Dothan Eagle Publisher Ads and Subscription Rates
The Dothan Eagle edited under The Eagle Publishing Co partnership with roots back to 1902 lists editors William Theodore Hall Julian C Hall and Orace Hall with post office as second class mail. It details subscription rates by carrier mail and motor route for Alabama Georgia and Florida including daily Sunday editions and various term lengths. Information shows locations and addresses including Kelly-Smith Co and Montgomery Street and Glenn Alley building references.
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Feidl
the Eagle Publishing Om
William Theodore Hall
Julian C. Hall
Alabama
Orgie
Florida
Georsie
Mall
Debated Poll Tax Bill Faces Delay In Legislature
The House committee defers action on erasing cumulative poll taxes beyond two years, delaying a vote until day 35. If passed, Senate would lack time to act before adjournment, meaning thousands of citizens remain barred from voting over arrears, despite willingness to pay $3 to settle accounts.
Menace to Safety: Alabama Road Sign Destruction Rampant
George W. Phillips of the State Highway Department appeals for public help as signs are torn down across Alabama. In one stretch 12 consecutive warning signs vanish during a single trip, 17 more removed on another weekend, endangering drivers and costing taxpayers. Reflectorized signs cost about $14 each, with cheaper options around $1. The loss leads to dangerous driving and higher accident risk on unfamiliar routes.
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George W. Phillips
State Highway Department
Alabama
Motorlata Jong
Alabama House approves divorce grounds for cruelty husbands
The Alabama lower house passed 77 to 1 a bill allowing husbands to seek divorces on cruelty grounds, a change from the current law that only permits wives to do so. Observers expect Senate action, noting the shift toward equal rights in marriage. The piece humorously notes men may hesitate to file such claims, fearing public record of mistreatment.
Dewey’s Cheyenne Honorary Chief Heart Heart Heart
An article notes New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey touring the East on the presidential trail and being made an honorary member of the Ogallala Sioux in Cheyenne. It jokes about Indian strategy, voting rights, and future war timelines while Truman’s wartime powers linger as peacetime timelines extend.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Truman
Bevin
Foreign Office
Anthony Eden
Public urged to report vandalism acts and cooperate
The article urges the traveling public to report vandalism to help curb acts of damage. It argues juries should fully enforce penalties to show progress and calls for broad cooperation from motorists and juries alike.
Petrillo Faces Tax Probe Amid Labor Crises
James Caesar Petrillo, head of the AFL Musicians Union, battles a fresh law and government scrutiny. Congress probes his influence as a labor czar while a Labor subcommittee led by Rep. Kearns questions him. Treasury tax investigators may expose more about Petrillo’s finances, echoing past tactics used against powerful figures like Al Capone.
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James Caesar Petrillo
AFL Musicians Union
Rep
Kearns
Pennsylvania
Treasury Department
Pedrillo
Treasury
Petrillo
Police Officer Resigns After Service With Dothan Force
H. Kitzmann announces resignation from the Dothan Police Department after more than two years of service. He thanks Police Chief Eddy Kelly Assistant Chief J E Draughon and J F Crangton for fair treatment and guidance and credits Commissioner Clyde L Coe for maintaining impartiality and avoiding politics. He plans to enter business for himself and extends best wishes to the department and the people of Dothan.
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the Eagle
J. F. Crangton
Eddy Kelly
J. E. Draughon
Dothan
Dothan Police Force
Clyde L. Coe
Department of Public Safety
Police Department
Coe
Kitzmann
Memorial pool honors four chaplains who gave lifebelts
In New York the Bronx Veterans Hospital dedicated a swimming pool to the four Army chaplains who perished when the Dorchester sank. Pears on stresses war memorials should teach principles of equality and unity beyond race or creed, noting all men are created free and equal. He recalls how diverse faiths prayed together and fought together, and condemns attacks on others based on color or creed. He also notes the chaplains' act embodies living together after war.
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Washington
New York
John P. Washington
Newark
Rabbi Alexander Goode
York
George _J
Cambridge
Clark
Malin
Schenectady
N.Y
Dorchester
Apennines
Italy
Battie
Morever
Bronx
Pital
Dan Poling
Temple University
Philadelphas
Africa
Poline
Natal
Brazil
Sam Overstreet
Overstreet
John Francis Ryan
They say Germans not feeding self, study after war
Dr. Poling continues to raise funds for a Chapel of the Four Chaplains to honor all faiths. war memory and democracy unite Catholics Protestants and Jews. Joy Martin conversations with a taxi driver reveal evolving views on Truman, labor, and voting after the war.
This Afternoon by John Temple Graves
A critical column discusses Westbrook Pegler's attacks on Roosevelt and the public’s reaction. It contrasts fanaticism on both sides, praises Roosevelt's lasting historical impact, and critiques tax policy and fairness between rich and poor with specific tax-rate figures.
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John Temple Graves
Coal production fuels European crisis and politics
The week saw Britain urge miners to boost output to fund foreign credits and diplomacy, while Germany faces Ruhr coal shortfalls. A new plan offers a ten-in-one ration package from U S Army stocks for mining crews achieving production targets, with top workers earning extra calories.
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England
Germany
Bavin
Britain
Bevin
Ruhr
U. S. Army
Britiany
Europe
Continent
Radio Schedules and The Great Be Dipper of New World
A scrambled OCR of radio network listings for Monday through Tuesday with program titles, times, and station names. Includes shows like Supper Club, Dr I Q, Sammy Kaye, Sherlock Holmes, and Lawrence Welk plus scattered references to bands, news, and variety acts. The text also mentions regional stations WAGF WDIG and various programs across different hours and days.
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Wagf Tonic
Fulton Tawis Jr
Sports Review
Gaabriel Theatter
Guy Lombaridte
Ray Perils Orch
Henry J. Taylor
Sem Donahues
Sammy Kaye
Mutual
Sherman Unge
Orwich
MBS
ALD News —Bible Readers Club
Gregory Stone
Muah Yu
AP News
Barehall
Josou
Kate Smith
Sammo
U. S. Naval Reader
Gordon McRae
Stingsa M
Market & News Root
Alay du Goodyear
Garrett
Church of Charfot
Erekine Johnson
Johnson Family
Philharmonie
AP Newa
Social Security
Phil Moore
Flock
Tom Mix
Wdig Tonigh
Elmer Davin
ABC
Lum
Abner
Sherlock Holmes
Treasury
Lawrence Welk
Buddy Weel
News of Tomorrow
Danre Rand
Randy Brooks Orch
Clyde McCoy Orch
Lon Diamond
Graemere
Southern Farm
Living Faith
Martin Agronaky
Sammy Kaye Orch
Eke Manners
Newa
Hyman
Dietening Post
Wollyw
Galen Drake
Ted Malone
Bankhare
Nancy Craig
Norman Clotter
Walter Kiernan
Dick Tracy
Terry and the
Pirs
Jack Armatrong
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Joy Martin
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