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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1947

Page

4

Dothan Eagle listing notes buildings and addresses

An OCR fragment lists property names and street addresses including Michigan Parker Houses, Glenn Building, Lincoln Liberty Building, New Center Building, Montgomery Street with numbers 2.06 and 00. The content appears as a terse listing of structures and locations in a city directory or real estate notice.

Jue N. Michigan Parker Houses Glenn Lincoln-Liberty New Center Montgomery St

Investigation hints govern or Sparks probe eyed by supporters

Rumors from Montgomery describe incoming Governor Folsom weighing an inquiry into outgoing Governor Sparks administration. Three departments may face probes, details and methods unresolved, with precedents scarce. The piece notes labor bills, presidential era power trims, and proposals by Senator Ball to curb collective bargaining.

Montgomery Folsom Sparks

The New Budget Budget Message Faces Political Split

The piece critiques the Presidents budget proposal of 37.5 billion for the coming fiscal year and a balanced budget with a 202 million surplus, noting Republican opposition over tax cuts and spending reductions. It argues priority on cutting operating costs and debt retirement over small tax relief, highlighting the $259 billion national debt and $5 billion annual interest.

Iike Truman Rock Bottom Congress

Notable 1947 Alabama Legislature Expected to Impress

Earl Speight, longtime Senate secretary, predicts the May start of the regular 1947 Alabama legislative session will be one of the most interesting in three decades. He notes his 32 years observing legislatures since 1915 and says this session has greater potential to engage public interest than any he has seen.

Alabama Earl Speight Senate

Congress Debates Labor Powers as Pen Pendulum Shifts

The article notes Senator Ball and Representative Hartley propose bills to curb labor power by banning jurisdictional strikes and mass picketing and making labor liable with management. They stress these are proposals, not laws, while signaling a swing against labor excesses in the early 80th Congress.

Ball Case Fred A. Hartley, Jr House Labor Committee

Dothan Saluted by Alabama Jaycee Magazine

The Alabama Jaycee issue No. 6 Volume 4 is a salute to Dothan with an aerial view of the business district on the front. Inside are many photos and stories about Dothan, centered on Genesis 37 17. The Junior Chamber of Commerce and residents praise the edition with wide circulation including Hawaii.

Dothan

Truman’s New Secretary of State George Marshall

George Marshall replaces Jimmie Byrnes as Secretary of State amid a push to align with Truman’s foreign policy goals. The piece contrasts Byrnes’s one man approach with Marshall’s frank, disciplined style and his ability to sell strategies to the President. It notes Marshall’s Army ties, past Pearl Harbor scrutiny, and his nuanced stance on Britain and the Balkans, shaping a more collaborative White House dynamic.

Washington Truman George Marshall Jimmie Byrnes Byrnes Jimmie Supreme Court White House Paris London Moscow Admiral Leahy General Marshall War Department State Department Marshall Marshal Senate Trauman Trenan Field Artillers Pearl Harbor Churchill 2Nd Front China Hannibal Napoleon Genghis Khan Lateins United States Great Britain Russia Latin America Brazil Gene Sumner Welles Mariott Gross Frictien Axis Italy Ialy Gereece Yugoslavia Balkans Feure Europe Tie Quebec Burma Louis Mountbatten

This Morning by John Temple Graves

Opinion column discusses lynching, Massachusetts students, and national politics. It critiques Massachusetts crusaders, cites railroads under interstate oversight, and weighs Senator Bilbo and race-related renomination pressures, arguing integrity and national interests over partisan attacks.

John Temple Graves

Hartford merchant Roy H. Jones Known for Public Service

Roy H. Jones of Hartford, a local merchant and insurance agent, is noted for community work and church leadership. Brother of Arizona former governor Robert T. Jones, he has long aided Hartford through the Union Service Fund, salvage and war bond drives, Lions Club leadership, and active charity, earning wide local respect.

Hartford Roy H. Jones Arizona Roy Robert T Hartford Jones Brother Roy Jones Presbyterian Church Union Service Fund Geneva County Lions Club Chamber of Commerce Mr. Jones Morristown Tenn Brother Rev

Farm Reports Due By January 15

Houston County farmers were reminded by County Administrative Officer Jesse Culbreth that all performance reports on soil improvement and conservation practices must be in the county office by January 14. Farmers cooperating with the P and MA program and receiving government funds to build terraces plant cover crops apply minerals or carry out other soil improvement practices must file reports after each project is completed.

Houston County Jesse Culbreth Production and Marketing Administration

Permits Issued Here for Four Residences

Four residences were listed yesterday in building permits issued at the fire department. They went to O. C. Adkins of 211 South East Street for 2000 dollars, Eddie Bryant of 703 Pilcher Street for 300 dollars, West King of 700 Wutchins Street for an amount not specified.

O. C. Adkins South East Street Eddie Bryant Pilcher Street West King Wutchins Street

Moseley Names Recreation Leaders At City Schools

Recreation director Crawford Moseley announced five boys chosen to supervise school recreation programs. Names include Tommy Underwood Southside Max Morris Young Junior High Alfred Parrish Minnie T Heard Chipley Bennett Highland and Lee McMillan Nero at North Highland School. A square dance at the Recreation Center is set for tomorrow night with Bobby and Bascomb’s string band and a comedian. The program will cover elementary athletics with volleyball basketball paddle tennis and later softball and track. The basketball program starts next week.

Crawford Moseley Bobby and Bascomb Bill Moseley Tommy Underwood Southside Max Morris Young Junior High Alfred Parrish Minnie T. Heard Chipley Bennett Highland Lee McMillan Nero North Highland Negro High School Mosvicy

Railroads Earn From Agricultural Haulage and Permits Granted

Railroads derive about a quarter of operating revenue from hauling agricultural products totaling $400. Hugh Weatherly of 48 Hast Selma reports $4,900. A $300 permit for Bryant is the lowest in over a year for a residence. P. B. Killingsworth gains a $3,500 permit to build a store at 105 South Street.

Hugh Weatherly Selma Bryant P. B. Killingsworth South Street

Marshall and Bevin clash over military strategy remarks

In a wartime exchange, Maj Gen Orvil A Anderson urges timed operations while Marshall defends secrecy. Bevin, Brooke, and Bevin debate that keeping plans hidden signals bad faith. An editor notes tomorrow's column will reveal Marshall's past with Russia.

Arctic Orvil A. Anderson Air War College Drew Pearson General Marshall Russia The Bell Syndicate

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