Let There Be Light Inspires Peace at Home
A brief 1947 note presents a religious sentiment citing Luke 10 5 and Goethe about peace in the home. The excerpt emphasizes inner harmony as the true royal and peasant alike seek tranquil domestic life.
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1947
Page
2
New Zealand Scientists Claim Secret Weapon
New Zealand researchers describe a secret weapon equal in potential to an atomic bomb, but refuse to reveal details. Prof. T. D. J. Leech of Auckland says no more, calling it a secret weapon. The piece notes past fears of secret gadgets and reassures allied sentiment, urging caution about enemy artillery.
Calm in Houston County's third wet dry referendum stance
The Eagle notes three weeks before the July eighth liquor vote that Houston County remains unusually calm. Voters appear convinced the issue is legal sale under state regulation versus bootlegging, with many favoring a controlled wet approach and reject outright abolition.
Hartshboro Salutary Lynching Rescue Praised
The Christian Science Monitor praises Hartshoro Alabama officials and citizens for blocking a lynching during an attempted rape case. Mayor Hugh Vann led the rescue while three factors heightened tension: a 63 percent Black population, the inflammatory rape charge, and the captors acting without firearms. The piece notes broad support from 47 states and Canada, urging temperance in commentary while recognizing commendable conduct.
All Dressed Up President Truman in Canada Visit
President Truman delivered a strong speech to Canadian Parliament and thanked Canada for the cheers and Red Carpet reception. He appeared with Prime Minister Mackenzie King and wore a gray top hat, a notable departure from recent fashion trends noted at social gatherings.
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Sama
Canada
Houston County to Hold In Person Local Vote
Absentee ballots will not be used in Houston County's local option election on July. Voters must cast ballots in person regardless of wet or dry status. The county court will arrange voting facilities accordingly.
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Houston County
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Farley and Roosevelt Rift Reflected in Mrs Farley’s Views
The column explores how Bess Farley influenced Jim Farley's drift from Roosevelt, citing her Washington aversion, public remarks about the Roosevelts, and financial pressures that pushed Farley toward stepping back from the White House circle. It also covers political tensions over fascism reports and labor legislation, naming several lawmakers and key figures in ongoing debates.
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Washington
Big Jim Farley
Collier
Franklin Roosevelt
New York
Jim
Post Office Deepartment
Democratic National Committee
FDR
Jim Farley
Rose Farley
Roosevelt
Jimy
Farley
White House
Roosevelts
Bess
Millions for defense and money for home needs
John Temple Graves argues for bipartisan fiscal courage to fund postwar global recovery, proposing a five billion dollar annual foreign outlay and strict domestic spending scrutiny. He cites Vandenberg Byrd collaboration, Taftian efficiency, and a public mood tired of endless emergency programs while urging national sacrifice and renewed purpose.
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Harry Byrd
Arthur Vandenberg
Vandenberg
Byrd
Quotes and quotes about politics and society from 1947
A collection of opinions and remarks from figures like Glen Ho Taylor Da Henry Wallace David Lilienthal and Irving Berger. The remarks touch on mood and politics communism fear atomic energy education cancer and labor laws. It notes radio commentator use by business and government concerns over federal labor rules.
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David EF. Lilienthal
Atomic Energy Canmimmision
Ounion
National Association of Manufacturers
Republic Steel
George Sokolsky
Schwellenbach
Secretary of Labor
Eayneel
NIRA
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Wallace Proposal on Berlin Talks Stirs Global Hesitation
The World Today analyzes Henry Wallace's call for a Truman invitation to Stalin for a Berlin conference as a first step to peace. With Hungary's Red coup and Soviet expansion, many nations fear appeasement, while some see potential in a Stalin-Truman meeting within a broader Western partnership for European reconstruction.
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Henry A. Wallace
Truman
Stalin
Berlin
Nacht Express
Generalssimo
Hungary
United States
Mr. Truman
Washington
Moscow
Marshall
Europe
Britain
France
Russia
Bic
Tall Fish Stories Grow In Australia
Sydney reports a fisherman's tale of catching a beer glass with a small octopus wedged inside it. The anecdote echoes old professional accounts of sharks with beer bottles in their stomachs. A black bear cub weighs 9 to 12 ounces at birth, around one two-hundred-fiftieth of its eventual weight.
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Sydney
Australia
Texas City Rebuilds After Devastating Disaster
Texas City slowly recovers from the huge catastrophe that left homes destroyed by explosions and fires. Officials estimate losses near 150 million dollars as authorities rebuild docks and the Santo chemical plant site. Relief pours in nationwide while volunteers sort clothing for displaced residents and emergency housing is erected.
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Santo Chemical
Rock City
Texas City
Salvation Army
Snow survey may aid India's water plans in Himalayas
Calcutta AP report on Dr. Church, 78, leading a two month snow survey in Nepal and India for the National Commission on Snow. He notes Himalaya snow storage could fuel development if harnessed, with snows beginning at high elevations and feeding rivers toward Argentina-like uses. The work marks the 50th year of such surveys.
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I Church
Tional Commission On Sr
India
Himalayas
Amer
Nepal
United States
Equator
Chuing
Andes
Argentina
Projections of a horse and Mormon gold rush notes
The fragment describes a horse projection labeled as a tick hag six lege a young versus eight lege a comen an adult and mentions early Mormon involvement with gold coins tied to the California gold rush. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or dates.
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