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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1947
Page
6
A mixed page fragment from The Eagle Publishing Co includes publishing details, subscription rates, and a long editorial note. It cites Associated Press rights, printerbinders, and addresses, then moves to a political opinion about Thomas Jefferson and the Supreme Court, noting intolerance concerns and looming reactions.
The piece argues that President Truman's plan to aid Greece and Turkey to curb Communism gains support. It notes liberal critics like Henry A. Wallace and Clyde Pepper oppose such aid, while British Labour MPs denounce it as an invasion of southeast Europe.
A Yale student sent zero turtles to fellow students as part of a pro world government campaign. The Humane Society opposed the stunt, noting turtles were discarded. The student recovered all the turtles and faced a judgment on care. The piece ends with a wish to halt chain letter mail.
Gov James E Falaom aimed to restore trust with a radio address but failed to tackle key issues. He did not justify state payroll increases or the need for $57 million in taxes, leaving ardent supporters skittish and questioning his program and cooperation with lawmakers.
The Supreme Court refused to review Morton Friedman’s 1944 firing by the Civil Service Commission over loyalty concerns, a ruling upheld by lower courts. Friedman, a prominent American Peace Mobilization leader, argued the loyalty test violated statutory and constitutional protections, a claim dismissed as the FBI calls APM a Communist front. The piece notes Alabama politics and Governor Folsom amid debate over loyalties and state policy.
Forty four of fifty one Republican senators attended a closed session on the Greek Turkish situation led by Foreign Relations Chair Arthur Vandenberg. He urged supporting the president’s request for 400 million to block communism, while many questioned intervention and potential war risks. The session exposed doubts about funding and policy, with only Morse and Baldwin publicly backing the administration.
John Temple Graves writes from Yakima Washington about the west’s water struggles irrigation feats and the beauty of orchard blossom in the Yakima valley noting apricot cherry and apple trees and the vast display of fruit yet mingling with odd reflections on unfinished buildings and local lore.
A fragmented collection of quotes from diverse figures including Allen J. Ellender, Sybil Brown, W. E. Peik, J. Parnell Thomas, Vannevar Bush, Elaine Knowles Weaver, Elaine Knowles Weaver, and Pat W. Shafer. Topics cited cover aid to Greece, keeping troops in Greece, child security, education to deter strikes, Russia and U S patent history, streamlining in kitchen work, and Korea policy with warnings toward Russia and Poland.
Lord Inverchanol defends Britain's status as a world power despite imperial changes. He argues the Commonwealth holds vast potential, with India and Burma possibly joining, and notes shifts in defense focus from the Mediterranean to East Africa. He cautions against viewing Britain as finished as an imperial power.
A dense listing of radio programs across networks for Wednesday night and Thursday, detailing time slots, show titles, hosts, and participating acts from 6:00 pm through 5:45 am, including news updates, dramas, music, comedy, and variety shows featuring names like Jack Smith, Dinah Shore, Kay Kyser, and Abbott and Costello.
Letter from J H Session of Enterprise Alabama questions Governor Folsom coverage and Purvis as Purchasing Agent for ABC Board. Mentions Purvis earning $906.8 month and asserts concern over perceived favoritism. Also references a record orange crop record.
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