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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1947
Page
2
The 1947 Greenville lynching drew little national protest from groups that usually rally over such crimes. Criticism centers on law enforcement in Greenville and perceived Southern complicity, while South Carolinians vow justice and pride in the region’s stance against race terror.
The Henter County Producers Association and the County Board of Rev er are backing resolutions urging a vegetable research and demonstration station near Astford to aid truck farming in the region. They cite losses from pests and blight, note the need for knowledge on insects and diseases, and anticipate objections over funding and existing facilities at Headland.
World secretary Will Clayton testifies the United States will distribute 35 million dollars in relief to Austria Greece Hungary Italy Poland and China. He says shipments will bear a Made In America label and be delivered under terms that may upset some recipients or governments. He argues the labeling will ensure proper credit and counter critics who say aid is diverted or misattributed.
In Montgomery the speaker vows to curb distractions and keep the House floor clear of lobbyists during the regular session beginning in May. He notes the House may grant privileges by unanimous consent but aims to minimize outside interference for focused legislative work.
Washington reports warn that 400 000 new freight cars were needed before the war, but rails balked at a government loan. The result is aging equipment, more wrecks, and slow car production. Additional scrutiny targets army waste including multiple liaison offices and costly historiography stays.
John Temple Graves defends his Wilson Democrat stance and free enterprise against anonymous Southern critics. He argues for limited government, warns of totalitarian influence, notes Birmingham Pittsburgh Plus dispute and recalls local business positions supporting differential removal in 1938. He praises Ralph McGill and anticipates city-focused criticism.
Ashford farmers urge a specialized experimental program to support truck growers. They argue an Ashford station would complement Headland and Wiregrass work, promising long term gains, stabilizing trucking agriculture, and a sound public investment aligned with state funds.
Secretary of State Marshall urges building gradual credible statements. Detroit economist Scoville comments on collective employer action. President Truman praises Missouri allies and Latin America growth. He mentions a new 15 story building and a fall exposition to spotlight the trade program. Louisiana congressman invites the president.
In The World Today Dewitt Mackenzie argues Britain faces a deep economic crisis yet will endure. He cites night work, Labour government resolve, and enduring character as keys to weathering the emergency while foreseeing a rebirth of England and a shifting, less unequal era ahead.
Radio schedules list various programs across networks including The Supper Club Music News Commentary and The Mystery of the Week. Notable entries include The Adventures of The Thin Man, FBI Five Minutes News, The Paul Lavelle Melody, and Abe Lincoln era shows with sports and variety segments throughout the evening.
An all day sing honoring F. M. Roney will be held in Dothan Sunday starting at 9 a.m. W. C. Lisenby, society secretary, announced today and invited Mr. Roney’s friends to attend the singing.
A long, fragmentary listing of radio programs and times across the WAGP schedule. The fragment includes shows hosted by Fulton Lewis Jr Henry J Taylor Burl Ives and others with various music segments news reports and devotional blocks.
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