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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1947
Page
4
The article notes a $50,000,000 five year arms standardization program awaiting Congress' return, stressing hemispheric defense benefits and uniform weapons. It also covers the Dothan Athletic and Recreation Association plans to run a year round amateur sports program for the city and surrounding area with community support urged.
The Hungarian parliament debates a sweeping election bill that bars non Communist parties and taints voters who belong to other groups. It allows ballots anywhere in the country and even multiple votes, ensuring Communist control and mockery of democracy in the eyes of critics.
Dothan readers are urged to back the long range recreation plan proposed by Crawford Mosley, the City Recreation Director. The editorial argues for private underwriting to supplement public funds, stressing the city’s need for expanded youth and adult programs without overburdening taxpayers.
Butler County representative Worthy Thaysard argues for immediate public access to election returns generated after polls close. He cites past delays and calls for extra copies and shelf storage to prevent records from being tied up with ballots, aiming for transparent results and to curb manipulation concerns.
The piece notes Gene Cox of Georgia faces whispers of nepotism as relatives listed on his payroll are paid from his congressional office. It details salaries and roles, with several kin still on the books while others have left. The column also covers Greek political shifts and labor wage debates affecting Capitol Hill.
This Morning by John Temple Graves outlines a southern led expansion into newsprint production. The Coosa River Newsprint Company plans a 30 million dollar mill at Childersburg Alabama, leasing Alabama Ordnance Plant land to produce about 100000 tons yearly, backed by Southern capital and leadership from Ed L. Norton and others.
The text cites varied views on international aid and military assistance, including George C Marshall and Ernest Bevin on weaponry needs for Latin America and Canada, Pearl Buck on rebuilding Asia after Japan, and Dr James Conant on education and opportunity. It also notes Republican splits over Taft Hartley and wage policy amid postwar labor disputes.
Kiwanis Club Boy Scouts Chamber of Commerce Red Cross and Temple Emanuel leaders highlight Myer Blumberg’s long service. A Dothan native, he helped organize the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts councils, led temple outreach for servicemen, served as Kiwanis president, and chaired charity drives. He values helping others, enjoys fishing, and advertises furniture. He and Esther Orovitz Blumberg have three children and reside at 213 West Main Street. Caley peas should be planted in September.
John J. Everett and his brother Emmett Everett of Daleville route two along with Cecil Morris of Newton were treated for minor injuries after a car they rode in ran off US 231 about one mile north of Midland City Friday night. The vehicle crashed into a field and sustained heavy damage.
August is the time to plant crimson clover and frye grass for winter grazing. Oats and vetch may be planted in north Alabama the last of August and in middle and southern sections later.
In Chicago market notes from the USDA show salable hogs around 500 to 2,000 head with slight gains on young porkers and sows 25 to 75 cents higher or lower by weight. Cattle totals near 309? with fat steers and yearlings up to 2.59 higher on top grades. common and medium stock also active. Prices for top steer and yearling classes reach near 62.85 and 32.75 per 1022 pounds, while heifers approach 30.00, with costs at record highs and varied beef-cattle declines across lower grades.
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