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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1947
Page
2
A 1947 newspaper fragment argues federal budget levels for national security matter. It contrasts military needs with other departments like post office interior agriculture labor commerce justice and their sub agencies, urging fair hearings without attack.
The article notes President Truman urging agencies to remove or demote inefficient federal workers as part of shrinking the payroll toward peacetime size. It cites about 1.5 million fired since VJ Day and promises further reductions in coming months, questioning why ineffective staff remained in place so long.
A Dothan lawyer recounts a tale to illustrate juror bias and the difficulty of reaching a verdict. Farmers and others once filled juries, and lawyers once sat as jurors delaying a decision for three days while debating who would be foreman.
The piece argues Alabama needs rapid education funding reform with up to 2,000,000 in surplus to aid schools. Governor Folsom presses for an April special session to consider a constitutional amendment and voter approval while addressing costs and timing uncertainties.
In Alabama a council clash centers on equipment and compensation. The discussion frames a shift from traditional axes to larger tools and signals bold action if nothing is ground. The tone reflects heated local governance and the push for decisive policy changes.
The piece outlines Governor Dewey's plan in New York to test every dairy cow for tuberculosis and provide state hospital care for those affected. It contrasts this with federal budget cuts and notes Harlem’s crowded housing and public health concerns amid wartime resource strains.
John Temple Graves argues against trusting Russia with atomic secrets and urges strict international controls. He cites Henry Wallace and Walter Lippmann, warning that democracies must maintain bomb deterrence while pursuing cooperation under verified inspection.
Senator Homer Ferguson accuses Arms and Navy officials of campaigning for higher military spending. He says such lobbying is improper and bad taste and that decisions on spending lie with Congress, not government spending units. He argues the military plea is an exception to the rule.
A compilation of remarks from Rev Dr Arthur Wilde Gov Thomas Dewey Sen Brien McMicholm Arnold J Toynbee Dr Albert Parry Mr Tard Hacking and General Eisenhower. The quotes address divorce and snoring rights atomic inspection world government and wartime strategy.
The retired RFC director known as the White House court jester, George Allen, travels through California amid wide public feting. On a train breakfast he chats with a sailor who recognizes his photo and recalls his past as a Green Bay Packers player.
Lt Gen John R Hodge commander US forces in South Korea states that Korea remains divided at the 38th parallel with Russia in the north and the US in the south. He argues for continued occupation until a stable independent Korea emerges and notes strategic value of Korea to Russia and Japan.
A dense listing of programs across networks outlines 6:00 to 5:49 schedule blocks including Supper Club News Entertainment and Overseas Reports. Notable entries feature Dennis Way Show Dennis Gatson Paul Whiteman Frank Sinnira Hines Croaby and Kay Kyser MBS Information Please Quiz plus Crime Club and Gabriel Heatter. The lineup also covers musical segments with Art Tatum and Les Paul guitar featured performances and devotional or religious program blocks throughout the day.
The Alabama Aeronautics Commission will hold its March meeting on March 6 at 9 a.m. in the State Department of Aeronautics office at 102 Church Street in Montgomery. The meeting is open to the public, announced chairman W. Brooks.
The Navy announced today that Cornelius Hansford Barb from Mr. and Mrs. J S Bet has entered the Naval service. Stored wines should be kept out of drafts and wine cellars should never temperature lower than recommended.
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