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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1947
Page
2
A 14 nation committee at Lake Success recommends General Assembly creation of an International Law Commission of 15 nations. It would study and codify public private and penal international law and draft an international constitution incorporating Nuernberg trial principles. It also backs a system for offenses against peace and security of mankind.
Senator Baldwin warns Republicans over not lowering prices and calls for inquiry into why decontrol hasn’t brought relief. The piece attributes rising meat costs to unclear causes, cites limited impact from exports and oversupply, and urges both parties and departments to investigate while inviting citizen input.
The article traces piracy and war crime trials shaping international law. It notes Captain Kidd’s hanging and that Nazi leaders were executed under a newer framework drafted by major powers and now adopted by most UN members, marking a growth in global legal norms.
The House restored 10 million dollars cut from the Army Air Force budget. Disabled pilots Rep. John Bell Williams and Rep. William J. Miller emphasized the need to support engineers, researchers, and ongoing aircraft development. Miller noted Pratt-Whitney layoffs while urging continued modernization to B-29s and B-36s, and Williams recalled the Martin B26's obsolescence alongside aging bombers. The piece discusses maintaining an aircraft industry core and sustained R&D amid obsolescence.
The piece argues for strong air forces as a guardian of peace. It links World War II experiences to modern aviation gains, calling August 1 Air Force Day with the theme Air Power Is Peace Power. It stresses air power as insurance against war and cites the Army Air Forces allied with National Guard and reserves, plus a robust aviation industry and ongoing R and D.
Secretary of State George Marshall, in an off the record session with Rep Sabath and nine other Democrats, faced sharp questions about German coal production, denazification, and external influence on postwar industry. The group pressed claims of sabotage, cartel links, and policy bias shaping Germany’s fate, while Marshall acknowledged faults and debated how far to rebuild Germany.
John Temple Graves reflects on postwar balance, democracy, and the risk of economic isolation at home facilitating Soviet influence. He warns that the democracy bloc must resist both communist expansion abroad and selfish domestic pressures, urging steadfast support for the Marshall Plan and Potsdam obligations amid congressional debate.
The World Today analyzes French opposition to German industrial revival under the Marshall program. It notes Paris fears a strong Germany could threaten peace again, while Washington and London push Ruhr recovery and allied occupation. It cites Britain’s talk of compulsory hours and U S reluctance on Ruhr socialization, with Moscow criticism of Russian grain effort.
A radio day plan lists 6 00 pm Radio Supper Club hosted by Bobd Lewis comedy dhx and 6 15 pm World News via Broadcast nbe, detailing network airtimes for the evening lineup.
A dense listing of evening radio programs across many channels. Entries include Bob Crosby Show, H V Kaltenborn, Tex and Jinx, Gabriel Heatter, Neal Life Stories, Pat O Nrvien Show, and the Whistler Mystery, detailing times, hosts, and featured acts amid a full day’s broadcasting slate.
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