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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1945
Page
2
Voters in Dothan face a Sept. 11 decision on adopting a City Manager government. Two city commissioners who helped draft the state law support the plan, but say the people must decide without pressure. They favor the reform and urge voters to choose.
A historical reflection argues lend lease was crucial to victory, enabling weapons for Allies and shortening the war. The speaker notes repayment is unlikely but credits the program with saving lives and serving peace, while acknowledging the financial cost and different handling in future credit terms.
The article argues that the City Manager plan should be openly debated by the people of Potten, urging voters to judge the proposal on its merits and benefits. It frames comparison to ten years ago when council government was replaced by a City Commission and calls for careful consideration before any further modernization.
Massachusetts aims to give $100 cash bonuses to about 600000 discharged service members. The plan funds bonuses by six year tax increases on cigars, cigarettes, liquor and other items. Alabama is noted as not yet offering a bonus, with a suggestion to consider Massachusetts first.
Herbert Browne reports GOP optimism about winning control of Congress in 1948. Republicans highlight governors ruling 23 states with 38 percent of US population and contributing two thirds of federal revenue, plus gains in Senate and House since 1936 to justify a coming majority.
A critique argues the New Deal rests on three pillars the Solid South big city machines and radical groups led by ex convicts with labor allies. It predicts GOP control will cut federal funds audit the New Deal and expose blame for disasters like Pearl Harbor.
A column argues business leaders risk paralysis as postwar unease spreads. It questions labor leaders like Sidney Hillman and Phillip Murray for urging panic, says unemployment will be temporary and wages must adjust. It urges belief in America, caution on speed limits, and avoiding needless fear.
Radio listings detail WAGF programming across Friday night into Saturday, with a lineup of music acts, news, talks, and religious segments. Notable entries include Cab Calloway Orchestra, Real Life with Steven, Adventurers in Recreational Theatre, Hal McIntyre Orchestra, Bud Waples Orchestra, and AP News updates at multiple intervals, plus religious and community programs. The schedule shows a dense mix of music, news briefs, and talk segments across late day hours into early morning, indicating a busy regional radio lineup with prominent performers and local programming.
AP reports a renewed flare in the long civil war between Chiang Kai-shek's Kuomintang and Mao Zedong's Communists in China. Moscow diplomacy and a possible Big Three intervention are discussed as risks of a wider war. Military factions wage sporadic clashes as regional power struggles continue.
A dense listing of radio programs with times and performers across WAGF and network broadcasts. Includes Moe for Remembrance, Cab Calloway, Henry Ning’s Orchestra, the Detroit Symphony, the Paul Lavelle concert, War Correspondents reports, Five Minute Story Teller, News, National Barn Dance, Grand Old Opry, and Viva America concert series among many others.
Scout Troop No 3 to be reorganized at Baptist Church on Thursday Sept 6 following the troop meeting last night. Raymond Saliba senior Scoutmaster designate says the troop had been curtailed due to lack of leadership. Don Thomas, formerly Scoutmaster, will be asked to take over when he returns home from military service. Local scout officials will help organize the troop.
Alabama Public Service Commission grants corner certificates for spring or charter passenger service. Glen Hildreth authorized to operate within 10 miles of Opp and within 2 miles of Abbeville. Lawrence Lee approved for 35 miles, Heyrick 25 miles near Little Rock in seizure County.
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