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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1947
Page
2
An old period notice advertises Horace Hall catering at the Dothan Alabama post office as second class mail matter. It lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday mail in Alabama Georgia and Florida with carrier motor route options and prices. Includes Associated Press note and a Jefferson quotation from 1947.
The Washington lobbying scene shows 132 groups filing financial statements totaling 2,892,869 spent to influence legislation. AFL led with 819,648 followed by Committee for Constitutional Government 248,506 and physicians group 195,377. Some groups did not file claiming the law did not apply.
The Senate War Investigating Committee recesses its probe into the Hughes affair until November. The excuse that Johnny Meyer cannot be located rings oddly and the hearing has been chaotic from the start. Critics say the inquiry has yielded little and may touch sensitive war years, prompting suspicions of hidden toes being stepped on.
A state legislature heads to a weekend recess with only ten days left for clean-up, leaving many bills in committee and likely dead for the year. Senator Ben Glover's retirement-for-judges bill drew opposition in judiciary committee, viewed as unfair and costly to taxpayers.
The text argues the wartime entertainment inquiry risks credibility as Republicans fear exposure grows. It contends suppression by the committee would feed suspicions and urges release of facts, even if unpleasant, to satisfy the American public.
The article notes Bill Odom setting a new solo flight record around the world and contrasts it with two other ex Army pilots circling the globe in slower flivver planes. It argues that adventurous achievement inspires progress, despite greater danger and longer duration.
Senator Harry Flood Byrd of Virginia chairs the Joint Committee on Reduction of Nonessential Federal Expenditures. His call for cutting waste drew attention in the 80th Congress but no money was appropriated to continue the panel, which will fold for lack of funds.
Washington Navy probes a secret Green Bowlers network inside Annapolis said to place members in top commands. The column names Admiral Ramsey and other senior officers tied to the group, noting a ring as emblem and a history dating to 1909.
A reflective column debates atomic weapon risks and Cold War tensions. It urges stronger American resolve, home production, and unity with England to confront looming threats, criticizing apathy and urging the United States to mobilize resources and leadership. The piece references Churchill, Attlee, and policy debates on Alaskan matters.
A collection of remarks from Field Marshal Lord Wilson and others arguing for firm policy to resolve disputes, support for public education, and democracy. Quotes touch on American youth, production versus human relations, and peace through air power, noting varied national perspectives.
In Britain, Prime Minister Attlee and cabinet delay full steel nationalization amid a Labor caucus split. Left and right factions clash over socialized industry, with conservatives gaining sway as economic crisis pressures cautious policy. Churchill warns against granting cabinet dictatorial powers during the crisis.
A dense listing shows radio programs across networks with times noted. Entries include News From The World, Manor House Party, Bob Trout News, Milton Berle Variet, A Date With Judy, Call The Police, We The People, and many musical programs.
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