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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1945
Page
8
A joint communique from Chinese moralist and Communist leaders signals agreement on basic principles for a unified China amid decades of civil conflict. It outlines talks to resolve military and political impasses and urges a broad political consultative body. Mao and Chiang Kai-shek reportedly prepared to accept negotiations to end the fighting.
Electricity officials plan a survey in Dathan to raise consumption charges via rate changes without reducing revenue. Two men will survey residential appliances to help set new individual rates while meter readers verify six months of bills. A rate expert will draft a chart guiding the changes before the new system takes effect.
County wide Victory Loan drive organizers announced a meeting at the Houston Hotel tonight at 0 o clock. Fe Ray Clement, executive mayor for the State War Finance Committee at Birmingham, urged drive fielders to end the meeting with strong effort. Bob Ramsey, chairman of the 1944 War Loan drive, heads the Houston County War Finance Committee which reported 1 155 000 in all series. The drive runs through December.
Versailles Kentucky AP report says a smear campaign aimed at Senator candidate Charnes mear targeted him over his baseball office. It cites reported clashes with baseball club owners and alleged efforts to buy his commissioner contract, with Chandleer insisting he did not benefit and remains focused on his post.
Montgomery AP report notes State fiscal experts, led by Barret Director Ray Fowler and Weetes, projected the general fund near 15.7 million but ended with a small variance. The year closed Septem ber with Mercy allocations entering the general fund from property tax, corporate taxes, liquor profits, insurance licenses, and other sources. Departments returned 726,924 dollars in unused appropriations.
A ten year contract will give the City of Dothan 1600 dollars annually for joint use of telephone and light poles. The deal retroactive to October 1 was signed by City officials and Standard Telephone and Telegraph Company representatives. It aims at economy safety and pole conservation with shared pole use as poles are replaced.
London reports Prime Minister Aldree convened Labor Cabinet to discuss a strike that spread to Glasgow and imperiled a hungry weekend. About 6,500 strikers, plus 2,500 in London and Newcastle, halted major docks, tying up over 50,000 tons of food and threatening perishable supplies across the islands.
Paris AP Former premier Paul Reynaud and other French figures press for a new trial for Pierre Laval who is on death row at Fresnes prison after Vichy imprisonment. Reynaud cited L Ordre saying a Court of Appeals reversal could occur if verdicts were revisited, though law currently bars such appeals.
The bill would cut postwar taxes for individuals and corporations, repeal the excess profits tax, and trim wartime levies. It would exempt many from income tax, lower corporate rates, repeal the auto use tax, and freeze Social Security tax at 1 percent for 1948. Opposition from CIO and 14 groups argues it mainly benefits the wealthy and small relief to others.
The Dothen United Charities War Chest drive to support 28 agencies, including nine in Dothan, goes into high gear with prospective contributor names in civic clubs. Roy O Hill reports over $13,000 raised toward a $30,150 target, with the Special Gifts Committee aiming for $15,000 and expecting to finish by Saturday. General solicitors seek $15,150 from small wage earners to meet the quota as the drive enters a pivotal phase. The 1945 campaign marks a fuller integrated effort, aiding agencies such as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, underprivileged and crippled children funds, and Salvation Army.
CBS correspondent John Adams reported from Manila that about 5 000 soldiers were left without quarters as a Typhoon devastated Okinawa Tuesday. The southern part of the island suffered the worst damage with extensive destruction of Army and Navy installations. Winds reached 120 miles per hour and most planes at Maeh airstrip were damaged or destroyed.
President Truman reported to Congress that only 20 million of UNRRA funds remain before the Aug 21 appropriation. He asked for an additional 550 million to meet urgent European needs this winter as hearings began. The UN relief body faces delays from the Foreign Economic Administration’s dissolution.
Acting External Affairs Minister Norman J. O Makin announced Australia will send representatives to the first meeting of the Far Bant rian Advisory Commission in Washington DC on October 23.
Official Oct 2 referendum tallies show Henry County delivering the highest support in Wiregrass for the income tax amendment with 428 for and 637 against. Other Wiregrass results include Coffer 419 for 1,871 against, Dale 40 percent for and Bay against, Geneva 342 for 1,074 against, and Houston 483 for 1,614 against.
Governor Chauncey Sparks approved the State Planning Board long range hospital program with projected cost over 35 million dollars. The plan spans about 15 years and includes 25.9 million for general hospitals adding 5,000 beds, 3.7 million for seven regional tuberculosis hospitals, 2.5 million for mental institutions, and regional nursing home centers. The board also okayed the 1945 48 budget and educational facility studies costing 20 thousand, contingent on Education Department endorsement.
The House Navy Committee released findings from naval testimony indicating an effective countermeasure to atomic bombs has been developed. The report notes such defenses could detonate alarms at long distances by radio, potentially protecting shores, while officials discuss postwar Navy size and stockpiling concerns.
President Truman returns from a five day vacation to face expanding mine strikes and international issues. He hosts Chilean President Riog for an overnight visit and presses labor leaders to end coal mine walkouts. Senate delays Braden confirmation as labor talks near, with Schwellenbach gauging a reconversion agreement. He urged to cut foolishness and lead the nation.
ATLANTA AP reports wage adjustments by the War Labor Board raise pay for about 28,000 Southern Bell employees nationwide and affect roughly 2,400 Atlanta workers. Georgia manager Emrey says management is pleased with the decision and aims for the highest rates justifiable by business conditions.
A Lockheed Lodestar operating National Air Lanes Flight 23 from New York to Miami diverted to land in swampy terrain near Banana River naval air station Melbourne Florida after an emergency landing at 2 30 am. Ten of the 13 passengers were injured and continued to Miami or rode a relief plane while one stewardess Miss Mary Purdy suffered a broken arm.
General MacArthur issued orders for sweeping social and political reforms in Japan and outlined plans to repatriate 1 250,000 American soldiers from the Pacific theater within six months. He urged rapid constitutional revisions, worker rights, education liberalization, abolition of secret police, and deregulation of monopolies, while pressing Shidehara to provide clothing and housing for Japanese during the coming winter. The Allied commander also directed a report within 60 days on foreign exchange and imperial household holdings.
Gen Eduardo Avatos, commander of Campo de Mayo, took over as War Minister signaling a power shift in Argentina’s military government. Col Juan Peron, though weakened in cabinet status, appeared still influential as Peron voiced support for workers’ rights and unity. Avalon, long a behind scene leader, was named War Minister, making him the real power alongside President Edelmiro Farrell.
Tokyo AP reports the Japanese government floated war bonds totaling 101,979,000,000 yen between July 1945 and August 1947, at 16 to 1. Total funded aging reached 114,289,000,000 yen by end of July, with most war bonds floated domestically.
The nationwide coal strike nears 450000 idled workers with some regions reporting rises and others small declines. Talks between operators and United Mine Workers under John L. Lewis continue through the day as arguments over foremen’s union recognition tempers negotiations.
ATLANTA AP A Fulton Superior Court suit alleges two OPA officials conspired to evict a Koch family from an apartment one official moved into. Plaintiffs seek 20000 dollars each. Defendants: Alexander Harris regional OPA administrator Elie McCord area rent director later district director and Mrs Tijlié Prater owner. Harris and McCord deny knowledge. The petition claims eviction followed housing favors and promotions tied to securing accommodation for Harris. The Kochs were evicted and Harris allegedly continued to occupy the apartment. The case references 1943 events and office actions.
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