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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1947
Page
2
A garbled early 20th century notice shows names like William Trondheim, Julian G. Wry, and Benegg. It references The Massetatet Tree and various buildings and addresses such as 920 N. Michigan Ave and Parker House, with a quotation attributed to Thomas Jefferson about opposing tyranny.
A dated February 19 1947 church note quotes Matthew 13 15 and urges openness to divine aid. The fragment stresses the need for spiritual hearing understanding and healing through God while criticizing resistance to divine help.
A garbled note describes strike hints and labor pressure centered on coal industry workers. It mentions demands for two new stock and government contract allocations with figures tied to Interior Secretary J A Kroos and John L’s associates. The piece foresees protests and potential actions through March, urging readers to brace for further upheaval.
Journal notes Auburn governance clash involving Gov Folsom appointees and university leadership. Despite claims of extension service focus, critics argue state politics drive appointments and policy. Rumors swirl about replacements and influence on Auburn’s academic direction and local press circles.
The Chamber of Corr rece seeks to revive the annual peanut festival. A committee will study advisability and report back if support is found. The festival boosted local pride and drew wider attention to the region, so organizers aim to restore the event to promote Corr County as a peanut production area.
Nazi number two Rudolf Hess and other criminals are slated to move from Nuernberg to Berlin, to be housed in Spandau Prison with Cell No. 13 reserved for Hess. Transfer awaits completion of the water alarm system, with lingering hopes that they be forgotten rather than serve as warnings.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions various names and places including Yugoslavia and Zaire. It references jail terms of 30 or 45 days for certain dances and notes a debate on Europe being backward or progressive. The text includes unrelated names and scattered phrases about dancing and correspondence.
Dramatic Senate budget hearing in closed session sparks partisan clash over eight billion dollar gap. Dirksen and Burkley cited procedural tensions as Republicans and Democrats sparred over timing and access to the full committee report amidst claims of unfair tactics.
The piece argues Lilienthal deserves praise even in defeat for the atomic control job, noting the task requires a statesmanlike mind beyond pure science. It contrasts Lilienthal with Einstein, discusses social science versus physical science, and asks which kind of mind should govern atomic power, urging history to judge the right fit rather than politics.
The world tests optimism from Marshall and Lie that major powers avoid war while acknowledging sore spots. Threats include atomic energy control disputes, China's civil war, crises in India Indonesia Greece and Palestine, and the chasm between totalitarian communism and western democracies. The risk is one bloc forcing its code, which could spark war.
A dense listing of radio programs across networks shows mix of music, drama, and news from early morning to late night. Notable items include The Lone Ranger, Duffy’s Tavern, Great Gildersleeve, Kay Kyser Music, and Navy Recruiting programs with AP and MBS news bulletins. multiple times feature talk, quizzes, and orchestral showcases.
Civil Service commission announced an extension to February 27 to file applications for clerk jobs with salaries around 9 percent and $1756 annually. Over 20,000 clerical openings exist in Alabama Georgia Florida South Carolina Tennessee and other states. exams open to the public. Details available from Allen, local secretary, at the post office.
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