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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1946
Page
3
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The article analyzes Henry Wallace’s forced resignation from the New Deal cabinet and its broader impact on U S politics in 1946. It weighs domestic and foreign policy repercussions, party splits, and the potential realignment of votes among Democrats Republicans and third parties. The piece notes Wallace’s following among left-leaning groups and questions whether he can form or influence a third party while highlighting the mixed implications for U S foreign policy with Russia and the Soviet public reaction.
President Truman demanded Henry Wallace's resignation from the cabinet amid a clash between Wallace's left‑of‑center foreign policy views and the administration's stance. Truman argued the nation must present a unified foreign policy despite public disagreement. Byrnes aligns with the Paris Peace Conference policy as Wallace departs.
Maj. Gen. Hershey urged Congress to back universal military training to build a 600000 strong National Guard. He warned the regular army cannot suffice and veterans should not bear future defense burden alone. Congress previously shelved the idea, but Hershey sees it as a necessary peacetime compromise to keep national defense urgency alive.
Drew Pearson reports a Justice Department Rogge memo detailing high placed Americans who aided the Nazis before Pearl Harbor. Pressure to suppress publication allegedly targets figures like John L. Lewis and Senator Wheeler, with Viereck and Nazi gold connections cited. The column also lampoons a Capitol Hill etiquette anecdote and critiques White House honesty over the Wallace letter publication.
Senator Claude Pepper discusses Roosevelt, the New Deal, and democracy. He notes public demand for stronger than timid progress, higher wages, Social Security, health insurance, research into cancer, better housing, jobs for all, and national security while urging the Democratic Party to prove efficient governance and continue Roosevelt's battle.
Andalusia secures a regional cow coliseum boosting Geneva County and Wiregrass livestock interests. The REA approves a 3,350,000 loan to Alabama Electric Co operative of Andalusia to upgrade electric service, aiding eleven co‑ops in South Alabama and Northwest Florida with a new 25,000 kilowatt plant, two new generators, and extensive transmission repairs over 339 miles.
A deemed article quotes Trygve Lie and President Truman on UN strength vs collective will, and foresees Geneva County farmers gaining electricity access. It also envisions future South Central Alabama growth with unparalleled livestock production and processing.
H B Larking of Elba, Alabama, prepares to serve as Coffee County’s next state representative. An educator by training and businessman, Larkins emphasizes openness to conviction, support for veterans affairs, teacher pay, and educational promotion while maintaining friendly ties with Governor Jim Folsom. He highlights his background in Kinston schools, a ten-year principal tenure, and current role as president of Southern Benefit Life Insurance Co. Married with two daughters, he is thirty nine and aims to work with the Wiregrass delegation and all lawmakers for Alabama’s good.
Marianna Florida writes that a Florida town on the way to Blountstown enforces a 25 mph limit. The writer recalls paying 12.40 dollars for speeding and jokes about interstate goodwill toward Alabama and Georgia. The piece ends with a quip about the author’s haste being limited to 25 mph.
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