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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1946
Page
2
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Peanut growers and industry leaders press Washington for more nails per acre after the CPA allotted five eighths of a pound per acre. A Dawson oil mill executive sent Truman a telegram demanding a quarter pound per acre, arguing the five eighths will cost millions in peanut losses and waste fats and proteins.
U S Attorney General Tom Clark cites a Justice Department survey showing 989 of 1 000 veterans with reemployment rights faced no difficulty restoring to old jobs. Of about 4 000 000 eligible, only 4 531 sought Department help, with 4 323 settled amicably. Clark argues the figures reflect broad employer good faith and patriotic duty.
A congress proposal by Senators Murray and Smith to redefine the calendar into 31, 30, 30 day quarters with a year end world holiday for peace. The plan would fix holidays on the same dates each year and make birthdays repeat on the same weekday, prompting concerns about missed holidays and widespread disruption.
The Wiregrass urges a bid to host one of Alabama’s three cow coliseums, arguing the region’s livestock industry and the annual Tri States Fat Stock Show in Dothan showcase its suitability. The piece urges unity, statistics, and vigorous advocacy to secure site selection and boost local beef and hog production.
The speaker argues for keeping annual gift calendars as a cherished Americana tradition. They warn that permanent calendars and freesing yearly gifts would remove the thrill of opening a new calendar and the ritual of mail gift calendars, stressing these items as part of cultural heritage despite costs.
In covert sessions at the Paris peace conference, Byrnes probes Russia for secretly arming Sweden to resupply Argentina, while Molotov shifts tactics and Latvia Lithuania and Estonia’s status baffles positions. Byrnes seeks a formal protest, and German unification stalls over French gains. Italy and Bulgaria win relief from reparations aided by Byrnes, with a tense balance among allies and rivals.
John Temple Graves critiques Edmund Wilson's Memoirs of Hecate County, arguing the central egotist's world is driven by appetite and communism, portraying humans as animals lacking immortal souls, and praising regional Southern perspectives while opposing totalitarianism in business, labor, and government. The piece critiques censors and notes the book’s setting between the world wars in New York City and its depictions of art, sex, and social mores.
A mix of opinions warns against entangling Britain and Russia in a centuries old clash. Sen. George D. Aiken calls for avoiding the dispute and seeking unity between nations. Lt Gen Hichelberger notes risk of arrogance in some soldiers amid allied operations in Japan. Dr Commiian discusses atomic powered battleships and informational byproducts. Carl Horn urges focus on human relations amid tech advances.
The piece discusses Ethiopia, Finland, Hungary, and Romania receiving reparations, while Italy pays none beyond art damages. It notes Greece also gets no stated payments and claims the United States influenced Big Four outcomes. It mentions enemy delegates receiving hotel space and cars in Paris as peace signs await, with Italy treated leniently.
As Paris hosts a noisy peace conference Geneva hosts UNRRA’s final council meeting. The plan to end UNRRA by December 31 in Europe and March 31 in the Orient faces funding gaps and slow UN action. US UK and Canada funded most, while new agencies like IRO await ratification.
Radio listings show a dense schedule with programs across networks including News, Drama, Music and Talk. Notable entries include City outlets airing Mr and Mrs North High drama, Kay Kyser Show, Gabriel Heatter, Lawrence Welk Orchestras, Bobby Meeker, Doracy endorsement, and sports features alongside AP News updates and various musical acts.
Georg C. Wallace, a Barbour Countian and war veteran, announces bid for Speaker of the Alabama House. Wallace has served in the Attorney General's department since his discharge in December and was recently nominated to the House from Bark County. Rep. Charles D. Norman of Lock has announced he will seek re election as Speaker.
Second Lieutenant Mac Durell of the Signal Corps from 607 ton Ave Dothan has been released from the School for Occupied Areas at Eiste Barracks Pa according to the relations office. A distribution program for taking up immediate tasks under UNRRA is mentioned for the coming year.
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