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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1946

Page

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U S Effort To Cut Hungary Reparations Fails At Peace Conference

The United States faced a crushing defeat at the Peace Conference as its bid to reduce Hungary reparations from 800 million to 200 million was rejected. The vote on the 90 million clause ended 12 yes, 2 no, 7 abstentions, just shy of two-thirds.

R. BH Shackford Taris United States Hungary Russia Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia Wallé China Ethiopia France Great Britain India Poland South Africa Ukraine Canada Australia Belgium Brazil Greece Norway New Zealand Netherlands Eeasion Willard L. Thorp Thorp Fedor Gusev Geremany Austria Europe

Faulk Lane Of Eagles Staff Promoted To Executive Posts

J T Lane Jr named business manager and Nate Faulk promoted to executive editor of The Dothan Eagle effective today announced by Horace Hall publisher. Lane remains circulation and office manager. Faulk continues as managing editor. Lane born Etowah County Alabama. Faulk long time Eagle staff. details show service since 1936 for Lane and 1928 for Faulk.

Faulk Lane Eagle’s J. T. Lane Nate Faulk Dothan Eagle Horace Hall Eagle Cartier Boy Fort Davis Ala Etowah County Als Emory Academy Oxford Young Harris College Young Harris Birrpingham News Mobile Press-Register Alabama Journal Columbus, Ga Ledger-Enquirer The W. Adame Torn

White Man Held Here In Shooting Of Negro

S E Branch of 5060 S Oates St Dothan was jailed in Houston County on a tentative assault with intent to murder charge after Bill Spann, a Negro, was wounded at Branchs Grocery Store on West Houston Street. Spann remained in critical condition at a local hospital. Branch said Spann cursed him and advanced with a knife before he shot in self defense with a .32 pistol. Officers recovered the pistol and knife. two Negroes who fled are being sought. Sheriff B G Farmer and Deputy J T Carey investigated.

S. E. Branch W. Houston St Branch Spant J. 7 Carey

Enterprise Man Dead and Three Injured in Highway Crash

Mixon Leroy Perrish of Enterprise was killed instantly and three others injured on the Geneva Enterprise highway about six miles from Enterprise yesterday afternoon. Injured: J. Roney with a compound fracture and internal injuries, Oliver Wilkins with major injuries, and Robert Edward This with leg wounds and cuts. The 1988 Chevrolet driven by Tillis overturned three times after attempting to pass a car. Patrolmen found evidence of reckless driving but no charges filed. Damaged vehicle estimated at 150 dollars. The crash occurred about two o clock Saturday afternoon and was investigated by PH Godfrey and A G Mitchell.

Mixon Leroy Perrish Enterpre Geneva-Enterprise Enterprise Roney Oliver Wilkins Manor Robert Edward Tihs Accient Tillis PH Godfrey A. G Mitchell

Escapee from Atmore Prison accuses guards of cruelty

Joe Paul Andrews, 24, of Gadsden, jailed on grand larceny, says he was beaten and deprived food while at Atmore State Prison. He escaped with two inmates, was recaptured, and details alleged include guards ordering dog attacks, corn bread diet, beatings, and deliberate water dousing during work.

Atmore Ata Furm Joe Paul Andrews Gadsden Biinxi Bsnxi Taz Quave Etowsh Andrews

Girl bicyclist killed in Birmingham crash

Twelve year old Diane Whivow, an eighth grade student at Elyton School, died after a bicycle and an automobile collided near her home. The fatality marked Birmingham's 160th traffic death of 196.

Birmingham Ala Diane Whivow Elyton School

Ashford Farmer Rebuilds From Loss With New Hay

Ashford farmer Lemmes Hemrick faced crop and livestock losses amid shortages. He rebuilt his rural home and farm from the ground up, spending about 410 dollars on a new barn and securing renewed productivity. Hemrick’s renewed fields yielded 311 pounds of lint per acre, outperforming neighbors.

Reuben Lemies Hemrick Mererick Joana

Headland Pullet Lays Big Egg Ends All Stories Of Big Eggs

Headland brews and The Eagle office receive a tale about big eggs with a punchy boast. The report notes peculiarities in wordplay and a local exchange over the event, with references to figures like Breen and Red gules in a Friday frame.

Headland Eagle Office Deamon Afb Mr Breen

OPA Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Vet Housing Violations

The OPA announced a nationwide enforcement drive against builders and others who violate veterans housing rules, with arrests and prosecutions possible. An OPA force will press cooperation across 59 rent offices as complaints about overpricing, side payments, and veterans’ first-preference violations spike.

Washington OPA Wiley R-Wis Senate Judiciary Committee Clark Porter K ‘Wiley Attorney General Vidia Uons Neonal Housing Agency Anid Ima Ivan D Garson Carson Uber

Court House Clock Runs On Time After Repairs

Probate Judge Saxon Poyner announced the clock in the courthouse is functioning correctly following recent renovations by watchmakers Umepiece and the repair team. All four dials are in step, delivering a synchronised time display.

Court House Saxon Poyner Poyner

Truman to Give Report On Meat In Radio Talk

General Joseph W Stilwell, famed commander in the China Burma India theater and leader of the Sixth Army, died in a Letterman Hospital ward after abdominal surgery for an aneurysm. His death ends a storied career marked by democratic leadership and tireless care for his troops.

Truman San Francisco Joseph W. Stiwel China-Burma-India Warn Sixth Army Letterman General Hospital Burma Stilwell Ysterday Som Joseph W. Stilwell, Jr Ale Army Phymciat Okinawa General Hospital Presidio Wa Sixth Army Thi Atatf

New Fire Station Planned For City In Dothan

Dothan authorities plan a new fire station at the corner of Burdeshaw and Appletree Streets after evaluating traffic risks at the current N St Andrews Street location. The present fire house may be abandoned and the site repurposed for a police jail facility pending final studies and funding.

Comminsonera S Appletree N. St. Andrews Sr Eit Ich Elty

Freight ship Louix A. Sengfelder Grounded Off Sand Island

Winds today drove the SS Louis A. Sengfelder onto a sand bank off Sand Island. A tug assisted to refloat the vessel after it ran aground during a voyage from Antwerp. A limited number of passengers had been aboard for 19 days.

Mobile Als Louix A. Sengieller Weanel Antwerp

Hotel Strike Leaves Washington Guests Out In Cold

Washington hotels face a spreading strike as workers walk off, shutting heat and hot water. Guests with reservations are turned away while dining rooms and rooms suffer outages. Union demands center on pay and tips. hotels reject terms citing costs and contract disputes.

Washington Capial Truren Anna Fendera AFL Thane

Housewives In Line For Beet Bones At Five Cents A Pound

Baltimore residents formed a long queue to buy beet bones priced at five cents per pound. The wait followed a two hour hold up in which a horse cart reportedly carried away 4,350 pounds of beef and veal product. The sale began at 11 45 p m with 25 customers preparing for the 8 18 a m opening of the meat hall.

Baltimore Hubbard Etlimore

Henry Wallace Takes Over Editorship of The New Republic

Henry Wallace resigns as secretary and returns to edit The New Republic amid internal debate on editorial direction. Wallace declines staff control, citing desire to restore balance between farmers, workers, and business interests while expanding the magazine’s reach.

Henry Wallace the New Republic Muires Wallner Dante Merce Toe Wailiere Fateer Lown Tornestead Ane Lee Grain Yontnhy V. Republic Mercer Wallace Bern Agriculture View Provident Comocrce Theron

U S Demands Russia Settle Multibillion Dollar Account

Washington reports the United States sent a note to Moscow asking Russia to wind up an 11.1 billion dollar term loan and lease account. Officials say no reply has been received and discussants note the stalled talks reflect strained U S Soviet relations amid long negotiations since 1965.

Jolin Adale Washington United States Hae Monrcow Rusaia Offigin Burtae Wan United Staten Russia Joan Ta Thissia Bergune

One Brother Freed Second Faces Murder Trial

In Felicity City a man identified as Crady No Str pluid is linked to a murder at the Faves D. Lowkien hotel. The other brother, Grady's Wrather, awaits trial on the same charge with Judge Schelor AL Barer Crady's Wrather set to begin on a date announced yesterday.

Phenin City Ata Faves D. Lowkien Colibin Pagecht Couch Schelor Barer Crady Wrather J. Higt Shepherd Chace Allylag Fadey

Truman to Make Nationwide Broadcast on Tip Control

President Truman prepared a decision on price tip control to be announced Monday night at 6 pm over all networks. Republican criticisms claimed the move may be politically timed to influence voters as November 5 approaches. aides weighed central versus staged control amid a broad stabilization program.

AY Nowglas B. Cornell Washington Truman Irum Cariol Reece Reece Wat Charles G. Rosa Toman Wis Pat Porter

Military Funeral Set For Doyce E. Pippin

A military funeral is planned for Doyce E. Pippin on Tuesday at 2 PM at Be hobeih Chitteh for the Dothen native who died in an automobile accident in Germany on September 8. The body will arrive in Dothan Monday morning. Maxwell Field personnel will handle arrangements and a chaplain from Maxwell Field will preside. Surviving are his parents Mr and Mrs E A Tupmin of Dothan route two, two sisters and a brother, all of Dothan, with additional relatives listed.

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Santa Claus Promises New Toys For American Kids

The piece describes Santa Claus preparing an array of toys and gifts to delight American children this year. It notes items such as enamel bowls, kitchen sets, dolls houses, and trucks, plus games and educational aids. It mentions a push to ensure enough popular toys and that parents should be involved in gifting decisions.

Washington Msg Cope Dee Commerce Miri Chiildren Growt Aps

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