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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1947
Page
3
A fragment quotes Thomas Jefferson proclaiming devotion to oppose tyranny over the mind and stresses sacred duty to resist oppression, as printed in a historical newspaper page segment.
Sunday February 9 1947 discussion on repealing an easy divorce statute raised fears of divorce mills and cross border practice. Rep Barnett urged repeal labeling it like Mexican divorce by consent. Rep Evans argued to retain the statute noting his law practice crosses state lines. The piece links the debate to wider concerns about republic safeguards and presidential term limits.
In a 1947 clipping Drew Pearson notes Lt. Eisenhower’s early army coaching and salary prospects, and shifts to a Congressional cross examination of Internal Revenue Commissioner Nunan. Dirksen presses for faster handling of hundreds of tax cases, suggesting using IRS lawyers to prosecute. The piece ties Lincoln’s era to the Bureau’s history and hints at political maneuvering within committees.
A clipped editorial argues against a Republican bid to amend the constitution to require voters to limit presidents to two terms. It notes strong support for Roosevelt’s legacy but questions if reelection was essential to national welfare and whether a two term limit would have altered history.
The Commerce Department warns that after war shortages customers will switch to stores with trained clerks and courteous service. It urges prompt efficient treatment to avoid lower profits and potential failure in a competitive era. The advice implies the customer may be right.
Postmaster General Robert F. Hannegan, also chairman of the National Democratic Committee, urged a Truman reelection boom at a New York dinner. White House officials said the second term notion was Hannegan’s own view and not President Truman’s. Hannegan later said the plan was strictly his idea. No one else claimed credit for starting a second-term push.
John Temple Graves writes on Jacksonville's Junior League and the need for programs helping older women find meaningful work after graduation. He links this to broader civic duties, notes LSU essay themes on Woodrow Wilson, and quips about regional governors.
A fragmented compilation notes light gossip and wry quips about culture crime and travel. It mentions bootleggers failing cleanup weeks, a Sydney man sleeping little, saxophones thriving, a New York doctor on flat feet, and jokes about work and American sports. It also references a missing Toledo police case a Texas girl plane crash and a masked robbery in Nice.
Reverend Roby J. Lee of Headland Baptist Church, since 1940 serving five rural churches, is a famed community helper. He chairs or serves on many drives and clinics, including the crippled children’s clinic, war chest, Red Cross, and Boy Scouts, while guiding Kiwanis and civic projects. Married with a daughter Pegry, she plans to enter Alabama College for Women.
R J Patterson and J T Ward in Houston County jail awaiting formal charges for stealing sweaters jackets and a case of snuff. Chief Deputy Sheriff Eldridge Cameron says the men who drove a Wiregrass Grocery Co truck took items during deliveries to Lewis Store in Ashford and sold the snuff to fund liquor purchases.
The navigator's term dead reckoning derives from the original name deduced reckoning, an abbreviation that traces back to early navigation practice.
Funeral services for W. M. Louis a Spanish American War veteran long time Dothan resident were set for 2 30 p m at the residence with the Masons in charge Rev E Tipton Carroll and Minister J Leo Patton to officiate Ward Wilson in charge of arrangements Louis who would have been eighty one Tuesday died at 705 S St Andrews street He served 13 years in the U S Marines aboard the battleship USS Oregon during the war He later worked in Montgomery in a tin shop and moved to Dothan in 1899 to work for EF R Porter Hardware Co In 1901 he started his own tin business retiring in 1944 He is survived by his wife five daughters a step daughter a step son eight grandchildren three nieces and one nephew Dothan Masons urged to meet at Masonic Temple at 1 30 Sunday afternoon to participate in funeral services for Mr Louis Acting Master B L Johnson of
The Pythagoras Lodge announces that all local Masons will assist in conducting the ceremonies, coordinating volunteers from affiliated lodges to ensure orderly proceedings.
A 50-50 contract between the State highway department and Houston County for paving a one mile gap from Pinchard to the Enterprise highway was approved. Work will start in a few weeks with both parties sharing costs. The project covers the farm-to-market road from the Dale County line to Snell Store, the last unpaved section.
Firemen rushed to a flooded furnace at Robert McCoy’s home 302 N Orang Avenue yesterday as a precaution. The furnace had overheated but caused no damage. Earlier Friday, two grass fire calls to 830 W Main and 1200 Magnol Street also caused no damage. TW Hindis: 1,111,000 cows generate 145,428,000 in cash income for state dairy farmers.
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