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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1946
Page
2
An early 1940s style column discusses General Motors and Ford boosting car output, with shortages expected to continue for months. It cites Henry Ford II and industry forecasts, urging motorists to maintain current vehicles while new models trickle in, and notes broader economic debates on balancing the budget.
Treasury Secretary Vinson told the House Banking Committee that the nation is on the way to a balanced budget as inflation of receipts and lower outlays drive progress. He cited February expenditures at 3.5 million versus June’s 9.7 million and said the shift from wartime to peacetime footing supports a steadier fiscal path.
The House Appropriations Committee approves a deficiency bill funding 16 Revenue Bureau agents to curb wartime income tax evasion. They expect federal collections this year to exceed by about 1 billion dollars, arguing patrols will recover taxes due from those who avoided returns.
The article argues that Andrei Gromyko’s walkout from the UN should not surprise given Soviet tactics. It says the Kremlin used pressure and stalemate, urging firmness from the West. Russia’s stance in Iran is linked to broader UN credibility and Stalin’s confidence in the world body.
After they get theirs, who will be next in line for the new condition event scheduled on April 4.
Truman indicated he might liberalize the draft to protect farm labor for this bumper harvest. Rep Lemke of North Dakota pressed that many Northwest farmers are short due to drafts. many veterans are not returning to farming and prefer city jobs. Truman plans to review draft rules with Eisenhower and Hershey to keep essential farm workers covered.
A political column discusses Southern views on CIO and AFL drives in the postwar South. It cites Senator Bankhead and CIO critics, notes regional tensions, and argues a broader Southern stance may prevail beyond left and right divisions. It references FEPC and broader national policy debates shaping Southern sentiment.
Broadcast listing shows a Friday lineup across networks with news, commentary, overseas reports, and various programs. Notable items include Reno Supper, Jack Snyth, Kaltenborn commentary, Duffy's Tavern, Henry Aldrich family drama, Abbott and Costello style pieces, Five Minute Story Teller, Mystery Theater, boxing, sports, and a 16:15 Supper Club segment ending with news and variety acts.
A dense broadcast slate lists WAGF night into Saturday with AP News updates and music programs. The lineup includes Fulton Lewis juniors program MBS Silbectake, Frank Singiser, Real Life Stories, Spotlight Bands, Meet The Press, Leo Heisman’s Orchestra, and Soilent. Also shows Wake Up and Live AP News breakfast, The Charioteers, Devotional, House of Mystery, Farm Hour, The Song Makers, and U S Marine Band with Methodist Youth Choir.
A correspondent at a northern airbase in Gander reflects on the United Nations Security Council’s handling of the Hus sian Iran dispute. He contrasts it with the League of Nations failures over Manchuria and Ethiopia, arguing decisive action is needed to prevent another large war.
President Clarence B. Bitting of United States Sugar Corp claims a hidden subsidy of nearly two cents per pound will be shouldered by taxpayers for all sugar bought from Cuba. He denounces a Cuban and U S government purchase pact as a raw deal, saying Cuban sugar producers would reap over five cents per pound.
The Tarawa shows a large postwar turnover with 1500 of 2000 crew leaving or transferring as older hands depart and younger sailors take over. Observers note improved efficiency yet acknowledge ongoing demobilization, with Navy planning reenlistments and reshaping the peacetime force while facing officer and medical staffing needs.
Richmond, Va. Two former U S Army general Dwight D. Eisenhower and Navy Admiral Chester W. Nimitz were awarded honorary Doctor of Laws degrees by the University of Richmond in a ceremony led by President W. Boatwright. The two leaders praised American colleges for shaping youth and urged continued peace through shared language and education.
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