February 3 1946 Let There Be Light
Fragmentary religious reflection quoting Proverbs and La Fontaine. Read as a note urging enlightenment and understanding amid small trials, with no clear event or person identified.
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1946
Page
2
The Reckoning on lend lease settlements and Truman remarks
President Truman told Congress that lend-lease settlements should be completed by July 1 with total aid totaling 46.04 billion dollars from 1941 to 1945 and foreign repayments totaling 6.26 billion through July 1 1945. He noted agreements with Britain and ongoing settlements while stressing that final accounts will not burden U S trade and will often require further fiscal steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Congress
United States
Great Britain
Opening Line Inspire Daily Task Clarity
The fragment hints at saving effort and avoiding futile attempts to be rid of a turning task. It reflects impatience with repetitive struggles and a desire for straightforward solutions. No clear people places or organizations are named.
Rubber industry faces shifts with synthetic competition
Far Eastern rubber growers approach a potential boom while U S factories rely on synthetics priced around 38.5 cents per pound as natural rubber costs differ. Market signals show synthetic rubber stabilizing, with continued competition and possible government involvement shaping the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ac Fon
Government civilian payroll cuts in December number 51000
In December the federal civilian payroll fell by 51000 as 55000 left War and Navy posts while non war agencies added about 4000. Net gain 51000, leaving 2405000 government workers, amid demobilization and broader budget talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daiter
War and Navy Departments
Votes for Bilbo
Mississippi voters defend Senator Bilbo against New York led calls for expulsion over his FEPC filibuster. The piece argues outsiders should not dictate Mississippi representation and notes New Yorkers signed a petition of 25,000. It emphasizes local autonomy and the duty of Mississippians to choose their own senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Bilbo
United States Senate
New York
Canada Lee
Senate
FEPC
Lee
Battle Over Demobilization Policy in Senate Subcommittee
A Washington Senate subcommittee clash over demobilization policy ends with the Army favored. Key figures include Senators Johnson Briggs Revercomb and naval support from Adm. Hart. Debate centers on final recommendations to Congress and potential War Department action.
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C. G
Germany
Cherchill
Rursian
Nasic
Washington
Edwin John Tn
Yellows
U.S
G. I
Senate Army
War Department
Congress
Navy
Army
Tommy Hart
Republican
Connecticut
Austin
Vermont
Gurney
South Dakota
Smith
New Jersey
Senate
Johnson
Briggs
Missouri
Specia
Misouri
Truman
Revercomb Fof West
Virginia
Brigas
West Virginia
Reverenmb
History and rumors about Duke University name origin
A column recounts debates over whether J B Duke forced Trinity College to rename Duke University in 1924. Dean Korstian counters, citing Dr Few, that the name change came from Few himself. The piece recalls other readers' queries about lines, poetry, and wartime memories, ending with a 1946 Bell Syndicate note.
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James B. Duke
Trinity College
Durham
N. C
Duke University
Robert H. Nutt
Greensboro
Rotary
Clarence F. Korstian
Duke School of Forestry
Dean Korstian
Wiliam Preston Few
Trinity
Duke
Few
Kendrick
Dean Kor- Stian
Nutt
J. B. Duke
Pitt
Duke Universiy
Mr. Duke
Sunday Radio Schedule and Program Guide
A dense OCR style listing outlines a Sunday schedule with numerous shows, musical acts, and news segments. It names Boyd Raeburn, Curt Massey, Jim Davies, Carl Revazzas Orch, Eddie Miller, Gabriel Heatter, Pilgrim How, William Hillman, and Morton Downey among others, along with station notes and times across a broad broadcast day. Details include church services, variety programs, AP News segments, and assorted music acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAGE
Marshal
AB News
Boyd Raeburn
Voice OF Prophecy
Curt Massey
Jim
Mbs
Davies Sudnay
Carl Revazzas
Orch
AP News
Eddie Miller
AP Wewr Wunnar Johaneen
Rin Cunningham
the World Tomorrow
Rose
Gabriel Heatter
Pilgrim
Mbhs
William Hillman
Les Elgarta Oréh
Blondie Dagwood Comedy Sketch and Radio Highlights
A fragment listing radio programs and performers from Blondie Dagwood style sketches and variety shows. Entries mention Edgar Berg and Walter Winchell with various time slots and stations, including Sunday Evening Symphony and Theatres Guild broadcast details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blondie
Ice Kelly
W.c—Chai
Jig McCarthy
Edgar Berg
Noe Marlin
Hart Beulah
Abc
Fred Allen
Nbe
Sundes
Marsat
Cba
Walter Winchell
Abe
Hollywood
Dhs
James Melton
Ed Wyne
Cbs O
Phil Spitainy
Girl Oreh
Baker
Rbe
Theatres Guild
Parky
the People
Abe Nari
Ehsic
Television Network Supper Club and Radio Schedule Mix
Listing of evening radio and TV program lineup with multiple shows and times, including drama, comedy, concerts, quizzes, and news periods. Notes mention World War I veteran age average of 42, and trivia on fur types including French sable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Connally Defends AFL at UNO Meeting in London
Tom Connally of Texas roared and waved as he defended the Americas Federation of Labor at a United Nations gathering in London. He faced questions from Soviet and American delegates amid debate on AFL status and recognition within the UNO framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connally
AFL
UNO
London
Tom Connally
Texas
U. & Laber Usiens
Americas
Dholirl Mamsiiski
Gesen World Federation of Trade
What Would You Have Done Opp News Story
A Nashville newsroom anecdote recounts a dangerous accidental blaze caused by a dropper Negro boy who spilled Raseline and a gasoline rag. The staff refused to escalate and instead fought the fire, smothering it with a fire extinguisher and watering down the chaos. The tale ends with the question of what should have been done.
Reelection bid signals seat from Houston Henry counties
Number 12 reports that the candidate has qualified for reelection with no opposition. The 35th Senatorial District spans Houston and Henry Counties. Tradition favors a Houston County senator this year, as incumbent Major Espy of Headland hails from Henry County, prompting W. Guy Hardwick of Houston County to announce his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Henry
Houston County
Major Espy
Headland
Henry County
W. Guy Hardwick
Probaty candidate list and whale size note
The text lists probate candidates by beat and names: Beat One W S Hall Beat Three Frank Gantney Beat Py W H Daneer Beat Six Hughes Beat Seven C Wailers Beat Eight C D Beat Nine J E Crockett Beat Ten W U Wells Beat 13 Gre Jordan Beat 14 J M Dupree. It also notes a large bottom whale reaching about 110 feet and mentions Japan averaging three tremors every two days during working time.
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Peets
W. S. Hall
Frank Gantney
W. H Daneer
Hughes
Bea
C. Wailers
C D
J. E. Crockett
W. U. Wells
Gre Jordan
J. M. Dupree
Japan
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