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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1946
Page
2
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In a landmark move the Alabama Democratic Executive Committee opens its primaries to Negroes who are registered and qualified. The decision, following a Supreme Court ruling that public-fund primaries may not exclude Black voters, broadens participation while keeping eligibility standards set by county registration boards and signaling potential constitutional changes to come.
The March of Dimes campaign launches across Houston County and nationwide, running until January 30 the Roosevelt birthday. Coin boxes in drug stores lodges and hotels invite public support for infantile paralysis relief. A Wishing Well will stand at Main and Foster, with contributions also urged via Lee Herlong in Dothan and through school children distributing donation cards.
Public appeal in Houston County urges residents to donate dimes and small change to local boxes. Campaign supports polio victims at home and funds the Warm Springs Foundation for treatment research and emergency aid. Officials note yearly campaigns since 1930s, emphasizing broad community participation.
The piece discusses balanced budgets amid postwar policy, noting Truman’s blue pencil approach to a final peacetime budget near 40 to 50 billion dollars for the next year, with a tighter 146-47 expenditure table and ongoing sugar production cuts forecast by the Agriculture Department leading to continued rationing.
A brief notice reminds readers there is little time left to pay the poll tax and qualify as electors for the current election. It emphasizes urgency about meeting the payment deadline to be eligible to vote.
Washington saga shows Mead Committee foiled by Army drill and a clever officer. Senator Ferguson recalls a staged inspection at San Juan base with clean barracks and spotless gear as a setup for impressions. General Royall, then aide to Eisenhower, boasted the Senate was fooled by a bomb surplus lie uncovered later in Greensboro and at the War Department.
The Huntsville Times argues the 1947 Alabama Legislature should be financially minded and competent to manage growing surpluses. It warns against reckless spending as taxes rise postwar and urges a steady governor and legislature to pursue wise long term uses for funds.
A scrambled schedule lists multiple radio programs and times across MBS AP News and related stations. Names include Arthur Hale MBS Joe Reélehman Windsor String and Eddie Howard's Orchestra, with segments like The News and Songfellows Quartet.
Pfc. Robert H. Talbot, son of Mr and Mrs R J Talbot of Elba route one, was discharged at Fort McPherson Ga. after seven months overseas as a heavy machine gunner in the 95th Division. He earned the Combat Infantry Badge, Distinguished Unit Badge, ETO ribbon with two battle stars, and the Good Conduct and American theater ribbons.
The article notes tensions over restoring the monarchy as Don Juan may meet his in rules in neutral Portugal. Don Juan could act as intermediary between Franco and the Pretender, with officials hinting at a constitutional monarchy. The move coincides with Allied talks on Spain and worries of a coup if the regime changes hands.
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