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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1946
Page
3
The Daily endorses allowing Decatur and other Alabama cities to tax themselves to fund education. The editorial argues the amendment extends local taxation rights, praises the explanation of the measure, and suggests residents will vote for it to let others raise their own taxes while theirs stay unaffected.
The Alabama State Finance Department reports 1945 escaped sales taxes totaled 1.71 million dollars, about 16 percent of total receipts. Chief Pierce Culver notes most escapes were due to honest mistakes, not deliberate withholding by merchants, who face a large, complex collection process.
The Decatur Daily discusses Amendment No. One allowing Decatur voters to decide later on any additional school tax. It notes the amendment does not levy tax but lifts constitutional restrictions, enabling a possible one mill tax increase if approved, with strong public debate across Alabama cities.
The Alabama Veterans of Foreign Wars Administrative Council backs a minimum $190 WWII veteran bonus with further for longer service and overseas duty. A resolution will go to the 1947 legislature with a request for appropriation. Critics warn of future tax burdens on veterans to repay the bonds.
A historical note recalls Henry W Hagemann who disappeared while prospecting in Alaska around 1931 and was believed dead for seven years. New information shows he is alive, prompting questions about the earlier death declaration and his financial return from the affair.
The King ranch owner Dick Kleburg warned of a meat famine if policy critics persist and suggested cattlemen may strike by withholding beef. Anna Rosenberg pressed for genuine collective bargaining focusing on public welfare rather than industry gains.
In Longview Texas the oil field fuels a mobile society while government projects like Denison Dam showcase federal planning. The piece cites 25 000 wells at the world’s largest oil field, pipelines to Gulf ports and the Big Inch line, then describes the dam and Legislation shaping enterprise with figures on the dam’s size and Lake Texoma. It also highlights the J Macher Tournslayer house-laying machine by R G LeTourneau and previews upcoming column topics.
Beatrice McConnell urges a well rounded education and strong vocational prep for youth amid rising postwar job competition. The President and Hannegan clash on campaign strategy as Truman weighs public speeches versus private meetings. Kentucky's Ben Emmet O'Neal appeals for funds to flood wall plans near Louisville.
Vernon S. Summerlin of Luverne won Democratic nomination to fill the late Brady V. Summerlin’s seat in the 25th Senatorial District. He plans to pursue his brother’s education and anti-poverty programs, visit his district, study duties in Montgomery, and work with local groups to identify needs while maintaining a focus on education as the state’s foundation. He is married to Georgia Collier, has two children, and served as a Navy radioman 1933-37.
Biblical reflection from Genesis 41 16 notes Joseph’s statement that God will provide Pharaoh an answer of peace. Poem lines invoke divine blessing on abundant riches and human offerings to the gods.
Cottonwood route 1 sailor, gunner's third class, son of John E Cox, served aboard destroyer New attached to Atlantic Fleet. The New visited Athens, Lisbon, Naples, and Rock of Gibraltar on a Mediterranean gap tour with carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt and Little Rock and four other destroyers. During the cruise the destroyer conducted gunnery and rescue training. Commissioned April 1946, the New was named for John Dury New, USMC, of Kiln Alabama, who died protecting comrades.
A. P. Cobb aged 19 of Slocomb has joined the destroyer escort Damon M. Cummings as fireman. Cobb reported to service from USS Yakatt after recruit training at Gr Lakes MT. The Cummings serves with the Pacific Fleet on duty in the China area visiting Shanghai, Hong Kong, and other Chinese ports along with French Indochina and Saigon.
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