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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1947
Page
2
A note echoes by stating a publication price and year 1608 along with biblical and literary quotes. It presents a religiously tinged reflection on deeds and fruits as a guiding theme. The text lacks a clear event or person and reads as a motto page fragment rather than a report.
An Alabama attorney general ruling says punchboards are illegal to operate yet subject to an occupational tax when run. The opinion cites Section 275 of Title 14 for lottery legality and Section 57a of Title 31 for the tax, highlighting legislative inconsistency and revenue aims.
Voters approve an Alabama constitutional amendment to divert surpluses to the income tax fund, enabling an average $1,800 annual salary for teachers. Gov. James E. Folsom opposed the measure, then publicly backed it after it passed, saying it advances education. The roll of support signals self reliance by citizens and teachers, not repudiation of the governor.
Loyola economics instructor Alexander Warrinston documented 1946 vandalism costs totaling 27 million dollars. Breakouts include public restrooms, streetlights, monuments, theaters, parks, and other public facilities with a warning that vandalism spans urban and rural areas and shifts costs to taxpayers and consumers.
The column discusses behind the scenes moves on a potential Greece crisis as Attlee's government plans troop withdrawals, prompting U S reassessment. It notes British demobilization trends, U S cost implications, and political maneuvering around Greece, Italy, and postwar strategy.
A column mix of opinion notes on politics and society. The writer cites figures like Bilbo Wallace and Willkie, surveys international accord ideas, critiques democracy and dictatorship, and calls for atomic disarmament and stockpile destruction framed as common sense.
A collage of statements from figures like John Taber Walter Reuther Paul Reynaud Andrei Gromyko and George Bernard Shaw discusses federal funding securities steel shortages education housing and postwar policy. The clipped remarks touch on communism nationalism and international aid amid Cold War tensions.
The United Nations Security Council plans a brief vacation as Greece, Indonesia and other trouble spots demand new approaches. Delegates urge the General Assembly's September 16 session to provide fresh ideas, while the veto power remains a contentious obstacle to reform. The council also laments lacking a police force and the ability to back edicts with force, hoping for new tools to sustain world peace.
A dense listing of radio programming across networks detailing show titles, hosts, and time slots from 6:00 PM through late night Friday. Program blocks include musical variety, detective drama, comedy, news, and sponsored segments featuring Lewla, Jack Smith, Bob Crosby, and others with multiple stations and times across CBS NBC and ABC networks.
The Exchange Club will sponsor a float in October Festival and run a country store with profits going to the club fund. James Ray Allen outlined festival details and the club operation yesterday. Twenty six members attended and a later Old Night event was set for September 10 to invite past members.
James D Bruce US Navy sea class son of Mr M O Bruce Dothan served aboard the force flagship USS Eldo and will return to California after five months at sea in China seeking duty status and family reunion.
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