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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1946

Page

2

Obscure Rates and Notices Inked in Fragmented Text

A garbled OCR passage lists mail delivery and subscription rates across states Georgia Alabama Florida with mentions of motor routes and monthly charges. It also includes boilerplate about Associated Press news rights, misstatements policy, and scattered quotes from Jefferson and figures debating Nazi war criminals, ending with a metaphor about patting a rattlesnake.

Georgia Florida Alabama

Youthful Mayor Morrison faces reform tensions in New Orleans

The young New Orleans mayor DeLesseps S. Morrison, elected on a clean-up platform, faces backlash from his father in law over gambling reform. He vows stricter enforcement of the law though his family dispute and political fault lines show reformers often face toeing difficult lines amid controversy. An editorial note from Huntsville urges caution over stray bullets in daily life and echoes fears that such tragedies could happen anywhere.

DeLesseps S. Morrison New Orleans Morrison

Shaw opposes Allied execution of Nazis

George Bernard Shaw provoked debate by opposing the Allies’ right to execute Nazi war criminals, arguing ethics do not justify capital punishment. He sided with Dr W R Inge and others, suggesting the Nazis’ crimes surpass ordinary ethical considerations and prompting strong disagreement from many readers.

Wallus Streicher Inge George Bernard Shaw Shaw W. R. Inge Geen St. Paul's Cathedral

Racket Curbed by Bondmen Regulation in Dothan

The Houston Bar Association and City Commission collaborate to curb a notorious Dothan racket by requiring bondsmen to obtain city permits, cap fees at five percent of the bond, and bar them from pressuring or settling cases before judges. The measure targets extortion and curb practices that harmed the vulnerable, with officials praising the ordinance as a needed reform to restore justice and cleaner local proceedings.

Bar Association City Commission Dothan The Houston Bar Association Commission

Rebuilding Germany Aim Draws Nazi Steel Cartel Back

The column warns the Truman administration to avoid re nazifying Germany by restoring Nazi linked Arbed steel funds. It details Arbed headed by Aloyse Meyer and ties to Luxembourg operations, plus treasury debates on unfreezing funds. It also covers Steelman pressuring WSB to back higher maritime wages and a later clash with Admiral Smith over stabilization policy.

Germany Steelman Wage Stabilization Board Maritime Come Mission WSB Washington Truman Powers Byrnes John Snyder Treasury Department Arbed Ateel Cartel USA Treasury Woodrow Wilson Et al Argentina Brazil Luxembourg Hitler Aloyse Meyer George P. Waller Meyer Fuehrer International Steel Cartel Waller John Steeman Eenaeweny T. Steelman AFL W. Willard Wirtz Maritime Commission Vicw W. W. Smith Sneeh Admiral Smith Ateciman Smith Assert Ory

North Carolina pride and reform in a Riverside speech

John Temple Graves reflects on North Carolina's long commitment to education and enlightenment while countering claims of regional superiority. He cites editor Santford Martin on humility, critiques stream pollution by tanneries and mills, and lauds the state’s resilient civic spirit amid calls for environmental reform.

Georgia North Carolina Santford Martin Winston-Salem Journal Archibald Rutledge South Carolina Martin Pigeon River

Quotes From Leaders On Policy And Postwar Plans

A 1946 Bell Syndicate collection quotes Everett Case Mead Stuart Aiken Morris McCormick Bullitt LaGuardia and others on policy, world economy, unity, war memory, OPA ending, and postwar trade while noting USDA plans to shift cloth exports from Germany to European mills and wool shipments.

White House Department of Agriculture Bell Syndicate, Inc

World Frontiers: Poland Moves German Population Eastward

The note from Paris shows a growing split over Europe’s postwar boundaries. Molotov asserts Potsdam fixes Germany’s Polish frontier, while Byrnes and a British spokesman argue the line is provisional. Poland has expelled about 2,000,000 Germans east of Swinemunde and Oder, pressuring final frontier terms at the peace conference.

Glenn Babb MacKenzie Paris Bulgaria Italy Yugoslavia Byrnes United States Foreign Office Molotov Soviet Union Europe Germany Potsdam Poland Yalta Red Army Swinemuende Oder-Western Nelisse Truman Attlee Stalin Baltic Sea Swinemunde Ode River Neisse Czechoslovakia Hungary

Letters to Editor Defends Freedom of Thought in Marianna

A reader in Marianna Florida criticizes The Eagle editorial praising Governor Sparks for an anti American speech. The letter argues that freedom of thought must be protected and warns against fears of anti Russianism. The writer cites ancestors in the revolutionary war and opposes measures perceived as removing American privileges.

Ce the Eagle Eagle Governor Sparks State Bar Association Sparks Russia

Radio Programs on the Networks Wednesday Schedule

The broadcast grid lists 5:00 to 2:00 a.m. programs across networks including NBC ABC and CBS. Notable entries include Radio Supper Club and Mystery of the West, World News via Broadcast, The Lone Ranger, Mr and Mrs North, Great Gildersleeve, Dr Christian, Five Minutes News, Kay Kyser Show, Academy Award Theatre, and David Rose. A mix of news, drama, music, and variety shows fills the night with both national and regional offerings.

Wednesda Nbe Jack Smith Raymond Gram Swing Carolyn Gilbert Nbc Mark Warnow H. V. Kaltenborn Mrs. North Abc Brie Lum Abner F. H. la Guardia Great Gildersleeve Jean Hersholt Christian McGarry & His Mouse Abe Frank Sinatra Dhs the Court of Missing Heirs Eabi Nbs Diana Shore Frankie Carle Orch al T Kay Kyser Cbhe Louis-Mauriello Bout David Rosearch Curt Massey Sabc Abc-Baa Music Shop

Radio Schedule Collage Features Jazz and News across Day

A fragmented listing shows WAGF programming with Benny Strong, Gabriel Heatter, Lawrence Welk, Jan Garber, and Hal McIntyre orchestrations. Multiple MBS segments, AP News updates, and various musical acts fill the day from early evening into late night, including The Dinning and Goodyear Band Review.

Fulton Lewis, Jr Benny Strong Orch Gabriel Heatter Meeta Critice del Courtney Geo. Byrom AP News MBS Matty Matheer Joe Reichman Victor H. Lindlahr Geo. Barnes Ochte Coke Club Itios Banny Strong Stampsx John J Queen Garrett Erskine Johnson Phil Moore Flock Hal McIntyre Rene Savard Hop Harrigan James Newill Earl Shelton Jubilee Glory Pleasants Tom Mix

James Folsom and the Sparks speech debate

Editor notes a debate over free speech and anti-ideology efforts. James Folsom is described as an American supporter, while editorials critique tempering free expression. The piece references Governor's stance and Reader Ross’s editorial dissension regarding cross‑ocean diplomacy and domestic rights.

Japan Spo James Folsom Grant Ross Ross

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