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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1946
Page
2
A short religious verse passage praises God and Jesus Christ with quotations from Psalms 92 1 and Isaac Watts urging praise in every land and language for divine blessings and redemption.
Governor-nominee James E. Folsom accepts the chairmanship of Alabama’s Democratic fund drive targeting 200000 dollars. Critics say Big Jim should use his suds buckets to solicit donations, noting past misses and political shifts since the bridge’s passing.
Russia asks UN to require all nations to publish exact troop dispositions abroad with exceptions for former enemies. The United States opposes, saying deployments do not threaten world peace and should be addressed with a UN peacekeeping force. Washington hints it could counter with a universal disclosure rule including former enemies to end the matter.
President Truman faced criticism after Commerce Secretary Wallace reviewed an advance copy of his foreign policy speech. White House aides and the State Department disputed interpretations, prompting a Saturday press statement to clarify that Wallace and the Commerce Department delivered the speech for discussion, not endorsement.
The piece notes Henry Wallace's speech provoked lasting echoes and drew early criticism from State Department officials who warned it would stir a hornet's nest. President Truman faced the strongest backlash from the ensuing reaction.
The piece argues an inquiry into Senator McKellar of Tennessee and Senator Bilbo of Mississippi will spark publicity but unlikely unseating. It contends Bilbo gains from scrutiny, McKellar faces alleged overspending in Tennessee’s primary, and urges passing a comprehensive election law before action.
A sugested experiment from the Opp News notes farmers dispute watermelons shape with two theories. One says pointing east and west yields oblong fruit while another claims hanging a round melon over a fence keeps it round. The paper urges official testing to settle the argument and prevent clashes.
Commerce Secretary Wallace argued for distinct Russian and American spheres of influence and criticized aggressive Soviet policy while urging less U S cooperation with Britain. President Truman said it aligned with policy, but State Department officials warned it could clash with current approaches, predicting renewed controversy.
Drew Pearson reports rising strain between Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan and President Truman. Hannegan’s health concerns and policy clashes with Treasury Secretary John Snyder fuel whispers he may resign after the November elections.
John Temple Graves presents Dr W D Partlow's letter from Tuscaloosa arguing that insanity correlates with collectivism and calling for expansion of mental health care. He urges more beds and staff, broader psychiatric education, and balanced funding, warning against overbearing government control and defending free enterprise human liberty.
In November an amendment called the Boswell Amendment will be voted on by Alabama residents. Backers claim it safeguards white supremacy, while Birmingham News and Montgomery Advertiser oppose it. The piece urges white voters to support the amendment against forces seeking social equality.
AP Foreign Affairs Analyst notes British officials relieved that Secretary Wallace speech did not shift American policy. Describes cabinet discipline in UK, premier's control, and differing practices for heads of state. Recounts interviews with Lloyd George Attlee and Franco, highlighting distinct positions of ministers and premiers in state matters.
A collection of historical curiosities: cattle breeds in the United States, Libyan heat records, Wyoming tax introduction, Illinois building permits in April, corn evaporation losses, swine tuberculosis, Arizona forest land, 1946 automobile production relative to 1941, and textile crafts from Swedish and Scottish settlers. The note closes with a reference to a 16th century Oriental sultan’s harem.
A condensed schedule lists NBC CBS and network shows from 5:00 p.m. onward including News Commentary Overseas Mystery of the Week News and Comment World Jack Smith Songa Elmer Davis Commentary Carolyn Gilbert Bob Hawk Quiz Lone Ranger drama Kaltenborn Inner Sanctum Lum Abner Ed Sullivan Fighting Senator Fat Man Detective Drama 6:55 Five Minute News, 7:00 Voorhees Concert Radio Theatre Drama I Deal In Crime Benny Goodman Paul Whiteman Orch Screen Guild Players Tonight on Broadway News for 15 Minutes The Super Club Repeat Variety Dance and 9:16 Variety News until 1 a.m.
Broadcast guide lists WAGF shows from 6:00 to 5:45 next day with time slots for musicians, news, and features. The jumble mentions multiple stations and programs, then includes a garbled paragraph about Salvation Army meals in 1945, a fruit plantation, ocean water rise, Canadian thistle, Burgoyne, Soviet aid, butter production, and a closing fragment.
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