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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1946
Page
3
The item lists subscription rates by carrier and mail for Alabama Georgia and Florida with daily and Sunday editions and notes various price points. It then discusses OPA postwar funding showing House action on payrolls and questions whether OPA will be revived, urging clarity for the public.
The editorial argues Alabama voters should elect Senator Jim Simpson to the U S Senate, praising fresh perspectives from someone “fresh from the people.” It notes two incumbents in Congress could remain if Simpson loses and asserts Simpson’s intelligence, courage, and qualifications to represent all Alabamians.
Congress members argue over summer adjournment while poll tax repeal and FEPC reappear. Senator McKellar notes Democratic leader Barkley promised a Senate floor vote before adjournment. Supporters use rush tactics to push controversial measures despite poor passage chances. Southern opponents insist on staying to contest these efforts.
The House endorsed a $75 million appropriation to fund defunct OPA operations for the current fiscal year, pending Senate approval. The measure bars using funds for general propaganda in support of price control, ensuring pay for workers who remained on the job.
Georgia has 389 counties and Alabama 67. Thirty-two Georgia counties share names with Alabama counties and voting patterns show Tal madge carried 21 of them, Carmichael 10, and Rivers none. Pravda described George Atcheson Jr as a middle age political figure among modern diplomats, a view echoed by others influenced by Kremlin guidance.
Drew Pearson reports the Ku Klux Klan in Atlanta issuing a fiery summons urging urgent assembly and fundraising for legal battles to keep its charter. The column then shifts to critique Congress, noting a need for disclosure of financial ties and stock dealings while condemning the power of committee chairs in hindering reforms.
John Temple Graves argues for a third Southern trend beyond Arnall and Talmadge. He praises Carmichael, criticizes Bilbo and Rankin, and endorses a states rights liberal approach while urging restraint from outside force. He commends W. Q. Smith of The Macon News and comments on county unit politics and agriculture oversight.
As summer rains ease in China, General Marshall and Ambassador Stuart visit Chiang Kai-shek in Kuling amid rising tensions between Nationalist and Communist forces. Both sides refuse major concessions, risking renewed civil conflict, while the United States weighs aid and a possible new basis for peace talks. The Moscow press notes Washington’s role, and observers fear a broader war if negotiations fail.
Coffee Pot Joe II has been mustered out of the Navy after serving about 20,000 cups of coffee in four campaigns aboard the U S S Erben. Three sailors returned the battle scarred percolator to Mrs Genare Balenciaga of Imperial Pa. Harold L Kildoo led the team, joined by William S Zabric and Dick Stephens. Joe bears four battle stars for Guam, the Philippines, Okinawa and Japan and two typhoon citations. An engraved note thanked the Balenciaga family for sending Joe to service.
Pittsfield Massachusetts reports Mrs Annie Herforth, a 69 year old woman, displays a rocking chair for Berkshire county streams. She holds a fishing license and has caught a 14.5 inch bullhead and several bluegill.
A dense OCR style radio schedule lists daily programs across Sunday Monday and networks. It includes Musical Clock AP News Gospelaires Carl Ravazza Orch Sunday School previews Voice of Prophecy Luther Hour Baptist Church service Rhythm Serenade Movie Time Hollywood Salon Orch Vern Holly Sings Pilgrim Hour Joe Reichman Thea Abbott Mysteries There Websters Cedric Foster Jack Smith Sings Lets Go To The Opera Old Fashioned Revival Cecil Brown Special Investigator Exploring The Unknown Double Or Nothing Myastery In My Hobby Serenade For String William Hillman Johnny Pineapples Richard Himber Charlie Barnet Henry King Silent Wag MONDAY listings begin with Malona Prevents Shady Valley Folks Mustard and Gravy Bible Readers Lost and Found Singing Strings Jackie Hill Show AP News Trade Winds Tavern Nevotional For You Victor H. Lindlahr Up To The Minute Flashes of Life The Dinning Sisters Thomas Peluso AP News Accordion Acss Luncheon With Lop-s Farm Hove AP News John J. Anthony Light Crust Couchbore Smile Time Queen For A Day Garrett's Snuff Variation AP News Goodyear Band Review The King's Men AP News Erskine Johnson Johnson Family Victory Parade Hyper String Ens AP News Rimson Reverse Time Texan Benny Dew Matty Malneck's Oreli AP News Adventures Of The Bell All Request Program Malady Review Eddie Dean Glory Pleasants AP News Tom Mix ON THE NETWORKS SUNDAY Frank Morgan Autry's Hollyw Draw Pearson Commentary Dick Powell Mysteries Biondie Dagwood Comedy Sit Quiz Kids Joe Kelly Album of Familiar Music James Melton Show Jimmy Fiddler's Hollywood Policeman Drama Series Take It or Leave It We The Poor Show Verse and News Variety Dance News and Questions
In Bingham Maine a report notes Maine's vast lumber regions and an unusual veneer trade importing African woods such as mahogany and orfram. The piece highlights how these exotic species are used in veneers for local purposes and comments on mechanical issues with a vehicle fuel system including vent clogging risks.
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