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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1946
Page
3
A garbled Dothan Eagle fragment references editorials and a claim of misstatements or factual inaccuracy. The text is unreadable in places, but hints at publication of corrections or clarifications and mentions William TFedohore, Julian Doe, and Associated Press style.
The Eagle announces it now carries full United Press wire in addition to the Associated Press service. The move doubles copy supply from leading agencies, expanding worldwide coverage, enhancing wire editors notes, and delivering a more comprehensive, readable newspaper to readers. The goal is to continually improve the paper through broader service and better product.
The piece cites Gerald I. K. Smith of the America First Party accusing others under scrutiny by the House Committee on Un American Activities. It targets Frank Sinatra Eddie Cantor Walter Winchell Angeta Bergman and Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas as examples of alleged publicists harmed by moral panic. The tone critiques misdirection and the tendency to blame others for political purposes.
Fragmentary text cites a Congress committee, mentions Veraig and Smith, with criticism of how the committee handled a case. Names like Frankie Sinatra and Walter Winchell appear in a quip about hearings. The passage lacks clear events or dates.
The campaign in Houston County shows a strong citizen response to the March of Dimes. Cash on hand reached 1841.56 with about 50 collection boxes contributing over a month. Birthday ball admissions at 1.50 helped push totals, and Lee Herlong led the drive with appreciation to his aides.
The House Military Committee kept extending the Selective Service Act in limbo and shifted focus to a new defense program. Hearings on draft extension will wait, risking expiration of the current law on May 15. A peacetime draft or enough replacements for overseas duties is needed to secure victory and fulfill commitments to the war dead and future generations.
A Congressional Record excerpt notes the odd rise of George Zakoor in a Jan 25 issue. Senator Homer Ferguson sought permission to interrupt a filibuster to introduce a naturalization bill for Zakoor, sending the matter to the Immigration Committee and triggering further debate.
Secretary Byrnes plans a formal cabinet committee with War and Navy to guide U.S. policy abroad while Eisenhower handles domestic concerns. A delegation of mothers led by Mrs. James G. Mueller pressed for discharge of enlisted fathers and higher family allotments, sparking questions about hardship cases and Red Cross effectiveness.
The column attacks Time Magazine over FEPC coverage and cites Southern opposition to federal civil rights actions as grounded in politics and race. It recalls Harry Hopkins’s White House influence, wartime decisions, and the friction with military leaders, while noting South Carolina debates on poll tax repeal and broader federal guidelines.
A list of WAGF radio programs for Friday night and Saturday early hours includes Fulton Lewis Jr real life stock market program Frank Singiser Inside of Sparta Jimmy Torsey Czech Church of Christ Scientist Musical Variety Gabriel Heatter Real Life Stock Market Spotlight Bande Your Land and Mine Jon Gart Trio Moeat the Present All the News ArGrane’s Ore h Laa Reisman's Ore h Nevea Angl an WAGF Saturday Wake Up and Live AP News Phil Moore's Flore Muntard and Gravy Edle Dean AP News Ad Request Program AP News Requaste Continued Devotional Radio Millar's Orok AP News House of Mystery Kay Starr AP News Goodyear Presents Opry Time WAGF Opry Time Jack Tangarden's Oreh AP News U S Marine Band AP News Hillbilly Jamboree Youth Choir Polka Dots Murle at Mome Uptowner's Qt
A fragmentary schedule lists Friday evening radio programs across networks with multiple shows: The Vault Lavelle Concert, Henry Aldrich Family Drama, Kate Smith Show, This Is Your FBI, Five Minutes News Period, People Are Funny, The Famous Jury Trials, Abe Lyman’s Waltz Time, Mystery Theater Show, Hill Stern Sports, Danny Kaye Variety Show, Doctor Talks It Over, and Whirlivir. It notes times from 6:00 to 18:00 and mentions advertisers, credits, and assorted segments.
A late evening listing outlines Saturday broadcasts across networks including Helens Hayes drama series and Variety shows. It notes times such as 6:00 7:30 and 8:30 with programs like Truth or Consequence Boston Symphony concerts National Barn Dance and The Grand Old Opry, plus news segments and specials.
The piece notes rising taxes and changing economies shrinking traditional estates. Spain contemplates expropriation and redistribution via the national colonization institute after buying land for tenants. In Britain and continental Europe, inherited estates fade as maintenance costs rise and rents fail to keep pace. Some owners sell portions as social pressure grows.
The excerpt quotes Acts 9 15 16 about a chosen vessel bearing the name before Gentiles and kings. It juxtaposes Browning lines on knowledge through suffering and life perfected by death with a note on fast pitching.
An incomplete OCR fragment discusses bonds and debt in Georgia, mentioning Atlanta and Thrasher Jr. The text hints at future bonds and financial actions but is garbled with uncertain references and no clear event or date.
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