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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1947
Page
2
The item lists various cities and institutions in a wartime news brief from October 22, 1917. It references Associated Press wire content and a disclaimer about restatement of facts. Prominent names appear with locations such as New York and Detroit, reflecting the era's press ownership and distribution.
Fragmentary quotation on light and nourishment from George MacDonald. Text appears garbled with misread words and punctuation. The readable portion hints at a metaphorical or theological reflection about fatness and watering, followed by critique on proportion and weight of speech.
A garbled report outlines Soviet leaders pressing for peace with the West while facing opposition from Western democracies. It notes trade relations, economic setups, and the need for cooperation, with uncertain phrasing about President Truman and Soviet actions.
Mrs. Thomas predicts revival of the two thirds rule to give the South veto power again. Southern delegates fear loss of influence since its removal, and optimistically seek a restored or compromised rule. Nascent unity hinges on solid South voting patterns and national party concessions.
A report from Cleveland covers George W. Eads of Anheuser Busch urging moderation in the nation’s wet and dry disputes. He warns trends toward excess, notes regional differences in drinking, and suggests measures to curb drunkenness while poking fun at alcohol testing and social norms.
The Justice Department moves to cap a consortium of 17 leading New York investment banks led by J. P. Morgan and Lehman in a broad antitrust action. Attorney General Tom Clark backs the case amid White House support, with the plan to curb monopolistic control over stock and bond markets and the influence of bank finance on American industry.
The essay reflects on St Augustine's ancient stones, dating over 200 years before the Revolutionary War, contrasting them with modern restorations. It notes the city’s unique climate, sea, and heritage while weaving in political observations about Pepper, Wallace, and U.N. scenarios, ending with breakfast critiques at the Bennett.
A fragmented passage discusses profit seekers and political maneuvering in the United States. It references figures such as Warren R, Harold Stassen, Ralph Flanders, Henry A. Wallace, and others, mentioning debates over peace, alliance, and national direction amid economic and political tension.
The article recounts a long struggle over the powers of the House of Lords in Britain. It describes attempts to curb upper-house authority, the Liberal government led by Herbert Asquith, and the political battles around constitutional reform. The debate centers on whether Commons could be constrained or the Lords permanently weakened, with references to finance, monarch, and party dynamics. The piece highlights the era’s conflict between traditional aristocratic power and a growing push for parliamentary reform.
Enterprise special report states Mrs Bettie Norton fifty nine died unexpectedly at her home on Pa Avenue Monday. She was an Assembly of God Church member active in church work and one of Enterprise s first Go Star mothers awarded the Purple Heart and Air Medal in November. She was mother of Staff Sergeant Henry A Norton lost action August 17, 1943. Survived by six children two daughters Mrs L E Byrd Fraterprise and Mrs W C Baker Clanton Alabama four sons Reverend C F Norton Greenville South Carolina Ernest Edwin Norton and Rex Norton of Enterprise and Tom Norton of Clanton. Fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services 2 30 p m Tuesday at Assembly of God Church led by Reverend Teal with Dr B R Justice pastor of First Baptist Church officiating. Interment Calvary Cemetery near Enterprise by Sea Funeral Home.
Detroit AP meeting opens with plans to elect a nominating committee and review domestic business, Washington and sports reports. Kent Cooper leads pre convention talks as Afonso urges responsible press role in world peace. AP editorials stress ongoing evolution toward a worldwide news service.
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