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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1947
Page
2
Tur Dothan Eagle lists subscription rates for carriers and mail, with different terms for Alabama Georgia and Florida. It notes obituaries and card notices charged by word and lists Associated Press and United Press affiliations. The issue prints Jefferson’s pledge against tyranny as a quotation.
Alabama and Gov James Fr Folsom plan a fall voyage of the SS Alabama from Mobile to Latin American ports. About 200 Alabama manufacturers will cruise for five months, displaying goods to explore export potential while sharing a $700 000 remodeling and operation cost with industries. The project, backed by the U S State Department, aims to expand trade and neighborly ties.
The piece extols 154 Detnan high school graduates and all recent seniors nationwide. It lauds diplomas as hopeful milestones, notes uncertain economy and peace challenges, yet urges confidence. It emphasizes youth as the future, urges continued pursuit of higher learning, and honors past generations shaping responsibility and progress.
A grand jury found 70 election fraud indictments after studying 32 of 43 precinct ballot boxes from last year’s Democratic primary. The ballots were stolen from the courthouse, and the jury said Slaughter would have won the primary if not for the fraud, amid questions of who stole vote boxes first across Missouri and Alabama.
The body rejected a measure to oust the governor, while Lt. Governor Hubert Crosby urged for the move amid political tension in the state. The Speaker of the House and other leaders faced questions about succession and constitutional duties as the stalemate continued.
Washington reports a heated dispute in the House appropriations committee as Republicans condemn a 32 percent farm aid reduction while Democrats led by Jamie Whitten charge the move breaks faith with farmers. Dirksen and Planney defend the cut as aligning with a policy to trim handouts and boost home production. The debate centers on Section 32 funding for school lunches and other farm support, with Whitten arguing promised conservation and aid were at stake and Republicans countering that farmers were overpaid via past subsidies.
John Gunther mocks Atlanta Houston and Memphis in Inside the U S A. He notes drinking and debauchery claims about country club crowds. The piece contrasts scorn with broader views on crime race and politics in Twentieth Century America.
A mix of quips on birth rates in 1947, parking woes, summer wear regulation, vacations, a new 14 000 seat high school stadium, cautious remarks on crosswalks, and a jab at a huckster. Political notes mention Greece aid, Peron, and a Truman era group, all from The Bell Syndicate 1947 column.
The article reports Gen. Carl Spaatz and Gen. Brehon Somervell warning that future attacks would likely come over the Arctic via long range bombers or missiles. It emphasizes Arctic routes, American mobilization, standardization of arms with Canada and Latin America, and a proposed inter-American defense pact first framed at Chapultepec.
Side Glances notes a fence proposal at Rio to be implemented once rain ceases. In the interim the subject intensifies her preparation, pursued with grim persistence.
Tallahassee Fla The House planned to act on a bill creating tenatorial districts from Bay County and neighboring counties. The measure, amended in the Senate, aims to produce 40 Senators and offset revenue gaps with new taxes and fees. Debates touched cigarette taxes hotel room taxes and license updates for private airports.
A New York AP report notes debates about Poole a West Point lineman, 22, three-inch height, and his potential return amid general reviews on three subjects as officials evaluate the class.
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