13 Nov 1945
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1945
Page
1
A curious notice outlines the appointment of a director to oversee the Bape Guildrers Home project at Taw De. The affirming action specifies the role and duties, with fees related to production and procurement to be renounced. The document notes the forthcoming assembly and public disclosure of the plan.
Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie McGugan were held Sunday at the home of her daughter, with many relatives in attendance. The service followed by burial in the cemetery near Renards, with members of the McGugan family and local officials among the mourners.
Cecil E. Thomas twenty eight died on the Dothan Enterprise highway Thursday night. Rites were held Saturday at Mt. Lapeny Baptist Church with Dr. B. R. Justice officiating. Burial in church cemetery. He served six years in the Armed Forces with 44 months duty overseas. Survived by sister Mertice Thomas Dickerson Enterprise two brothers Clyde Thomas Enterprise and Henry Claude Thomas in the South Pacific.
Houston County Department of Public Welfare director Mrs. C Collins spoke to the Dothan Rotary Club about crippled children's work. She was introduced by Mark Cannon. Amos Jones presided. New member Charles H Chapman Jr was inducted by Dr M S Davie. Guests included Jack Parsons Richmond McClintock Mrs J R Ramsey and Dr E A Budde from Marianna.
Checks totaling 16.94235 dollars representing Houston County shares in state collections have been received by Probate Judge Saxon P. Poyner. The largest, 1 208 139 dollars, is the county's share of October gasoline tax. The second, 2 822 96 dollars, is Houston County's net profits from Alcoholic Beverage Control for period ending Sept 20. The third, 1 358 20 dollars, is the county's October sales tax share.
Public urged to contribute to the relief fund as authorities appeal for donations and support from communities to aid ongoing assistance programs and recoveryWorkshops and donation drives are planned across multiple locations to maximize outreach and impact.
Correspondents at the Palace for Justice report dressed in formal attire as they attack the high court’s new procedure. Dr. Egon Kubuschok, Papen’s lawyer, calls the land-usage trial a departure, preferring Anglo American rules for ordinary crimes but continental methods for historically important leases.
Allied headquarters demand by December 15 a plan for feeding 70,000,000 people in the empire and by December 3 a long range program on Japanese agriculture, debt, taxes, credit and production. Emperor Hirohito hears a war end report at Ise shrine as MacArthur’s spearhead retreats. By spring, occupation forces in Korea and Japan total about 200,000, with key divisions remaining in Japan. Meanwhile USC Travelers Aid appoints Marjorie Jackson as case worker assistant in Castlebury Alabama, replacing Marian Richardson. Senate approves Harvey C Heath as postmaster at Enterprise.
A Prober asserts the FBI was aware of rising tensions before Pearl Harbor. He cites remarks by Hoover and Gearhart alleging the FBI received advance warnings and cautions about Japanese attacks, suggesting intelligence withheld from the public.
The Dothan Pilot Club received international recognition with the appointment of Mrs Martha Little as Club President and as an advisory member of the Life at Hearth sub committee of the International project.
President Truman urged Congress to authorize 1.35 billion dollars to continue UNRRA relief and rehabilitation in Europe and Asia. Of the original authorization, 550 million remains unrealized. The House approved the fund with a proviso restricting aid to nations withholding free access to UNRRA news for Americans. Additional funding equals about one percent of national income.
A city officer on West Adams Street surprised a Negro prowler near the Pea River Bus Co office before daylight. Though the burglar was foiled, police later reported a burglary with about $40 taken from the cash register. The thief opened the register with keys found in the office.
The City Commission approved resolutions clarifying deeds to three parcels for the Cottonwood road extension. Construction will begin once legal cleanups and utilities are completed, with the new street extending from S St Ayriens to Ostes Street, crossing Weathers and Fost streets toward the high school.
City today approved two building permits worth a total of 4200 dollars. One grant, 2000 dollars, goes to a Tesadente at 409 XN Foste street for repairs. The other, to Waller Buyers, funds a sandwith shop costing 1200 dollars at CIT No Tena street in New York Cotton.
Washington AP report notes Representative James Wo Mot Re-Orel a longtime congressman since 1943 died yesterday of a heart attack on his 80th birthday. Public notices and financial data appear in the surrounding column with election and market figures.
A civil case in Sanford County yesterday ended with a hung verdict after Williams sued Culpepper for 150 dollars claiming half profits from peanuts were promised. Culpepper countered with a 190 dollar damages claim. The jury returned for neither side, both parties taxed with their costs.
The conference between President Truman and Canada's Prime Minister Mackenzie King has shown little progress with secrecy remaining tight. British authorities hint at slower progress and a communiqué on an agreement expected Thursday or Friday. The main dispute centers on whether to outlaw the atomic bomb as urged by Truman.
A statutory offense involving an eleven year old Negro girl was filed against Charlie Griffin. Police arrested Griffin at 727 N Lena Street and turned him over to county authorities for prosecution in State court. The girl was placed in the custody of juvenile court officials.
Fred Mullins, head of Houston County highway department, was granted indefinite medical leave effective Saturday. He asked the Board of Revenue for a month or two off. Ben Wofford, a road foreman, will supervise road maintenance in his absence.
The NEA reports a forthcoming billion dollar construction program to overhaul public schools after World War II. Reginald Marsh foresees university labs, lunchrooms, and adaptable rooms. gyms and pools may be added where communities support them as census data show a rising birth rate and wartime population shifts will strain facilities in states like California and New York.
President Vargas of Brazil, by decree, offers the French government a plot of ground to build the House of France a center of French culture to strengthen ties between Brazil and France. The figures 38 per cent and 55 per cent are cited in relation to Louisias and Maryland context.
Fragmented OCR text mentions fever sufferers and military service, with unclear phrases about bonds and home. No clear events, names, places, or dates are readable to establish a full report.
Mrs Ruth Easrmett placed an unignited Christmas wreath in an attic window on Thanksgiving Day 1944. She re-
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