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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1947
Page
2
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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