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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1947
Page
14
Fragmentary note mentions a trial related to Celt and Connle within a school setting. No clear names, dates, or locations readable.
Washington report outlines the uphill task for Secretary of State George C. Marshall as he pushes the European recovery program totaling 17 billion dollars. Republicans in Congress show mixed support and hint at alternative spending, while Democrats debate pacing and conditions for approval.
Employment notices state The Eagle will not publish tomorrow to allow workers a holiday. Friday's issue will be the next publication. The staff extends Merry Christmas wishes to readers.
Dothan enjoys a quiet Christmas Eve as federal, county, and city offices close for the holiday with limited hours ahead. Stores report brisk trade while merchants debate Christmas closures. A nearby home sustained minor fire damage from an oil heater. grass fires burned with no damage reported.
Reporter Robert C. Miller describes a Christmas Eve in Bethlehem shadowed by conflict since the U N partition vote. He recalls Mary and Joseph’s travel, cites casualties and wounds, and notes a Franciscan friar’s reflection on enduring strife as the writer returns along the ancient road.
The United States drafts plans for immediate evacuation of about 2 000 troops from 14 bases in Panama after Panama’s Assembly rejected an agreement granting use of the sites for five to 20 years. The move includes the B29 base at Rio Hato and follows a policy shift on defense areas.
Rep MacKinnon accused the Agriculture Department of knowing about public employees at local state and federal levels who traded on grain markets in September. He urged disclosure of 71 names and tied the push to a Senate request for agency reports on official gambling on commodity markets.
United States Tax Court allowed a Texas woman who ran a boarding house with little help from her husband to count the profits as her own compensation for personal services rendered. She saved $27,090 over twelve years from the boarding house operations.
Dothan police report Wilbur Bass age 22 of 410 Montana St and Thomas Balkum age 23 of N Appletree St extension held on bond for burglarizing J J Long store at 1000 North Appletree St. Officers say the break in occurred Sunday night between 4 30 and 8 00 pm with $30 to $100 cash taken and merchandise missing.
Police report a quiet noon in Dothan and Houston County with officers predicting a very peaceful Christmas. Police Chief Eddie Ketley commented on the calm and urged continued restraint amid lingering concerns of potential violence.
The nation readies for Christmas celebrations led by President Truman. The White House will stage the traditional Christmas tree lighting as crowds gather for the season. Pardons for wartime draft violators aim to restore full civic rights for dozens released after sentences.
Hartford special report states Mary Marguerite Branton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Branton of Hartford, died in a Hartford hospital after accidentally stepping onto a tub of hot water. Funeral services were held today at Pondtown Church with burial in the church cemetery. Hobson Funeral Home handled arrangements. The child is survived by her parents.
In Columbia South Carolina a rental dealer halted holiday crashes by locking his entire fleet of U drive cars and reactivating operations with January. He then left for Texas to spend the holidays.
War weariness colors Christmas as violence bloodshed stains Palestine Greece and Crete. The world grows tired of war and hunger for peace while political leaders warn of rising turmoil and continued suffering in occupied areas and front lines.
A charity sale nicknamed White Elephant raised 922 dollars and 83 cents to support services for crippled tots. Organizers credited community participation and donated items from local families and businesses. The event occurred over a weekend at a community center, drawing residents and volunteers to gather funds for therapy and care.
The French Assembly shifted to debate a drastic austerity bill aimed at funding a two billion trim by draining funds from higher earners and assessing taxes on incomes above 450 000 francs. The plan, backed by Finance Minister Ilene Slager, seeks US aid and includes debt relief through excise taxes and bond issues tied to the budget. The Council of the Republic expected a 48 member debate as the measure moves toward the upper chamber.
Report notes delayed action in St. Pete regarding Operation Snowflake. The text references weather, public notices, and a pending plan with officials and the press, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Report outlines California Democratic tensions as Senator Pahney and Henry A. Wallace are pitched for 1948 presidential bids. Journal notes mixed views among California leaders, Roosevelt faction influence, and uncertainty over loyalty to party lines and potential electoral impact.
A Jew and two Arabs were killed in fighting over partition in Palestine amid escalating violence. Four Arabs and three Jews were wounded as skirmishes spread to Haifa and other areas as UN partition plans drew reactions across the region.
The pope calls for return to truth to bring peace to the universe amid warnings against evil. He stresses faith and moral renewal, referencing Shakespearean themes and urging unity against wrongdoing. The remarks appear in a Vatican page 3 feature.
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