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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1946
Page
2
The Dothan Eagle publishes with history back to 1809 and 1905 revisions. Rates show weekly and monthly mail subscriptions across Alabama Georgia Florida, with motor route options and 1 year costs. Includes AP affiliation, address list of offices and a Jefferson quotation.
A 1946 publication notes a devotional line "LET THERE BE LIGHT" on Wednesday December 18 with a biblical question about faith and works from James 2:14. It quotes Shakespearean adage about deeds and words, attributing a publisher.
In a recent Athana interview Senator Taft of Ohio said he is not presently a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination. He clarified the remark, noting that declaring himself out now would be premature with 1948 two years away and that any aspiring politician only needs to be asked seriously to become available.
An analysis of Mississippi political intrigues notes a pattern of contrasting choices and ongoing investigations. The piece cites figures like Harrison and Doxey, detailing shifts in power, patronage, and party dynamics that reflect a volatile political culture in the state.
The Associated Press notes Elba and other Wiregrass schools honored for played fair and congratulating opponents after a tournament. Coaches, players and fans from Navy and Army contingents praised the sportsmanship shown by Fiba high school teams, with two visiting coaches witnesses.
Washington reports the Senate Small Business Committee’s planned inquiry into newspaper issues is slowed by seniority fights and political maneuvering. The piece notes pressure from big business and shifts in committee leadership amid a chaotic scramble among Republican senators over chairmanship and presidential ambitions.
John Temple Graves argues coal is essential to all industry and national well being. He proposes reserves to allow a year of uninterrupted production to withstand labor disputes, and links coal security to national defense during potential wartime shortages.
Historic party leaders warn of fragile peace as disarmament inspections fall short. Senator Truman, AFL CIO, and NLRB proposals stir labor fears while politics divide Democrats and Republicans. Major labor contracts near expiring amid stalled negotiations.
Mississippi voters selected John Sharp Willome for the seat with a colleague named Vardaman, while Pat Harrison and The Man Bilbo were also options. The piece notes Mississippians take their politics seriously and that outsiders may find it hard to comprehend their choices.
In Augusta Georgia United Daughters of the Confederacy members remove posters hung on light posts around the citys Confederate monument. A publicity agent replaces them prompting a police escorted removal and renewed protests as the UDC defends the monument against perceived desecration.
Insights from The World Today discuss how Iran, Turkey, and Greece edge away from Russian influence amid reports of internal shifts in Moscow. Observers note emboldened minority groups, Turkish military moves, and Greece's regional tensions. The piece ponders whether Russia is moderating foreign policy to ease pressure and seek broader cooperation, amid broader questions about Stavin's leadership and Soviet reforms. Brazil's vast coast is noted as a distant aside to the main analysis.
Radio programs across CBS NBC and MBS networks fill the schedule from 6:00 PM to 11:46 PM with a mix of dramas music news and comedy. Notable items include The Great Gildersleeve The Lone Ranger Duffy's Tavern Senorita, and The Author Meets The Critic plus Harlem Hospitality Club and What’s The Name Of That Song on the late evening slots. A seaside real estate pitch in Harwich Massachusetts closes the page with a joke about undertow by a local agent.
In New York state the Onondaga tribe receives annual salt payments of W pounds as part of a treaty, with the state continuing these disbursements to prevent changes to the recognized arrangement. The wording reflects ongoing government support tied to historical obligations.
Five mollusk species produced cowrie shells used as the most widespread form of money in early economies. The shells functioned as medium of exchange surpassing other monetary forms, influencing trade networks and social interactions across cultures.
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