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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1946
Page
2
The readable parts reveal a 1930s to 1940s style newspaper setup with subscription rates, advertising, and masthead details. It mentions Associated Press affiliation, price lines, and multiple typographic elements, but most specifics are garbled. The piece reads as an overflow page fragment from a historic press, not a coherent current event.
A dated excerpt from January 9 1946 cites a biblical blessing and prophecy with Luke 233 passages and a verse by Fitz-Greene Halleck. The text blends scripture with prophetic sentiment about a sword piercing Mary’s soul and the revealment of hearts.
Andrew J. Higgins, the New Orleans boat builder who cloned his three plants during a strike, announces a new 12 million dollar corporation to take over orders. He will bargain with unions chosen by former employees, signaling a shift toward negotiated labor relations. Unions decline to buy and run the business, stressing the need for management. The episode suggests a possible easing of industrial tensions as labor and management recognize mutual dependency.
Robert L. McKeever, a Washington real estate man and former chief administrative officer of the Office of Censorship, is named by President Truman to direct the orderly and timely liquidation of wartime federal agencies. The appointment coincides with an executive order creating an isolation advisory committee.
The article notes a broad expansion of various agencies including property administration and archival services, under the war mobilization. It mentions a guiding directive charged to fire up business and public works, with Robert T. McKeever appearing as a named figure behind the scenes as dismantling begins.
Two veteran lawmakers, Rep. Ramspeck of Georgia and Rep. Woodrum of Virginia, quit Congress to pursue better pay in private industry. Both cited inadequate salaries and expenses, despite long service and leadership roles. The piece argues voters must fund a stronger Congress to retain top talent and ensure effective representation. Selma launches a lawn mower factory Jan. 10, signaling postwar economic growth locally.
Washington dispatch reports deep cabinet splits over the Moscow agreement on Japan's governance. Byrnes faces calls to resign, Truman presses for clarity while Leahy and Byrnes clash aboard a presidential yacht. Leahy warns of Japanese risk as debates shift to Balkans and censorship battles surround German films.
John Temple Graves questions whether established religious routines or a broader revival can restore character in America. He cites discussions with Dr. J Blanton Belk and Will Percy, notes limited reach of Moral Rearmament, recalls Celler and Arnold film debates, and urges use of home and women's clubs to cultivate youth character in the South. He meets Tuckahoe Women’s Club figures and praises Mrs J L Blair Buck for focusing on youth character.
Radio listings for WAGF show an extensive lineup across MBS and local features. Notable items include Fulton Lewin Jr and Korn Kobblers on MBS, Gabriel Heatter and News updates, and multiple orchestras such as Richard Himber and Earth Roth’s. The schedule also lists folk acts, news, and music segments through late evening with hourly updates.
AP News broadcast rundown lists programs and air times across multiple stations. Entries include personalities like Jack Smith Raymond Gram Swing Ellery Queen and Alan North chorus shows, with comedy, drama, music, and news blocks throughout the evening into the night.
Chester R. Vickery Post No 12 Amer Legion will meet tomorrow at 7:45 PM in the post club rooms on South Foster Street. Commander Maston O Neal said the session will cover several resolutions and mark the post's first testing of 1946. He reported post membership has climbed to about 318 paid for 1946 and all ex-servicemen are invited. A scientist notes a billion anew dates to cover an acre of ground.
Dispatches from London note that the United Nations Organization faces a fragile path toward global stability after the League of Nations failed due to self interest and partial commitments. The article urges urgent, concerted UNO action to curb distrust, manage the atomic threat, and rehabilitate war-torn Europe and Asia.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation approved the sale of a war built tire plant in Tuscaloosa Alabama to the F B Goodrich company for 3 968 000 The sale awaits Surplus Property Administration approval RFC had given its consent and Goodrich plans to hire about 750 workers and run 5 000 tires daily at the plant.
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