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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1946

Page

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Labor MPs Fail To Vote Confidence In Bevin Policy

London AP reports 160 Labour MPs did not vote on last night's 353 to 109 confidence vote in Britain's foreign policy. 230 Labourites backed Bevin along with 104 Conservatives seven Liberals and minor parties. party split seen as unsettled. The dissent warned the revolt could recur and American sentiment noted as strained.

London House of Commons Ernest Bevin British Press Association Britain The Press Association London Evening News

Farm and Home Leaders In Wiregrass Meet Here

Farm and home supervisors from eight Wiregrass counties gathered at the Houston County Farmers Home Administration office to map work plans for the coming year. The meeting, led by district FHA supervisor H. C. Sexton, covered income returns and the Farm Ownership borrowers annual session with W. Y. Cook Dennis Gunder and Mrs Mary B Pittman of the local FHA office and seed loan rep Tom Speight representing Houston County.

Houston County Farmers Home Administration H. C. Sexton FHA W. Y. Cook Dennis Gunder Mary 8. Pittman Tom Speight Seed Loan

Father recalls son J B Stubblefield Jr AWOL case

A father recounts wartime letters about his son J B Stubblefield Jr who joined the Army Air Forces in 1942, trained at Fort Oglethorpe and Biloxi, and went overseas as a mechanic. He cites a 1944 War Department telegram reporting absence without leave in New Guinea and a commanding officer letter that cleared the stigma.

Stubblefield J. B. Stubblefield, Jr War Department New Guinea J. B Pearl Harbor Fort Oglethorpe Biloxi, Miss Army Air Forces

Walker in State as Family Grieves in Silence

Number 17 It’s all over boys. Nan Walker Burke fainted at his bedside and was carried from the hospital in a wheel chair. Walker’s two adopted children Jimmy and Mary Ann, 10, were at the boarding school yesterday. Walker lay in state today with a pale face and slight grey at his temples. Time stopped for Jimmy Walker as the nation recalls a quip about never being late for a meal.

Walker Nan Walker Burke Teday Jimmy Welker Calvin Cooldae

Vo FLW Called Meeting Set At Dothon Center

A called meeting of the Vo FLW will be held at the Dothon Keer tion Center at 7 o'clock Wednesday night. Members are urged to attend as several important business matters are to be discussed.

Vo Flw Dothon Keertion Center

Rose Bampton Delights Dothan Audience In Concert

Metropolitan soprano Rose Bampton enchanted a near capacity Dothan audience at the high school auditorium in the season opener. She delivered four groups of arias and songs with encores, featuring works by Verdi, Handel, Rachmaninoff, Debussy and Puccini, and was backed at the piano by Brooky Smith. The performer will be followed by Albert Spalding on March 5, 1947, and Marina Svetlova on January 19, 1947.

Rose Bampton Metropolita Apgeia Association Dothan Curren Community Concert Association Missy Bampton Bizet Schubert Brahms Strauss Marx Miss Bampton Brooky Smith Yave Salves de Vienne Seubert Liszt Gluck-Friedmen Debussy Nerie Brooks Smith Ralph Vaan Welliams John Michael Digek Puccini Ernest Charles John

Livestock Prices Near Peak After 5 Weeks of Decontrol

Chicago AP reports six weeks into decontrolled markets with gains near postlift peaks. Cattle top $37, hogs up to $24.75 with $27.50 peaking. subsidies of 59 cents to $2.40 on cattle and $1.75 on hogs. Slaughter and receipts climb, stocker and feeder cattle surge into feed lots amid higher meat supplies. Beef and pork prices show gains versus predecontrol ceilings. corn-hog ratio improves, aiding feeding costs. Cold storage stocks remain above normal, with October movement lagging.

Chicago OPA Ny Choice Agriculture Department New York H. A. Whiteside Ceres

Radio Programs Listed Across Week In Local Guide

A scanned schedule lists radio programs for the week with names such as Drama features Abner Godwin and Judy, news breaks, dance hour, and variety shows. The listing names multiple hosts, time blocks, and genre segments including comedy, music, and Army recruiting spots, reflecting a dense programming guide format.

Mnaidk Fh Abe Kanenbern Pete Judy Abe Stel Blane Cba Abe Loova News Dbs Aijos Andy Abe Cbe Adi Feegta Atewer Abe Tiatievec Do Bhayera Ditama Ftusie Cbs G Houriar Nhe-Basie Clut Heteat

Coal industry upheaval spans railroads and law

Fragmented OCR report outlines government cuts to coal supply and transport. It notes potential passenger service reductions, freight limits, and a Norris LaGuardia Act dispute over strikes. It cites officials like Lewis and War and Navy staffers weighing actions amid wartime mobilization pressures.

Suon Office of Defense Transportation Huw Ricnmond Guy M. Tuck Virginia U. S Lewis Inty Guhl Lode Juder Guidsby

CIO Convention Calls For Substantial Wage Increases

Atlantic City AP The CIO convention urged a resolution to go on record demanding substantial wage increases as prices rise. Delegates debated 43 resolutions including tax relief for low earners, anti discrimination laws, and cooperation with President Roosevelt’s memory while opposing open shop advocates.

Atlantic City N. Jd APJ CIO America Co Samittae CIA Whicn Pollip Murray Roosevelt

Bilbo denies links to wartime contracts in Mississippi

The Senate War Investigations Committee planned a session to discuss Theodore Bilbo of Mississippi who denied charges of connections to war contracts and loans for political favors. He claimed a lake project had long existed and blamed NegrO organizations for opposition while criticizing critics.

Theodore Bil- la U-Miss Senate House Committee On un-American Activities CIO van Bittner A. FP. Whitney Truman Whitney Missouri Poplarvilli Theodore G Bilpo Ida Hilpo Voeauin Pater Wer Bilbo Tof Negru Bessuse Bilba

Byrrnes Demand on Trieste Power Sparks Governance Clash

Fragmented notes describe a crisis over police power and appointive authority in Trieste. The Secretary of State Byrnes seeks control via Security Council and veto power for the Trieste governor, risking undermining locally elected authorities and jeopardizing integrity amid Anglo American postwar realignments.

Byrnes Security Council Trieste Togt Securitil Noy Lus Caterec Britiov Ernest Bevin Milroy Leocas Molotov Eos

Nine Former Army Officers Added To Rolls Of 993rd

Nine former Army officers have been added to the rolls of the 935rd Field Artillery battalion Alabama National Guard. Lieut-Col Prange Farris, battalion commander, announced the new officers and their assignments. Names include Capt Jefferson V. Haintn Elba Intelligence Officer First Lieut Charles F Wilkes Elba Liaison pilot First Lieut John F Kendr ick Elba Executive officer Battery A Second Lieut Louis P F Inman Elba Assistant executive officer Battery A First Lieut James E Reeves Elba Reconnaissance officer First Lieut Clarence C Newsom Coffee Springs Executive officer Battery B First Lieut Fred N Morris Geneva Reconnaissance officer Battery B First Lieut Marion T Sanders Jack Reconnaissance officer Battery Co Second Lieut Fulton F Faulk Samson Motor purses officer Service Battery

Enterprise Army 935Rd Field Artillery Battalion Alabama National Guard Prange Farris Jefferson V. Haintn Elba Charles F. Wilkes John F. Kendrick Louis P

Hotel Belden Fire Kills One, Injures Eleven in Cleveland

A fire at the 72 room Hotel Belden on Cleveland's East Side killed a woman identified as Mrs. Freeda C. Shanks and left 11 others injured, five seriously, with nearly 80 occupants homeless. Assistant Chief Nimmo cited about $30,000 damage. origin undetermined but linked to a first floor incinerator or basement boiler. Neighbors aided residents as flames blocked top floor exits. Mrs. Amelia Hirsch alerted others and helped evacuate before responders arrived.

Cleveland Belden James Nimmo Amelia Hirsch Freeda C. Shanks

Pepper Fears South Won't Get GOP Aid

Senator Pepper of Florida warned in Shawmut Alabama that the Democratic Party must rebuild on Roosevelt era principles and appeal to farmers and workers. He feared the South would receive little freight rate relief from Republicans and urged against a new national depression, while praising labor and management in the Chattahoochee Valley.

Incorne Swesling Geert Bes Myrna Alabama West Virginia Wrestwand Lewis Kroy Nav Forte Tan Paltersen Cyan Lass Spring Amimedrman Cayo Lewis Jis Shawmut Ala Pepper Franklin D. Roosevelt Chambers County South Chattahoochee Valley

Two Cars Damaged in Collision Here

Aas driven by Mayme Gisse daaner and Carlos Wilkinson were involved in re collison to the 100 block of N. St. Andrews st. yesterday, slight damage to both cars, police inspector's report showed today. No charges were made against either driver.

Aas Mayme Gissedaaner Carlos Wilkinson N. St. Andrews St

Soldier Arrested In Abandoning Children At Hotel

Talladega Alabama AP Police Chief Cecil Nabors said a soldier from Fort McClellan identified as Roy Baker was arrested in connection with abandoning three children in a Talladega hotel weekend. Mrs Baker was found beaten at a cabin near the post and hospitalized. The children Roy Jr 6 Gracie 5 and Frankie six months were later found and placed with relatives.

Talladega Ala Cecil Nabors Oldier Fort McClellan Nabors Pic Roy Baker Nibol Birmingham Nebors

Dr Davie Speaks At Dothan Rotary Luncheon

Dr Davie spoke at a Rotary Club luncheon in Dothan presenting The Tragedy of Peace Without God. Lawrence J Oakley, program chairman, introduced him. Wallace Faulk, a Dothan high school representative, attended his fourth meeting. Guests included Ed Radige, Dr B R Show burn, Coach J W Sikes of the University of Georgia.

Dothan Rotary Club MS. Davie Lawrence J. Oakley Wallace Faulk Dothan High School Ed Radige B. R. Showburn J. W. Sikes University of Georgia Olary Ian, Brungiter

County Aid Chief Inspects Columbia Cedar Creek Road

L B Rutledge head of the State Highway Bureau visits Dothan for an on site review of the Columbia Cedar Creek road project, according to a County Road Department announcement. The inspection aims to assess progress and coordinate improvements. Local officials and engineers accompany the official entourage.

L B. Rutledge Bureau of County Aid State Highway Department Dothan Columbia-Cedar Creek Ment

Unclear excerpt hints at labor talks and union c napi

Fragmentary report notes Number C ompany and John L. Co of the U S Labor Department discussing negotiations. References Albany and E G Hoover as a president figure, with mentions of an offered or refused deal, and hopes for a meeting between union and management representatives to resume talks.

Ompany Con Easonable John L. Co U. S Labor Department Condillction Service Albany Hoov Presi

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