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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1946
Page
3
The notice asserts Associated Press rights to publish all news diana rches and says misstatements are unintentional and grievances will be investigated. It quotes Thomas Jefferson affirming hostility to tyranny and promises prompt redress if grievances are verified.
A compact reflection cites Acts 24 16 on conscience toward God and men and attributes a quote to James Russell Lowell about integrity and faithfulness to God and humanity. The reader is urged toward moral steadfastness within a historic quotation framework.
The Treasury reported a near 377 million dollar excess over receipts versus expenditures for the fiscal year thus far, aided by heavy corporate tax payments through March. Yet with national debt around 280 billion dollars, the on-paper gain appears a drop in a very big bucket.
A reader letter to the editor recalls the Santa Claus belief and Virginia’s voice in a century old Christmas message. It quotes the famous Virginia example proclaiming Santa exists in spirit, generosity, and wonder, and reflects on childlike faith and imagination in life.
The piece notes growing GOP excitement over the 1948 nomination while Democrats lag. Harold E. Stassen emerges as a likely contender pledging active pursuit and voicing a plan to amend the Wagner Act. He stresses party unity and positions on major New Deal policy issues.
A fragmented reflection on outspoken critics and how opinion, especially when it challenges economic power, is treated. The piece cites a political figure described as an economic dictator and questions the right to free expression in a society claiming individual entitlement to opinion.
Washington reports that Byrnes and Austin steered U N policy during the Paris talks as Molotov and Vishinsky clashed over the veto and disarmament. A pivotal American speech backed by Austin forged a path toward unity and reduced Russia’s isolation, with Byrnes pressing for alliance and enforcement of the veto rules amid Soviet pressure.
A quotation extols the reality of Santa Claus beyond sight and suggests faith, imagination, and love reveal unseen wonders. The passage argues that believing in Santa persists across time and defends the enduring heart of childhood despite skepticism.
John Temple Graves analyzes Blanchard Tual, Shelby County state senator, backed by Crump, as Memphis eyes a future governor and possible U.S. Senate. The piece critiques Crump’s benevolent dictatorship, calls for democratic reform through education and religion, and attacks Mississippi figures amid wartime political tension.
A compilation of quotes challenges the closed shop as reactionary with Senator BalleR and social thinker Ansela Strauss offering critique of labor justification. The piece also touches on labor leadership skepticism and a forecast from Farm Credit Administration on farm earnings amid 1847 trends and a postwar readjustment.
Report notes a puzzle over Congressman Charles Faton of New Jersey who will chair the Howe Foreign Affairs Committee next month. Ben Eaten and Sol Bloom are scarce as Mrs. Roosevelt pushes liberalism inside and defends delegation choices. The British delegation splits after a left wing revolt, criticized as the tail of the Republican dominated American kite.
Beaty Whiddon elected president of the Dothan Chamber of Commerce. He owns Whiddon Implement and Truck Company, runs a two-tractor farm near Cowarts, and handles tractors, planting gear, disk-barrows, combines, and peanut pickers. His family includes Charles Whiddon and Jane Whiddon.
Managua the capital of Nicaragua, nearly destroyed by the 1931 earthquake and fire, has been rebuilt with modern earthquake resistant buildings, preserving the city while updating its structure and safety.
Enterprise special report states Angus L McAirley aged 57 died at a hospital in Enterprise after a three week illness. A Fairfield area farmer near Geneva, he lived in the region all his life and is survived by his wife Nellie and three sons. Funeral services were held at Friendship Baptist Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery, Searcy Funeral Home in charge.
Houston County farmers will observe several plantings of re seeding Dixie Crimson clover this fall, says soil conservation technician Leroy Horn. Crimson clover offers good grazing for livestock, but seed scarcity limits plantings. listed growers include W Clareman Hall Glenn Lawrence Marion Quakney Aubrey Johnson and the McCleed brothers, with only 25 acres sown last fall by William A Womack in Houston County.
Funeral services for Mrs Weeks 71 who died at a hospital were held at the Springs Methodist Church with the Reverend officiating. She was wife of J D Weeks of Weeks Community near Springs. Surviving are three sons H J W Montgomery S I Week De Mee Springs and Will Weeks of Birmingham, a daughter Jan Cinsteer of Charles Gromer and Gonter of New Brockton, sisters Mrs Ada Lauime Cara Ga and Mrs Den St of Enterprise, and six children. Burial was in Coffee Cemetery with Searcy F.
Major Cecil Brown leads a Salvation Army party to be featured on ABCs fast Club program in Che eight oclock Dothan time. The Army workers serve a 50 mile parish and have drawn nation wide attention for their mission efforts.
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