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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1946
Page
1
Atlanta Crackers seek third Dixie Series win in Dallas after Rebels take game two 3 0. Bill Ayers to start for Atlanta likely opposite veteran Hank Dana who won game one. Rebels earlier took game one 18 8.
On Flatbush Avenue Arnold Gross laments the Mets season fate while Howie Schultz and the bases loaded frame a crushing moment. Alan Bagully consoles with there’s always next season as bystanders drift silently toward streetcars amid hushed streets.
In 1867 during Alaska purchase era the Coast Guard cutter Lincoln became the first U S vessel to enter Alaskan waters marking a historic naval milestone.
With illness not critical, associates in Atlanta say Governor Eugene Talmadge will proceed to the Georgia State Convention next Wednesday to accept the nomination for a fourth term. His son Herman will accept if needed.
A novel adhesive for paper reportedly remains pliable and retains its grip after soaking in water for four to 48 hours. Researchers claim the material preserves adhesiveness, offering potential for moisture resistant applications.
Salvation Army officials reported that General Albert Gordon, international leader, was received by President Truman at the White House. The visit capped phase one of General Osborn’s Western Hemisphere tour, pathways to centers in 14 countries. Osborn’s itinerary then takes him to St. Louis, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Atlanta, Miami, and Boston after West Indies and South America tours.
Baruch says Wallace abandoned prior claims that nations must renounce bomb research and disclose resources for a world control treaty. He accuses Wallace of undermining support for the plan and notes Moscow must be reassured through a credible international inspection system during the transition era.
Congress rejected a private bill granting GI Bill benefits to merchant mariners and debated measures on veteran home subsidies with safeguards against non veterans, terminal leave cash payments to WWII enlistees, job protection for returning veterans, and continued super seniority rights for veterans.
The decentral panel argued the matter has an important bearing on any board decision. It had planned to adjourn yesterday for two weeks but may reconvene next week to continue deliberations.
A report notes that number 3 was forced down near Buchanz abom halfway to his destination. Brown continued alone in a two seater craft as the other seat held three five gallon cans of 9 octane paintline. He paused to refuel en route and expected to reach Harmon Field before noon.
The Florida Supreme Court upheld the Internal Improvement Fund trustees right to hire an attorney other than the Attorney General. It dismissed Watson’s objections, noting the AG represents the state, not just the trustees. Julius Parker of Tallahassee was named as counsel. Governor Caldwell supported outside counsel to speed land and oil decisions.
The Dothan Lions Club hosted a program by Rev. E. C. Johnson of Birmingham and Rev. Si Mathison of Wetumpka as part of a Lafayette Street Methodist revival. Johnson spoke on world unity for lasting peace, Mathison performed vocal selections, with Rev. Charles H. Hildreth in charge.
Eight Houston County men including Dothan resident Gadson Linyrd Wynn were sent to Ft. McClellan for pre induction and induction. Local boards one and three announced the action. Pre induction physicals were held yesterday for Durwood Royce Hop kins Fletcher Deese Jr Elbert Jack Henderson Garvious Snell Brove Wyatt Glenn Peonles F Whitehurst and Cephas Brimwell Edmonson. Norman Alexander Vance was later sent for induction by local board three.
The Geneva Legion Post withdrew its demands to remove Geneva employment office manager W. W. Simons after Alabama U S Employment Service found its accusations unfounded. Wiregrass post No 59 commander R o1 Herring had protested earlier that 391 veterans in Geneva County faced unemployment despite available jobs.
City firefighters respond to Max's Grill at 129 West Main after an overheated electric fan triggers a fire call. No injuries reported and the scene was secured with minor property damage.
Houston County Department of Public Welfare announces two case worker positions with fuel duties require applicants to own autos. Department faces staff shortage as aid requests flood in. Old age assistance applications will be placed in a pending file awaiting investigation by case workers.
Pharo Thomley of Dothan received a head wound in a Thursday pool room fight on E Main Street. Three men Robert Henderson Chester Henderson and Thomley all of Dothan were arrested and charged with assault and battery and released on fifty dollar bonds.
Investigator J L White of the Alcoholic Tax Unit will be assigned to the Dothan station. He works in the raw materials detail and handles sugar ration law violation cases. White is currently stationed in Montgomery and M S Butler, a former Dothan investigator, was moved to Montgomery this week.
About 15 Dothan taxicab drivers were fingerprinted after police ordered all local cab operators to have prints filed before permits. Fingerprinting will be at police headquarters on Thursday afternoons. current permit holders must comply and new permits will be issued only after fingerprinting.
The Houston County Farm Ownership Committee met to renew applications for loans to purchase farms under the Lankhead Jones Tenant Purchase Act. In the afternoon they reviewed several prospective farms in the county. Members include Ben S. Sellers Clarence W. Meadoys and C Eugene Hollis with W Y Cook as county FSA agriculturalist.
Miss Mary B. Arant county FSA home economist takes annual wedding leave. She will marry Willoughby W. Pittman in Auburn and plans to return to duties at the county PSA office October 16.
Veterans in the Wiregrass area receive terminal leave pay with first payment issued to a local Army Recruiting Station member. Lt. J. J. Krause says the government will issue payments in $50 bonds within 30 to 60 days, with all odd amounts paid in cash immediately.
U S Marine headquarters reported that one Marine was wounded in a Chinese attack near Peiping. Details were unavailable and the report gave no further names or casualties.
Wiregrass county agents and home demonstration agents met yesterday in the Houston Hotel with Emmett Sizemore district agent of the Alabama Extension Service and Miss Margaret Oliver district home demonstration agent. Agents from Houston Henry Dale Coffee and Geneva counties attended the meeting to discuss the winter program. Highlights included research needs on blue lupine seed curing and care, and winter grazing crops such as oats rye grass crimson clover and oats and vetch or Austrian winter peas. Current peanut harvest issues and remedies were also discussed.
In September 2,425 veterans visited the Dothan VA office. Clerical staff processed 938 benefit applications, 478 letters were written, and 1,575 calls were answered. Visits rose by 227 from August with J. W. Thornton leading as officer in charge alongside Claud C. Bence and Jack Parsons assisting. Thomas M. Johnson oversees counseling in Ozark and Geneva.
The Dothan Colored High School football team meets Booker Washington High of Montgomery in Wiregrass Stadium at 8 p.m. The Montgomery squad arrives as favorite after several games this season, but Captain Willie Frank Page leads a well conditioned team eager for a colorful performance.
Fire drills were conducted in ten city elementary and high schools as part of Fire Prevention Week October 6 to 12. The evacuations were orderly and completed in 20 seconds to 1 minute 55 seconds, with leaflets distributed to all schools.
The Girl Scouts of Dothan announce a Christmas project to repair broken toys for children in Dothan and Houston County. Donations of damaged toys and parts are needed and volunteers will arrange toy pickup by calling the Scout office at 1695.
The civil docket of the circuit court is expected to be disposed as de.
State School Superintendent Austin Meadows says the lunch program could be jeopardized if butter or oleomargarine cannot be obtained. Katherine Forney notes many counties would lose federal subsidies unless the shortage is fixed, as wholesaler supplies are not being released to schools.
Montgomery Alabama AP reports four new cases of infantile paralysis in the past week the smallest total in over four months Jefferson County adds two cases while Colbert and Franklin counties each report one case this week compared with 18 the prior week
Big Four Foreign Ministers approve debate limits to push for Oct 15 adjournment. Smith to return from Moscow before Oct 15. President Truman refuses to comment on the ambassador's Moscow trip sparking furor.
Fragmentary notes mention a conference looming, Balkan satellites and reparations as unfinished items, with references to commissions and deadlines. The text is disjointed and lacks clear individuals, dates, or concrete actions.
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