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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1946
Page
2
The Eagle explains subscription rates by carrier and motor route with varying monthly charges across states. It notes a misstatement policy promising prompt, thorough redress if grievances are found to be unfounded or corrected.
A 1946 report notes GOP leaders plan to trim patronage as they prepare to take control in January. Democrats, long entrenched, have kept and moved many posts. About 600 federal jobs in the House and Senate are up for reassignment, including high paying and clerical positions. Senator Bridges urges detailed personnel reviews across offices.
The article reports Rep. John Rankin of Mississippi backing efforts to deny Rep. Mercantino of New York a seat in Congress. Senator Bilbo faces a movement to bar Mercantino, with mentions of secessionist themes and last election tactics.
The piece proclaims Thanksgiving 1946 as a time to thank the Almighty and count blessings despite world uneasy and domestic dislocations. It notes opportunities to improve the economy and world peace, urges gratitude, and discusses Greene County staying wet as a local option rather than statewide reform.
The 1944 Thanksgiving menu includes a 35-pound bronze turkey from Wilton E Hall of Anderson South Carolina presented by Senator Olin Johnston and aides. Margaret Truman studies opera in Independence Missouri as she prepares her debut while Mary Truman vocalizes in private. Food shortages persist with canned tomatoes scarce and chocolate supply tight due to shipping disruptions.
Lewiston Maine sees record tree shipments as 35 carloads await harvest in Pem broke fields. The piece links Maine’s famed Poland Spring water to national ads and profiles White and Brewster, noting strong Republican ties and a provocative view of Southern politics. It highlights Governor Horace Hildreth proposing a United Nations plan for industry and discusses regional attitudes toward the South and Republican strength.
A garbled reader compiled mix of political quotes and market notes from 1946. It includes remarks by Tennessee figure Edward H Crump, ironclad party line statements, and livestock, fish, and produce market updates such as salmon, tuna, and bananas. The text blends opinions with commodity data and copyright credit to The Bell Syndicate.
The piece notes bloodless bid for Senator Bilbo while election violence varied by candidate. A worker was killed amid opposition to Marcantonio and Rankin was assaulted by a photographer. It argues Congress will assemble with both sides represented and that southern views are echoed nationally.
The World Today reflects on Thanksgiving 1939 to 1944, noting shifting alliances, domestic strife, and wartime strains while praising resilience. It recalls Pearl Harbor, Stalingrad, the Bulge, and postwar recovery themes, contrasting global hunger with American abundance and wartime leadership. A San Jose juror story follows about a metered parking violation.
A scanned listing shows a dense Wednesday night radio schedule across networks with programs like News Commentary Overseas, Jack Smith Songs, Ellery Queen Detects, Luxurious Dramatic and Comedy shows, and music blocks from Frank Sinatra to Bing Crosby. The lineup names several anchors, hosts, and orchestras including Duffy’s Tavern, Doro, and Gordon.
New Delhi reports a long range government plan to establish five national laboratories to advance natural resources and industry. Foundations laid at Calcutt a for Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute and at Digwadity for Fuel Research Institute. Other labs started at Jamshedpur and upcoming sites in Delhi and Poona with construction set to begin in January.
Indianapolis readers report a possible coal shortage as thieves broke into Robert Foster’s home and stole a large amount of coal during the night, leaving concern about heating fuel amid cold weather.
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