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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1946
Page
2
In a July 30 special Senatorial primary referendum Etowah County voters will decide whether to install voting machines for future elections. Support cites efficiency secrecy accuracy fast results. opponents cite concerns. Machines already operate in Calhoun, Montgomery, Mobile and Houston counties.
The article covers General Eisenhower's testimony before the House Military Affairs Committee advocating a peacetime Army of about 800000 to 900000, with officers drawn from both regulars and the ranks. It highlights his push for a democratic Army allowing enlisted men to rise to officer ranks and his opposition to expanding West Point, reflecting public admiration for his judgment and leadership.
State Highway Patrol Chief Clyde Sellers urges proper vehicle lighting to reduce night driving hazards. He cites parked vehicles without warning lights and inadequate head and tail lights, urging warning lamps, improved lights, and flares for trucks and stationary cars to prevent wrecks and roadside incidents.
The general argues Army officer sourcing should not rely solely on West Point. He cites the idea that every private carries a marshal's baton in his knapsack and says public support for a large peacetime Army can be won with Eisenhower leading the case.
Miss Sybil Pool Alabama's first woman Secretary of State and reelected in the May 7 Democratic primary shares her success formula saying three fourths luck and one fourth friendship and hard work. She credits friends for her campaign help and notes how appreciated such support is by candidates who win.
The column details testimonies from U S Army and Justice Department investigators in Germany about hidden Nazi links to American politicians and propaganda. It recalls prior Lundeen accusations and outlines how figures like Hamilton Fish and Viereck were connected to German efforts, highlighting alleged payments and propaganda networks.
This Morning by John Temple Graves reflects on Sam Perry a longtime Southern champion killed in action. It recalls his lively spirit, humor, and athletic prime, contrasting his fading era with Perry’s perpetual youth on the links at Birmingham Country Club.
The piece praises James Simpson for U.S. Senate, arguing his election would bring a new face in Congress, strong representation, and alignment with Alabamian interests. It compares three candidates and urges choosing Simpson for proven leadership and results.
A conversation notes possible links between Congressman Day and Nazi propaganda efforts. Viereck is cited as having penned highlights for Day and mentions a Senator Lindeen. The piece hints at further revelations to follow in this Bell Syndicate output from 1946.
The World Today delves into Molotov's proposal for a unified and self-sustaining Germany, its implications for a four power control framework, and Byrnes four power treaty idea to demilitarize and rehabilitate Germany while balancing European stability. The piece weighs federation versus total dismemberment and the risk to Europe if Germany is broken apart.
AP News reports North Fan Tan University will open at Shuntu in southern Hupeh. Chancellor Fan Wan-lan says the school welcomes capitalists who fund themselves while promoting free thought and a communal living including nonpolitical professors. The 700 enrolled reflect Fan’s blend of education and party line. He, a 1917 Peiping graduate, has taught at several institutions and led student guerrillas against Japan.
Rzeczpospolita reports monthly deaths in Poland exceed births by about 30. Infant mortality stands at 25 percent. A ministry official estimates 18,900 to 20,000 Poles die monthly, mostly children, from tuberculosis.
Excerpted biblical lines urge attention to the heavens as created wonders. The text contrasts idolatry with a childlike trust that the Father made all celestial bodies. It weaves scripture from Deuteronomy with a reflective devotional tone on Creator and sky.
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