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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1945
Page
6
In Buenos Aires chaos erupts as a week-long student strike reaches a fatal turning point. Police besiege university buildings while student leaders, aligning with national unions, condemn government reimposition of control amid broader unrest.
In Land Florida a submerged National Airlines plane from Miami to Jacksonville carried twelve passengers and three crew. Senator Harrison Barringer and Mrs Owen were among the listed missing but were later reported among those rescued. An engine trouble report and attempting to gain altitude preceded the aircraft overshooting the field. All survivors were brought to a local hospital. officials continued search for others.
In Congress Admiral Nimitz warned that the navy needed more planes and manpower to sustain postwar strength, noting a grim merchant fleet position even as atomic bomb events and the war’s end shaped public sentiment. He cited Generals Dwight and Jonathan Wainwright as figures in the return to peacetime, while the capital promised a grand welcome and potential surpassing of wartime limits.
The CIO ordered 43,000 idle members to return to work as Navy seized strikebound refineries under Truman. Union leader Knight defended the action as not capitulating, seeking a 30 percent wage increase while companies offered 15 percent. Government figures predict most plants will deliver gasoline within five days, though local adherence uncertain. The broader labor scene saw a four hour telephone service disruption and labor talks underway to frame reconversion labor policy.
The Veterans Board in Montgomery approved Sam J. Parrish of Gordon as Houston County Service Commissioner. John Craughon and George W. Hutchinson were named commissioners for Geneva and Covington Counties. Parrish will remain at the Houston County Courthouse in his current role.
Pierre Laval was allowed back into the high court of justice in Paris after the previous ouster. His lawyers, three in number, initially refused to attend the session but relented after a warning of disbarment. The defense demanded Laval receive rights akin to those extended to Nazi camp functionaries, citing the trials at Luene burg.
In Burbank California police and sheriffs rushed to Warner Brothers as a labor strike erupted. Over 200 pickets and officers were involved, with barricades blocking access to the studio and work halted. One man was stabbed and two cars overturned as authorities sought to restore order.
In Montgomery Alabama AP Irby A Jones district OPA director said washing machine price ceilings in Alabama were lowered to 241.95 to 194.95 dollars. Jones said this scale is lower than previously announced by the OPA In Washington.
New York City lines emptied as the National Federation of Telephone Workers called a nationwide four hour stoppage starting at 2 p.m. EST. Dothan and nearby areas reported emergency service only while unions revised plans to keep limited workers on duty to handle emergencies.
Dothan dealers report adequate overall meat stocks with pork shortages persisting. Beef availability has surged due to canceled Army orders and higher cattle slaughter, while pork remains tight though slaughtering winter pigs in coming weeks could lift supplies.
Cubs blanked the Tigers 3-0 as pitchers shut down the offense. Key players included Lowery, York, and Greenberg, with tight defense and early scoring opportunities stifled by solid relief efforts. The game highlighted cautious baserunning and strong infield plays, preserving the Cubs lead.
The Special Gifts Committee led by Hoy Odh forecasts a tough challenge to reach a $1700 pool by October 31 as the Dothan United Charities Chest-War Chest drive kicks off. Funds target varied by agency, with specific gifts planned and local canvassers urged to solicit support, under the campaign overseen by Walter Morris and E. S. McClintic.
Francis M. LeMay reports that a 35.3 billion tax cut is slated for House debate next week. The plan would cut individual taxes, corporate rates, and excise levies, with details including faster cuts after January 3 and a return to prewar excise levels for liquor, jewelry, cosmetics, and more. Strong entities include the House Ways and Means Committee and Secretary Vinson, with a target near 300 million in adjustments and a timeline through 1947.
The Globester returns to routine service as US Army Air Transport Command inaugurates regular flights on Fridays with 40 passenger C 54s between Washington and the world route. Lt General Hired George says the service will run weekly, with seven crew and one passenger cabin crew aboard.
Houston County veterans report rising returns with August totals at 105 and praise a civic sponsored veterans organization aiding readjustment. J P Thornton of the Veterans Administration office in Dothan outlines coordinated support with VFW American Legion and local clubs to place veterans in suitable jobs and aid education disability claims and other needs through quick action and direct access to agency services in the Merrill Building and courthouse offices.
A belated celebration honors fourteen heroes for valor and the Presidential Medal of Honor. Marines and Navy personnel honored include recipients from Okinawa and Iwo Jima, with the youngest among them cited for saving comrades during fierce attacks in February, as records note one veteran’s extraordinary young age.
President Truman received a first hand report from Secretary Byrnes on stormy sessions of the Foreign Ministers Council in London. Byrnes will broadcast tonight on the divisions and a plea for patience and understanding as the conference broke up after three weeks of wrangling. Byrnes arrived in Washington by plane late tonight. The War Production Board announced October 10 the freeze on refrigerate purchases.
Reports from Tokyo indicate Yoshida Shigeru and aides near selecting a new Japanese premier. Plans call for a cabinet without Army and Navy ministers to push demobilization and address extreme food, fuel, and housing shortages.
London AP Edward R. Stettinius American delegate to the World Security League said 30 nations had ratified the charter, meeting the required threshold. The League executive committee debated delaying a former assembly as it prepared for a 51 nation preparatory conference beginning November 8 to organize the world body.
Police Chief Craughon announced a no turn rule at the Main and Foster intersection starting Monday. Officers will enforce the regulation with patrols directing traffic and issuing warnings, insisting all vehicles proceed straight.
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