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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1945
Page
2
A garbled telegraph scroll from Dothan records a mall disturbance with mentions of contested topics and a focus on court date details. The piece references Associated Press copy and notes misstatements of fact tied to a larger incident involving multiple parties and alleged wrongdoing.
Fragmentary verse from a printed page cites scripture about belief and Christ with a Kieser style quotation. The line references Jesus as the son of God and a Christian triumph. No clear event, person, or publication context is identifiable from the readable OCR fragment.
The community mourns the death of B. Culver Sr a kindly man of throughout his years in Dothan whose gentle demeanor and strong faith inspired many He was highly regarded by friends and strangers alike and is remembered as a model of character and courtesy FEPC alive debate continues as Congress and Truman extend its life while jockeying for permanent status in 1948 and beyond
A period for voter qualification and registration is coming. Citizens urged to register or pay poll tax to vote in 1944 elections for Governor Senator and Congressmen. Emphasis on participation for good government and wise choices.
Senator Ferguson argues the congressional probe into Pearl Harbor yields value beyond the attack facts. He cites lessons on armed forces consolidation and a central intelligence service, while warning the investigation must not drift from its original purpose or create new precedents for future inquiries.
A wartime column urges applying Sermon on the Mount to foreign policy. It contrasts German atrocities with Japanese actions, warns of a nuclear era, and proposes an international advertising campaign to build goodwill. The piece recalls Boxer indemnity funding education for Chinese leaders and stresses decisive support for peace over further conflict.
John Temple Graves argues that democracy shifts from external to internal control, criticizing liberal education, compulsory military training, and the impact of libertarian ideas on youth, crime, and national prep for future conflict. He cites Georgia figures, wartime discipline, and Governor Ellis Arnall’s role, warning of political manipulation by educators and the dangers of libertarian sentiment.
A dense schedule lists WAGE and MBS offerings with shows by Fulton Lewis Jr and others, featuring news segments AP News, music, talk, and comedies. Notable names include Richard Himber, Clyde McVoys Orchestra, Elsa Maxwell, Morton Downey, and Paul Baron.
Entries list a Bennett concert and a Red Skelton scrapbooking segment with 10 minute news blocks and a 10:13 variety show. Events include supper club repeats, variety, and dance performances noted for a local schedule.
US Public Health Service says a mild influenza epidemic is spreading across many regions. Officials warn it could worsen into a severe outbreak if the public ignores six health rules and seeks medical care if high fever or severe symptoms appear.
The essay discusses Box Day gifts to workers in Britain and a shift in attitudes under a Socialist government. It notes postmen pooling money, some declining gifts, and the broader question of how nationalization might reshape the economy. It also recounts a Conservative family’s pledge to support the new government to help Socialists prove their program.
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