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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1947
Page
2
A 1547 report notes Leon Hendersen and opponents joining a new group named Americans for Democracy Action. The faction, including Bowles and other former OPA and farm leaders, pledges to push a national progressive movement aimed at countering liberal farmer interests and labor groups, amid a crowded field of organizations and evolving political campaigns.
The lengthy Merry-Go-Round column recounts a bitter clash between Senator Murray of Montana and Senator Wherry of Nebraska over the Senate small business probes into the newspaper and newsprint monopoly. It describes political maneuvering, lobbying by large trade journals, and proposed Post Office subsidies to major publishers, highlighting the tensions as control shifted between Democrats and Republicans.
Fragmented excerpts recall debates on atomic policy, civil rights, and rail labor as Senator Morse and fellow lawmakers clash over constitutional limits. Taft and Republicans pause, shaping Democratic compromise to bar Bilbo from his seat for two months amid postwar disputes.
Fragmented OCR text describes suggested bonuses and government actions to encourage saving. Mentions up to 200 dollars per saver and potential 1000 dollar figures, with references to public policy and citizen participation. Unclear names or dates due to damaged text.
John Temple Graves surveys Dorothy Thompson on atomic power and controls. He notes that democratic inertia can invite aggression unless timely sanctions are imposed, arguing that a credible punishment mechanism could deter war and prevent atomic betrayal.
The World Today notes James Byrnes’s departure from the State Department after guiding a non partisan foreign policy through Paris and New York conferences. General Marshall will assume civilian control, while Byrnes’s health and legacy shape post resignation expectations amid shifts toward military diplomacy and atomic policy.
Radio listings show a dense Wednesday lineup from 6:00 PM including Radio Supper Club Mystery of the Week News Commentary and World News, through 2:00 AM with late entries like Variety and News to 2 a.m. The schedule lists numerous hosts and programs such as Jack Smith, Raymond Gram Swing, Ellery Queen Detective, Dennis Day, Jack Carson, Lum & Abner, Dr Christiane, Duffy’s Tavern, Frank Sinatra, Dinah Shore, Crosby, Kay Kyser, Information Please, Henry Morgan, and more, indicating a full network evening of music drama comedy and news across stations.
January 15 is the first income tax deadline collectors remind. Henry J. Willingham says January 14 is the filing amending and payment deadline for estimated tax declarations with March 15 for 1946 returns distinct. Wage earners with other income over certain thresholds must file by January 15. Declaration and return forms available at the collector’s office.
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