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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1947
Page
9
A fragmented scene from the Argus Leader newsroom depicts holiday bustle as Santa visits and children react with wonder. A reporter ponders media magic, Christmas ideals, and global tensions reflecting on goodwill amid a long year and lingering conflicts.
A newspaper feature recalls a Christmas scene with a busker and a shopper's clerk discussing a Santa Claus visit. A police officer watches as children queue for gifts while workers weigh ethics of publishing a color photo of Santa and nine-year-old joy. The 1947 Billy Rose copyright notes echo.
Enterprise Wildcats of Coffee County won twice to improve to fifth win. They beat Vicksburg Panthers 51 to 17 in a non league game. Earlier Russell Parlov led a 34 to 12 win over Andalusia with Brookings Maddox Tomberlin and Martin scoring in that order.
The piece recalls the Senate caucus room as a famed hangout for reporters with marble walls red carpet and china cuspidors. It mentions past dramas including hearings on the Bilbo era and grain market disputes with Secretary Clinton P Anderson, while noting guards and reporters awaiting public disclosures.
A dense list outlines Friday network radio fare with shows including Madlu Supier Club and Spike Jones Show, plus news updates and commentaries. Saturday programs feature Symphony Drama Love Dramas and Judy Canova performances, a broad lineup across multiple stations and hosts.
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