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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1945
Page
2
An OCR fragmented page notes obituaries and notices with garbled names and phrases. It references public notices, telephone department, cards of thanks, and Associated Press copyright, but details are unreadable and incomplete.
December 13 1945 report outlines OPA plans to ration essentials including soap tires and aluminum batteries to manage postwar shortages. It mentions growing child allowances and special baby and expectant mother provisions with stamps on ration books and cartoon backings. The piece notes wartime controls eased only if the conflict had continued and reflects on consumer hardship.
A compact quotation pairing Genesis 8 23 on divine restraint with Goethe on imagination. The lines contrast fear of unchecked imagination and moral danger, suggesting caution about thoughts without lust or corrupt intent. The source blends biblical and literary sentiment to warn readers about inner temptation and ethical restraint.
The piece urges Congress and national leaders to act decisively to resolve looming CIO strikes by 200000 automobile workers and 706000 steel workers. It argues for nonpartisan, urgent measures, even scrapping wage and price controls, to prevent widespread unemployment, stabilize industry, and enable reconversion without inflation.
The article recalls a wartime rationing effort that caused little real sacrifice and notes Pat French, formerly of the Inner circle that drafted the OPA ration program and now an employee of the budget bureau in Washington, said the plan was only warming up when the war stopped.
A newly released Alabama Legislative Reference Service survey harshly criticizes the state for low per capita tax collections wealth and per pupil school spending while noting some relative strengths in road paving and rural highways. It urges thoughtful study and sustained effort to raise Alabama’s ranking and development.
President Truman hosts secret discussions on the British loan and postwar aid strategy. Senators George and Vandenberg press for broader consultation and warn of Russia concerns while Treasury and State officials stress timing and risk. Truman also outlines a new surplus disposal plan to move unused material through the REC with regional merchandising orientation.
A National Jazz Foundation program at the New Orleans Municipal Auditorium invites students to cheer bands as judges grade adherence to original Dixieland style jazz. The piece questions whether jazz rises to art, citing vulgarization risks and calling for sober cultural discernment.
A dense radio timetable lists shows and orchestras across various stations including AP News, MBS, and local hosts. Entries feature Fulton Lewin Ruth Kobblers Arthur Hale Shady Valley Folka Morton Downe Vietnass Concert Orch and Genealogy of programs from morning through night with multiple bands and devotional pieces.
Broadcast listing shows CBS ABC and NBC airings with variety programs news and music. Highlights include Jack Haley and Variety Andre Kostelanetz Convert Orchestra Abbott and Costello and The March of Time offering drama and entertainment across the evening into late night with multiple stations and show times.
The City Commission approved building a small structure to house Street and Sanitation Department equipment. Location is near Fifth Avenue and East Washington Street. A department representative cited inadequate storage at the power plant in Five Points and the panel ordered construction to start at the earliest possible time.
Public health authorities announce a monthly maternity clinic in Madrid at 1 p.m. Tuesday December 18 and another at Cottonwood at 1 p.m. Thursday December 27. The note also compares British steel exports to U S steel production.
In this column a longtime editor argues for a uniform vehicle tag tax law across states. He condemns current tax fees that differ by state and force drivers to buy multiple tags. He suggests Congress pass a uniform tag tax law with a provision to withhold federal highway funds from nonconforming states. He notes local agriculture pride and self sufficiency in gardening and small farms.
A colonial tone column laments the shift from washing the face to using jars of cosmetics. It recalls past plain routines, notes powder and rouge’s rise, and mocks marketing phrasing like a “facial cocktail.” The piece ends with a hopeful line about restoration of healthy skin and cheerful service.
The readable lines hint at public meetings and discussion about a county and a poker table, with mentions of a stove market and radio progress. The text suggests concern over legislative action and public interest but is fragmented and unclear.
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