Dothan Eagle History and Local Wheelbarrow Bet
The Dothan Eagle notes its 1902 founding and 1905 to 1924 editorship by William Theodore Hall, with later editorship by Julian C. Hall and subscription rates across mail, motor route, and Sunday editions. It highlights a Wiregrass Normalcy column praising a Headland to Ashford wheelbarrow wager that drew crowds, offered $50, and provided light relief amid concerns about national normalcy.
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Julian C. Hall
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Alabama
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Dothan
Forgotten Promise Prompted Scrub Plan on Liquor Referendum
Governor Chauncy Sparks pivoted from promising a liquor referendum to first cleaning up the States store system and removing trouble spots. If no progress, he hinted at a referendum. Birmingham papers accuse the ABC board of favoritism and failure to cooperate, hindering the reform effort.
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Chauncy Sparks
Sparks
Controller’s board member charged in whisky distillery favor case
The piece alleges a board member used a State priority to buy a car for his distiller-employed son and accuses Governor Sparke of ignoring evidence of corruption in the ABC system. It calls for cleansing the agency by replacing officials with those free of favors from distillers to ensure honest operation.
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Alabama
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Folsom Makes Georgia Visit Then Schedules Alabama Talks
Governor-nominee James E. Folsom met with Georgia Governor Ellis Arnall in Atlanta to gather ideas for his upcoming Alabama term. En route, he stopped in Gadsden to confer with Lt. Gov. nominee J. C. Inzer, signaling a plan to build support and seek advice from key Alabama leaders. The Alabama fanfare views the talks as a step toward teamwork and national progress for the state.
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James E. Folsom
Ellis Arnall
Georgia
Spendkead
Folsom
Arnall
Alabama
Atlanta
Gadsden
J. C. Inzer
Inzer
State Senate
Folsom-Inzer
State Capitol
Athens Grand Jury Indicts Sixteen in Race Riot Case
A grand jury in Athens Alabama indicted 16 individuals for participation in the August 10 race riot. The panel heard 77 witnesses over five days, sending a clear message that local laws and the will of the people will be applied without outside coercion. The editorial defends local enforcement and urges doing right for the community, not appeasing external pressure.
Bright Prospects Told For 1948 Election
Attorney General Tom Clark, in Berlin with American reporters, said that if President Truman runs in 1948, he believes prospects will be bright for the Democrats. He also noted Republicans claim bright prospects if Truman runs, reflecting ongoing bipartisan optimism on the 1948 race.
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Berlin
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Mr. Truman
Républi
Admiral Nimitz plans to retire from naval job soon
Admiral Chester Nimitz, famed Pacific war hero, told friends he will resign as Chief of Naval Operations after about a year, citing the strain of lobbying Congress for naval appropriations and open social pressures in Washington. he hopes to retire to Texas or the California coast, though Mrs. Nimitz prefers the capital social scene. President Truman deals with seasickness on his cruise, using a Canadian Army remedy. he keeps seasickness pills aboard and notes that the treatment helps but is not perfect.
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Chester Nimitz
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Congress
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California
Atlantic
Augusta
Potsdam
Midwest
Prairies
D.R
Williamsburg
Chesapeake Bay
Bermuda
U.S.A
Russia
Apo
Wayne Morse
Oregon
United States
Morse
League of Nations
G.O.P
Elbert Thomas
Utah
Thomas
Connally
Foreign Relations Committee
George
Georgia
Woodrow Wilson
Vandenberg
Michigan
Austin
Vermont
U.S
United Nations
World Court
Senate
G.O.P. Collea
San Francisco
United States Senate
Ieane
Isolati Millikin
Colorado
Peersonist
Peter Nore
Pepper
Fieida
Favre Sant Sett
Ovie Princi
Millikin
Baruch
Bernie Baruch
State Department
Bauch
Herschel Johnson
This Afternoon by John Temple Graves
A reflective column argues for facing Russia and the atomic era honestly. It critiques egalitarianism and racial claims, cites Howard University dean, discusses science and race differences, and urges Southerners to answer back when attacked while accepting responsibility for past sins.
Voices on War and Peace Echoing Postwar Tensions
Quotes from oceanographer Cmdr Roger Revelle and others warn of hidden harbor risks from nuclear fallout and urge proactive measures. Ralph Flan-ders and Gen Jacob Devers advocate missile defense and destroying sources of aggression. Dr Walther Van Kirk and Dr Raoul Fernandes reflect on the evolving nature of peace conferences and the shift away from Europe.
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Europe
Raoul Fernandes
Brazil
Secret cables and Wall Street pals shape postwar intelligence
Russian delegation at the United Nations was better informed. Baruch naively promised that if given the daily secret intelligence summary he would show it only to investment bankers Fred Eberstadt and John Hancock of Lehman Brothers, the barefoot boys of Wall Street. State Department cables remain restricted to the President and ten top department executives.
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Baruch
Fred Eberstadt
Lehman Brothers
John Hancock
Wall Street
State Department
United States
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Release of Litvinoff Signals Shifting Cold War Ties
AP analyst Dewitt Mackenzie notes Litvinoff’s release as Soviet deputy minister underscores a widening rift between Russia and the United States and Britain. He suggests health or beliefs may have prompted the move, with Moscow seeking a stronger foreign policy while London and Washington watch closely. The piece surveys tensions from Yugoslav incidents to Greece, the Istanbul Dardanelles dispute, and Poland, framing a realignment of power in Europe as potentially atomic in nature.
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Britain
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England
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Manailsky
United Nations Security Council
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Turkey
Radio Programs On The Networks Monday Schedule
A scrambled 1930s network lineup lists programs by time and sponsor. Highlights include Supper Club at 5, Cavalcade of America at 6, Inner Sanctum, Ed Sullivan, and Screen Guild Players. The schedule covers CBS ABC and NBC style shows with news, drama, music, and variety segments.
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Abe
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Aby Jack Smith
Elmer Davis
Carolyn Gilbert
Abe Bob Hawk
H. V. Kaltenborn
Cavalcade of America
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Cha Lim
Abner
Ed Sullivan
Howard Barlow
Voorheen
Abe Radio Theatre
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Benny Goodman
Band
Anbe Radio Theatre
Paul Whiteman
Abe Screen Guild Players & Guet
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Cbs-Basle
Abe-Bade
Abe-West
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Letters To Editor Better Be Careful
A reader criticizes the ration board for punishing veterans and 4F men, arguing many avoided service unintentionally while contributing to the war effort. The published letter includes a copy from the ration board about not permitting registering a sugar base for a new refreshment service.
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Ration Board
Mr. Bickford
Evening Radio Schedule With Various Live Acts
A dense listing of radio programs for WAGF and WAGP night blocks. Includes musicians, news, sports scores, devotions, and special shows from 6:00 PM to 5:45 AM with performers like Fulton Lewis Jr, Guy Lombardo, Nat Hrandwynne, Tommy Voracy, and the Florida Playboys alongside AP News updates and various program titles.
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Gorgel
Bulldog Drummond
del Courtney
Orch
Orrin Tucker
Jackie Hill
Carl Ravazza
Victor H. Lindlahr
Coke Club
Command Band
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AP Newan
the Mandelets
Lopez
Farm Fair
AP News
John J
Dick Jurgens
Martin
The
Jamean Newill
Social Security In Action
Curly Bradley
Rainbow Trio
Tom Mixs
Ungrasp Kudzu Warnings In Winter Growth Plan
Extension agronomists urge not over grazing kudzu and sericea in late year. They advise allowing crops to regrow enough to store root food for winter. Sam Doughty notes fall harvest for sericea deza crotalarin seed with strong price demand unless veteran buyers qualify under wartime ration rules.
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