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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1947
Page
2
The page notes subscription and delivery options for Orace Hall’s Alabama newspaper, including weekly, monthly, and yearly mail rates for areas with and without carrier service in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. It lists domestic and motor route pricing, administrative notes, and a column of quotes and references.
Governor James E. Folsom declares a Drive Safe Campaign week urging safer driving and highway rule observance. Public Safety Director J D Mitchell backs the effort calling for every citizen to help make the week accidentless and prove it can be done year round.
Geneva County voters reject legalization of alcohol amid a string of county option elections. Despite expectations of spillover from adjacent Houston and Covington counties, Geneva voting dry continues the 1937 status quo, aligning with Houston County’s anti liquor stance and challenging claims that county results reflect statewide mood.
The income tax amendment allows about 7.5 million dollars yearly for teachers wages. State funds will supplement local salaries based on a graduated scale tied to training and experience. Local boards decide individual raises within available funds and program allocations.
Dr Meadowa notes the increase applies to state fund allocation scales for lower ranks, not guaranteed salary raises. Old to new: Rank One 1680 to 2400, Rank Two 1480 to 2190, Rank Three 1200 to 1800, Rank Four 960 to 1200, Rank Five 680 to 1200. The shift covers a nine month term. local boards may adjust actual envelopes.
The auto industry completes its round of price hikes with Mnally and Studebaker moving up listings. The pattern, economists say, mirrors rising labor and material costs. Also the Bureau of Mines reports $1,109,000,000 in 1946 jewelry spending, a record, noting men’s jewelry failed to catch on as women’s demand rose.
Dramatized dispatches narrate an August coup by ultra Nationalistic generals Velazco and Silva that strips President Peron of power, curbs cabinet influence, and plans a police state. Miranda ousted, Eva Peron stays away, while navy leader Castro circles the ruling circle amid labor unrest and looming cabinet changes.
A long column recalls Old Hickory era, Nora remarks at Hermitage, veterans, and debates over opening Jackson’s home. It critiques demagogic appeals and cites Alfred Mynders on preserving the Hermitage and wartime sentiment. The piece touches on politics, Truman Pepper speculation, and liberalism versus consistency in the Democratic Party.
A compilation of wartime remarks from 1944 features figures like Gov. Thomas Dewey and Gen. Carl Spaatz debating press freedom, national security, and peace. The quotes touch on free press dangers, military capability, republic values, and how to balance liberty with global responsibilities amid postwar planning. Strong entities include Willard, N A B, Dewey, Taft, Devers, Rankin, Warren, Spaatz, and UNRRA context.
A study by Dirksen and Taber shapes U S funding and policy for Europe, focusing on German industry and coal and steel needs. The five week survey will assess Germany's production, transportation, and fertilizer capacity, with broader talks on European economic plans.
Funeral services for William Glen Windham were held at the Damascus church with Rev. A. C. Abney of First Baptist officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
In Westport Connecticut George Peabody reports a wave of intrusions as strangers enter his home building project. A visiting man claimed to be a building inspector and noted walls and closets, later admitting he was not an official. Subsequent incidents include break ins, window peeking, and furniture and fixtures being disturbed. Peabody now fences the property hoping to curb the unwanted attention.
Piney Grove church near Cottondale prepares for an all day singing event with attendance expected to exceed last year. Music begins in the morning with noon songs on the grounds and several special quartets are slated to perform.
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