. He suffered a heart attack last August, a month before his dismissal by the ABC board and appealed to the State Personnel Board for a hearing.

Mobile J. B Bransford State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Bransford ABC Board State Personnel Board Ols

Fragmentary OCR Brief on Gaugster Family

Fragmented text mentions a Gaugster family and a physician. No clear event, date, or outcome is discernible. Unable to determine a definite action or names beyond the scattered references.

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