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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1946

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Wallace loses White House bid and shifts to private life

The passage recounts Wallace’s failed bid for high office, Roosevelt’s shifting support, and Truman’s decisive repudiation alongside Byrnes. It notes Wallace’s exit from the Commerce Department, speculation on his 1948 plans, and the strained stand of Democrats toward him as a Republican-leaning figure.

Robert E. Hankegan Democratic National Committee Wallace al Wallace Commerce Department Roosevelt John N. Garner Hanne‘gan Harry S. Truman D-Mo Truman Chicago Jease H. Jones White House Simmons Paris Byrnes Washington

New Orleans Cotton futures open high and low prices

Trading data shows activity in New Orleans cotton futures with open high and low figures across contracts for March May July October and December. Prices range from 35 to 37 cents with notable gains and declines across the session.

New Orleans

Presbyterians Blast Liquor and Catholic School Aid

The Alabama Synod of the Presbyterian church urged residents to curb liquor sales and adopt measures to stop whisky distribution. It also opposed the Murray federal education bill, arguing it violates church state separation by enabling funds to Roman Catholic schools.

Mobile Ala Alabama Synod of the Presbyterian Church Synod Agena America

Lions Club Speaker Reviews Activities

The Rev. J. Norton Dendy, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Dothan, spoke on Lions Club history at the Dothan club meeting. W. A. Vinson joined as a new member and Lion Ben Newman from Albany, Ga., attended as a guest. Tickets for the University of Alabama B team vs Havana University game go on sale Monday at Rainer Studio No. Two at 8 am. Fifty one members answered roll call.

J. Norton Dendy First Presbyterian Church of Dothan Lions Club Dothan W. A. Vinson Lion Ben Newman Albany, Ga University of Alabama University of Havana Rainer Studio No

Officials Inspect Textile Plant Here

Erwin Flamberg vice-president of Campe Corporation of New York and Indian River Textile Co and his son Morton completed a two day inspection tour of a Dothan branch under construction. They met Chamber officials and City Commissioners to discuss renovation of Howell School on Cherry Street where the plant will be located and early production plans. The facility will produce mens pajamas and undergarments and hire about 400 workers with Morton Flamberg named general manager of the Dothan plant.

Erwin Flamberg Campe Corporation of New York Indian River Textile Co Morton Dothan Indian River Company Flaumbergs Chamber Howell School Cherry Straet

Funeral Services Set For L. J. Paulk, 58

Funeral services for L. J. Paulk fifty eight of Dothan route one who died yesterday morning in a local hospital are at 3 p m tomorrow at Malvern Baptist Church with Rev H C Fuller of Headland officiating Burial will follow in Bethlehem cemetery Ward Wilson directing Surviving include his wife a son J W Paulk Dothan route one three brothers D W Paull Dothan route one Hosea J Paull Slocomb route two and Mrs D cle Sasser Slocomb Active pallbearers listed Honorary names also given

L. J. Paulk Dothan Malvern Bantisy Church H. C. Fuller Headland Bethlehem Cemetery Ward-Wilson J. W. Paulk

Two Probes Opened In Fatal Mine Blast

A fatal blast at the Great Valley mine in MCCOY Virginia spurred two investigations. Federal probe headed by Inspector M J Ankeny and a Virginia Industry Department inquiry are underway. One miner John Howell of Parrott Virginia died. Frank Doss and Lewis Goad of Belle Springs were burned but not seriously. An April 18 blast had killed 123.

Mccoy Va Great Valley M. J. Ankeny Mount Huge W. Va Federal Bureau of Mines Virginia Department of Industry John Howell Parrott Frank Doss Lewis Goad Belle Springs

New York Cotton Futures Quotes Move

Market activity shows March at 3618 to 3665, May 3688 to 3630, July 3538 to 3583, October 3680 to 33716 and December 3658 to 3700 with varied highs and lows across sessions reflecting period volatility. Traders watch closing values as the market digests supply demand signals and nearby contracts adjust on daily price swings.

New York

Civil Service Exams Open for Veterans at Huntsville Arsenal

The Dothan VA office reports a U. S. Civil Service announcement for open competitive exams for probationary railroad yardmaster conductor diesel loco engineer and brakeman with employment at the Chemical Warfare Service Huntsville Arsenal Alabama. Applications must be received by October 5 1946. Inquiries advised at the Dothan VA office.

Dothan Veterans Administration United States Civil Service Chemical Warfare Service Huntsville Arsenal Ala Executive Secretary Board U. S. Civil Service Dothan VA

Survivors Sought After Sabena DC-4 Crash Near Mount Peyton

Rescue efforts continued as 38 passengers and seven crewmen were aboard the Sabena DC-4 when it crashed near Dead Wolf Creek by Mount Peyton. Visibility hampered ground observers while pilots reported 5 to 7 people seen at the scene. An Army search plane noted the numbers 16 spelled in stones near the wreckage, with another illegible inscription beneath. Sabena officials in New York coordinated plans to move survivors to Gander and then to New York, as hope grew for a substantial number of survivors.

Gander River Gander Lake Sabena Dead Wolf Creek Mt. Peyton New York Fernand Marten Valentine Pacco Gander

Russians Bring In Witnesses and Manchuria’s Puppet Emperor

The Russians call in their own witnesses including Henry Pu-Yi the former puppet emperor of Manchuria. Kusaba commanded the Kwantung defense army from 1941 to 1944 and later joined Tokyo’s general staff before temporary retirement on Dec 2 1944 and recall to head the Continental Railroad Command two weeks later.

Henry Pu-Yi Manchuria Kusaba Kwantung Defense Army Tokyo Continental Railroad Command

Emergency branch opens at Dale Mabry Field

Florida State College for Women will house the emergency branch at Dale Mabry Field and teach from there. About 9 to 365 students have been accepted, mostly freshmen and sophomores. The Gainesville registrar will still accept a few more underclassmen and about 600 per classmen applications.

Dale Mabry Field Florida State College For Women Gainesville

Average teacher salary in US schools 1945-6

The average estimated salary for teachers in elementary and high schools across the United States during 1945-46 was 1975 dollars.

United States

Noah Elmore Dies After Brief Illness

Noah Elmore fifty six of Newville route two died early today in a Dothan hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Church with interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Mr. Kelle of Newville will officiate, Headland Mortuary in charge. He is survived by his wife Fannie and son Cratus Elmore, both of Newville route two, plus four sisters Eliza Adams Ida Brackin Allie Holland Mellie Wright and three brothers Sam Archie and Hozie Elmore.

Noah Elmore Newville Dothan Coccord Church Kelle Headland Fannie Elmore Cratus Elmore Eliza Adams Ida Brackin Donalsonville Allie Holland Columbus Mellie Wright Sam Elmore Halford Fla Archie Elmore Hozie. Elmore

Yugoslavia Shifts Border Move At Italy's Expense

The text notes Yugoslavia redrew a border westward at Italy's cost, shrinking the free state area to Trieste city limits. Yugoslavia and Belgium abstained on the second proposal after backing the first. Ethiopia supported the change. The commission had foreshadowed the decisions yesterday.

Italy Free State Trieste Yugoslavia Belgium Ethiopia

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