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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1947
Page
3
Republicans respond to polls showing Truman rising in popularity with official notes from Carroll Reece, chair of the GOP. He says Truman is more popular now, partly due to adopting parts of the Republican program including anti-Communist efforts. Voters seek results, not credit for ideas.
Frankie Sinatra is announced as the recipient of the Thomas Jefferson award by the Council Against Intolerance in New York. The piece notes his prior Hollywood brawl, arrest, pistol permit cancellation, and a Cuba meeting with Lucky Luciano as context for the controversial image.
Republicans plan to push a sweeping anti strike measure in the House next week. The bill would end industry wide bargaining and sharply curb the closed shop, require a 75 day cooling off period in vital industries, and create a workers bill of rights against union pressure. Amid ongoing labor unrest the measure faces tough sailing but gains momentum as strikes continue to paralyze sectors like telephones and mining.
The U S Senate voted to confirm David E Lilienthal as chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission after three months of bitter bickering and protracted partisan conflict. The confirmation resolved a lengthy dispute that had bogged down the agency’s leadership.
The Army released figures showing that war costs have grown from 139 million in the Mexican fight to 700 billion by 1972 with WW II expenses and veterans aid. It argues preparedness is cheaper in dollars and lives, urging constant readiness and cross-service savings.
Visitors report on the Governor Folsom azalea and camellia trail at the capitol steps. Alabama Newsmagazine lists plant prices totaling 4860 dollars, noting the project was approved by Governor’s brother in law G W Bissitt and financed through the Department of Finance with warrant number 12297. Seiler and Cleve Stoker are named in connection with the staff and building service role.
Fiorello H. LaGuardia the former New York mayor and UNRRA director general has been chosen by the One World Award Committee as winner of its 1347 prize. The award is a trip around the world and reflects the committee’s view of his role in global affairs.
Drew Pearson writes a personal April 12 1947 column addressed to his sister on the Roosevelt death anniversary and Truman's foreign policy crossroads. He contrasts FDRs missed chances against aggressive powers with Trumans stance and the need to support democracy in Greece and Turkey while signaling potential worldwide conflict with Russia. The piece blends history, policy critique, and family voice in a reflective editorial letter.
The column recalls Edward Prince of Wales and Wallis Warfield at the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, praising a famed romance amid war era reflections. It moves through California scenes Palm Springs, Carmel, and Monterey and ends with a critic’s note on press bias and the call for freer news.
A columnist cites U.S. spending abroad and asks who will fight whom while noting increased interdependence. The piece quotes Rep Howard Buffet on anti communist fronts and Harvard geologist Kirtley Mather on girls leading college classes, highlighting broader social and geopolitical observations.
Marion L Hanahan Jr an aviation enthusiast, athlete and community leader from Dothan Alabama is profiled. A Georgia graduate and Home Guano secretary he flies a two passenger plane logs about 150 hours since 1942 and pursues golf and tennis while serving on the city board of education the chamber of commerce Salvation Army advisory board and church vestry.
In Alton Illinois thieves stole a 1200 pound boiler from a street in front of a warehouse. The report notes special auto equipment for handicapped drivers including hand controls for throttle brake and gearshift and a steering knob with switches to manage clutch and signaling.
A dense OCR list of radio programs, networks, times, and show titles across Sunday, Monday, and early Tuesday slots. It names numerous performers, shows, and stations such as Jack Benny, Gene Autry, Blondie Dagwood, Phil Harris, Charlie McCarthy, Sam Spade, Detroit Symphony, and Bing Crosby, with varied listings for music, drama, news, and religious programs.
An AP report from Bird in a Cage Chicago notes one Toop movie house draws many pigeons beside people. Ticket seller Margaret Ma louf hands out peanuts through the wicket, giving away two or three bags daily to the birds when not busy with customers.
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