27 Sep 1945
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1945
Page
1
A fragmentary report claims a diplomatic link between a Lama and the United States via Shangri La Mission. The text references Western intelligence and strategic services, suggesting covert contact and broad international implications. The garbled wording hints at clandestine activity and global reach.
An American party travels to Tibet for a religious audience with the Dalai Lama in Lhasa. The expedition notes ceremonial exchanges, gifts, and a solemn, highly ritual visit to the Tibetan palace.
An unclear report from Alabama highlights a rise in university enrollment tied to proposed fee waivers and discounts. The piece notes strong interest in programs and temporary incentives, with rising student numbers amid policy discussions.
A meeting of the Assembly of Gea Churen at Tay lor will be held Sunday with two hour service starting. Pastor Jl. Kae aw leads the event at the Ly et ge Tee chum Aleiateg mites Deis Leid.
General Douglas MacArthur met Emperor Hirohito in Tokyo as Allied occupation officials arrange a nonfanfare scene. The meeting followed a formal talk about mutual postwar concerns and Potsdam terms, with MacArthur greeting the Emperor and a brief exchange before private discussions. The Emperor, reduced to a figurehead, rode in a limousine as news crews captured a rare glimpse of the monarch amidst guarded surroundings.
The text blends automotive hints about rusted horns and grease with a travelogue recounting Tolstoy, a Lama, and other figures in a journey from Malaya toward Australia. It mentions a ceremonial gift, tea tasting, a thunderous roar by a provost, and hospitality during a long voyage with unfulfilled business talks.
Dr W T Burkert county health officer announces district wide rat extermination next week using bait that will not harm pets, followed by cyano gas for burrows and dust to kill fleas for typhus control. First round expected in four to five weeks, with two and a half to three months total and a house by house survey. Funeral services for McKelvery A Fuller set for Friday at Johnson Wilkerson chapel with burial in Selma cemetery. Surviving family includes wife six sons two daughters and a sister. he was a Houston County grocer for 25 years.
Pfe. Max Ethridge son of Mr and Mrs T UH Ethridge of Dorthan route four was honorably discharged from the U S Army at Mort McPherson Ga after 18 months service. Inducted Aug 14 1941 he served in the Panama Canal Zone and Europe earning a Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster two wounds, American Defense Medal, European African Middle Eastern ribbon with three bronze stars, Good Conduct Medal and Cambs Infantry badge.
The Houston County Crippled Children's Clinic is scheduled for Tuesday October 2 at the Presbyterian Church in Dothan. Geneva County Welfare director Miss Isabel Leatherwood announced a similar clinic for crippled children in Geneva on November 2 at the Baptist Church.
HEADLAND Will White former Headland resident died at his home in Orlando Florida after a short illness. He moved to Florida about two years ago for health reasons. Survivors include his wife two daughters Barbara and Sylvia White and son Jimmy White all of Orlando a brother John White Headland and a sister Mise Evie White Cedartown Georgia. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Headland Baptist Church with burial in Headland cemetery. Headland Mortuary directed.
In Mobile, five Sgt. Woodrow Scott recalls 35 months in the South Pacific and dismisses any comparison with Japanese soldiers. He says Americans earned the edge ten to one and credits football training as useful in combat, while Brother J F Kelley of Dothan will preach at Enterprise Church 12 miles southwest of Ashford Sunday at 11.
The speaker warns that passage of the October 1 amendment would unleash large state outlays, arguing welfare and education funds would not be safeguarded. He cites earmarking failures, wasteful proposals including a governors office rug and a cattle coliseum, and urges voters to reject the amendment to avoid extravagant spending and higher taxes.
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