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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1944
Page
4
The readable portions mention names and a local scene but details are unclear due to damaged OCR. Entities referenced include individuals and generic places without complete context. The item appears to be a brief community notice or notice fragment from a Dothan Eagle page.
A terse biblical verse and a proverb-like line reflect on hypocrisy and vanity. The speaker notes that even if a hypocrite gains worldly favor, God may claim his soul, while another line warns of a hypocrite who seeks praise or profit by joining both archer and mark.
The Moblis Press urges at the Democratic National Convention to name a Southern vice presidential candidate such as Byrd or George and to win a platform favoring a middle-of-the-road liberal path. It argues Southern delegates must oppose wasteful bureaucracy and state rights constraints while backing Roosevelt on foreign policy and wartime conduct.
The Eagle endorses New Deal principles while Southern delegates split over direction. The piece argues the South must take a clear record for Southern principles or align with New Dealers, warning that the Republican option offers no hope. It predicts a decisive convention stance sent to Washington and a loyal front for Boutherg ideals.
An analysis argues that Alabama law does not bar Negroes from Democratic primaries but poll taxes and literacy tests effectively restrict many. Supreme Court rulings have not struck these down, and acceptance of Negro voters may come slowly, with deliberate regional differences shaping timing and resistance.
The city should adopt a Community Chest like Selma’s, as it ends repeated drives and consolidates funds. Dothan’s United Charities Chest has thrived since inception, meeting its budget and delivering every promised dollar to participating agencies.
The latest labor data show around 123,054 people in February received unemployment benefits, about double last November's 63,534, while mid February totals reflect 1.03 million claimants. Analysts cite plant slowdowns and production shifts as job churn rises amid wartime shifts and policy debates.
A long, inflammatory critique attacks Big Joe Moreschi and the AFL leadership as corrupt racketeers linked to Washington politics. It cites indictments, alleged fraud against local unions, and connections to labor officials. The piece traces Hobbs investigations and Roosevelt’s alleged protection, framing Green and Wagner as false friends of labor.
At the AFL convention in Benston last fall Green faced re election and had to resign as chair. He named a man for the post and, in a notable moment, selected Joe to preside over the proceedings.
Radio schedules and program notes list WAGF and networks with a mix of music, news, and variety shows. Entries include Dyanna Geyle Cation Club Revue, Russ Morgan Orchestra, The Ink Spots, Lamp of Friendship, The Charioteers, Tin Pan Alley, and more, with interludes of news, sports, and community features across daytime slots.
Dr Charlies B. Biey of Birmingham was elected president of the Alabama Dental Association during its 75th annual convention. Dr Dupree Davis of Dothan was named president-elect for 1946. Dr M L Llewellyn of Gadsden was elected vice president. Mrs Ottie Helms of Montgomery led the Alabama Dental Assistants Association as president.
The piece analyzes Secretary Hull urging true neutrality amid rising Axis influence. It notes Turkey’s pro-German tilt debate, von Papen’s Istanbul visit, and Berlin’s maneuvers. Allies push neutrals to choose sides as Britain tightens travel limits to curb Axis espionage ahead of invasion.
About 1200 high school youths enrolled in a Baldwin County program to assist local potato growers and shippers in moving the May crop. Alabama Extension Service director P. Go Daviz spoke to Gov. Chaun about the effort in Montgomery.
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