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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1947
Page
3
Religious note quoting scripture John 16 10 and a Milan proverb. It urges obedience to God's commandments to remain in divine love and happiness, linking piety with personal well being. The fragment presents a devotional tone without additional context or events.
Federal Justice Department seeks Supreme Court clarification on Mt Clemens Pottery Co ruling as Rockwell Manufacturing sues union workers for 14 million in a portal to portal dispute. The across the board issue asks what constitutes a work week and if contractors share liability for similar claims as the potteries.
New Jersey Supreme Court upholds that freedom of expression includes the right to invite others to hear opinions. The ruling involves an arrest over a sound ordinance during a strike, fining $50 for operating a sound device. The opinion says speech rights do not compel others to listen and champions orderly assembly for public welfare.
The Attorney General’s ruling stands unless overturned by the Supreme Court, blocking the legislature from appointing term committees during its organization session. Governor Folsom cannot call a special session to form interim committees. The outcome forces the body to begin anew in May, doing research and study as it proceeds toward the regular session.
Drew Pearson profiles Joseph W. Martin Jr., new Republican speaker of the House, praising his practical, moderate leadership. Martin, who rejected a political dynasty, emphasizes honesty, labor unity, and reform while steering a changing GOP through Roosevelt-era policy debates. He recalls early advice to avoid dirty politics and vows to clean up governance.
The Talladega Daily Horn reports a U S Senator, long tied to minority whip, may switch to a different role in the new Congress. The piece questions why he likes to pitch when ahead but not when behind and notes a reference to a longtime baseball score, 46 versus 477, amid broader political talk.
This Morning by John Temple Graves reflects on the Sugar Bowl as the great annual football classic favored to stay in the South. It discusses public service of teachers, labor strikes, teacher shortages, and shifts in cultural attention from Hollywood to New Orleans with broader social notes.
A collection of quotes from figures including Clement Attlee Herman Stichman New York State Housing Commissioner Frederick Treas and James A Farley. The remarks touch on the United Nations as a debating forum the state of housing for veterans and optimism about political reform while warning of rising nationalism and economic mood.
Abby Ellard profiles Heard Saxon Dothan postmaster, a lifelong resident with a calm, unhurried manner who has deep roots in the city. The piece notes his family, military sons, business ventures, and community roles including church, lodge, and civic service.
A compact portrait features notable local figures and community voices, highlighting achievements, careers, and civic contributions within the town. The piece sketches character and impact through brief descriptive notes and familiar names.
Local recruiters start a six month push to enlist 307 men monthly for the inactive reserve. They will visit high schools with films and talks. Eligible includes ages 17 to 18 born 1912 and 30 to 40 with or without prior service. World War II veterans and World War I participants with limited service may join. Reserve enlistments carry low physical requirements and no exam for veterans. Enlistees won’t be called to active duty except in emergencies and may enjoy a two week summer cruise with full pay.
Verbon Mathis of Midland City is now serving with the U S Navy on Adak Island in the Aleutians. His parents, Mr and Mrs A B Mathis, report his completion of high school.
Midland City man, class of 19 percent graduate, spent a year at home before enlisting June 30, 1946. He trained in boat operations in San Diego, then moved to San Francisco and Seattle for Naval Air Transport Service duty. In Seattle he joined the radio maintenance lab for two months before joining NATS detachment on Adak to maintain radio gear on C-54 transports operating among Seattle, Kodiak, Adak, and Attu.
Marianna Rotary members at the last meeting were polled on national and international affairs and the creation of two Community Chests for Marianna. They favored a firm policy toward Russia by the State Department, 29 to 0, backed strong armament in the US 21 to 8, and supported early establishment of a Community Chest 25 to 7. L. W. Watson presided. guests included Lee Montague Gainesville E L Russell Fairhope ALA Rev A J Yokell Philadelphia James Abernathy Washington DC and Rev Floyd Folsom Louisville KY.
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