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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1946
Page
3
A damaged OCR fragment shows names and dates along with religious text and old quotes. It includes references to February 17, 1946, biblical lines about turning the cheek and a Juvenal quote about revenge. The passage is incomplete and mixes obscure names with scattered phrases.
The American Red Cross annual drive seeks to raise half its 15000 goal through special gifts. Letters have been mailed to solicit these gifts, saving solicitors time and heavy personal calls while keeping community responsibility in focus. Donors are urged to mail checks promptly, supporting those dedicating time and money to the campaign.
The proposed large loan to Great Britain heats up a congressional debate with eight Republican senators backing a resolution demanding a detailed report on all foreign loans. Arguments cite boosting U S production and debting the nation, while critics warn of national debt and unpaid WWI loans. The issue invites broad public and political scrutiny as the discussion progresses.
A record of unpaid principal and interest as of July 1 shows Belgium owed 630 million, Czechoslovakia 336 million, Estonia 16 million, Finland 7 million, France 9.3 billion, Germany 25.9 million, Great Britain 1.3 billion, Greece 31.5 million, Hungary 309 million, Italy 27.0 billion, Latvia 879 thousand, Lithuania 8.2 million, Poland 206 million, Romania 63.9 million, Yugoslavia 81.8 million, Armenia 11.5 million, and Russia 162.0 thousand, with hearings before the House Appropriations Committee detailing the totals.
Rep Luther Patrick of Birmingham argues Lincoln in 1948 would back liberal Democrat positions not the Republican reactionaries. He says Lincoln would oppose gains by labor and the common man under current GOP Southern Democratic opposition. Patrick adds Jefferson and Lincoln would not recognize today’s parties.
A sermon reflecting on Malachi’s call for brotherhood, noting two centuries of progress in science, education, and communication that shrink distances. It warns of both life saving and destructive uses of technology and urges varied faiths to unite for lasting peace and American teamwork in shaping a global brotherhood.
A columnist argues the Pearl Harbor investigation neglects crucial factors such as torpedo nets and prior warnings. It claims failures by Short and Kimmel, FBI alerts, and Navy planners overlooked simple defenses that could have saved ships and lives. The piece stresses congressional inaction and politicized protection amid wartime pressure.
A columnized blend of editorial opinions critiques on collective bargaining and government role, praising limits to bargaining that protect public welfare while urging strong policy standards. It references Grover Hall Will Rogers and Will Percy, notes on Lauritz Melchior’s South concert, and critiques nepotism in Congress. It also touches Eisenhower and postwar media reach.
A dense listing of radio programs across networks for Sunday including comedy, dramas, news, music, and religious programs. Notable items include Jack Reany Comedy Show, Blondie Dagwood Skit, Edgar Bergen, Fred Allen Show, Crime Doctor, News and Weather updates, Phil Baker’s Take It Or Leave It, Walter Winchell, and various religious talks from AP News, MBS, and local stations. Broadcast times cover most of the day from morning through night with multiple network slots and special features.
CPO Chauncey Walker of the Dothan Naval recruiting station announced the Wire gras schedule for next week. Elba on Monday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the courthouse Abbeville on Tuesday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the old post office building Eufaula on Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the civil service room of the post office Hartford is skipped this week.
Dale County voters face ten local offices in the May 4 Democratic primary with three seats unopposed so far. Two school board seats and the state senate race lack candidates, while four races feature definite contests.
Dale County will exceed 5,000 qualified voters this year, the probate clerk reports. Most gains come from new veterans who have been in service since reaching voting age, with poll tax exemptions driving the surge. Wiregrass counties report similar increases as lists grow.
J R Levy longtime Dale County registrar in chancery celebrated his eighty fifth birthday last month. a former attorney and local landmark, he has lived in the county 66 years starting at Echo in 1879. he recalled dothan as poplar head and reflected on early life, roads, schools, timber, and the arrival of the railroad before moving to ozark after serving as circuit clerk in 1898.
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