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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1946
Page
2
The Women's Christian Temperance Union denounces distillers for misleading bottle labels on blended whiskies. WCTU treasurer Margaret C. Munns argues labels hide neutral spirits content, weakening the Pure Food and Drug Act.
Voters weigh No. 6 proposing a biennial 36 legislative day cycle for Alabama. supporters say more time to study laws, critics warn of higher salaries and expense accounts for lawmakers, plus delayed sessions and increased lobby influence. The plan would alter pay to 70 dollars weekly and grant expense allowances, while limiting public accountability.
The column highlights Fred W. Danner's tax problems including unpaid back taxes and liens totaling over $3,500 while noting his campaign spending in Akron Ohio. It also recounts a British Ambassador Archibald Clairketerr visiting an Iowa farm washing dishes after a meal, creating a stir among locals and 4 H members during a visit to celebrate farming life.
A critical take on Henry Wallace and the New Republic, arguing their peace copyright claim is fictitious and noting Roosevelt’s repudiation of Wallace and the magazine. The piece contrasts past New Deal shifts, Byrnes’ roles, and Jonathan Daniels while questioning current liberal unity and policy direction.
A collage of quotes and notes from 1946 features General Isenhower Omar Bradley and Carl Spaatz urging efficiency in defense and peace, while references to price rises, social scenes, and Ingrid Bergman punctuate the mix. The piece reflects postwar concerns over wages, military power, and public life amid shifting global tensions.
The piece weighs Britain's dilemma over admitting 100000 Jewish refugees to Palestine. It argues the move could gain Arab and Jewish support without provoking war, highlights U.S. pressure and Arab opposition, and suggests Britain might safely open doors to displaced persons with U.S. and British aid, despite risks.
A class of 25 candidates will be initiated tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at the Cottonwood Masonic Hall. W. D. Glazener of Brevard North Carolina will speak on God Home and Country as the Dothan Degree team conducts the degrees for the Jr OUAM.
The Houston County Professional Workers Council will hold its monthly meeting Thursday at the Dothan Recreation Center. All members are urged to attend.
Radio listings show a dense weekday schedule with CBS NBC and MBS programs. Notable items include News from the World, Burns and Allen, Amos and Andy, Red Skelton, Duke Ellington and the Boston Symphony, plus various talk shows, dramas, and musical segments across stations CBS NBC and MBS with recurring time slots from 6:00 to 10:45 PM.
The local Social Security office says Wed program on a new station in Andsulria joins two existing weekly shows. The schedule includes Social Security in Action on W4GF and WOLP in Panama City each Thursday 3:30 to 3:45 p.m., and WCTA in Aphealra Wednesdays 2:45 to 3:00 p.m.
In Daltas Tex AP report the Southwest Conference should report over three quarters of mile paid admissions for home football games this season. With 15 games remaining the conference is already saving about a half million in work and is certain to break attendance records.
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