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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1946
Page
2
The piece argues for an amendment granting district residents full voting rights, criticizing the framers of the Constitution for omitting national franchise provisions. It urges public support for extending ballot access and highlights perceived unfairness in the current system while urging citizens to back district suffrage.
A wartime Army poll of 1,700 American troops in Germany found 30 percent preferred Germans to English or French, 22 percent saw Jews as having "good reasons" for persecution, and 12 percent believed some races were superior or inferior. The piece notes potential biases and calls for objective study of postwar German developments.
Legislation in Congress would authorize President Truman to lease or gift surplus US warships to China while barring outright gifts of major ships. Navy leaders argue small ships such as landing craft could be transferred to bolster China’s navy, aiding Pacific peace and enabling relocation of surrendered Japanese and Chinese nationals. The piece contends a Chinese navy would strengthen regional balance and reduce US peacetime burdens, with the gift labeled as a donation to simplify accounting.
The article notes a pending congressional bill to amend the Constitution granting the District of Columbia representation in Congress and presidential electors. President Truman urged Congress to ensure DC residents are not denied the franchise due to their location in the capital. DC citizens created in 1800 have never voted like other states.
The court holds the Postmaster General cannot block Esquire from second class mailing based on whether the content is deemed art. The 8 to 0 decision quotes that withdrawing mailing status for one issue invites future bans on other publications. Congress cannot grant official power to set standards for literature or art in mailability.
President Truman met with steel industry figures and panel members as talks continued on wage increases and possible price hikes. He jotted figures on a pad to gauge that a four dollar per ton rise could yield 240 million dollars versus an 18 12 cent increase costing about 163 million, leaving a 75 million balance in favor.
In a discussion on industrial growth and labor supply, Thomas W. Martin of the Alabama Power Company argues that mechanization will reduce farm employment and push workers toward new industrial jobs. He notes Alabama counties already seeking local industrial deployment and highlights the broader South as a growing source of labor for expanding industries.
List of radio programs and times on TAK Networks for Wednesday night including World News Broadcaster Jack Smith Show Raymond Gram Swing Carolyn Gilbert Bilary Queen tests Kaltenborn comedy segments and various musical shows. The schedule covers a wide range from five minutes news to Sinatra and Kay Kyser followed by musical programs and dramatic readings.
A University of Chicago doctor states a human infant brain does not function normally until two months after birth. Geologists estimate Earth's age by helium leakage from rocks, with many now proposing about 3,000,000,000 years.
The Ashford American Legion post plans a February 24 barbecue and street dance at 7 pm to raise funds for a new Post 55 home. An 8 piece Legion band will play and two World War I veterans will be initiated. The event invites all area veterans to attend and join.
Local discussion centers on creating a city park on 17 acres of Edgewood Drive woodlands. J E Goldwaithe, active in property abstracts, endorses the site noting multiple street entries and ample access. He favors a park with a playground over a straightforward war ground, arguing the land could provide both nature and recreation.
Scott A Booster notes strong support for park and playground development. Harry Scott, Social Security field rep, backs facilities to attract all ages from six to sixty and champions adding a Golden Gloves tournament to the park.
Merrill and Mortimer Harrison’s law office was painted last week. Merrill supervised then quit practice to chat with visitors. He revealed a secret ambition to run a country store far from town, with a shade tree, a bench, and time to play checkers while customers arrive.
Citizens learn the Commission shifted its weekly meeting from before 8 a.m. to 8 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Officials moved from the auditors treasure office to the third floor City Hall and will convene in the adjoining council chamber where the City Council meets.
Fragmentary line reads on wealth and pride with a proverb about conceit puffing a man but not prop him up. Unclear context or publication details limit fuller identification.
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