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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1946
Page
2
The Florida amendments debate centers on six proposed constitutional changes while Alabama faces the controversial Buswell Amendment No 4. The piece notes local interest, party dynamics, and historic legislative actions influencing voter consideration as Florida sets November voting and Alabama weighs the issue amid national liberal criticisms.
The piece dusts off prewar adlines and slogans about shortages and promotions. It notes phrases used daily before the war return as shops push deals to move stock. The tone evokes wartime thrift with offers like free items and bundled prices.
Secretary Byrnes stated the United States will not extend credits to nations that might view them as economic slavery. A $40 million loan to Czechoslovakia was canceled as it aligned with the Soviet orbit and backed Soviet policy. Byrnes said loan favors will go to countries needing assistance and governments friendly to liberty.
The speaker argues that the United States should not adopt a blanket refusal to aid countries in the Soviet sphere. He notes broad public confidence in Secretary of State Byrnes and asserts aid money belongs to all the people. He cautions that lending to unfriendly nations risks further antagonism and damaged relations.
The 1946 Dothan United Charities Chest appeal presses to reach a $21,500 quota. Readers are urged to act now by mailing contributions to the Chest committee or delivering to solicitors as soon as possible. The piece stresses community responsibility and urges immediate action tonight or tomorrow at the latest.
The article discusses Alabama farm and state funding issues tied to the 1947 Legislature, noting Garrett’s push for funds for agricultural facilities and expressing doubt about needing more. It mentions postwar topics such as an automobile dealers convention in Biloxi and questions what was discussed there.
The Rogge justice probe accuses Reader's Digest editor Paul Palmer and De Witt Wallace of engaging with Nazi figures in Washington to influence U.S. opinion before Pearl Harbor. The report details payments and alleged collaboration with Lawrence Dennis and others to push isolationist and pro Nazi content through Digest articles and related outlets.
John Lewis is accused of selfish aims harming the coal industry and public welfare while Walter Reuther is seen as more ideologically driven. The piece argues the public must confront Lewis, whose actions threaten wages, prices, and economic stability, urging a shift toward science and broad councils to avert disruption.
Hale County shirks the $200000 national fund drive to aid Northern and Western Democrats. The Greensboro Watchman argues Southern Democrats are secure, and funds should instead back the Boswell Amendment to protect local farmers from CIO pressure.
A 1946 Bell Syndicate compilation collects public remarks by figures such as Prof George Gamow and Mrs Flmn Easley, urging constructive use of atomic energy and caution against German propaganda. The piece reflects wartime attitudes as World War II neared its end and Americans faced looming global conflict.
In the 1945 campaign Labor promised better ties with Russia, but Attlee’s government now aligns with Churchill against Moscow’s isolationist stance. The article notes pressure to reform or remove the U.N. Security Council veto, as U.S. and British leaders grow wary of Soviet dominance and seek broader cooperation within the U.N. framework.
A total of 1 243 students are enrolled this term across the University of Alabama three centers in Birmingham Montgomery and Mobile. More than half are veterans prompting faculty expansion and new courses at all centers. Birmingham hosts 800 students with 50 veterans and Mobile 341 with 179 veterans while Montgomery has 102 students and 45 veterans.
The listed radio lineup shows programs from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with news, music, comedy, and dramatic shows. Airing items include Interviews, Miss Moks Man Show, Carolyn Gilbert, Meredith Wilson, Ord Lowe, and various performances such as The Adventures of the Thin Man, Five Minutes News, Abe Lyman’s Waltz, and The Bank Quiz. The schedule continues into late night with sports, mysteries, and variety programs featuring Mae West like The Green Hornet, Truth Consequences, Roy Rovers, and Grand Ole Opry arrangements.
Saturday and Friday NBC CBS PBS style listings show programs from AM to PM across MBS and local channels. A late note states University Dean Tidwell says a registration office will be set up in Gadsden to determine the number of sons interested in the program offered by the University.
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