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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1947
Page
2
Federal employment shrinks while local payrolls grow sharply
Civil Service survey shows federal civilian jobs fell 30 percent from Oct 1945 to Oct 1946, while state and local governments expanded. State payrolls rose from 198 million to 256 million. total state staff increased 19 percent. municipal payrolls climbed from 129 million to 156 million. school payrolls added 175,000. Article also criticizes Alabama Constitutional Amendment No 6 as unclear and misused, noting legislators’ expense accounts and new 36 legislative days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Assembly
U. S
Enticing Privilege in Brewery Contract Traditions
A New York brewery workers pact grants 6.50 extra weekly pay if it enshrines a tradition of taking 15 minutes for beer breaks in morning and afternoon company time. The column warns other unions may seek similar carve outs, joking about auto workers, trainmen, telephone workers, coal miners, and even grave diggers embracing likewise, a light take on labor concessions.
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WAGF
Fulton Lewie Jr
Trake
Falccon
Huddy Moreno
Orch
Art Kassel
Malone
Tf -Ap
Maxie
AP News
Southland
Ednessike
Muasle
Ito
ATP News
Hasebdall
Sinatra
T. S. Marine Hand
Tino Stampa
the Groenwal
Market & News
All News
Church OF Christ
Erahine Johnsgn
Johnson Family
AP Newnan
Pine Valley
Tom Mis
MBS
WDPIG
Sport Hills
Elmeedia
ABC
Sam
Abrer Arc
Earl Godwin
News of Tomorrow
ABC Worl
Shop Fielda
Wie
York
Click
Newar
Hotel Stevens
Palmer House
Graemera
Sien
WDIG
Farm
Tietentngy Post
Galen Drake
Ted Malone
Kenny Baker
Tish
Raubhage
Nancy Craie
Irving Sharp
Walter Kiernan
Skipn Farret
Jake Rot Varletten
Mek Trary
Terry & the Pirates
Sky King
Jack Armatrone
Sport Hillies
Gasoline Tax Increase Debate Aims at Road Funding
The legislative committee on highways backs raising the state gasoline tax from six to seven cents to fund road projects. A minors bloc opposes the hike while governors and station operators campaign argue the public already pays heavy taxes per gallon. The issue gains attention as officials weigh the impact on Houston County and motorists.
Wallace European tour sparks family unease and Klan notes
Henry Wallace’s European barnstorming drew mixed reactions from kin and diplomats as he criticized U S policy. the column also reveals Inside the Ku Klux Klan minutes detailing a new card system to detect agents and a push to oppose repatriation of Negro babies. The piece notes Wallace’s views on France Britain Sweden and Denmark and reports on Klan actions in Atlanta Athinta and Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wallace
England
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
USA
Russia
Wallace
U. S
Paris
de Gaulle
France
de Gaule
KU Klux Klan
Kulux Khin—Klavern Nood
Athinata
Pearson
Catch Klavera
Kilgraff
Klavern
Stetson Kennedy
Jodger
Elis Arnall
Drew Pearson
Thompson
Cliff Vitturs
Klayerns
Atlanta
Candler
Esclops
Green
Ransom
Quotes on policy and public figures from diverse leaders
A collection of statements from Secret Service Chief Ma roney, Dr Edwards, Shigeru Yoshida, Eric Johnston, Senator Ball, Senator Bird, Rev Dr Buttrick, Dr Samuel Stevens, James F Green, and William C Bullitt. The remarks touch on counterfeiting, health, postwar Japan, US Russia diplomacy, labor unions, atomic energy cautions, religion, labor relations, communism, and totalitarianism.
Amendment No 6 and legislative costs rise in Alabama
The Interim committee on finance and taxation recommended a 750000 appropriation this year, 400000 more than the prior amount before the Clayton amendment. The governor seeks a Supreme Court opinion on legally calling a special session during a regular recess, a technical constitutional issue. Citizens urge repeal, substitution, and disappointment in a piece of legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Gov. Folsom
Education Reform and Water Woes Across the States
In Florida the House passes a broad public school bill boosting teacher pay and performance as part of a national educational revolution. The piece contrasts progress with resistance to funding, citing a hope teachers won’t have to strike. The author then surveys drought relief and irrigation efforts from Oregon to Arizona, noting vast water projects enabling agriculture and urban growth in desert regions. He laments water scarcity and highlights irrigation’s role in transforming arid lands across multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Florida
House of Representatives
Citizens’ Committee
Caldwell
Do Russia and the West face a totalitarian threat now
Dewitt Mackenzie argues that three London papers agree Russia does not want war but warns of Soviet influence. He cites a new Allied super-administration in the Balkans led by Dimitrov and accuses Moscow-trained leaders of shaping regional operations. The piece concludes the danger is political penetration, not immediate shooting war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
News Chronicle
Iberalb
The
Daily Mail
Daily Graphic
Russia
Soviet Union
Stalin
Hungary
America
Britain
Ales
Associated Press
Athens
Balkans
Romania
Algaria
Yugoslavia
Albania
Georgi Dimitrov
Bulgaria
Third International
Comintern
Radio Programs Mix For Evening Schedule
A dense listing of radio programs across stations and times including CBS NBC and ABC shows, news, music, comedies, dramas, and variety segments. Notable items feature Jack Smith, Judy, Amos and Andy, Mel Blanc, Milton Berle, and Gordon hosts with multiple orch. performances and headline news updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cbs News From the World
Jack Smith
Cbs
Kaltenborh
Nbc
Milton Berle
Cba
Folbey Doyle
Judy Onbe
Mel Blanc
Che O
Min
Newa Berio
Amos
Andy Nhe
Kibber McGee
Studie
Els
Rob Hope
Austin Che
Rel
Shkheltan
Betz to Begin New York Tour in Pro Debut
Pau Betz the leading feminine star will start her New York tour with a professional debut against Mrs Sarah P Cooke at New Rochelle N Y next Sunday. Betz and Cooke are slated to face each other in a wide series of matches as they resume competition following their prior exhibition at New Rochelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pau Betz
Miss Po Face
Helen Willy Moody
Sarah P Cooke
New Rochelle
Miss Betz
Mrs. Cooke
W Wave
New
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Aiken
Vermont
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James J. Maroney
Edwards. Steiglita
Japan
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Shigeru Yoshida
Poland
Trieste
Eric Johnston
Motion Picture Association of America
Joseph H. Ball
Minnesota
Atomic Energy Commission
Harry F. Bird
Virginia
Hitler
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George A. Buttrick
Samuel Stevens
Grinnell College
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Omaha
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