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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1946
Page
2
A newspaper column notes OPA agents will crack down on meat violators in New York and Chicago amid suspected black market stockpiles. It cites 2,500 investigators to curb illegal storage, promising heavy losses for those who stored meat at noncontrolled prices and predicting a moral, financial blow to illicit trade.
The piece argues that the 40 hour week is returning after wartime overwork and hints at a future 30 hour week. William Green of the AFL predicts the 30 hour week is inevitable, though organized labor is not ready to push for it yet. The topic could become a major domestic controversy.
Civil Service Commissioner Arthur Flemming told a National Federation of Federal Employees convention in Cleveland that federal workers should devise a code of ethics to preserve public confidence. He warned that some government workers irritate the public, and urged employees, both inside and outside formal officials, to emulate conscientious colleagues.
Senator Glen H. Taylor calls for a thorough probe into World War II era war profits and the ties between government procurement and large corporations. He argues monopolies dominated production, demands a comprehensive TNEC revival, and warns of continued wealth concentration harming small business and competition.
John Temple Graves argues that the line There'll always be an England underpins American policy. He notes Greece's vote, British loans, and polls showing anti-Russian sentiment, urging steadfast Anglo American ties, democracy, and a strong allied England to counter Stalin.
The OPA plans a new enforcement staff of 5,000 to 6,000, nearly doubling previous levels, to curb violations and stop black market activity as ceilings return on items like meat. Deputy Administrator George Moncharsh said the agency will target varied violations and strengthen investigations to restore price control.
Mississippi Senator Bilbo reportedly undergoing treatment described as mouth inflammation caused by heating gums. The piece predicts jeers and a political edge, noting Bilbo may turn the situation to advantage.
Fragmented remarks mention German and British control shifts and a judge’s quip about a drug store cowboy who works on sundaes. The text also briefly alludes to students playing football and mosquitoes.
A collection of witty quips on cars, aging, clothing, and social behavior. Notable lines include a driver preferring voting rights loss over car operation, a 95th birthday wood chopping feat, and playful jabs at vanity, compliments, and municipal life. The tone is light and satirical.
In a Mackenzie analysis substituted by J M Roberts, the Byrnes speech and Germany developments show Britain and the United States accept the Russian refusal to cooperate. Western zones unify economically while Russia pushes for a future entire Germany. The outcome may ease occupation costs and push Germans toward self sufficiency, but also set a political campaign among occupiers and a split with Moscow.
Visitors to Utah's 1947 Centennial Exposition can compare Mormon pioneer cabins with a modern home under construction on Temple Square in Salt Lake City. The first pioneer house dating from Brigham Young's arrival July 24, 1847 will be on display while Dr and Mrs G A Matson plan a residence and domestic science model lab for the University of Utah.
Radio listings show a dense Friday night lineup across networks with multiple shows and guests including Abe Lincoln basing, Mystery Theater with Orson Welles, Adventures of Sam Spade, The Lone Ranger, Paul Lavelle Melody, and Betty Lou routines. The program slate spans comedy drama news commentary overseas features and music periods with notable acts such as Raymond Swing Carolyn Gilbert Enny Money Tony Martin Judy Canova and Grand Ole Opry contenders among others.
A terse AP dispatch from Great Falls Montana notes the Rattler team failed to secure a match, with details fragmented and unclear in the readable portion. The report emphasizes an unresolved outcome and nearby context without specific scores or names.
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