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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1946
Page
1
U S hopeful for quick agreement on troop inventory and disarmament measures before United Nations talks. Washington backs British proposals while exploring a compromise plan to inventory troops of all member nations.
A 73 member Swiss rescue party reached the Rosenlaut Glacier wreck and found 11 Americans alive after a 10 hour climb. Ground signal panels aided a circling Swiss plane. Rescuers bivouacked for the night and prepared to move victims by toboggan at daylight.
New York reports that Foreign Minister Molotov rejected attempts to tighten the veto in the UN Security Council and sent the issue back to the General Assembly after a long closed session with Mejolay, Bevin, and other leaders. The Big Five split over the path forward as talks on Trieste continued among the Big Four.
Fire on L F Kilgore's Dutbai route near Webb destroyed the garage, storage room, and tool shed, with about 2001 dollars in tools seed household goods and an automobile lost. Firemen and a water pump limited spread. No insurance coverage for the car building or farm tools. The cause remains undetermined and passersby alerted Kilgore around 11 p m.
In Hal Boyles humorous column he cautions how to react if sighting the fabled Sea Serpent in Lake Como. He jokes that fishermen erred by attacking the 100 foot rose colored creature, which vanished to the lake bottom leaving science a near miss.
Dothan man Sar Woodham was jailed after a two vehicle crash at the intersection of North Mates and Wrest Paver Streets. Police report shows Woodham charged with road obstruction and reckless driving. Robert Woodham sustained back injuries and was hospitalized.
A class of 38 Houston County farmers will begin a terracing school tomorrow led by county agent C. M. Lina and J. B. Wilson from Auburn Agricultural Extension. The program trains men in water disposal layout with a practical demonstration on November 27 at the Dees farm near Webb, open to the public and aided by local farm equipment dealers.
A public meeting is set for 7 40 pm Monday in the Dothan courtroom to consider forming a hospital association for constructing a regional hospital in Dothan. Plans from the State Board of Health envision a regional hospital serving several counties and parts of Florida and southwest Georgia.
Washington sources say the government seeks fines of 200000 dollars daily against the United Mine Workers and John L. Lewis if found in contempt of Federal District Court. Lewis is due to appear Monday to explain why he should not be jailed for defying a court order. The White House and Justice Department gave no comment on the plan, while union leaders respond to the looming court action.
Police arrest nine youths aged 2 to 16 amid a pecan theft investigation. Captain Ladi D. Rolly reported organized harvesting schemes targeting pecan groves, with expected pay and return of sacks forming the alleged pattern.
Outdoor lighting equipment is unavailable as Dothan merchants and the City of Dothan adapt with colored cellophane in lamp globes for the 1946 season. Ed Crawchard, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce retail division, said plans to obtain lending lights are limited and the downtown area will use improvised decorations to maintain a festive business district.
E C Glover aged 74 a former legislator dies at Abbeville. The obituary notes his career as a lawyer and pastor and mentions ties to Magee Galbinkas Slacamb and Renney Funeral details. The fragmentary text references his family and last rites with local names and places.
Fragmentary newspaper item notes arrests on a lottery charge. Names and details are unclear but indicate multiple individuals involved and ongoing legal actions.
A historical notice reports Charities Chest fundraiser remains $1,500 below the $21,500 target. It names organizers and supporters, notes expected contributions, and urges further community aid to reach the stated goal.
A Ukrainian delegation member was shot amid a political clash provoking calls for justice. Officials name suspects, reference a premeditated act, and indicate police are pursuing leads as the scene unfolds near a Kyiv event with international fallout.
A collision in Ariton left two men dead and a third badly burned. Coroner Tom Gott said one victim was identified as Eddie Miller while the other remained unidentified. The driver of the other vehicle was unknown at dawn. A fourth man, listed as Dob uan Carr, suffered severe burns and was taken to a Dothan hospital. The wreck trapped victims before responders could reach them.
Illlinois and UCLA clinched titles and likely Rose Bowl opponents as conference actions settled divisions. Michigan crushed Ohio State 58 8 to rise to second place while Northwestern struggled in a muddy game to 20 19 6. Pasadena awaits with formal conference votes, naming champions and sending a representative to the New Year games. Georgia and Georgia Tech also earned spots in the final tie ups as the season closed.
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