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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1947
Page
2
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A devotional snippet from March 5, 1947 features a biblical quote from Chronicles 6 39 and a reflection noting forgiveness as the mark of gentleness. Epictetus is cited with a concise moral comparison on forgiveness versus punishment.
The Auburn case centers on Governor James B. Folsom and a special session to confirm his trustees and remove the Extension Service from politics. The open session ends with calls to depoliticize Auburn and improve its funding while officials face scrutiny for prior political activity.
Washington gossip centers on who could join Harry Truman on the Democratic ticket. Cabinet members and governors are weighed, with Sam Rashert and other senators named as possible picks amid party power plays and regional considerations.
The piece notes party control shifts with Republicans in charge and a Senate plan to hold sessions every Monday and Wednesday starting March 10 to clear a backlog. It observes cross party political maneuvering and ongoing congressional delays despite new leadership.
Impartial diplomats report Greece faces a widening civil conflict with guerrillas controlling rural areas, mass flight to Athens, and a potential collapse of the government if British troops withdraw. Communist influence grows in Macedonia and Greece, while most Greeks favor independence from extremes. The British financial burden and wartime assets complicate the budget, with U.S. and British roles under scrutiny as policy shifts loom.
The article critiques Chancellor Branscomb's focus on positive Americanism while warning that mere suppression or excessive leniency could hurt democracy. It argues campuses shape attitudes and should lead democratic teaching, with responsibility shared by institutions and the public.
The excerpt quotes Rev. Father Grieg Tabor and Rev. Dr. Ralph Long on self control and guilt before God. It cites Sen. Arthur H. Vandenberg warning about fire insurance cuts postwar. Willam F. Russell questions Soviet openness and democracy. Brig. Gen. Carlax P. Romulo urges reliance on friends during America’s peak power.
The Dunkerque signed pact between England and France aims at mutual defense and economic integration with plans to link Saar regions Czechoslovakia Poland Ireland and others. Historians compare it to Churchill's 1940 union proposal while warning of destabilized Europe and uncertain outcomes.
A dense listing of evening and late night radio programs across networks. Notable items include the Mystery of The Week on CBS, Jack Smith Songs on NBC, and variety segments with Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and Kay Kyser. Includes news hours, musical features, and entertainment blocks across multiple stations.
In Boston the 16 minute reading of Forey Amber by Judge Francis Donhaue during an obscenity trial drew groans and sleep. The case tests whether the book or booksellers are responsible for obscenity under new Massachusetts censorship laws.
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