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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1946
Page
2
Fragmented newspaper page shows ad rates delivery notices and misprinted text. Includes subscription pricing, classifies obituaries and misc. notices, and features stray quotations and a Bible verse. Contains garbled names and ad copy reflecting era typography.
The county faces bold impudence as a crude, public challenge to the community’s honor. Citizens are urged to defend the county’s reputation with all resources available in response to derision and threats to integrity.
The county faces a grand jury inquiry into poll tax and registration irregularities with strong public support for action. The piece asserts widespread indignation at ballot corruption and stresses that laws were violated to set up the conspiracy. It notes the grand jury is trusted and vows thorough investigation despite cynicism.
International dispute pits United States Great Britain and France against Switzerland over German assets valued around 750 million dollars. Allies seek Berlin control to sell assets and fund reparations. Switzerland wants to keep money for Swiss claims. Some assets in the US have been frozen pending ownership questions. Similar battles loom over assets in Sweden, Spain and Portugal.
Washington conference wires reveal Herbert Lehman resigned from UN advisory role amid health concerns and dissatisfaction with Hoover food survey plan. The piece traces leadership tensions involving Franklin Roosevelt, Henry Wallace, and Truman administration politics, noting Lehman’s push for continued rationing and export of surplus food to avert global famine.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation outlines three tiers of average bank balances among the nation’s 92 million depositors. The article notes prewar and wartime figures, showing many readers may learn they fall below the new average, prompting concern over personal finances.
Governor Ellis Arnall spoke on railroads and state policy in a lively talk, defending anti trust actions against roads and urging equal treatment for southern rates. He stressed education, public works, and self government while recounting repeal of the poll tax and balancing regional interests.
Wright of Ashford reports his two sons Nunnelly J and William E Wright drifted home on leave from the U S Navy on the same day. Both served as ship cooks third class and are veterans of foreign wars and American Legion members. Nunnelly has two years service with European and American theater ribbons and the Victory ribbon. William recently returned from the Philippines and wears the Asiatic Pacific theater ribbon with a campaign star for Okinawa along with American and European theater ribbons and the Victory ribbon.
Radio schedule lists numerous programs across networks with times from 6:00 to 10:45 PM. Shows include World News, Jack Smith Show, Raymond Gram Swing, Lone Ranger, H V Kaltenborn, Mr and Mrs North, Jack Carson, Lum and Abner, Hildegarde Show, Jean Hersholt and Dr Christian, Eddie Cantor, Frank Sinatra Shaw, Bob Crosby, You Want to Lead a Band, Five Minutes Story Teller, Kyser Show, Great Moments in Music, Andrews Sisters, News for 13 Minutes, Take It Easy Time, French Singimer, News At Home, Whats The Name of That Song, Gabriel Heatter, Real Life Stories, and others across CBS ABC MBS AP News networks.
The writer notes Europe faces a crisis and contrasts it with the United States. He argues democracy and private initiative are stronger in America, warns European reforms may undermine personal freedoms, and favors the American system as superior while acknowledging needed changes at home.
A readable fragment lists multiple bands and program segments with rough times and credits such as Light Crest Doughboys Jolly Accordionists Queen For Day AP News California Harrocine and Victory Military Band. Names like Erskina Johnson Johnson Anthony Dennis Day Edna G Peterson appear in the scattered items.
Forrester visits Ivey and discusses resuming farming after years away. Ivey plans to cultivate watermelons on growing acres in the Ashford area, expecting a June harvest and a potentially lucrative melon crop if the growing season holds.
Dan Baker appeared at the garage where a restored coupe was ready for motoring. The conversation drifted from automobiles to the political situation with talk of off the record comments. Air Jay, reading the paper, showed interest in the off the record idea and planned to see Baker to hear his views on this year’s politics. Baker has been ill for about a year.
Tax time winds down and many grateful for the Internal Revenue Service. Robert Beck of the Dig office notes heavy workload but highlights earlier start for helping taxpayers. He recalls last minute rushes in February and waiting times up to five hours at peak demand.
A local businessman explains that during a cigarette shortage people bought cartons rather than packs, leading to higher total sales. He notes plenty of cigarettes still available but fewer are being sold in his area, with smokers stocking up and using cigarettes more slowly.
Walter Morris of the Dothan baseball sub says Ashu State League cannot afford replacing balls when fans keep them. He notes major leagues sometimes trade or return balls but the local league needs to recover them rather than issue substitutes.
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