Dothan Phone Rate Hike Sought by United Co
Dothan patrons monitor United Telephone and Telegraph Company petition to the Alabama Public Service Commission seeking a substantial rate increase from 40 to nearly 60 percent. The firm argues costs justify higher rates to fund converting the system beyond its present anti tariff. Subscribers defer judgment to the commission, awaiting expert review.
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Public Service Commission
United
Hoowever
Commis
Obscure 1947 Dothan Eagle page with notices and ads
A typed newspaper page fragment from Sunday November 23 1947 includes subscription rates obituaries and resolutions notices and a Jefferson quotation. The page also lists syndicates Associated Press United Press and regional advertising.print lines show postal and delivery details and a stray line about telephones and departments.
Let There Be Light Verse Reflects on Resurrection
A brief religious quotation from Corinthians speaks of the twinkling of an eye at the last trumpet when the dead rise incorruptible and believers are transformed. The passage emphasizes transformation and new life through faith.
Payroll curiosity from Chilton County lawmaker on state payroll
Rep Charles B Cox has worked for the State Highway Department for about three weeks but is not on the payroll. Highway Director Ward McFarland says the governor's office should be paying him. The Eagle notes Cox, a longtime road contractor, works for free or that a payroll mistake occurred.
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Charles B. Cox
Chilton County
State Highway Department
Ward McFarland
Capitol
Rep. Cox
Folsom
Republicans argue Taft speaks for self not party
The article notes internal Republican discontent with Senator Robert A Taft arguing he speaks for Republicans without full party consensus. Senators gripe that Taft comments appear unilateral and may influence the presidential nomination. It also discusses potential consequences if Taft ignores warnings.
Legislature Defends Itself At Folsom Follies Greensboro
Governors blame lawmakers for failures and claim credit for progress. Rep Wallace Malone spoke in Montgomery defending the legislature amid criticism and urging the public to hear both sides. The piece links with broader debate on the self starter amendment and political ethics, noting reactions to governor speeches and straw berry pickers.
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Folsom Follies
Greensboro
The Spirit of MacArthur and Postwar Leadership
A reflective piece recalls General MacArthur’s surrender ceremony on the Missouri and the enduring belief in a shared leadership that guides nations. It cites a Tokyo office response on public opinion, leadership beyond church and military command, and the role of an informed press in shaping national resolve. The essay also alludes to postwar politics, price policy by Harriman, steel prices, and a short memorial on founding fathers.
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Truman
Mhess Ae
Anderson Harriman
Anderson
Harrieman
Congress
Amercian Uiduelly
Japan
Douglas MacArthur
Supreme Commander
Tokyo
Far East
Pres
Ins Destra Vty
Vale
Coreretes
Harriman
Csbondeswa
Teroman
Harriman Ds
Bre
Steel
Perhiay
Thamoan Per Coneily
George Washington
Alve Deaner Webster
Henry Chis
William Jennipes Bryan
David Lynn
Beth
Corti
Will Rogess Hielos
Robert Foo Tee
Georgia
Alex
USA
Lert
Etoer
Mtrsthosna Bory
Vermont
Hera
Fragmented Teletype of 1947 Society Notes and Jests
A garbled column of jokes and social jabs reflects on fall cleaning fashion notes costs and public life. It mentions a movie actress reporting jewel theft values, a football coach, a stag cookbook, a rooster on cattle horns, and gossip on the party line. The piece ends noting vandalism on monuments in Washington and credits Bell Syndicate Inc.
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John Nance Garner
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Chipley Mayor Watford Known For People Friendly Drug Store Life
Euless Watford, Chipley mayor, grew up on a Jackson County farm and spent years in the drug business, saying he knows about 38 000 locals and loves people. He moved to Chipley at 15, ran Watford Drug Company, and won the mayor’s post two years ago after friends urged him to run. he helped raise city salaries and backed a tax to fund raises, while pursuing street paving, sewers, and water extensions.
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Victer Are
Chipley
Fra
Steff
Euless Watford
Florida
Watford
Galilee
Jackson County
Macon
Bainbridge
Panama City
Watford Drug Company
Ida Willard Griffin
Sarah
Johnny
Marge
Prugeint
Roland Fowler
Fowler
Ericss Watford
Eagle
Livestock Prices Move in Mixed Chicago Report
USDA livestock report from Chicago shows salable hogs at 300 head, total 6,300 with higher prices for lighter weights and sows up 30. Cattle numbers listed 500, with varied declines across grades. steers and heifers mostly lower, cows down 50 to 100, calves and yearlings mixed with lighter bids. Nebraska listings mention steady to lower quotes for certain classes, with buyers cautious as heavy sausage bulls and light feeders move slowly.
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Chicago
Nebraska Bees
Jopg
Ye Lings
Dho
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White House
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Leon Keyserling
President's Economic Council
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