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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1946
Page
3
A July 1 1946 editorial examines postwar price controls and the OPA debate. It weighs Truman administration aims, Congress vetoes, and the public’s risk of inflation, arguing future policy will test democracy and supply demand dynamics amid looming price shifts.
The House passes a UNRRA appropriation with a free press clause aimed at showing Americans how aid is spent in the Soviet Union. Critics warn of appeasement and insist the Senate maintain transparency, else Russia may refuse the aid terms.
The Alabama legislature plans a bracket system to replace sales tax tokens, while merchants run an informal version. The Department of Revenue urges returning surplus tokens for cash value, noting 296,389,000 tokens circulated and claiming the tally would stretch 4,000 miles edge to edge.
In Washington the price control debate tied to meat dairy and poultry ceilings featured Senator Radcliffe of Maryland voting with Republicans to end ceilings and Tobey of New Hampshire breaking to sustain them. The row helped decide the OPA extension after a tense conference before a final vote. Argentina names Oscar Evanessivich ambassador in Washington, a physician and nose throat expert.
New Orleans reports show the Louisiana Senate and House passing a bill outlawing the close shop amid heated debate over labor power. The piece discusses labor's economic sway versus political influence, noting critics in the Louisiana Citizens Committee and predicting careful restraint of power on both sides.
The article considers the aftermath if price controls by the OPA end. It discusses potential congressional action and the risks supporters warned about, urging calm while assessing consequences. The piece weighs whether a new law will pass and what outcomes may follow the end of controls.
A fishing boat captain from California goes back to work on his 80th birthday after twenty years in retirement. The playful note highlights resilience and a cheerful rebound at sea.
Those who know him call the physician an able and charming man. This hot spot marks his first political appointment and his initial diplomatic post, amid public attention and questions about his qualifications.
Dewitt Mackenzie notes mixed public reaction to the Bikini cross roads tests. Don Whitehead finds the result underwhelming against prior hype, while experts warned that nuclear power and missiles pose greater future risks. The phantom fleet may prove less decisive than feared.
In a desperate push from the league cellar Meridian swept Gadsden 9 1 and 10 1 in a doubleheader. The day also saw Pensacola fall to Anniston 9 1, while Vicksburg beat Montgomery 9 1 and Jackson-Selma split. King, Mackay, Menarchek and Hill starred for their clubs in tight, low scoring games.
A dense, era style radio schedule lists programs, hosts, and times across networks. It names shows like McRae commentary, Benny Goodman, Lux programs, drama features, and news bulletins with many musical acts and public affairs spots.
Berlin reports Allied officers deem the Siegfried Line largely useless as emplacements, mine fields, and anti aircraft batteries on the West Wall have been destroyed. General Lucius D. A. deputy military leader says little of value would be left intact, while a stray note mentions honey bees unrelated to the wartime assessment.
Tonight's games include Meridien at Anniston Pensacola at Gadsden Selma at Vicksburg and Montgomery at Jacks as listed in the schedule.
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