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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1947
Page
2
The Dothan Eagle page outlines publication details and pricing for print and mail subscriptions, listing carriers and rates for daily, Sunday, regional services, and Florida mail. It includes staff names, postal handling notes, Associated Press affiliation, and a statement about accuracy and grievances.
A contemplative quotation attributed to Thomas Campbell warns of divine wrath and the unveiling of truths. It recalls Revelation 6 17 and warns Lochiel to beware a day of darkness and revelation that cannot be hidden by men.
A Key West story claims President Truman, while on vacation, paid taxes on his $75,000 salary, netting $4,200 after deductions for federal and state taxes and White House entertainment. It notes growing popularity among voters and hints at bipartisan tax reform discussions for the future.
Fayette teachers resolve to act collectively to press for higher pay, aiming to force legislative action. The movement risks politicizing the issue as Gov. Folsom and the legislature grapple with funding and cross‑branch clashes, while public sentiment among Alabamians grows sympathetic to underpaid educators.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Lewis facing a contempt ruling after urging miners to return to work and challenging a court order. Mentions a draft political issue, labor tensions with the UMW, a potential agreement with a governor, and commentary on party dominance and presidential influence in the pre-19 century style. The text is scattered and partially unreadable, reflecting a historical editorial fragment.
President Truman faces strain as a mix of advisers and allies influences administrative aims. A Greek royal adviser and a Kansas figure are noted in debates over policy shifts while Maragon and Carlton Hotel ties draw attention to White House circles and military aide access.
A prose piece on tariff protection for textiles framed as a Key West discussion. The author, joined by Donald Comer, critiques reciprocal trade rules and foreign reliance, exploring triangular trading and the case for tariff safeguards to support domestic cotton and textile industries.
The piece lampoons a pair named Vaughas and Maragon tied to a congressional inquiry. It hints at links from Greece to the War Department, suggesting potentially sensitive findings if investigated. The tone is cynical about political figures and aid to Greece in 1947.
A dense OCR list outlines a Tuesday radio network lineup with multiple shows across hours from 6:00 to 8:45. It includes programs like Radio Supper Club Mystery of The Week News Commentary overseas reports, World News from Jacek Smith, Elmer Davis, Milton Berle Variety, The Vic Damone Show, American Forum, Talk and music features, variety acts, and AP News updates. The fragmented text names hosts, show titles, and sponsors across CBS NBC and ABC networks with numerous program titles and time slots.
Dothan W Q O W Grow named to head camp meeting of Alabama Jurisdiction. B C McCrea Keener Bax and T M Holland will represent Dothan Camp 131 at the Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society head camp meeting in Birmingham March 24 and 25. More than 400 delegates from Woodmen camps across Alabama will attend to review local camp activities and plan increased fraternal civic and patriotic efforts this year. Cabbage ranks high in the vegetable list with vitamins and minerals. greener leaves contain vitamin A.
A brief note describes spreading sandwiches with sharp club cheese, letting them stand warm. It adds a few tablespoons of catsup, salt and onion to taste, then mixes in chopped English nuts for texture.
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