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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1945
Page
7
Observers believed no pressure would push in a resubmission of the defeated state income tax amendment. Governor Chauncey Sparks said the fight was over as unofficial returns showed the measure heavily defeated 62,933 to 3. Locally, opponents argued a blank check to the legislature could be avoided, while supporters hoped for a future electorate test.
The Army Transport Command’s globe girdling flight ended with the sixth world shuttle taking off at 5 30 a m Pacific Time from Hamilton Field California. The big four engine C 54 is due in Washington around 9 a m EST completing the 2 500 mile non stop Honolulu to Ashington leg in 12 1 2 hours. Seven men and one woman completed the trip arriving 3 hours 20 minutes after Honolulu arrival. The flight covered 20 842 miles in total with 129 hours 59 minutes elapsed time and 103 hours 29 minutes airborne time. ATC notes eight passengers and reports few illnesses from altitude with two colds being the worst.
Agent Fuller of the Federal Bureau of Investigation announces resignation from the post of Bibb County solicitor effective October 12. He has served in Dothan for a year and a half and helped apprehend evaders and prosecute offenders within FBI jurisdiction.
State education officials meet Wednesday in Alabama to study school radio use. The conference is sponsored by the State Department of Education with the Alabama Educational Association and will bring together representatives from state colleges and universities, state officials, and superintendents.
Washington reports Argentina’s army-led government faces a Pan American boycott as 19 republics move toward a defense treaty excluding Buenos Aires. The United States may push others to condemn the regime for pro Axis ties and UN obligations while seeking conditions for readmission.
Two city commissioners Clyde L. Coe and John D. Ayres met with State Highway Department officials in Montgomery to discuss post-war street paving in Dothan. The Alabama League of Municipalities cites about 45000 dollars in Federal funds available if the city can provide an estimated 13000 dollars. City officials expressed favor toward the paving proposals and planned to clarify plans in Montgomery.
Washington AP report says Camp Rucker in Camop Rucker Alabama will be inactivated as an infantry replacement training center and revert to a two division camp with 91st Infantry Division quartered there after furloughs post overseas service. About 20 000 entres processed during its replacement period.
A three member committee appointed by the Dothan Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee will study new enterprises for the city. The panel, led by Wallace Malone, aims to recommend measures to attract business and is expected to report in about ten days. The named members include aware Belts Slinghyt and others.
Waterman Airlies Inc plans intrastate service in Dothan starting November 1 using the municipal airport shared with Eastern Air Lines. Roy Keeley, VP, will arrive soon to finalize details with Arthur Johnson of the Dothan Chamber. Two routes are planned Mobile to Birmingham via Dothan Montgomery and Muscle Shoals.
General MacArthur issues orders nullifying press and political freedoms while demanding the imperial government purge opponents and release 3000 prisoners by October 10. Home Minister Yamazaki under pressure as Moscow signals four power talks. Soviet radio claims London talks push for a four power Japanese government. Occupation forces begin to consolidate control, with HokKaido and Sapporo set for follow on.
A tropical hurricane struck the Honduras coast as the storm center moved about 1. or 1.5 miles south of Belize. The Miami weather service reported 80 mile per hour winds and a shift from north-northwest to west-southwest during the night. No further advisories will be issued unless conditions warrant.
Detroit defeats Cubs 4-1 in a tense game as government actions delay a potential seizure of oil plants. Officials report 51 refineries affected by work stoppage while talks continue. President and officials press for resolution. workers and management remain in disputed standoff.
Hank Greenbergslugged a long homer as Detroit tops Chicago in the 1955 World Series opener. The crowd of about 55,000 witnessed a tense first inning with both clubs scoring chance, but the Tigers held a 1 0 edge after Hyde and York played solid defense and early hits by Lowrey Cavaretta.
President Truman signed an executive order to abolish the War Production Board and establish the Civilian Production Administration under Office for Emergency Management, effective November 3, with J. D. Small to lead the new agency and WPB chief Charm J. A. Krug resigning. The OEM will oversee wartime to peacetime production transition while protecting price stability and controlling material allocation.
General Eisenhower advances Law No 10 to end Nazi ownership and control of German businesses in the U S occupation zone. The decree bars anyone who was a Nazi party member from owning or managing enterprises and requires liquidation of Nazi assets by January 1. Lt General Lucius D. Clay pushed the measure to remove Nazified influence from industry and restore civilian authority.
A renewed administration push seeks a five billion tax cut affecting excise levies on liquor, tobacco, jewelry, fur, and cosmetics. The House Ways and Means Committee debated repealing the 4 percent excess profits tax on corporations, with votes leaning toward eliminating the tax and reducing corporate burdens by about 2.56 billion. Debate continued on whether to fund further cuts for corporations or increase individual relief, with Treasury Secretary McVinon urging moderation.
Australia seeks a policy mapping conference by the United States Russia and Britain as a prelude to a general peace planning meeting of wartime allies. The Australian minister argued such talks could set basic principles for European peace and offer a fresh start in postwar diplomacy.
Meeting announced for October 15 at Popes in the Houston Memorial Vilar to launch a concert series drive. Committee members include Helen Madson and Mrs Troy Lewis with Mrs W. Burkett. they seek prepared participants and input on preferred artists for the lineup.
Market directors and officers of the Houston County Producers plan to inspect how state markets operate next week. They will visit cooperatives at Oneonta and Wai Mall, touring Ashford’s operations and meeting John Ingram, president, and officers Wells and Griff.
A four hour telephone strike will affect emergency service with local calls, including fire and police, during a scheduled window from Lovejack to 5 oclock tomorrow. McKelvey says the company is working on a plan to complete calls for real emergencies only.
Pierre Laval faced a turbulent start as defense lawyers protested what they called an illegal pretrial examination. Laval opened with a vow to reveal international dangers and history, while a tense courtroom, including judge Panui Mungi, jurors, and prosecutors, struggled with interruptions and disorder surrounding the proceedings.
The Special Gifts Committee, chaired by Rey Odal, plans a drive to raise about 50 percent of the total quota from wage earners. Campaign workers expect to meet the goal before the scheduled end date of October 41, as the effort gains momentum.
More than 200 growers in Laiston County respond to a request for pledges supporting a national peanut campaign. Walter Oakles and Knowles organized the effort with NPC members Browles and Heyton County delegates aiding. some growers did not sign but will donate peanuts for deductions upon sale.
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