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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1947
Page
2
A Sacramento story tells of Lilly the cat who inherited 5000 dollars after her owner’s death. She enjoyed liver and milk through wartime inflation until funds ran out and she died a pauper, prompting the moral that a cat can be very human.
A Senate debate on Weather Bureau funding hints that Eskimo observers face no night differential. The column argues prohibition corrupts respect for law, noting liquor violations breed further crimes and threaten societal order in Houston County ahead of the upcoming vote.
An editorial argues that Houston County residents have a strong respect for law and warns that a Tuesday liquor referendum could erode this attitude. It recalls past dry periods where residents circumvented liquor laws to retain personal liberty and obtain drinks.
Mississippi opens its new fiscal year with a stated unencumbered balance of 10 million dollars. Treasurer Newton James says the general fund totals 25.58 million as of June 30, with about 15 million earmarked for special purposes, leaving 10 million free. The state is described in regional terms and nicknames context.
Revenue Commissioner Philip J. Hamm says the six to seven cent per gallon gas tax in Alabama set an all time monthly high by yielding 82,220,901 in June. For nine months the tax brought in 18,516,946, only 66,930 less than the full 1941-42 year, complicating calls for higher rates while performance undermines reform.
Wilton Sturges laments lack of public interest in a county hospital plan. He recounts hospital meeting errors, quorum concerns, and executive inaction by City and County Commissioners. He urges press leadership to shape public opinion and cites faith and health themes, urging action.
The Merry-Go-Round column surveys Rep. Robert F. Jones of Ohio and his alleged Black Legion past noting crimes attributed to the group in Ohio and Michigan, including murders and threats. It links Jones to the clan’s origins and to Chicago and Detroit vigilante activity, warning on the FCC confirmation impact.
The column surveys lingering praise and sharp criticism of Franklin D. Roosevelt amid postwar political tensions. Readers from Alabama, Florida, and Georgia weigh in on his legacy, misgivings about wartime policy, and the impact of his era on current Republicans and southern conservatives. The piece references Westbrook Pegler, Wallace, and evolving Democratic loyalties, culminating in reflections on Roosevelt’s status in history and the partisan divide surrounding his memory.
Dewitt Mackenzie presents how Moscow’s refusal to join the Marshall plan creates a divided Europe and heightens East West tensions. He argues unity among major powers remains essential, notes Soviet expansion and UN tensions, and observes Britain and France proceeding with aid despite nonparticipation.
Norman Oklahoma reports that Oklahomans are increasingly saving despite high living costs. University of Oklahoma findings show demand deposits up 2.5 percent in March 1947 to 10.5 percent above March 1946, while time deposits rose 2.2 percent from February and 14.6 percent from a year earlier.
INDIANAPOLIS AP Hay fever victims in Indiana were promised relief this year through the weed killer known as 2-4-D. Officials said an ounce could reduce pollen in the hay fever season, starting in early July, if used properly. They cautioned that large quantities are poisonous and directions must be followed closely.
A peculiar personal advertisement from the New Delhi Statesman notes Brigadier Cane leaving for the United Kingdom. He thanks his British and Indian friends for kindnesses and warns enemies not to indulge in wishful thinking as he returns.
Graniteville motorist MacKenzie was struck by a flying horseshoe from a galloping horse. The iron piece crashed through a windshield and grazed his face, causing minor injuries but prompting scrutiny of the event.
In Decatur Illinois AP story Roy Northland, a boy, disrupted a catfish dumping at Dreamland lake by snagging an eight inch fist while conservation officers arrived. The incident underscores angling angles and the ease of mischief when rules are known.
A Bloomington plant report says sparrows entered a railroad axle shop during the night. Doors closed at dawn trapping the birds inside with the felines roaming nearby. The birds hide around rails and openings as cats wait inside.
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