Tus Dothan Eagle Subscription Rates and Political Rhetoric
An OCR filled fragment lists Eagle subscription rates by carrier and region in Alabama Georgia and Florida with daily and Sunday pricing by mail. The latter portion shifts to a political editorial praising Fielding Wright and Southern leadership while criticizing party loyalty and urging independence from the Democratic label.
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Light of dissent from Deep South on party ties
The piece surveys Governor Fielding L Wright’s warning that Mississippi may leave the national Democratic party over anti Southern policies. It argues Southern discontent grows as northern leaders push FEPC anti-lynching anti poll tax and anti segregation measures. The author urges the South to press the Democratic National Committee and threaten action if demands are not met.
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Constitutional snag on air force command in Congress
The piece critiques Rep. Claude Bakewell’s push for a constitutional amendment to affirm the president as commander in chief of the air force. It argues the framers could not have foreseen aviation and warns against overreaching liberal readings of the Constitution, suggesting a clear amendment would be unnecessary.
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Gandhi quickens fasting pace with shorter fasts
Mohandas K. Gandhi reportedly quickens his fasting schedule, with the most recent fast lasting only V1 hours. The note suggests a shift toward briefer demonstrations as part of his ongoing protest strategy.
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President proposes tax cuts and health program plan
The President suggests reducing income taxes and creating a broad health program as part of a new initiative. The proposal aims to ease financial burden and expand medical coverage for Americans.
Big Jim and dignity clash in Alabama election debate
Emmett Cook of Dothan writes in The Eagle's forum criticizing the SELF STARTER amendment and praising Big Jim's tenure while lampooning critics as hillbilly. He argues for continued favorable publicity and questions state governance, even nominating Big Jim for U.S. senator after his term ends.
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Merry-Go-Round: Patton Urges Truman Testify to Congress
James Patton of the National Armers' Union urges President Truman to testify before Congress as a citizen and to dramatize his views publicly. The column notes Patton’s invitation to speak at the Denver farmers’ convention on March 8 and discusses rent-control politics and ongoing government accounting issues.
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This Afternoon by John Temple Graves
This afternoon column by John Temple Graves critiques political cynicism and honesty, noting shifts in support and the 1946 electoral mood. It discusses Henry Wallace, Editor Hoffman, and the appeal of leftist dissent, alongside views on Vandenberg, Roosevelt, Ike, and the South’s political stance.
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Greek dictatorships and American aid stance in Greece
The Greek public and royalist press face American aid notes viewed as heavy handed by some. Dwight P. Griswold warned Greece against a dictatorial solution as debates about semi autocratic rule surface. Metaxas era dictatorship recalled for contrast with current US support against totalitarianism. Night fatal accidents rise 20 percent in rural areas per National Safety Council.
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Washington cabbie boasts blunt views on life and tips
Hal Boyle details the Washington taxi driver who voices bold opinions on legislators, money, and daily life. The driver recalls customers from showy to plain and notes how tips come and go with the mood of fare and the era’s politics.
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