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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1946

Page

5

Traffic Collision Near Ozark Injures Several Persons

Three miles north of Ozark a daytime automobile crash left several people with cuts and minor injuries. Tob y G Peters of Ozark was reported intoxicated after the collision, with Earnest Lee Mien Clyde Emmett Ayers W L Ayers of Tusloae and Misses aiine and Sera Peters of Ozark involved. Damage estimated at 650 dollars. investigation led by J D Ikerson and J O Dunoway.

Ozark Sgbway O. Toby G. Peters Drivgo Price Khan Earnest Lee Mien Clyde Emmett Ayers W. L. Ayers Tusloaey Foles Missesaiine Sera Peters Ilecout Lee Ayers Peters

Federal Court Term Opens in Dothan December First

The regular fall term of the Southern Division of the Alabama Middle District will begin in Dothan on the first day of December. Judge Kennamer was announced as presiding. U S Commissioner J W Daughtry said the date is temporary and will not be changed unless ordered by the district judge. The docket is expected to be light.

Southern Division Federal Court Alabama

Two Accidents Send Man To Hospital And Police File Charges

Mack Kelly of Dothan was hospitalized with minor injuries after two accidents yesterday. He collided with a parked car near Bee Line Restaurant and Ruby's Cafe on Montgomery highway then struck a tree at 200 N St Andrews Street. He faces charges of driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident.

Mack Kelly Dothan Kelly Bee Line Ruby’s Montgomery N. St. Andrews St Bob Pembleton

City Bus Collision at Foster and Crawford Streets

A city bus driven by Floyd Martin collided with an automobile driven by Edward L. Howell around 9:00 last night at the Foster and Crawford streets intersection. No injuries were reported and police did not file charges. Both vehicles sustained minor damage to the car’s motor hood and the bus side.

Floyd Martin Foster Crawford Streets Edward L. Howell

Woman Editor Fined 50 Dollars and Imprisoned for Contempt

Hazel Brannon 22 year old editor was fined 50 dollars and sentenced to 15 days in jail for contempt of court after speaking with a witness during the manslaughter trial of five white men in Holmes County. She was released with a warning that the jail term could be extended if she violated a two year good behavior period.

Mar’ Coble Lexington Miss Hazel Brannon Today Miss Brannon S. F. Davis Davis Leon McAfee Alty Howard Dyer Bherilcs Miss Brennan

Polls show Republicans hopeful as 80th Congress nears

Polls and surveys indicate Republican prospects are strongest in 16 years as mid term campaigns wind down. Elections set for Nov 5 will determine control of the 80th Congress with 33 governors, 35 US Senate seats, and 432 House seats up for grabs amid Democratic skepticism about poll accuracy.

Lyle C. Wilson New York Franklin D. Roosevelt White House Truman Roosevelt House of Senate Maine United States Senate Robert M. la Follette Wisconsin

Supreme Court leaves Georgia unit voting system unresolved

The Supreme Court refused to review a lower court ruling upholding Georgia's county unit voting plan used in gubernatorial races. The decision leaves in place a system where counties award unit votes, with 410 total units and 208 needed to win, despite challenges claiming value disparities between small and large counties.

Washington Supreme Court Georgia Eugene Talmadge James V. Carmichael Carmichael Ellis Arnall U. S. District Court Atlanta High Tribunal Cullen B. Gosnell Emory University Robert Lee Turman Atlanta League of Women Voters Fulton Earl P. Cook Georgia Tech Helen Douglas Mankin James C Davis Atofura Te Ne Gu Page

Bride Killer Hunt Expands Across Mexican River Country

Nan Peiker Beach, 19, of Tulsa, was killed on a honeymoon camping trip in Mexico. Charles Edward Beach, 28, New York artist and husband, told prosecutors masked gunmen blasted a halo in her shoulder as they slept. A wide manhunt with 200 federal troops and a Mexican search party probes near Tetela for stolen gear and two Indians.

Edward Beach Nan Peiker Tulsa Okla New York Daily News Mexico City Pretty Nan Peiker Beach Balsas River Here Charles Edward Beach New York Tetela Beach

Young NY boy charged with first degree murder in woods stabbing

Henry J. Haubold Jr. 15, held on first degree murder charges after stabbing 11 year old George Wanzer Jr. nine times in a wooded lot near Wantagh. A 10 year old witness identified Haubold as the assailant and Haubold confessed, saying he did not know why. An alienist found him sane.

Mineola N. Y. Cup Henry J. Haubuld, Jr George Wanger, Jr Wantagh Long Island Haubold Robert Harms Wanzer Nassau County James N. Gehrig Gehrig

Police Prescribe Traffic Routes For Going To The Fair

Houston County residents heading to the fair are told to use Headland Avenue to Reeves Street and the over head bridge. Police say the prescribed route will ease traffic flow and reduce accidents based on prior year results.

Dothan Houston County Fair Headland Avenue Reeves Street Gaia

Lewis Truman Near Showdown On Coal Strike

Washington AP report outlines a possible Friday meeting between John L. Lewis and the Truman administration as the coal labor dispute nears a crisis. The government must decide whether to reopen or honor the Krug Lewis accord while the UMW threatens a strike ahead of elections.

Lewis Truman Washington (Ap John L. Lewis Krug United Ming Harold W. Ward Washington Joan L. Lewis Waite House J. A. Krug Joan R. Steelman George Washington Solicitor General's Office United Mine Workers

Russians Attend Catholic Mass At St Patrick's Amid UN Visit

Five members of the Soviet delegation to the United Nations led by Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky attended a solemn pontifical Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral New York. The event drew about 200 UN delegates and officials and featured remarks by Archbishop McIntyre and Monsignor Flannelly.

New York St. Patricks's Cathedral United Nations Andrei Y. Vishinsky UN General Assembly General Assembly J. Francis A. McIntyre Vishinsky Nicolai V. Novikov St. Francis Xavier Warren R. Austin Vermont

Calcutta Rioting Leaves At Least 12 Dead

In Calcutta clashes between Hindus and Muslims killed at least 12 people and injured many as authorities struggled to restore order. Police imposed security measures and prepared to resume normal services while observers warned the violence could spread to other districts.

Calcutta

Vines Reconsiders and Stays on Jefferson Registry Board

Dr. J B Vines withdraws resignation as chairman of the Jefferson County Board of Registrars after Gov Chauncey Sparks urged reconsideration He backs the Dogwell Amendment to tighten voter registration while noting boards should have judicial power to shield members from harassment A federal suit seeks damages from each board member and parallels in Macon County remain active

Montgomery J. B. Vines Jefferson County Board of Registrars Chauncey Sparks Vines Sparks Board of Registrars Vinea' Ietter Boards of Registrars Jefferson County Board Federal District Court Macon County

Charities Chest Fund Passes Halfway Mark

Fundraising drive for the Charities Chest reaches its midpoint as leaders report steady donations and progress toward the campaign goal. Volunteers, local sponsors, and community groups rally to boost contributions and awareness.

Charities

Surprise Chinese Offensive Aims At Dairen Port

Gen Tu Lueming launches two pronged attack from Anshan and Antung toward Dairen to cut off Communist sea support and sever overland supply lines along the Liao Tung Peninsula. The move shifts plans from a northward push to Manchuria and could threaten the city near Port Arthur with Soviet presence and international tension. Chiang Kai-shek remains in Nanking with no report of progress.

Peiping Tu Lueming Dairen Manchuria Manchurian Flaibin Liaotung Anshan Antung Darren Port Arthur Diairen Thet Prin Naedomlat Mukden-Jdaren Chiang Kai-shek Formora

Cloudbursts Kill 40 in Sardinia and Tuscany

AP reports forty people died during weekend cloudbursts across Sardinia and Tuscany. storms caused houses to collapse and affected Procids prison island near Naples, with Italian press dispatches noting the tragedy.

Rome Sardinia Tuscany Disputchas Procids Naples

United States aims curb Russia veto use at UN

United States proposes modest vetos in the Security Council to curb indiscriminate use while preserving big power veto rights. New Zealand and Egypt urged reforms, with China signaling support for the move as UN debates continued.

New Zealand Egypt Security Council Robert J. Manning United Nations Hall Flushing United Nations General Assembly United States Russia United Nations Carl Berendsen Zealand Waa V. K. Wellington Koo China Jendsen

Fearful Fan Waits For Game As Northwestern Wins 26 13

Evanston police cited Frank Coldwater of Stockton California after a misread Sunday morning scene near Dyene Stadium. He kept vigil overnight believing College of the Pacific would triumph over Northwestern. He was found at the field after Northwestern had won 26 to 13 hours earlier.

Evanston Til Caldwater Stockton Cal Stralent College of the Pacific North Western Dyene Stadium Potlee Coldwater Sgt Harry Witt Witt Northwestern Man Stagg Stagg College of Pacific

New Orleans Mayor Leads Volunteer Garbage Drive After Strike

Mayor Morrison and officials dress in old clothes to supervise volunteers cleaning five days of refuse left by strikers. 45 rotor vehicles to be used while department hires new workers with fresh civil service prospects.

New Orleans Fap deLerseps S. Morrison Barbado Theo O. Hotard

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