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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1947
Page
2
A fragmented OCR page shows Associated Press attribution and publication details dated Wednesday August 13 1947. It lists addresses and building names including Kelly Smith Co Parker House and Lincoln Liberty Hide, with 1609 possibly a page or section reference.
The community mourns Rawlins Kip McKinney a city commissioner and business leader. Co founder of Dothan Grocery Co he earned respect for integrity fairness and progressiveness. Known for affability and quiet strength he touched many as a citizen and official in Dothan.
A Democratic Senate push seeks a formal probe of the Hughes investigation amid Republican dissension over the halted hearings. Senators Murray and Robertson criticize the process as political theater, while the fate of the war investigative group and a full Senate report remain uncertain as campaign tensions rise.
The 80th Congress failed to impress but approved a ten member joint congressional aviation policies board. The President named a five man civilian board, aiming to coordinate air defense and air transportation plans. Success hinges on coordination between the two boards to avoid jurisdictional fights and speed aviation progress.
Washington columnist announces his vacation and hands off the Merry-Go-Round column to a trusted editor. He highlights ongoing efforts to spotlight ordinary Americans aiding democracy, notes War Memorials and veteran protection initiatives, and flags forthcoming corrections and political probes.
Commentary by John Temple Graves on vegetarianism in politics, noting Dr Maxwell and the Vegetarian Party. A satirical take on meat eating, constitutional rights, and democratic versus dictator regimes, with references to Churchill and Dorothy Thompson and concerns about atomic warfare and U.S. leadership.
James F. Barnes notes tension between United States and Russia, while U S policy and wartime roles face questions. He discusses constitutional issues on command of the Air Force and the turf battles among services over paratroopers rockets and submarine defense, predicting debates will persist upon return to Washington in September.
Egypt demands UN Security Council force Britain to withdraw troops from the Nile Valley and Sudan. Prime Minister Nokrashy Pasha warns the dispute threatens Middle East peace, while Britain asserts the 1936 treaty governs the situation. Egyptian resentment stems from long years of British influence and past conflicts.
A long OCR fragment lists radio programs and times across multiple stations with names like Bob Crosby Show and Dinah Shore. It ends with a stated fact that New Zealand has the world’s dairy factory. The readable items show a day’s lineup of talk, music, and news segments, including hosts, entertainers, and program blocks.
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