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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1946
Page
3
The Dothan Eagle's front matter lists publication history from 1902, with editors over the years and imprint details. It notes mail and carrier subscriptions, rates, and routes for Alabama, Georgia, and Florida, plus contact lines, Associated Press, and a Jefferson quote.
Ernie Adamson reveals the House Committee to Investigate Un-American Activities finds potential plans financed by movie-industry figures to form a third party named The People's Front aiming to back Henry Wallace's presidential bid. Edward R. Burke criticizes such efforts while Rep. Joseph W. Martino outlines four GOP priorities to steer government efficiency, labor peace, lower prices, and business vitality amid a looming recession.
Drew Pearson surveys a major coal settlement plan led by James Cox advocating a TVA like body to regulate coal, plus debates over federal inspection and price control. The column contrasts Cox’s long term settlement proposal with earlier UMW actions and notes wartime A bomb delivery to Britain amid global tensions, grounding in coal industry turmoil and policy shifts.
John Temple Graves writes that the magical Santa of Christmas is distant and not the street clowns or radio imitations. He recalls Mrs. Dillon’s critique of modern Santa acts and a New Yorker piece about a child fearing the Santa figure. The piece ends noting Santa exists but is fading as belief wanes in Virginia.
A history argues when farmers prosper the nation prospers and when farmers suffer everyone feels the impact. The piece discusses coal operators and leaders like Eaton Burke and Lewis, noting tensions over contract terms, hours, and wage actions amid a stalled deal and resignations.
After reviewing the CPA's October report, the commission sent 2,336 stop construction and stop violation telegrams to builders in one month. The goal was to divert materials and manpower to essential projects, though whether it achieved results is unclear. The figures suggest strong effort, with 2,496 shouts in 30 days, a sizable though possibly discouraging total.
Dr E F Moody a revered Dothan physician and hospital founder is described as gentle loyal and deeply respected by thousands. Born October 22 1880 in Haysville Georgia he trained at Tulane and Alabama and built Moody Hospital in Dothan now aging with 43 years of practice. He treats 35 to 50 patients daily plus hospital rounds and still greets every visitor with care while enjoying a Florida cottage retreat in season.
Fragmentary text describes bookkeepers in Pittsburgh and a plan involving an office trailer and new machines. Mentions Rebel and Gerald, a tax report, and Untangle financial snub. Context remains obscure due to garbled source.
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