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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1947
Page
2
Subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery in Alabama Georgia Florida are listed with weekly and monthly options. The page includes policy notes on obituaries resolutions and a Jefferson/Hebrew scripture quote as seen in the issue.
The United Telephone and Telegraph Company and its employees in Dothan and Wiregrass signed a one year contract last week. While the nation faced telecommunication curbs since April 7, local workers stayed at work due to ongoing friendly negotiations and the agreement, praised by both company and union, preserves uninterrupted service.
Vittorio Musso lini, once a bomber pilot in the Iallan-Ethiopian war, is offered a wholesale meat job in Buenos Aires. The piece notes his early role in modern bombing and his lyrical view of bombs, joking about a butcher’s trade fitting his esthetic inclinations. It questions Peron’s stance toward his career without endorsing violence.
The piece argues America must balance domestic recovery with global aid, calling for bipartisan economic policy aligned with foreign relief. It warns against partisan bias shaping aid decisions, urges clear humanitarian versus political aims, and notes India's move to end untouchability as a step toward independence.
The Soviet government plans a 20 million ruble bond issue to be repaid over 20 years with no interest. A lottery system will award premiums up to 50 000 rubles to one third of buyers while the rest receive only their money back. Americans will prefer the U S system with guaranteed interest. Also noted is a nationwide telegraphers strike averted for six months after a tentative bargain achieved through federal conciliation.
Drew Pearson reflects on the 1945 armistice anniversary and the shift from World War II to a hoped for lasting peace. He recalls public jubilation in San Francisco and Washington, discusses Stalin, Potsdam, and postwar policy, and muses on changing perceptions of war, boundaries, and the future role of the United Nations. He contrasts wartime memories with a peaceful Potomac scene and notes enduring human conflict despite calls for lasting peace.
John Temple Graves argues postwar housing policy should shift from selling to renting the large stock of new houses built for veterans. He notes inflated prices, widespread inability to buy, and rising rental demand among young and itinerant workers, urging builders to convert to rentals without further delay. He calls for presidential framing of the issue to ease overall economic strain.
A collection of humorous observations and proverbs spanning politics, family, sports, and daily life. Jokes touch on motherhood awards, theater, weight loss, weather, and animal lore. The notes mix light satire with whimsical forecasts, ending with a string of witty maxims and curiosities.
The Ramadier government ousts five Communist ministers after a wage price freeze and a Renault strike, boosting anti Communist stance amid Western aid talks. Italy and France face pressures as democs strain under economic woes while de Gaulle weighs a political return to lead France.
A dense listing of Thursday to Friday radio programs across networks features many shows and hosts. Notable entries include The Aldrich Family Jack Smith Show Abbott and Costello Eddie Cantor Man Called X FBI in Peace & War and Mystery Of The Week with multiple time slots and channel tags. The schedule highlights include news bulletins Weather and variety segments plus musical programs from Eddy Haymes Eddie Foy and Ted Malone among others.
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