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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1947
Page
2
A historical notice outlines daily and monthly wall service rates, postage, and subscription terms. It cites pricing for mail services, card notices, obituaries, and contraction terms, with Associated Press and United Press credits and a Jefferson quotation.
A reader letter recalls Jim’s 1930s campaign promises to improve roads, REA access, and rural telephones without tax increases. It contrasts those vows with his later budget request of 148.1 million plus 57 million in new or raised taxes, and criticizes perceived tax raises and staff increases in the governor’s office. The piece questions fiscal honesty and administration efficiency, urging adherence to earlier pledges.
Georgia legislators consider amendments to address a flaw in the constitution that could trigger succession to the governorship if the current governor dies or resigns. Proposals include a clarified line of succession and a possible special gubernatorial election, with action expected before the session ends and other states likely watching.
In a Republican Senate caucus Styles Bridges backed Lilienthal for the atomic energy post after taft warnings against any Truman appointee. Separately the Gwynne bill subcommittee met on portal to portal pay with CIO and AFL witnesses. Irving Richter challenged the law’s enforcement and claimed wage delays cheated workers out of back pay and dividents.
The piece argues democracy cannot coexist with socialism or a controlled economy. It cites England under a Labour government, Russia's totalitarian model, and U S debates. It warns that democratic systems struggle to enforce unpopular controls and avoid economic busts, urging caution about government power.
A satirical column notes a rising confidence in America and predicts a similar shift in England, mocks political stances toward Russia and Argentina policy, and playful quips on daily life from taxes to fashion and winter woes. It mentions U. S. Ambassador Messersmith, Truman, and Marshall in context of Argentina policy and Peron, plus assorted light aphorisms.
World Today columnist J M Roberts Jr notes the Moscow talks face slim chances of progress. Four power admin reports on Germany offer no firm recommendations as Berlin and London deputies fail to map a path for Austria or Germany. Russia clings to political aims while Americans publicize German discontent as Moscow struggles to shape a leftist German government amid Cold War tensions. Normally battery distributors shift 55 percent of sales by year end, with the final quarter boosting the remaining 45 percent.
Serial listings show a dense network of programs across stations with host lineups including Jack Smith, Alan Young, and Burns and Allen, plus drama, news, music, and variety segments. Notable items feature The Lone Ranger drama, FBI series, You Bet Your Life style games, and musical showcases from Lyman, Lombardo, and Xavier Cugat among others.
The fragment hints at a Shetland origin for rels derived from bairns of sand ponies, suggesting a local folk term evolving from rural references. Details are sparse and non-specific.
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