Dothan Eagle Excerpt Subscriptions and Policies
A fragmented newspaper page details subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions across carriers and routes in Alabama Georgia and Florida. It notes two cent per word charges for obituaries and resolutions and credits Associated Press and United Press with dispatch use. The page includes a quotation from Jefferson and lists several city representatives.
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Ava
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Disaster truck boosts Alabama rescue capability
The Alabama State Highway Patrol acquired a surplus disaster truck with power to light towns, radio, PA system, field telephones, a mile of wire, first aid supplies, and extra fuel. Public Safety Director Van B Gilbert praised its battle-tested promise to coordinate rescues and hospital receptions in emergencies. The governor proclaimed National Newspaper Week and urged support for a free press as a public servant.
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Alabama
State Highway Patrol
Public Safety
van B. Gilbert
National Newspaper Week Proclaimed by Governors
The period from tomorrow through Oct 8 is National Newspaper Week proclaimed by state governors including Alabama's Chauncey Sparks. The message urges public understanding of newspapers as a public service and invites readers to evaluate the press. The proclamation is being widely printed in Alabama, reflecting the purpose of informing and engaging the public.
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Chauncey Sparks
Alabama
Gov. Sparks
Reminder on merit system bars state workers from political fundraising
The Alabama attorney general ruled that state employees covered by the merit system may not contribute to or solicit funds for the National Democratic Executive Committee. The opinion, requested by State Personnel Director Charles W. Terry, emphasizes the law’s goal to keep workers free from political pressure and potential spoils-system backsliding.
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Sonnel
Charles W. Terry
National Democratic Executive Committee
Leaders Call For Peace Amid War Talk
Premier Stalin President Truman and Foreign Secretary Bevin express hopes no war will occur, while Bevin urges ending the war of nerves to pursue lasting peace. He warns that a talking war harms prospects just as surely as shooting, urging seriousness about building peace.
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Byrnes
Russia
The
Beil Syndicate, Inc
Five Year Peace Plan with Russia Proposal
Drew Pearson outlines a five year plan for peace with Russia aimed at avoiding war. He endorses a moratorium on arms, language and cultural exchanges, joint media efforts, and proposes sending Henry Wallace as ambassador to Moscow to sell peace to the Kremlin.
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Russia
Henry Wallace
Moscow
Washington
White House
Wallace
Truman
Kremlin
Germany
Jimmy Byrnes
Byrnes
Heudedin
Moratoriv
Red Army
Mooscow Ballet
USA
Red Army Chorus
Metropolitan Grand Opera
The
Rocketts
Turkeeee Singers
Usskr
Movrenw
New York
Balkans
U.S
United Nations
Government and liberty balance in postwar policy
In a reflective column, John J. Sparkman argues government must grow to secure welfare and liberty. He cites social security, bank deposit insurance, and agencies like ICC and FCC as examples of necessary, evolving functions that respond to public demand. He notes the challenge of trimming budgets without crippling essential services while urging clear, principled diplomacy with Russia.
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House
United States
John J. Sparkman
Alabama
John Temple Graves
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Power Commission
Federal Communications Commission
Status and
Carroll Reees
Republican National Committee
Byrd Committee
Veterans’ Administration
Treasury Department
Agriculture
Justics
Interior
Commerce
Slate
TVA
RFC
FCC
ICC
Dardanelles dispute tests world powers and Turkey
The World Today analyzes Russia’s push for joint control of the Dardanelles with Turkey, excluding Britain and the United States. It argues the strait remains a global trust vital to Western security, with Turkey wary of war and Moscow’s expansion, and notes historic strategic importance from ancient Troy to World War I.
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Russia
Turkey
Dardanelles
Britain
America
Englena
Greece
Bull
Mediterranean
Middle East
Uncle Sam
United States
Western Hemisphere
Sam
Moscow
Washington
Soviet Union
Ankara
Black Sea
Agamemon
Troy
Dardnelles
Bosphrous
Sea of Marmara
Europe
Deer strikes car and breaks windshield in Cheyenne
Cheyenne publisher Tracy S. McCraken spotted a deer by the highway at dusk. A fawn darted into the road as he slowed, colliding with the car and slamming onto the hood before sliding off, breaking the windshield in the incident.
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Cheyenne
Wye
Tracy S. McCraken
Radio Programs on the Networks A Busy Monday Schedule
The listing details a dense Monday schedule across networks with numerous hour slots. Programs include Radio's Sniper Club, News and Comment, World Jack, Lone Ranger drama, Victory and concert features, entertainment slots, and late-night variety shows across MBS CBS and other networks with host listings such as Fulton Lewis Jr Henry J Taylor Gabriel Heatter Tommy Dorsey and more.
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Nbe
Bas Newa
Cbs
Smith Songe
Obe Jmer Davia
Songe
Carolyn Gilpert
Sab Hawk
H. V. Keltenborn
Valvalcade of America
Ebs Bum
Avner
Sullivan Broadcasting
Howard Barlow
Joan Davis
Cha Fa
Jian
Jeceivea Deama
Voorhees
Tivesi
Nbe Radio
Benny Goximan
Victor Borge
Johnny Owen
Rbe
Nhe
Screen Guild Players & Guest
Cbe-Ba
Abe-Baste
Nce
Abe
AVAGF
Fulton Lewis Jr
MBS
Henry J. Taylor
Veterans Administration
Bulldog Drummond
NBS
Cospel Quintetta
Gabriel Heatter
Ranl Life Stories
Tommy Dorsey
Dance Orch
Geo. Sterner
Orch
News
Mateh
Shady Valley
AP News
Phil Moore
Inmhoree Gant
Canan Daler
Victor H. Lindlahr
Frank Stamyps
al’ News
Goodyear Band Review
John J. Anthony
Garratt
Johnson
Siete Rose
Alkire
Rene’ Savard
Jock Smith
Buck Rogers
Glory Pleasants
Tom Mix
Rebuild push in Poland targets 560000 structures
In wartime Poland the Pa Peasant Party reports 560000 homes and buildings must replace those destroyed by Nazis and conflict. Government plans to build 50000 this year push private efforts to accelerate reconstruction as the country recovers.
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Pa Peasant Party
Ludowa
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