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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1946
Page
2
The Dothan Eagle states misstatements are unintentional and invites grievances for full investigation with prompt redress. Publisher details include The Dothan Eagle and Kelly Smith Co national reps in major cities. entered at Dothan post office as second class mail matter.
The Madison County vote to allow whiskey and beer sales led to legal wet status. The Huntsville Times reports a suitable location for a green front liquor store and federal licenses enabling wholesalers to supply retail outlets. The time of the bootlegger is running short, with higher profits, fewer raids, and more tax revenue likely, though some bootleggers may still persist.
The editorial critiques weekend events in Athens Alabama and links racial unrest to Georgia and Mississippi reform pressure. It argues outside agitators and reformers set the stage, notes no fatalities, credits police restraint, and urges lessons from the incident to curb further violence. It emphasizes caution against rapid social change.
A Washington observer notes that Versailles era bickering and walkouts mirror today’s Paris peace talks, with Clemenceau shot, Wilson ill, and Orlando quitting. The piece recalls the Big Four and resignations over Kiaochow, Fiume, and power politics, then shifts to Gov. Sparks’s shifting hobbies and aging wisdom about hair and luck.
Drew Pearson writes a war torn Vienna letter from 1946 describing a city scarred by bombing and defeat. He recalls 1920 1923 visits to Austria and notes President Renner Chancellor Fuchs Fill policies while praising General Clark. He warns that dictators in Moscow and other capitals threaten peace and urges leaders to improve people’s lives as the path to lasting quiet.
John Temple Graves reflects on postwar reform efforts and honesty in government, praising McMinn County young men for peaceful reform and criticizing dishonesty in veteran benefits politics. He cites Georgia Governor Ellis Arnall and Alabama Governor Jim Folsom, urging principled liberalism and vigilant public service.
The piece Defends Alabama police actions in Athens saying officers preserved order under duty and federal limits. It notes white Southern backing and questions whether organizations will praise the conduct. It argues not to condemn the officers despite inevitable opposition.
A collection of cited remarks from public figures and officials. James Wadsworth calls nations toward Washington or Moscow. Robert R. Wason discusses labor and management inequality. General Devers warns of selfish national behavior. Michael J. Shortley notes vocational disability rates postwar. Margaret A. Hickey condemns colleges excluding women from enrollments.
Peace-poor society navigates a perilous balancing act as Britain Russia and the United States push policies in Iran. British unilateral action is hinted to quell threats to oil interests while U N hopes falter amid troop withdrawals and accusations of evading the council. Movements by Britain and India toward Basra provoke Tehran protests as Moscow expands oil concessions and influence. In Washington and the U N, diplomats warn that brinkmanship risks a larger crisis, echoing fears from the extinct League of Nations. Meanwhile Alabama plans seed alfalfa on 4,000 acres across 1,200 farms, expanding total state acreage.
Radio listings detail a dense lineup of programs, orchestra segments, and news slots across afternoon to late night. Notable items include Clayton Song News Commentary, Elmer Davis Commentary, Johnny Diamond on Big Town, Lum and Abner, The O Neill’s Serial, A Date With Judy, Doctor’s Talk, Five Minutes Story, Man Called X, Encore Theater, and various news broadcasts from AP News and MBS. The schedule also features dramatic programs, musical ensembles, and special guests like George Oleen, Count Basie, Kay Starr, and Bobby Meeker’s Orchestra, with multiple time blocks and network notes throughout Wednesday’s calendar.
The readable segments mention biblical phrases and scattered notes about poultrymen farming vegetables and yard plants. It hints at monthly calls, thinning plants, feed issues, and economic gains but lacks coherent events or clear entities. The fragmentary content reads like a miscued OCR from a religious or agricultural page with uncertain context.
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