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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1947
Page
2
The article notes a temperance advertising plan and a proposal for a one per cent tax on whiskey beer and wire sales. It discusses campaign financing and suggests scheduling ads after holidays like Christmas and New Year’s for greater impact. It references Commissioner Connor and broader state advertising considerations.
A proposal to make life imprisonment mandatory on a fourth felony conviction is debated by the legislative interim judiciary committee. While many support deterrence and reducing repeat offenses, critics warn against state commitment to supporting families of fourth offenders and duplication with existing relief programs. The piece suggests striking the provision from the statute.
The governor’s mail rose from about 250 letters daily to 400 during his first weeks in office. Most early letters praised him, but recently requests and grievances dominate. The piece comments on Hatch Act enforcement and Supreme Court upholding parts of the law, with Senator Hatch defending intent despite unworkable provisions.
Birmingham Public Safety Commissioner Eugene Connor sends a letter to Gov. Jim Folsom proposing a State advertising program to depict the evils and tragedies caused by alcohol. He argues distillers and brewers showcase tempting images while alcohol-related harms rise. He notes the new administration and legislature as a backdrop for ongoing suggestions.
Undersecretary of State William S. Clayton told the House merchant marine subcommittee that Moscow has severed four United States requests to settle lend-lease debts. He said three formal replies were unsatisfactory and a personal embassy effort yielded only conversation. He warned the government cannot progress toward a settlement and implied the Soviets refuse to acknowledge the equipment and aid provided.
The Columbians Inc, a chartered hood group that rode broad publicity in Atlanta, failed to pose a real threat to democracy. Officials testified at a mini court that the outfit would not endure without the publicity that inflated their image. They were doomed by their own overreach and misdeeds.
Shelby NC column recalls O Max Gardner as a selfless leader who mentored figures like Harry Hopkins and Stuart Symington, funded a North Carolina rayon mill, embraced New Deal ideals, and eventually accepted the role of Ambassador to Great Britain. It highlights his generosity, business courage, and principled stance against political pressure.
John Temple Graves writes from Bennettsville praising Marlboro County stockholders at the Production Credit Association meeting. He extols farmer self-help, mechanization, and education while arguing government should be a partner not a controller, with cotton prices moving to market realities and increased yields driving prosperity. He urges top-notch effort, science, and unity for free enterprise to thrive.
A jumble of notes reports a Wyoming deer death arrest, odd kitchen science, a poetical remark on ambassadors, and Max Gardner as he departs Shelby for a new post. The piece parades social satire, political humor, and curiosities with light tone and vintage phrasing.
The piece analyzes Britain's coal crisis nationalization impact and the strain on its empire. It questions feasibility of funneling global raw materials to a single center, notes labor issues, and the political tension between conserving old systems and avoiding full corporatism or communism. It also briefly mentions a county oratorical contest and freight train weights and pea production stats.
A chaotic OCR listing outlines a dense radio timetable with NBC CBS and MBS shows. It lists programs like Mystery of The Week News Commentary Evening Melodies and various orchestras plus ad hoc segments and news briefs across multiple time slots.
Miss Rebecca Watson of Samson is named Geneva County’s GO Citizenship Girl by County Superintendent J. J. Col. School winners competing for the title include Grac Helms Slocomb Lenora Anderson Coffee Spring and Caroldine Milton Hartford. They were selected for scholarship, ability and citizenship qualities. each will receive an award from the Daughters of the American Revolution and the state will grant a trip to Washington. The report also notes a fact about opossums and a cabin linked to Abraham Lincoln.
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