Local Post Office and Subscription Rates Notice
Fragmented text lists subscription rates by mail and carrier routes in Alabama and Florida, with mentions of daily mail and Sunday service. Includes garbled postal terms and a quotation from Thomas Jefferson dated Wednesday October 5, 1040.
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Sean Poiell
Dothan
Alabede
Mal Salier
Gorritr
Mall
Cartier
Metor Koutefriies le
Hadam
Georgia
Florida
Mail
Alabama
Gyorste
Theron Kelia-Smutiu
Philadelphia
Montgomery Bt
Gata
Corona St
Houth
Salina
Thomas Jefferson
Fragmentary Biblical Quotation Referenced in Text
A garbled excerpt appears to cite Eccl 4 4 and Burka commentary, mentioning vanity, mischief, and pride. The legible portion discusses human folly, deceit, and the contrast with wisdom in a religious or scholarly context. No clear event, date, or individuals are identifiable.
Letter from Bobby praising The Eagle newspaper
A letter from a reader named Bobby expresses pride in The Eagle as the community newspaper. He thanks the paper for providing clear information and invites wider discussion as Newspaper Week is celebrated.
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Welty
Bobby
Enale
Yale
Counricton
Dante
Lamy
The
Eagle
Avid
Chest Drive Aims to Cut Waste in Public Agencies
The drive stresses tightening control of funds in Dothan and surrounding agencies. Citizens contributed generously to the campaign, and organizers insist money was spent efficiently under a system that boosted merit and unity. The aim is to reduce duplication and improve supervision while ensuring accountability for every dollar donated.
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Dina Rorsen
Dothan Campaign Urges Generous Community Support
Residents are asked to fund agency budgets shaping essential services. The appeal emphasizes daily sacrifices from workers and higher earners alike, praising volunteers who organize the drive and urging cheerful, prompt giving to support Salvation Army, Tuberculosis Association, Hoy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Welfare Department, and Crippled Children's Service.
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Salvation Army
Tuberculosis Association
Hoy Scouts
Giri Scauta
Welfare Department
Crip-ped Children's Service
Dothan
Alabama Governor Faces Expanded Contingency Funds
The article outlines Alabama Governor plans and a growing contingency fund, noting a $28,000 emergency reserve and a $25,000 to $100,000 access line. It describes the governor’s use of funds, transfers to state departments, and ongoing emergency financing expectations for the coming year.
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State of Alabama
Sims
Alabama
Aibe Praviors
Treasury
Nelé
Goat Hill
UN Dinner Jest Sparks Moscow Assembly Rumor
A New York Times report recounts Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky joking about moving the United Nations General Assembly to Moscow in 1952 or 1955. Secretary General Lie played down the tale, calling it ordinary table talk with no formal proposal. The episode provoked momentary skepticism about Soviet intentions.
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New York Times
Soviret
Ander Vishinsky
Nations General Assembly
Moscow
Times
Nomin
New York
Vishinsky
Trygve Lie
the Times
South markets rise as Chattanooga speech frames issue
In Chattanooga on Women’s Day a guest speaker, Mrs. John Ersteine, spoke on I Am A Republican as part of a broader reflection on the South as a growing market. The piece argues the South must become the region’s own market, stressing manufacturing, external competition, and the role of Chattanooga’s industry in national growth. It notes debates over federal versus socialized medicine and the need for regional economic and political development.
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Chattanooga
Hamplton County
Truman
John Ersteine
Ife
Valion
South
Mtil
Westbrook Pegler Describes a Union Cash Fight
Bronx seamstress Helen Kulesha sues the Ladies Garment Workers Union in Manhattan Small Claims Court over a vacation fund of $4. The story accuses union leaders David Dubinsky and Luigi Antonini of pressing political fundraising via the union to aid the Liberal Party. A judge orders the union to cover court costs as Kulesha claims the union forced charitable gifts and improper political influence.
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New York
Sinai
Unin Front
Helen Kulesha
Bronx
Small Claims Court
Manhattan
Ladies Garment Workers Union
Uniot
David Dubinsky
Garment Workers
Luigi Antonini
Dubinsky
Antonini
Liberal Party
Union
Kulesha
Poland
Jacobs
Ringle Union
Congress
Baltimore
Carpenters’ Union
Snion
Smoking on Mobile buses prohibited by city ordinance
The Mobile City and its police jurisdiction ban smoking on passenger buses. Violations carry a maximum $10 fine and must be enforced to reduce hazards during peak hours when passengers stand in aisles. Recent violations noted prompt action to curb the practice amid broader fiscal and governmental criticism.
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Mobile
Isles
Mobile Regis
Enforcing Tax Strain by Government in Alabama Utilities
The writing argues that government actions against public utilities in Alabama threaten the public, asserting that even if the plan failed, taxpayers would bear the burden. It portrays government as often antagonistic toward the people, urging vigilance against perceived overreach by officials.
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Folsom
Alabama
Burning It Up The Movies Shoot Up Ammunition Supply
The Decatur Daily notes recent films feature intense gunfire and large ammo quantities resembling a war setup. It comments on the trend's impact on audiences and local views of modern cinema.
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Decatur Daily
Close Friends and Political Machines In Kansas City
The DeKalb Times quotes the Alabama Journal asking how many close friends President Truman has and questions the club that once served as Pendergast machine headquarters in Kansas City. It notes a rotter among members, suggesting a rough count for a fair approximation.
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Trumen
Aska
Alabama Journal
Pendergast Machine
Kansas City
DeKalb Times
Spirit Of Uneasiness Reflares In Truman Era Pollies
Bi partisans and mail surveys show Truman could win re election amid general prosperity yet a broad unease exists. Voters favor personal security and social safety nets while fearing rising prices and long term budgets. Foreign policy anxieties grow as Marshall Plan readiness and atomic secrets loom.
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M. C
Membe
Attorneys Pay Fine For Lewis Violation
Attorneys for John L. Lewis paid a $32.25 fine in traffic court for a United Mine Workers base. Lewis did not appear to answer charges of speeding in a 60 mile zone and passing a car near Mt Crawford Virginia on September 24.
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Manmisunbung
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Mt Crawford
Dothan Visitors and Local Returns Highlight Minute Ledger
Mrs. W D Miller of Waycross was a guest of Mea D B Sinclair. Mr and Mrs F McArthur returned from a trip to Sprague C P Bowden of Gordon and Charles Feiham of Slocan were in Dothan today. Editorial notes on marriage and leisure. O F Green returned from New York where he had intended business.
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Schlesinger
Pari
W. D. Miller
Waycross
D. B Sinclair
F. McArthur
Sprague
Cp. Bowden
Gordon
Charles Feiham
Slocam
Dothan
O. F. Green
New York
Cottondale and Marianna Win Dairy Judging Honors
In Chipley the Cottondale FFA Dairy Judging Team took first with Marianna second as 15 teams competed. RB Toole, FFA advisor, announced prizes of 85.00 for Cottondale and 10.90 for Marianna. Team members included Bruce Christmas Henry Brock Carl Merchant from Cottondale and Wilton Miler Earl Clyrail Bob Byrd from Marianna. Cattle judged were Jersey cows including senior and junior Jerseys.
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Marianna
Cottondale
Marianna Ffa
Chipley
RB. Toole
FFA
Bruce Christmas
Henry Brock
Carl Merchant
Wilton Miler
Earl Clyrail
Bob Byrd
Marianne
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