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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1947
Page
2
A 1947 Alabama opinion piece criticizes Governor Folsom and legislators over a proposed constitutional amendment on calling a special session. It argues legislators should retain power to convene when warranted, contending fears of misuse justify the amendment. The piece warns against political maneuvering and asserts the need to prevent a rush to action without legislative input.
The article notes rising per capita fire losses from 1.95 in 1945 to 4.01 in 1946, with expected total losses near 700 million. It links housing shortages to greater risk, cites causes such as matches, youth careless acts, inflammables, faulty wiring, and poor heating, and urges year round fire prevention during Fire Prevention Week October 5 to 11.
The article argues the Marshall Plan would cost 22.44 billion over four years with the US covering about 15.81 billion, Western Hemisphere 5.97 billion, and others self-funding. It critiques British austerity and Western Europe’s reluctance to self-help, urging self-reliance and caution toward reliance on Uncle Sam.
The AFL plans a two million dollar push at its San Francisco convention on October 6 to defeat lawmakers who supported Taft Hartley. Funds will come from dues and a 10 million dollar press and radio drive to highlight labor gains under the Wagner Act and restrict Taft Hartley.
John Temple Graves critiques Walter Lippmann's call to end the cold war by Russia withdrawing its Red Army in Europe. The piece argues such a withdrawal is unattainable without atomic pressure and envisions a scenario where long range air power and UN mediation deter Russia without immediate war.
The piece notes the legislature has passed one bill, a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to call itself back into session by a two thirds vote if adopted by voters. It contrasts with current law granting the governor that power.
Fragmented notes quote Harry Byrd and Trygve Lie while praising internal China leadership and condemning resource waste. It mentions Harold Feassen, Lindsay C Warren, and General Levin H Campbell, plus UN broadcasts and Delhi to Moscow travel anecdotes, reflecting postwar political discourse.
The article notes Western Allied zones in Germany move toward economic unification and joining the Marshall Plan amid Soviet obstruction. It cites Sen. Alexander Smith and Rep. Mundt urging three Western zones to be tied to the plan, while Moscow resists and East Germany trends toward Soviet control. A sidelight mentions Dr. Rudolf Paul, Thuringia’s ex-premier, amid the mystery.
A dense schedule of radio programs across networks and local stations listing show titles, hosts, and times from early evening through late night including Mystery of the Week, News, Musical Acts, and variety programs with numerous named performers and times. The fragment shows multiple networks, program blocks, and host names such as Jack Smith, Bob Crosby, Eddie Cantor, Dick Haymes, and more, interleaved with news briefs and special segments.
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