25 Oct 1945
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1945
Page
1
NEA staff writer describes postwar Navy reshaping as officers and enlisted men consider future assignments. Younger officers face career pressures while many leaders return to civilian industries, leaving only a few with stable plans to stay.
An abridged wartime reminiscence lists veterans including Wilher J Willlond of St Linus and Jesse J Beasley of Bethpage, one a mechanist and others seeking to return to factory or bar and restaurant work, with notes on schooling plans and a naval service background.
Washington AP reports Hill and other senators urged approval for the Tennessee Tombigbee waterway project. President Truman indicated support, aiming for a 20 mile canal linking rivers near the Alabama Mississippi and Tennessee borders to improve Gulf to Ohio Mississippi transport via a slack water route to Paducah Kentucky.
Funeral services for Mrs Genie Wall a fifty nine year old lifelong Mr Pleasant resident were conducted at Mt Pleasant Baptist Church officiated by Rev H W Beastly and Rev Mr Stamps Burial was in the church cemetery Searcy Funeral Home in charge Surviving are her husband John L Wall a son Adolphus Wall a daughter Mrs J C Goodson Enterprise a sister Mrs Ida Austen Jacksonville Fla and four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Veterans complain there has been no effective effort to educate enlisted personnel on their legal rights and available support. They urge guidance on financing for continued education, home buying, or starting a business, and where to seek post discharge assistance.
Washington AP reports President Truman will chair a tentative conference to discuss a wage price policy. Delegates plan for wage increases around 9 to 10 percent, with unions pressing for higher raises while seeking to avoid fueling inflation. Economists project manufacturing distortions and a potential $6.0 billion after taxes in postwar production.
A labor dispute in Gadsden ends fatally when David Lee White Jr is shot inside the Jenkins home after seeking workers to pick cotton. Luther Byron Jenkins faces a coroner's inquest while in county jail. White and another man had earlier argued with Jenkins over hiring Jenkins family members. White is survived by his wife and son.
Porter T. Pippin, aged fifty two, died in a hospital early this morning after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Johnson Wilkerson upon arrival of relatives. Survivors include two daughters Netlie Pippin and Ruby Sellers and six sons Lance Pippin Allania Cody Pippin VW Navy Wilsow Pippin Dethan Lance Pippin Dothgu.
Fragmented narrative details a shooting under investigation with claims of self harm and uncertain motive. Witnesses place a pistol near the scene, while officials consider grand jury review. The report also touches on Army service, ROTC honors, and a college awards note amid a broader cotton market mention.
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that Circuit Judges hold final say on probation outcomes, striking down a 1945 act that would have let the Pardon and Parole Board review Circuit Court probation decisions. Justice Dave Stately wrote the unanimous opinion, noting the governor’s limited powers and that the court cannot be subordinated to the executive or the Pardons Board.
The conference committee is expected to rewrite the measure quickly. Internal Revenue officials aim to have the final form by Nov 1 to prepare revised withholding tables and wax blanks for offices nationwide.
About 300 workers claim payments up to 500 dollars on the line as Warner Brothers faces a walkout by 7,000 workers. Leaders Evie Johnston and Donald Nelson from competing unions met, while a jurisdictional dispute drags on. Air service between Chicago and New York canceled due to a separate strike by mechanics and maintenance staff, threatening wider disruptions. Tyrantus the Greek scientist warned of rain and wind patterns with ancient forecasting rules.
Two first degree murder cases involving Black defendants faced trial today in Houston Circuit Court before Judge D C Halstead. Percy Lewis admitted to first degree murder pleading guilty to a fatal assault on a Black man, with jurors to determine punishment. Other defendants including Rose Neal and Arthur Lee Neal faced trial for clubbing deaths. several defendants pled guilty to various charges in yesterday’s sessions, with sentences ranging from two to four years and potential probation.
Alabama ranks twelfth in births according to the State Department of Health from the Census Bureau data, with 1 period totaling T7042 or about three percent of the national 2,934,860 births. States exceeding Alabama include California Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania and Texas. Corporal James M. Bigbie, husband of Nora Jim E Bigbie of Dothan route two, has been honorably discharged from the U S Army at Fort McPherson Georgia after 18 months overseas with the 29th Infantry Division, earning the Combat Infantryman Badge European African Middle Eastern campaign ribbon with four stars Good Conduct Presidential Citation and Meritorious Service Plaque.
Napier Field corporal laments the loss of his white wire haired terrier named Mitzi. The loyal companion has traveled with him through multiple stations over three years, trusted by a friendly soldier who hopes another hunter or passerby may return the dog to Cal and OH Lanier.
The Navy announced the enlistment of Ubree, Ray Bartley, Gadames Melvin Richafey, and W. C. Thompson as new sailors. The group had already passed their examinations in Birmingham and were routed through Utree and Colfer Sprig on their entry to training.
An individual has been discharged from the armed forces after four years of service. The change in status was announced today following earlier denouncement and reflects a new routing or assignment.
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