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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1947
Page
2
The page lists subscription prices by carrier and mail for Alabama Georgia and Florida including monthly and yearly rates. It includes department contact numbers, obituaries and resolutions policy, Associated Press rights, misstatement notice, and a religious quotation with verses from Jefferson and Hebrews.
Senator John W. Bricker of Ohio was shot at the Capitol weekend by a former policeman now under mental observation. He was unhurt after two shots missed. Bricker urged better protection for lawmakers, warning a visitor could toss a grenade over the gallery railing. Senate officials noted thin protection across multiple buildings and entrances with shifts and staffing inadequate.
Governor Thomas F. Dewey advocates taxing power split between states and federal government. He proposes withdrawing income tax from states, giving the federal government sole collection, while states gain exclusive rights to nuisance taxes. The Huntsville Times cites this as a genuine policy thrust, not mere campaign rhetoric, reflecting broader tax reform debate.
Ed Kennedy AP reporter who flashed the German surrender story in May 1945 is cleared after two years. Editor & Publisher notes SHAEF misused loyalty claims. Kennedy argued the German radio announced the surrender and a joint Allied reveal was staged. Britannica rattlesnake tale follows. Holder suspended for political activity during last gubernatorial campaign. Merit Board to hear case.
In Washington news through the Capitol, G O P tensions flare as Sen. Bill Langer of North Dakota resists party lines on the Kansas City vote probe, while Sen. Bricker argues the matter dominates the agenda. Vandenberg and Truman quips color the scene as Southern leaders push for support and touring plans unfold.
The Associated Industries of Florida criticized John L. Lewis and the United States Steel surrender, arguing it deepens labor capital wars and inflates costs. The piece warns that class war rhetoric harms unity and humanity, urging small business against big enterprise while noting the South’s unique perspective.
A Decatur bootlegger laments weak demand for his product, saying inquiries for a pint of hearth were scarce over two weeks. The article notes state store whiskey and wine in Huntsville and counties across Alabama and Tennessee drawing customers away from illicit sellers, suggesting Houston County might have faced bootleggers if prohibition had passed.
Quotes from public figures about foreign aid and national policy surface in a 1947 syndicated column. Herbert Hoover, James Forrestal, and Dr. Thomas M Rivers are cited in varied remarks on peace, arms, polio, and global sanitation amid postwar debates. Rogers of Massachusetts pushes on the job training legislation, clashing with House Rules Committee chair Lea Allen who demands procedural support.
The United States issues a policy directive to the American zone in Germany urging economic unity with other zones and prioritizing coal, food, and export production. Washington weighs how to handle Ruhr nationalization amid Anglo American talks on European recovery and aims to avoid stymying German reconstruction.
Radio listings show 6 00 to 8 45 with programs including Radio Supper Club World News Manor Howe Rob Crosby Show H V Kaltenborn Comment Gramps Comedy Show American Metaly Time Summerfield Rand Jean Hersholt as Pr Christian Five Minutes News Portal Tex and Jinx Shaw Rhapsody in Rhythm District Attorney Meredith Wilson and The Big Story on air.
A garbled OCR list shows a dense daylong radio schedule with numerous program titles and timings across channels WAGF KV ALP WDIG WPIG and more. It references shows like Mystery Theatre, News Bulletins, Variety,musical programs, and sports updates, with scattered notes on local topics and a stray cooking tip about freezing and sugar quantities for strawberries.
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