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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1947

Page

2

Tug DOTHAN EAGLE AD Departments

Fragment from a historic issue noting advertising department details and telephones. It references the Associated Press and lists national representatives, with a Jefferson quote and a date of Friday October 10 1947.

Let There Be Light and Self Reflection Quotation

A compact quotation pairing Luke 6 41 with Rochefoucauld on fault and judgment. It contrasts noticing others faults with recognizing one own flaws, urging self examination rather than criticism. No news context or additional facts are present.

Third party talk swirls around Henry Wallace in New Haven

Henry Wallace wavers on leading a third party saying he might, then might not, while Gabby the comic figure prods action. The column notes Wallace’s indecision and contrasts it with Gabby’s rapid shifts, poking fun at political flirtation and party talk.

Henry Wallace Henry New Haven Conn

Soviet Motive Suspected in UN War Threat Debate

The piece accuses Soviet delegates and press of pushing a UN motion to curb press freedom and label critics as war mongers. It argues the move mirrors classic Soviet distraction from own misdeeds and would enslave media under government control, aiding spread of Communism.

Quarles Is Canned by Alabama Governor Showdown

Alabama politics erupts as Senator George Quarles of Dallas County is dismissed as executive officer of the Alabama National Guard. Adjutant General Jim Saliba cites orders from the Governor for the firing, alleging loyalty votes shaped the move. The piece condemns the Governor for using the Guard to punish dissent and praises Quarles for standing against the administration.

George Quarles Dalfax County The Alabama National Jim Saliba Alabama National Guard

Dothan Peanut Festival Ends With Growing Enthusiasm

The Alabama Journal notes Dothan’s peanut festival closes amid strong support from the Wiregrass and Georgia regions. Organizers plan for a bigger 1948 festival as the event strengthens its national profile and the peanut message reaches the world. The piece also mentions the Supreme Court returning to session and the Black Jackson feud resuming.

Supreme Court Justice Black Jackson

Conflicting Views Cloud Army Conduct Reports

The Army IG cleared Gen John C H Lee of charges of officer extravagance and mistreatment, described by columnist Robert C C Ruark as a white wash. A clergyman’s report on immorality in the German occupation zone drew pushback, with another clergyman calling it inaccurate and demanding an apology to American GIs.

Army John C. H. Lee Gen. Lee Robert CC. Ruerk Scripps-Howard Chain United States

Bidault urges France as mediator in US Soviet rift

In Washington French Foreign Minister Georges Bidault met President Truman amid talks on Europe’s stance against Communism. Bidault proposed France could mediate the Washington Moscow dispute and urged restraint on a three-zone occupation merger. He pressed for flour to raise France’s bread ration ahead of the upcoming elections.

Washington United States Ansteatce Pierre Laval France Laval Herbert Hoover Stief Georges Bidault Europe Truman White House Bidault Moscow Russia Marshall Great Britain Hidault Citizens Food Committee Albany N. Y Dewey Joe Martin San Francisco White Maine Food Committee Agriculture Department Aertentture Department Michigan Beresusen Bringita Howard Hughes Hughes Senate Teosan Pranklin J. Roosesvelt Jr

This Afternoon by John Temple Graves

Column argues Protestants and Catholics share faith, urging charity and a Protestant ambassador to the Vatican. It cites Reinhold Niebuhr on sectarian conflict and notes Alabama politics, Big Jim Thompson, and views on segregation, education, and race in the South. It highlights Louise Suggs and Dorothy Kirby as noted Atlanta golfers.

Vatican United States Reinhold Neibuch Clawhorr Prise Louise Suggs Atlanta Dorothy Kirby

Unclear quote on freedom and postwar peace voices

A fragmented OCR passage cites Mayor William O Dwyer, Gen George Co Reuney, House Speaker Joseph W Martin Jr and Winthrop Aldrich discussing freedom by class, unity, and postwar economic concerns with remarks about international stability and the outlook for America after the war.

William O'Dwyer New York

Photo prompts U S aid to stem communist advance

Goss warns that the world faces rising appeals for help from several countries and that inaction could invite a communist insurrection across Europe. Truman scans a slide showing scarce food and warns of a Red sweep if responsibilities are not met.

Goss Jess Europe Truman The Bell Syndicate

War Story Of ATC From LaFarge Recorded By Hassell

Journal piece reports Oliver La Farge, Pulitzer winner, writing a book on Air Transport Command. He notes the ATC’s wartime impact on strategic air transport, cites his 30 volumes on the China-1 run, and discusses writers’ period and Santa Fe life. He plans to title The Bay Boy and cites lifestyle and artistic surroundings.

Jess Hassell Sante Pe. N. M Pulitzer Pri Comand Air Corps’ Wang Oliver la Fargethr Turrow ATC Janna ATCS la Farge Figuion Sir Lewis Dore Dreiser Ernest Hemin Santa Fe Adobe House Fia Farge New City

Groundhog Miner Tips Off Rich Weir

SCULLTON Pennsylvania man Pletcher a storekeeper and dealer turns to mining after a peculiar trail to a groundhog den. He uses a pick and shovel to unearth coal like nodules, discovering a subterranean chamber and a vein beneath five acres aimed at extracting diamonds from the site.

Scullton Pletcher

Newcomer in battle field fits palm size range

A tiny battleground entrant is described as palm sized with a reach of a mile, suggesting compact design and broad capability. The note emphasizes portability and notable range for its class. No additional entities or dates are provided.

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