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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1947
Page
2
A Wednesday May 7 1947 United Press item notes a devotional theme titled Let There Be Light. The piece cites Zechariah 1:3 and a Cowper line inviting readers to acquaintance with God as a path to enjoy His works.
Eddy Gilmore of Alabama is awarded the 1947 Pulitzer Prize for telegraphic reporting on international affairs for his Moscow correspondence in 1946. The AP writer, born in Selma, covered the war from Moscow since 1941 and gained wide notice for interviews and human interest dispatches from the Soviet capital.
The arrival and Washington reception of Mexican President Miguel Aleman drew unusual warmth and optimism. His tour signals Mexico's democratic shift away from Latin American politics, easing tensions with the United States and reflecting mutual respect between nations.
Governor Folsom signals restraint and seeks to fund pay raises for teachers and roads through tax adjustments and bond issues. A special session will consider diverting income tax funds to finance the teacher minimum and related projects while pruning exemptions and closing loopholes in revenue measures. Gallup poll notes 32 percent uncertain about recession and depression meanings.
Washington scene as CIO chief Phil Murray and AFL leader Bill Green clash over labor unity. They push joint anti legislation plans and a Congress of American Labor concept while John L. Lewis blasts Republicans and Democrats, urging action to end jurisdictional disputes amid mutual distrust and calls for economy in dues.
A column reviews headlines about teachers striking for higher pay and a California judge ruling that wife not cruelty when making husband do housework. It notes a New York woman leaving a fortune to pets and jokes about a possible cat dog will contest. The piece also muses that successful people control overhead.
John Temple Graves reflects at Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce banquet on postwar stability and a smarter boom. He quotes Mayor Phillips and President Tutan, arguing growth can endure with sound money, sane pricing, and productive reform. The piece likens 1940s Florida progress to a restored, balanced boom versus the 1920s speculative crash.
A collection of quoted statements spans discussions on motherhood and medical guidance by Mrs. Frederick Wyatt, calls to bar Communists from public office by James F. Green of Omaha, and views on Japanese production needs cited with General MacArthur noted as a source reference.
A leaked report to London from viceroy Mountbatten suggests Hindu, Muslim and princely states may back a loose federation in a three way partition. The Hindus favor a unified India, Muslims push for Pakistan, while princes guard prerogatives. Mountbatten began talks with Jinnah and Nehru on return to New Delhi.
SIDE GLANCES notes a potential partition to satisfy Moslem demands and Gandhi's pivotal role. Gandhi, Hindus’ spiritual guide, met with the new viceroy, signaling compromise. He backs Mountbatten’s peace effort and even proposed Jinnah as first president of a new Indian government, urging cessation of Hindu Muslim riots.
Radio grid lists daily shows with times and networks including ABC MBS and WDIG. Highlights include The Jack Smith Songs, The Paul Whiteman Show, Beulah, Bing Crosby, Henry Morgan, and Tonight's varied drama, music, and news segments across daytime and night slots. Multiple stations share lineup details for Wednesday and Thursday programs.
St Mary Euphrasia founder of the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd will see a first public shrine dedicated in Spokane this year by the Knights of Columbus. Euphrasia canonized in 1940.
A four room six story air conditioned birdhouse is being built in McKeeport. Each room has a private entrance and a full length porch. Builders Robert Giles and Water Kustra assemble the model structure at the McKeevenart Vacationland scene.
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