Local newspaper rates and contact details 1947
The Dothan Eagle lists subscription prices for carrier mail and motor route delivery in Alabama Georgia and Florida with daily and Sunday options. It includes obituaries and garden of thanks notices at two cents per word and cites Associated Press and United Press content. A quotation from Thomas Jefferson appears amid standard missive notices.
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Light and ordinance clash on local music devices
A public debate centers on mechanical music devices and local rules. The governor’s stance and ABC board actions are cited as evidence of political manipulation, amid claims of biased policy and quiet coordination concerns.
New York Democrat backs Truman anti segregation plan
Rep. Arthur G. Klean, a liberal Democrat from New York, advocates implementing Truman Committee recommendations to curb segregation. He notes minimal chance of passage in a Republican Congress while arguing Southern politics aim to block civil rights legislation.
Gouvernor Galle's Demagoguery Sparks ABC Board Debate
The Alabama Beverage Control Board discussed potential action to allow jukebox music and beer to coexist, citing Governor Galle's public promises. ABC Chairman Lamar Kelly noted details and safeguards must be resolved before any order could be issued, while critics accuse officials of bowing to political pressure.
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Alabama
ABC
Lamar Kelly
Selma declines Freedom Train visit for Christmas week
Selma city officials announce they cannot host the Freedom Train during Christmas week citing conflicting holiday duties. The council says the date is wrong and Selma would prefer not to be visited unless the reception is perfect, praising foresight. The piece also criticizes U.S. reaction to Windsor weddings and applauds the Driver License Division for improved processing times.
Whiskey bosses plot to soften editors and end holiday
A Drew Pearson column alleges distillers secretly plan to press Congress for a swift end to the whiskey holiday, using 20 field men to influence editors while claiming President Truman double-crossed distillers. It also claims distillers want to resume high grain use, amid broader political intrigue and other notes on New Mexico, Navajo relief money, and Forrestal era politics.
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Truman
Biz
Congress
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Europe
This Afternoon By John Temple Graves
This afternoon essay discusses religious cooperation between Roman Catholics and Protestants in Birmingham, and argues the world is broken needing God and the Book. It also critiques campus communism at UNC Chapel Hill, urging balanced views and firm stance against demagoguery.
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Birmingham
Fragmented Reader Notes From A 1947 Syndicate Column
A garbled collection of 1947 era quips covers politics fashion autos and daily life. It includes reflections on shopping coal prices driving fears and social norms with faint mentions of ambassadors and public sentiment.
France presses alliance with Allies in anti communism push
General Charles de Gaulle calls France to lead alliances with the United States Britain and other democracies to stem the Red tide. Analysts warn such a move could complicate the London foreign ministers conference and threaten hopes for Soviet reconciliation over Germany. Britain and France face questions of ambition and risk if Paris pursues a formal alliance before the Marshall Plan’s fate is decided.
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Wives Speak Foreign to Husbands In Hal Boyle Column
Hal Boyle notes wives often speak in cryptic language, while husbands mistrack meanings. He cites blunt exchanges and a long history of miscommunication, suggesting women’s phrasing masks intent and keeps men guessing in daily life.
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Acre
Europe
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