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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1946
Page
2
A vintage issue front and masthead shows Dothan Eagle publication details, pricing, and subscription rates for carriers and mail across Alabama Georgia and Florida. The page includes staff notes, Associated Press and United Press disclaimers, and a Jefferson quotation. The date is Tuesday October 22 1946.
The Dothan United Charities Chest launches its general canvass urging every citizen to contribute in proportion to ability. It stresses that while the wealthy pay more, the entire community must share the burden to fund government costs and humanitarian work. Prompt, ongoing support is requested, with appreciation shown for solicitors’ time.
The CIO-UAW board meeting in Cleveland declared it will demand substantial wage adjustments from employers with wage reopening clauses. It did not set a figure, but aims to secure an increase adequate to meet workers needs amid rising living costs and a renewed price spiral.
A Gallup poll shows two thirds of respondents blame none of the major parties, suggesting the shortage stems from other causes. It notes voters see little advantage in partisan finger pointing and argues cooperation could hasten resolution rather than politicking.
The Rogge report excerpts reveal Hermann Goering proposing to spend vast sums to defeat Roosevelt in 1940. He described ties with John L. Lewis and W. R. Davis arranging Mexican oil transfers to Germany. Davis pressed Lewis to sway unions, seeking to block Roosevelt’s reelection and gain influence as secretary of state.
John Temple Graves argues Americans chase security while inflation grows. He cites fears among farmers labor and consumers and urges focus on expanding production to lower prices and raise living standards. He warns against overreliance on price controls and calls for renewed national effort to encourage industry and employment.
A concise note praises prompt courtesy and generous giving as essential virtues. It emphasizes timely actions, polite conduct, and substantial generosity as keys to positive social interaction and communal goodwill.
Congress fixed a 1,070,000 ceiling for the Army by next June and the service will discharge 435,000 more personnel by year end to reach 1,310,000 by December 4, with gradual reductions planned to meet the cap at June 30. Induction calls are halted for 1946 rest of year and future resumption is uncertain.
Birendra Singhi of Calcutta, a $50 million magnate, visits the United States for three months. Despite his wealth, Britain limits him to $8,000 for travel. He stays in a $3-a-day tourist camp in Mobile, living modestly while noting the era’s atomic-age speed-up.
Dewitt Mackenzie reports from New York as the United Nations General Assembly opens with vows of success from President Paul Henri Spaak and Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov. He notes growing East West tensions, Soviet bloc expansion, and fears of a global campaign to spread Communism, including unrest in Austria and Germany, plus alleged Soviet plans for Korea.
Radio schedule lists 6:00 to 10:15 PM programs including News from the World News Commentary Ward Donovan American Melodies and More. Acts feature Rudy Vallee Earl Godwin Mel Blanc Boston Symphony and Red Skelton with varied drama and dance segments.
A garbled broadcast timetable lists Fulton Lewis Jr and Hal McIntyre shows, orchestras, science features, mystery programs, and AP News segments across the day. Numerous artists and station identifiers appear, including MBS and various orchestras, with scattered program names and times.
Birmingham AP reports Georgia football under Coach Walls Butts faced prewar standards and passing miscues as the Bulldogs were highlighted in a feature at the University of Georgia. Butts predicted Tennessee would be the SEC’s only unbeaten team that season amid criticisms of player effort and play style.
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