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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1946
Page
2
A partial OCR item from The Dothen Eagle Publicher by Maw Bens See cites a mix of garbled names and items. The fragment mentions cases of something and references seats, with unclear context and several unreadable terms.
New Year's Day brought a proud claim as Ed Leigh McMillan announced every Alabama county had met its War Financing quota. Alabama achieved the eighth straight victory in meeting war bond goals, a feat the State War Financing Committee highlighted as unmatched nationwide.
The general income tax cut approved by Congress takes effect Jan 1, the first decline in 18 years, yet total take from pay envelopes remains high and further reductions are unlikely soon. Chairman Doughton warns taxpayers should not expect immediate relief and fate of excise taxes on luxuries like furs jewelry liquor luggage cosmetics is tied to war’s end, with trims considered six months after.
Washington discussion centers on revising income tax before the session. Opinions split between a potential revenue drop requiring further cuts and signs of rising national income implying higher tax take. If revenues rise, another withholding reduction could follow, though taxpayers should heed Chairman Coughton's warning about surprises.
The piece argues Hitler’s so called will and Eva Braun marriage contract are trivial, but the real warning is that his spirit of supremacy and intolerance could return to threaten peace. It warns that allowing such ideas to rise again could provoke another, possibly final, war in the atomic age.
White House advisers privately predict 1944 will be one of the nation's most prosperous years with a sharp upturn in industrial production, rising national income, and higher employment as reconversion begins. Labor force shifts and GI enrollments will affect jobs, while inflation is seen rising unless OPA keeps pace.
The essay laments labor union restraints on trade and argues labor should be protected by collective bargaining. It cites Lee Petrillo on radio music imports, New York stone cutters, Alabama carpenters, and broader calls for public sympathy and union power. The column reflects concerns about workers, economy, and policy directions in 1948.
An OCR packed listing outlines WAGE Friday programming across MBS and AP News, including Wake Up and Live, Mustard and Sass, Shady Ales Folks, Bible renders, devotional music, Queen for a Day, Eddie Miller’s Orchestra, Canada Sweeten’s Orchestra, Captain Midnight, News and various talk, drama and musical segments. The long rundown names hosts, programs, and time blocks with many stations and network references. The entry ends with a technical note about a Douglas DC-8 contraption detail.
Geneva County schools completed a highly successful tuberculosis seals campaign. Superintendent J J Colling announced totals from numerous schools including Hartford Slocomby Geneva and Open Pond with varied contributions. Junior Red Cross teams reported 100 percent participation at multiple schools among both white and Negro schools.
Alabama road building may slow as rights of way clearance stalls. State Highway Director G Robin Swift said the department plans to advertise 2.0 to 2.5 million dollars of work within 14 days but uncertain rights of way could delay some projects while counties appear ready.
A column urging citizens to vote for integrity and efficiency, criticizing democratic reach for office and praising strong leadership. It argues Hull would confront Soviet moves, condemns picketing as coercion, and notes rising Southeast Alabama home fish ponds boosting food and recreation.
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