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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1946

Page

2

Local Newspaper Rates and Notices Section Fragment

Fragmentary OCR yields a boxed page with subscription rates and publishing notices. Mentions daily and Sunday mail delivery, a Coaster route service, and prices per month. Also contains a Jefferson quote and references to Associated Press and United Press.

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Easy memory trick taught by Alabama official

In Montgomery a Kiwanis club invited Lt. Gov. Earl P. Andrews to demonstrate a five rule system to remember names and dates. The method, called the five R’s, emphasizes writing, relating, repetition, review, and remembering to remember, aiming to sharpen memory skills for everyday use.

Montgomery Earl P. Andrews Alabama Kiwanis Andrews

Harriman as Commerce Secretary a strong Truman pick

The piece lauds William Averell Harriman’s appointment to replace Henry Wallace as Commerce Secretary praising his wide experience in diplomacy business railroading and government. It notes his moderate New Deal stance his alignment with Truman’s foreign policy and his proven leadership within a cabinet focused on domestic duties amid postwar tensions.

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OPA Might Take Over Meat Industry to Restore Order

A New York based Emergency Meat Industry Committee representing 150 organizations urged OPA Administrator Paul Porter to assume control of the meat industry. The group says restraints are unworkable and offers facilities and expertise to restore order, signaling a potential shift in federal management.

New York Emergency Meat Industry Committee OPA Paul Porter Porter

Perfect Year Shields Banks From Failures Across Nation

The FDIC reports a full year with no bank failures for the first time in 75 years, crediting liquid assets, rising prices, strong business activity, and deposit stability. It notes repaying its $289 million U S Treasury setup while retaining over $600 million for future losses and stresses the need for prudent management to avoid future collapses. The agency touts its role in stabilizing confidence amid potential downturns while acknowledging future risk.

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Sugar Ration Outlook Through 1946 as Production Ties Up

The Agriculture Department reports sugar rations will continue through 1946 with no likely major increases until next year's crops yield volume. Increases depend on crop size, producing-area outcomes, sugar prices, and overall income and activity. Sugar shortages are tied to destruction of production areas in wartime and shifting to other crops, with world production down from the 1930s.

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OPA price hikes blamed on Congress and Porter

Washington analysts pin rising costs on Congress and OPA head Paul Porter. The piece catalogs amendments that would shift costs to consumers, including clothing, sugar, dairy, meat, and oil, with estimated price impacts and notes Porter's slogan “elevate them prices a little lower.” It also threads in political context and speculates on November elections.

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Presidential campaign colors and Taft in the spotlight

John Temple Graves argues that radio and film will heighten candidate exposure but color may still be scarce in the next national race. He notes Taft’s rising prominence, likening him to Coolidge, and cites poll opinions on congressional figures while predicting Taft’s sustained visibility at the Republican convention.

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Unknown quotes on freedom duty and world peace

A collection of postwar remarks from prominent figures, including Dr Deane W Malott Governor Edward Martin Secretary Patterson and General Eisenhower, stressing the American idea of dignity equality opportunity and leadership for peace. The lines reflect wartime success concerns moral probity and ambassadors of peace as nations seek steadiness after conflict.

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DP refugees stir UN debate over relief plan

In the UNESC debate the plan for a 258 million dollar relief organization to aid about 960000 displaced persons in American British and French zones faces Russian opposition. Moscow accuses propaganda against home lands and demands lists and camp visits, while the Allies resist forced repatriation citing safety fears and desire for voluntary return.

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Army Officers Corps To Be Doubled Under New U.S. Program

About 70,000 applicants for Regular Army Commissions will be considered in a plan to double the Regular Army Officers Corps from 25 000 to 50 000. Dothan Army Recruiting Station officials said the program should start mid October and expand officer strength significantly.

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Radio Programs and Scheduling Notes From The Network

A dense list of radio programs and time slots across networks with shows like Mystery of The Week News Commentary and The Tonight lineup. The passage also includes a garbled late 19th century style notice about army commissions, appointments and integration, mentioning 1847 dates and officer ranks like captain and major.

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