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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1947
Page
2
A local report lauds Dothan night patrols, noting roving cars check suburban and residential areas nightly to deter crime. It praises the two minute response time, counts 29 officers, with six prowl cars at night and 23 on day and night shifts.
Local option referendum in Autauga County keeps the dry status, making it the fourth Alabama county this year to vote on liquor. Houston remains wet while Limestone and Geneva stay dry, with observers noting local conditions drive results and Houston as an outlier for frequent voting. Autauga faces potential ties with neighboring counties as timing repeats events.
A reader’s letter criticizes the number of Dothan police cars and their night patrols. The piece argues cars in motion with two-way radios provide rapid protection, with prowl cars covering 8 to 100 miles nightly across three city zones to prevent routine routes. It emphasizes patrols act as metropolitan style protection for taxpayers.
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz publicly rejects any political ambitions and asks supporters to stop pressing for a run, stating he is not available as a candidate and would not accept nomination. The remark follows news of a Nimitz for Senate club formed in Texas.
The Kremlin backed Pravda ran New York reports on rising US living costs and a Russian wheat harvest while noting meat and fish price drops in Moscow cooperatives. It implied harvest abundance under communism, omitting that exports lift US prices and that Americans enjoy a higher living standard than Russians.
The Alabama legislature is considering a resolution to initiate a legislative investigation into the sale of University of Alabama football tickets, signaling a move to scrutinize how seats are distributed and sold.
In Dorian Alabama September 17 1947 editor The Fagte The Eagle and Hep Wallace Malone advocate economy in State Government focusing on operation of state owned automobiles. They urge residents to trim local policing costs using fewer patrol cars and detectives to save gasoline and expenses.
The piece critiques Justice Department antitrust efforts, noting many suits were drafted years ago and only a few recent actions target real estate boards or Wall Street firms. It mentions John Sonnnett, Werner Borge, and past officials, with political commentary on publicity and pending cases.
A compact discussion echoes on the higher law versus state power, citing Harold R. McKinnon and Henry Steele Commager. It notes proponents defend natural rights beyond legislatures, while critics warn of loyalty tests and precommunist moves challenging foundational Americanist ideals.
A fragmented 1940s style screed references political figures including a former president and a cabinet coalition push. It notes Henderson of a preacher background and critiques coalition formation while mentioning Eisenhower era tensions and party dynamics. The piece labels a syndicated wire service by The Bell Syndicate.
Dewitt Mackenzie notes Russia’s UN speech signals a continued Soviet drive to spread Communism. Vishinsky attacks America and rejects U N moves, framing a global struggle while predicting no immediate war. the piece casts the speech as Soviet policy, with caution about distant future battles and potential intervening events.
Luther Burbank frequently built ten thousand dollar bonfires to burn thousands of experimental plants during the development of his famed creations.
The heir to the British throne bears the Prince of Wales title, established by Edward I after he conquered Wales and named his infant son its prince in the thirteenth century.
In London in 1929 Professor Alexander Fleming identified penicillin, marking the start of antimicrobial history.
Cleveland unveils a multi million dollar lakefront airfield for private pilots and aerial commuters. The project aims to shorten trips from nearby airports to downtown, with two 3500 foot runways and plans for a 5000 foot extension and a space hangar. Seaplane base and emergency landing options are included as development continues over the next years.
Precious stones mark rank in Chinese mandarins. The seven highest ranks wear red ruby and pink tourmaline, next ranks use garnet or coral, third rank uses lapis lazuli, and the lowest ranks display white crystal or similar stones.
A historical note describes a 200 year old Fraue Kirche in Dresden where soft cheese was mixed into mortar to improve workability and funding, reflecting early building practices and local materials. The item highlights curiosities of medieval construction methods and regional tastes.
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