This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1947
Page
8
Jae A. Wallace addressed about 3500 listeners last night urging peace between the United States and Russia. He said the objective is to end the war and that diplomacy must precede any lasting settlement.
Former vice president warns the United States is taking frightening steps toward war with Russia while urging peace. He criticizes U S foreign policy for double standards on civil liberties and links Mississippi bus strike violence curbs to 1932 Germany tactics. He notes rising racial intolerance beyond the South and cites Southern Welfare tour sponsors.
Sixteen nominees for the Marianna Jackson County Chamber of Commerce were named from 200 ballots. Eight will be elected November 25 and installed at January's annual meeting where officers will be chosen by the full board. Named directors include Walter B. Anderson Greenwood Ben F. Barnes John H Carter Jr F C Daffin Arthur G Dozier James M Gillis Arlan Hand C C Harrison J W Hightower Frank Hudnan Charlton Keen John T Manor F T MacKinnon C Davis Turner Charles Wandeck and R A Willis Sr Greenwood Otis E Padgett chairs the election commission with F E Nealey and C C Reiff.]
In Marianna election on November 11 Daffin and Simmons led the race for ten city commission seats. Daffin to serve first term and Simmons to take office January 1. Incumbents Rene A. J. Cabb and Kehoe Irwin will remain for another year. Voter turnout was 418 of 2500 eligible.
A major blaze sweeping eight North Philadelphia residences left one man dead and five injured. Authorities say the fire, started by an unidentified truck driver who 발견, burned through the row over about two hours. The dead tenant was 28 year old James Regan, found in his second floor bedroom. The exact cause remains under investigation.
The Loyal Order of Moose seeks to secure charter members for a Dothan lodge. Members and prospective members are urged to attend a meeting at the courthouse tomorrow night at 7 30.
Radio listings show a dense Monday lineup across networks with segments like Supper Time Mystery of The Week News in Brief Childrens features and various concerts and theater items. Notable names include Rob Crosby Godfrey Howard Hedowagl and Sherman Hayes with regional stations and time blocks across 6:00 to 9:65 PM.
W P Calhoun vice chairman of the local group says the Moose at the recreation center collected a $25 donation for the Darien United Charities Chest. A well planned program is slated for tomorrow with a good speaker secured and prospective members urged to attend.
In Detroit AP report a resident, Mrs. Gerland, caused a false fire alarm by claiming a cat was stuck in a tree. Police responded, firefighters attended, and the woman was arrested and later released pending court appearance.
Forty of the fifty members of the Philadelphia professional babysitting and tutoring service bureau are enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania. Led by Dorothy Ermish, the group trains sitters to feed, heat bottles, read stories, answer questions, and put children to bed.
Washington AP report shows Senator Sparkman pressing to boost FHA insured home construction loans from 1.0 to 2.0 billion dollars and extend authority beyond the March 31 expiration. He cites current weekly loan activity near 160 million and warns FHA funds could exhaust by mid December without increase.
Fragmentary text discusses the Orheca region of Colombia and cave transport imported by Spaniards. It notes an unstable ship design capable of being captured and describes land rolling and slow sailing affecting passenger comfort.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.