Fetal Catty Racert Saturday Seat Publishing Go Metabliched In
Dothan Alabama edition lists postoffice matters and subscription rates for mail and carrier delivery outside Alabama Georgia and Florida. Obituaries resolutions and policy notes appear, with AP and United Press disclaimers and a Jefferson quote, dated Sunday June 29 1947.
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Wig
Lian
Hall Hall
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Ty Mall
Cervich
Let There Be Light Sayings Book Fragment
Fragmentary quotation urges hearing the word of the Lord and critiques worship of other religions. Cites Amos and Sir Arthur Helps, noting a famine not of bread but of hearing. Reflects 19th century religious sentiment on genuine faith vs. ritual.
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Amos
Allied powers ration Japanese fleet by draws
The United States Great Britain China and Russia will divide the remaining Japanese navy by a four lot drawing. Thirty two ships are split into four lots of three destroyers and five destroyer escorts per lot with one lot per nation. A second and third draw will handle 32 and 28 ships. Davey Jones locker humorously claims the fleet is already stored away.
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Japan
United States
Great Britain
China
Russia
Davey Jones
Alabama urged to adopt universal fishing license plan
Conservation Director Bert E. Thomas promotes a universal fishing license to fund expanded fishing access across Alabama. Proceeds would finance free 50 acre lakes in each county and improve recreational facilities, though critics warn it taxes doodle fishermen who fish without a license.
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Alabama
Department of Conservation
Bert E. Thomas
Conservation Department
Taxing the doodle fisherman as a warning to all
A speaker argues against new state lake taxes in Alabama. He mocks taxing anglers to fund recreation and urges preserving tax free fishing for farmers and city dwellers alike. He warns that taxing the doodle fisherman would hit everyone in the end.
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Alabama
A Good Little Law Passes Congress and Truman
A small but vital law recently passed and approved tightens insecticide controls adds color coding to dangerous poisons and requires registration and warning labels. It helps prevent home accidents by ensuring poisons are not mistaken for common kitchen items and may save lives in the future.
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Congress
Truman
Harold E. Stassen
Goat Hill Courtesy Highlights Alabama Senate Etiquette
The Alabama Senate faces a clash of legislative courtesy after 18 members voting not to confirm Rep. Roberts H. Brown of Opelika to the Auburn Board of Trustees issue a resolution praising him. The incident exposes the paradox of politeness in state politics and leaves readers unsure whether courtesy masks real judgment.
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Alabama
Goat Hill
Legisis
Senate
Rep
Roberts H. Brown
Opelikx
Auburn Board of Trustees
Brown
Rep. Brown
Roberts Brown
Auburn
Dothan Lions Club Thanks Eagle for Horse Show Support
The Dothan Lions Club Horse Show committee expresses gratitude to The Eagle for extensive publicity. The letter notes net proceeds fund Houston County sight conservation aiding needy children and adults, and views the show as a civic asset with plans for a larger future show. Julian T. Turner signs as chairman.
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the Eagle
Dothan Jions Club
Sight Conservation Fund
Houston County
Dothan
Julian T. Turner
Dothan Lions Club Horse Show Committee
Merry-Go-Round items from Drew Pearson column
Washington notes review Marshall moving to new State Department building finds a giant safe used for secret plans but now hosts a nap for the secretary. Labor and Republican tensions on minimum wage, Truman’s radio polish and public appearances, and assorted DC political snippets plus railroad and steel market hints paint a broad postwar Washington scene.
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Washington
Marshall
State Department
War Department
Florida
Pepner
Joe Martin
Bob Taft
White House
George Allen
Jim Farley
Truman
Allen
Saturday Evening Post
Farley
Roosevelt
Charlie Michelson
Charlie
J. Leonard Reinsch
Reinsch
Mr. Truman
United States
Military
Congress
RFC
Metropolitan Life
Manville
Senate
California
Pennsylvania
Sen. Marin
Melton
Equal Privileges Debate Echoes in Stassen Letter
John Temple Graves presents the Stassen letter defending separation of church and state amid debates over Vatican representation and public funds for parochial schools. Stassen reiterates his dissent from two convention resolutions and urges honoring Supreme Court decisions while stressing American principles. He also notes postwar crises and cautions against denominational protests against court rulings.
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Stassen
Southern Baptist Convention
St. Louis
Vatican
Supreme Court
New Orleans
New Jersey
Prescription Alcove Hosts Geneva Public Forum
Genevans gather in a small Geneva Drug Store alcove run by George L. Cailleteau. The pharmacist, a Southern-leaning New Jersey native, shares community duties, baseball team concerns, and local projects while a steady stream of residents visit. Cailleteau, in his second term as Geneva County Baseball Club president, balances worries over the Red Birds and active public service with family ties to Fort Benning and Huntingdon College.
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Abby Ellard
Geneva
Geneva Drug Store
George L. Cailleteau
Cailleteau
New Jersey
Ewell
Alabama
Geneva Redbirds
Geneva County Baseball Club, Incorporated
Red Birds
Cailleeau Nag
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Baptist Church
Beta Phi Sigma Pharmacy Fraternity
South
Ferdinand Cailleteau
Fort Benning
Cailleteaus
Janice
Huntingdon College
Scouts Award Court of Honor At Marianna Meet
At Marianna Troop 36 Court of Honor three Eagle badges four Stars three Life badges and 49 merit badges were awarded. Eagle awards went to Walter Amor Justiss Paul Spivey and Buddy Peacock with Stars to Frank Rooks Bobby Griner Ferris Bagley and Robert Standland. Life Awards to Annette Peel Bobby Oxendine and Felder Streetman. Second class to Billie Hamilton Bobby Godby and Karl Marshall. First class to Ralph Wynn and Bobby Griner.
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Marianna
D. W. Wells
A. A. Kohn
Walter Amor Justiss
Paul Spivey
Buddy Peacock
Frank Rooks
Bobby Griner
Ferris Bagley
Robert Standland
Life
Annette Peel
Bobby Oxendine
Felder Streetman
Billie Hamilton
Bobby Godby
Karl Marshall
Ralph Wynn
Lowery Chosen To Represent Marianna At Kiwanis Meet
Ven Valentine G. Lowery rector of Saint Luke's Episcopal church in Marianna has been named representative of the local Kiwanis club for the Kiwanis International convention in Chicago from June 29 to July 3. He is a past president of the Marianna club and has represented the club at prior international gatherings in Washington Minneapolis Atlanta Cleveland and Atlantic City since 1936. The Chicago meeting marks the 32nd anniversary of Kiwanis formation.
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Marianna
Valentine G. Lowery
Saint Luke’s Episcopal
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis International
Chicago
Lowery
Marianna Group
Ensbey
Alabama
Washington
Minneapolis
Atlanta
Cleveland
Atlantic City
Kiwanis
Sabre Johnson Dies in Newville at 82
Sabre Johnson an eighty two year old Negro woman died at her Newville home Friday night. A lifelong resident she leaves four daughters Al berta Glover Girlie Martin Pensacola Bennett Dothan Mable Carter Headland and three sons Samuel Johnson Headland Edward Newville and J C Johnson Portland Ore. Funeral services at Center Baptist Church today at noon.
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Sabre Johnson
Newville
Center Baptist Church
Alberta Glover
Girlie Martin
Pensacola Bennett
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Sir Arthur Helps
Tery
Chester Nimitz
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Fayette
Butler
Ailey
Miore
Lature
People’s Forum
Drew Pearson
John Temple Graves
Jerecy
Louis Bean
Anderson
Bell Syndilcato, Inc
Eagle
Chicago Kiwanis
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