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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1947
Page
3
Rates show by carrier or mall service in Alabama Georgia and Florida with weekly monthly and yearly options. The piece also covers Associated Press and United Press notices plus a misstatement disclaimer and a Senate special session plan timing for Alabama teachers relief with dates April 22 25 and May.
Houston County Probate Judge Albert Logue says he has received six to eight letters from officials of neighboring states asking Alabama to honor their 1946 automobile tags due to metal shortages, noting Alabama cars are transporting with rusted plates into Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi and urging Alabama to tolerate last year’s tags from neighbors.
The national debt fell to 257,786,305,359 dollars after the Treasury redeemed 1.5 billion in securities and paid cash. The current year budget surplus slipped to 2.93 billion after briefly exceeding 23 billion, marking a rare downturn from the prior week. Senator Bridges accuses Customs Bureau of staging a phony protest over staff cuts.
Alabama posted March tax collections of 216,465 with an overall gain of 814,204 from a year earlier. Income tax led at 3,437,959, gasoline tax reached 1,928,915, and sales tax at 1,886,292. tobacco tax fell to 548,685. The note cautions the surge is temporary, tied to wartime prosperity, and may not last as normalcy returns, urging cautious state budgeting.
The Congress Bilbo compensation plan grants the Mississippi senator a leave of absence with pay as opponents delay his unseating. Bilbo remains in Mississippi for medical reasons and may not return this year. If adjournment comes in July, he continues to receive $12,000 annual salary while Mississippians lose Senate representation.
Drew Pearson reports early Greek crisis after King George death sparked debate in the State Department over temporary vacancy of the throne and possible regency or liberal prince. Paul ascends, Greek royal links to Nazi era noted, amid calls for more democratic governance and caution about Greek loyalty.
Wendell Willkie is portrayed through his brother H F Willkie as a man forged by heredity and environment. The piece recalls Willkie’s early drive, self discipline, and public spirit shaped by his mother’s willpower and father’s civic interest. It frames his life as a destiny formed before college, culminating in a remarkable public service career.
Federal operation reduced monthly mine fatalities to 72 from 93. New fans ordered by many mines to combat heat, but deliveries slowed by curtailed war production. Copyright 1947 The Bell Syndicate Inc.
Rev. Mark A. Lower Jr., pastor of Abbeville First Baptist Church, born in Brighton England, became a U S citizen in 1933. He serves as Boy Scout field commissioner and Silver Beaver recipient while guiding young people through church, scouting and civic activities. His wife is Tuscaloosa born Girl Scout leader. they have two daughters.
Dothan Alabama April 5 1647 letter discusses Mont gomery legislature reports. Editor notes fifth in a series by a county member of the Interim Committee on conservation. Describes meetings at Mobile and Montgomery on forestry forest fires wildlife laws streams state lands and parks. Mentions state parks plan with over a million dollars for cottages restaurants boats and equipment. Turn to No 15 on page.
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