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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1947

Page

2

Obscure Rates and Notices From October 21 1947

A fragmented item lists varied rate figures and charges for carriage and services, mentioning Mebane Gentyie and Pieride and references to carriers, rallies, and obituaries. The text includes a brief AP and UP attribution and a dated header.

Carvier Rowe Arvéem Qafetelas Mebane Gentyie Pieride WBA Scocce Alebowa Govegica Pierida Matetelest Mat Dally Motor Revie Nday Ohare Arviso Avelielia Areightt

Let There Be Light and Language as Gift of God

A compact quotation noting language and speech as divine gifts. It cites Genesis 11 1 and Noah Webster, framing language as a creation from God. The line suggests unity of speech and the sacred origin of language in a concise, reverent tone.

God Noah Webster

Who Fowled The Lock On The Hen House Door Act Play

A three act Washington era playlet satirically voices Hoover Roosevelt Truman and Us Chickens from 1928 to 1947. Act One shows Hoover claiming two chickens in every pot. Act Two has Roosevelt saying to throw two away and keep two in the pot. Act Three features Truman noting overabundance and grain strain with a Thursday poultry ban. Curtain line questions Washington pace and policy.

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We Can Do It Secretary Krug Sees Europe Relief

Secretary Krug reports to President Truman that the United States can spare at least twenty billion dollars for wartorn Europe relief without harming the domestic economy. He notes a possible accord with the Paris plan for Marshall Plan funding though Senator Pepper criticizes it as timid. The piece stresses Europe’s continued need and the urgency of sustained aid to prevent communist influence while rebuilding industry and resources.

Mind your manners for men at football games

A reader notes The Eagle's long run of women oriented manners pieces. A recent column on men at football games misplaces advice, urging men to avoid questions, boredom, and over enthusiasm, and to root appropriately without ego or disruption.

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Our Cousins Wedding Bells in the World Series Era

The piece notes Prince Elizabeth and Prince Philip Mountbatten will marry on November 20. London crowds fill routes for viewing and tickets are selling out. Invitations are being offered at high prices, up to thousands of dollars in American currency, as the event promises global interest and social spectacle.

Trincers Elizabeth Deeut Philip Mountbatten Marriord Rocheghins

Fragmented diary style text prompts from page segment

A dense, garbled OCR stream references figures, places, and events including names like Pearson and Meyers, scattered phrases about presidents, ships, and battles. It reads like a stream of quotes and notes with minimal coherent narrative.

Fragmented World War II Echoes Across Debate on Peace

A collection of quoted views from wartime leaders and notable figures discusses postwar security, economic strain, and UN development. Notable voices include Trygve Lie, Arthur Vandenberg, and Douglas MacArthur, addressing fears of new conflicts, inflation, and the role of the UN veto in shaping a fragile international order.

This Afternoon by Joan Temple Graves on Americanism unity and democracy

Column references Ellis Arnall and Bishop Oxnam urging toughness with Russia, while stressing democracy at home. It critiques confounding loyalty with conformity and discusses William Shirer and Henry Commander pieces. Dr. F. Stanley Jones promotes a United Church of Christ in America, provoking debate on Protestant unity versus Catholic inclusion.

Ellis Arnall Oxnam Russia Detroit Ellis F. Stanley Jones United Church of Christ In America United Church Vatican Br. Jones Jesus Christ

De Gaulle Mobilizes Rally to Combat French Communism

French municipal results hint at a political surge for General Charles De Gaulle who calls the Rally of the French People to lead France out of crisis. His bid garners support from Socialists and other parties, signaling a potential new leadership bloc in a time of wartime memory and postwar strain.

Charles de Gaulle Free Frenc Communist Party Socialists Popular Republican Movement NeGane Authers Munist France Paris de Gaulle

British Quit Fort After 257 Years

Calcutta AP The Tas British troops the Second Feast Lancaspire battalion have moved out of Fort William ending a 257 year association. Raised in 1755 the battalion has seen action in many lanes including the USA where it fought at Bankes Mul After World War II service in Afghan and North Burma the battalion moved to Calcutta in 1946 where in May this year it has been mainly used to quell riots.

Calcutta Tas Lancaspire Fort William Aio British USA Bankes Mul Afghan Burma Battaloon

Morning’s gift to those who rise and see its light

Hal Boyle reflects on why morning, once hated, becomes a source of insight as years pass. He recalls a personal arc from loathing dawns to appreciating its spiritual clarity, noting how early rising reshaped his view of life. The piece ends noting the ampere as a unit named after André-Marie Ampère, inventor of the electromagnetic magnet.

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