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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1946
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text shows newspaper boilerplate dates policies and subscription rates for an Alabama publication with references to 1902 1924 1939 and various addresses and publishers. The legible items include pricing for mail and carrier delivery and standard Associated Press and United Press disclaimers.
A 1946 commentary questions the meaning of a good Democrat as Senator Sparkman defends Wallace and Pepper while Wallace selects whom to back by voting record. The piece notes Alabama politics, Folsom’s influence, Twitty’s election result, and the contrast between party loyalty and individual judgment.
Columnist Pearson doubts John Snyder’s qualifications yet credits him with clear talk on fiscal policy. Snyder urged maintaining current tax levels to fund a balanced budget and to cut debt, arguing for a substantial surplus of revenues over expenditures.
Averell Harriman, son of a Wall Street operator, named Secretary of Commerce amid debate over his liberal business stance. The piece traces Harriman's career from Union Pacific holdings to NRA leadership, his ambassadorship to Russia, and evolving views on U.S. Russia policy, citing friends and critics and noting his close ties with Harry Hopkins and public service focus.
The piece contrasts Harold Laski and Max Eastman in a Town Meeting style debate on Air Thursday and Russia. It reviews Leski, Howe, and the Russia question while previewing Pace magazine and noting George W. Hardy Jr. as a rising Louisiana judge. It includes reflections on World War II ideologies, commentary by W. D. Partlow, and resignations at The Nashville Tennessean.
Governor nominee James E. Folsom declared opposition to the Boswell amendment and will campaign against it at the November 5 general election. Supporters had hoped Big Jim would align, but his stance signals a shift that could hurt adoption odds and alter political calculations.
Reports from Washington indicate a move to suspend meat and scarce food price controls for 60 days. Representative John W. McCormack urged the step after discussions with President Truman and sent telegraph messages to OPA Administrator Paul Porter. John L. Lewis also opposes CPA meat rules, signaling broad pressure for a quick decision amid ongoing shortages.
Quotes from Wilson Wyatt Spruille Braden and William Green discuss profiteering housing, state efficiency, wage control, and labor rights. George Meany adds a stance on peace with Russia and readiness to fight, reflecting postwar tensions and union perspectives.
The article reports heightened East West tensions over Greece with Albania and Yugoslavia accused of subversion. It notes Soviet vetoes in the UN Security Council blocking blame on Greece and Britain, while Trygve Lie and Greek Premier Tsaldaris call for an impartial border investigation.
Editor The Eagle notes the Boswell Amendment to the State Constitution will be on the November ballot and has caused local uproar. It mentions two influential attorneys and politicians Wilkinson and Rives taking opposing views and urges readers to study the amendment and vote according to their own view rather than following a high profile lawyer from Montgomer y.
A dense aired schedule lists programs across networks with start times and show titles. Notable items include Mystery of the Week, News Commentary, Jack Smith Show, Mr Keen, Lum and Abner, FBI in Peace & War, News hours, music and variety programs, and multiple orchestras. The timetable spans late afternoon to late night across CBS, NBC, MBS and local affiliates.
The Bloomington Victory docked in Belem Brazil after a New York voyage claimed to set a time record. The ship completed the trip in seven days and 22 hours amid celebratory remarks about its speed and transatlantic routing.
A fragmented message sparsely cites voters and operators with names like Reeves Wilkinson Sparks Hill and others. The note hints at voting in November and hints at opinions on base amendments, but it remains unclear and scattered in tone and attribution.
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