This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1946
Page
2
The page reviews OPA enforcement in South Carolina auto markets, cites Leesville as a nerve center, and highlights arrests for a $75 million black market ring. It criticizes wartime transport actions involving Tito and Yugoslavia, warns against Soviet influence, and urges continued American resolve and justice.
A Soviet response from Moscow argues Yugoslavia shot down two unarmed American planes as they strayed in storms. It claims the incident was inflated by sensationalists and rejects any notion that the US or its allies deserve punishment for defending themselves. The piece contrasts Soviet views with American concerns over life and political dissent.
The State Democratic Executive Committee with 45 of 72 members backing Chairman Gessner T. McCeorgey approved spending about 3500 to campaign for the Boswell amendment. The piece questions party finances and whether the treasury could fund broader campaigns without relying on the governor nominee. It urges scrutiny by elected members to uncover the treasury’s condition.
Nuernberg presents a $4.09 bill to the Allies for the funeral of Nazi labor leader Robert Ley, triggering Allied temper and debate on responsibility. The note suggests Germany cover costs, and imagines extending the idea to others who remove themselves, with a grimly humorous tone.
Investigators warn the growth of a black market in new and used cars has expanded to affect more households. Authorities plan stricter enforcement of OPA rules as controls resume, noting the need to curb broader illicit traffic and its reach beyond the auto trade.
Attorney General Tom C Clark writes to Drew Pearson about federal efforts to prevent juvenile delinquency. He describes a national conference planned for October and outlines a broad, grassroots approach involving federal state and private groups to attack teenage crime from home life to community programs.
John Temple Graves argues for preserving Williamsburg like Colonial Williamsburg and rural county seats as keys to American democracy. He credits Sloan's Southern Agriculturalist for urging recapture of shared ideals and warns against losing virtue, liberty, and community health as modern life hastens toward mass production and atomic age challenges.
A collection of remarks from Byrnes, Gannett, Peralta, Steelman, Hoover, Kepner, Bowman, Cohen, Lal, and Bradley on democracy, communism, taxation, defense, mental health, price controls, and employment. The excerpts reflect concerns about Soviet influence, economic policy, atomic weapons, and social resilience after the war.
The Indian Provisional Government headed by Pandit Nehru signals independence for a huge population. British India remains the focus, with two sections and princely states awaiting assent. Muslim leaders led by Jinnah demand equal cabinet representation, risking Hindu Muslim riots weighing on peace efforts. Observers see a fragile chance of Moslem participation if concessions are offered and violence fears subside.
A quotation compiles biblical and philosophical reflections contrasting illumination with mystery in human law. It cites Proverbs 6 23 and Burke on mystery in religion and justice.
A dense listing of radio programs with times and titles across networks NBC CBS and others. Entries include musical variety drama news commentaries and serials from 5:00 p m to 9:15 p m and beyond featuring Cavalcade of acts such as Johnny Desmond Ward Donovan Fred Waring Concertes and Man Called X among others.
Tonight on WAGF the schedule features Fulton Lewis and Real Life Stories with multiple music acts including Benny Strongs Orchestra and Ted Strader's Orchestra. Wednesday lineup includes AP News at 7 and 9, baseball scores, Bible Readers Club, and The Sea Hound with various music and variety programs throughout the day.
In Durango Colorado AP reports hatchery superintendent John Henderson tackled sunburn in Lochleven trout. Crowded ponds forced backs above water causing burn with peeling skin. After two to three weeks in streams the fish recover as sores heal.
AP reports that after ration cuts Germans turn to improvised tobacco substitutes including dried rose petals and peppermint leaves as the black market price for cigarettes remains about $15 per pack.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.