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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1947
Page
2
The Dothan Eagle criticizes Alabama and state level voting on local issues. It argues counties should decide matters affecting only them without statewide approval. The paper suggests legislative study into feasible reforms to streamline local referendums and remove unnecessary state consent.
James E. Forrestal, newly confirmed Secretary of National Defense, urges Americans to stop overusing the term brass hats for high officers. He says criticism is needed but should be constructive, not aimed at belittling the military, and warns it could erode respect for the uniform.
The Mobile Press calls for a statewide constitutional amendment to end all local amendments and require referendums in affected communities. The piece notes Aug 26 votes on three local amendments, cites state letters from the Department of Conservation urging lawmakers to act, and argues such lobbying is improper use of state funds, urging a return to conservation duties.
A secret report claims Moscow plans a staged Italian coup led by Bologna mayor Dozza Giovanni and others to create a coastal wedge from Ravenga to Chioggia. The plan foresees German and French disturbances, use of railways, and a bridgehead for Slav elements to isolate Allied troops as Italy surrenders within 90 days.
The column argues America stayed out of war would have led to a weaker stance and no atomic advantage, praising wartime victory under Roosevelt and warning against letting totalitarianism prevail. It notes Hoover's mixed record and Pepper's democracy view, with personal reminiscences about Kitty Crawford and the author’s Florida connections.
A compilation of statements notes higher wing costs and consumer prices up 15 percent from June 1946 to February 1947. Figures reference Sen. Joseph O’Mahoney and Sen. Robert Taft amid debates on labor, security, and postwar policy. Expert voices from Dr. Carl Binger and UN delegate V. K. Wellington Koo appear alongside military reflections on Bataan surrender and shared enterprise.
The World Today analyzes the Moslem Hindu unrest in the Indian subcontinent, focusing on Punjab violence, population dislocation, and the looming threat of civil war. Nehru and Khan meet in Johore to seek peace, while pundits urge a federal united government to bridge sectarian divides.
Hal Boyle reports a demonstration of an electronic stove that uses radar principles to cook in minutes. Tested on lobster and other dishes, it impressed hotel chefs but left observers wary as the device remains unavailable for home use and priced secretly.
Two fire alarms sounded with no property damage after incidents at Dothan Oil on East Newton Street and at Grocery and Market on Powell Street. Firemen said today that both calls were resolved without injuries.
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