DOTHAN EAGLE Pubticker and Rate Notices
The page itemized carriage and mail rates for Alabama Georgia and Florida, noting motor route options and monthly charges, with a brief public notice on carrier services and a quotation from Thomas Jefferson. It preserves names of associations and addresses, and includes a standard reader grievance note and attribution to the Associated Press and Kelly-Smith Co.
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Alabama
Georelia
Floris
Geordia
Fiorida
Rtraicht
Modesty and Faith Paintings for Patrol Car Distinction
A 1947 notice discusses using distinctive color schemes on private automobiles to help drivers spot patrol vehicles. It critiques the balance of humility and merit, echoing Romans 12.3 while urging sober judgment and proper order in design.
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Alabama lawmakers condemn travel cost cuts for state workers
The discussion notes that daily expenses have risen from $4 to $4.40, with hotel costs up at least 60 cents a day. It argues that three meals and a night away should not fall on taxpayers and urges lawmakers to cover the excess, urging restraint in public spending.
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Pense
Calia
Alabama
Expanding City Limits Spurs Population Debate in Dothan
Citizens near the border push to join Dothan officially to gain city privileges. The other path would mirror 1924 expansion through legislature, a costly vote likely to inflame opponents. Supporters cite census figures and tax benefits. critics warn of long, divisive ballots.
Georgia Capitols and Arnall in crisis during unrest
Washington dispatch describes Georgia Governor Eur Arnall facing a putschlike challenge at the Atlanta Capitol as trumped up threats and a tense standoff unfold. Troops are urged, then refused, while Arnall remains in his office guarded by a small group until calm is restored. The scene underscores political pressure and public disorder during wartime times.
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State
Atlanta
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Capitol
Dan Dine
Calvis
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Arriul
Man Doth Not Live On Bread Alone Column
John Temple Graves discusses broad church criticism and politics, noting intra council divisions over economic systems and support for a free competitive economy. He defends traditional ideals while condemning noisy protests and endorses cautious, principled leadership rather than sweeping change.
Eyebrows Rise as Legislators Raise Expense Allowances
In the closing days of the organizational session lawmakers approved an eight dollar daily expense for themselves, atop a ten dollar daily salary, drawing sharp public scrutiny. The piece questions why state employees on state business are paid less and notes a constitutional rule requiring legislators to receive at least four dollars and forty cents per day in allowances.
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J John Tho
Forervin Wars
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Fabio
Oreab Estate
Artior Mareus
Lem Severnonan
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Tyergens
Tony Nev
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Odd Bits of Quips and Quirks from Newsroom Snippets
A collage of lighthearted phrases notes weather forecasters, school repairs, missing shoes, reckless driving, seasonal fashion and odd remarks. It mentions an Indiana school, an Oklahoma nightclub theft, a quick marriage split, and cheeky hypotheses about baldness and gravity in a roam through miscellaneous items.
Atomic secrecy and Lilienthal in U S policies
The piece discusses international control hopes for atomic development, Congress secrecy laws, and Lilienthal’s role in overseeing publication by the Atomic Energy Commission. It notes concerns that publishing anew could deter progress while revealing sensitive data and mentions past leaks and spy worries amid security debates.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Valienthal
Pew
Mip
Lilienthal
Smyth
Monhbattan
Bet
Althust
Letters To Editor Deatsville Alabama Jan 29 1947
Editor notes a letter criticizing Alabama College teachers and state corrections officials. It questions the merit system and publicized interviews about Lola Skipper and Mrs. Farmer, alleging biased reporting and miseducation. The piece ends urging truth to prevail under the slogan Crushed To Earth Shall Rise Again.
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the Eagle
Willi: Cowper
Mery
Her Farnese
Tory
Abama College
State Apartment
Alabama College
Alabama
Alabam College
Birmingha News
Fred Taye
Lola Skippe
Julia Tutwile
Skipper
Heck Russell
Josie Barfield
Farmer
Chauncey
Skipp
Florida
Four congressmen seek funds to start river dam project
Fourteen Georgia Florida and Alabama lawmakers seek a 1947 48 appropriation of at least 3 000 000 to commence construction of the Chattahoochee Flint Apalachicola waterway dam at Junction Florida where the rivers join. Army engineers recommended beginning at Junction then along the Chattahoochee with high dams planned at Junction Columbia and Buford and a low navigation dam at Columbus Georgia.
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Washington
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Chattahoochee
Junction
Fla
Apalachicola
Columbia
Ala
Buford
Columbus
Damage from barn fire on Stewart farm
About 500 dollars in damage resulted from a fire that destroyed the barn on S. W. Stewart’s Slocomb route two farm. Tools feeds and equipment were lost, a cow and several calves were saved. Cause not determined. The last sentence mentions 1900 voting age statistics but is unclear.
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S. W. Stewart Slocomb
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