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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1948
Page
3
A clipped card style column quotes scripture and poetical lines with brief musings on hope and trust. It references a political climate in Alabama and the potential fallout from a convention, mentioning Harry Truman in a critical light.
The House and Senate debated a $30,000,000 foot and mouth disease research lab. Members refused to host it in their districts and insisted it be built on an isolated island, untouched by mainland access.
April 26 marked for Confederate Memorial Day in Alabama Florida Georgia and Mississippi. The piece extols Confederate soldiers as gallant loyal sons and argues the day preserves heritage, honors valor and courage, and inspires future generations to uphold the Souths traditions and national duty.
A column reviews Harry S. Truman's early presidency noting honesty and courage on domestic policy but criticizing impulsive, hip shot decisions. It cites his handling of China policy, UN debates, and a famous remark on aiding Germany or Russia, arguing such moves damaged credibility with allies.
John Temple Graves notes the U S chamber of commerce opposes federal aid while Taft and fellow senators back a states rights bill. The proposal would turn funds to state public education authorities with limited federal control, aiming to boost school funding without a New Deal framework. He cites Morill Act history and argues southern needs exceed savings from federal economies.
James A. Farley, former postmaster general and key Roosevelt ally, forecasts the 1948 Democratic national convention. His outlook focuses on nominees and the position of Southern Democrats facing the nomination process and President Truman’s chances.
Cities study drunko meters using urinalysis blood tests and breath tests to define drunkenness. AMA findings suggest six shots of whisky or six bottles of beer push the average American to the inebriated stage, aiding courts in handling repeat offenders.
The Alasemme Society for Cripred Cail- Grea thanks the paper for publishing the Easter See Can pater and promoting the Easter Seal Campaign. The letter says newspaper publicity prompted many contributions to care and treatment of crippled children and handicapped adults in Houston County, Alabama. Mary Ruth Crawford, Field Representative, Alabama Society for Crippled Children, Montgomery.
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The Brewton Standard argues Southern Democrats face a choice between bolting or backing Truman with a constructive platform. It calls for a unified program benefiting the South, avoiding negative opposition and seeking Northern support, to shape a credible Democratic stance at Philadelphia. Probate Judge Leigh adds a cautionary election note on ballot rules for electors and delegates.
Side Glances notes in Prichard that country precincts count only ballots where the exact number is marked with a pencil. Election officials are instructed not to count any deviation.
State Revenue Commissioner James A. Stephens reports six month income from major tax sources exceeds last year by more than 6.6 million dollars. Corporate collections reach 9,859,677, pushing six month total to 44,364,915, up from 37,671,698 a year earlier. Income tax led with 4,321,873 in March, up nearly one million from March of last year.
The United Daughters of the Confederacy of Hartford met at Mrs. G W Williamson’s home with Mrs. M A Davis as co-hostess. The Acme Barber Shop on North Foster Street, owned by R M Carswell, is undergoing extensive repairs. E L Marbury, a leading Dothan citizen, died at 2:30 PM after a heart attack earlier. R A Paul of Dothan is serving with the U S Marines in Haiti. Mrs Angus Kirkland and Mrs Charlie Boland of Abbeville shopped in Dothan.
Alabama farmers expanded winter grazing with Caley peas crimson clover and small grain mixtures says D R Harbor extension agronomist. Data show Caley peas near zero in 1937 rising to 100 870 acres. crimson clover acreage up to 42 152 by 1967. mixed sowings with small grain rising from 38 433 acres in 1963 to 47 000 plus in 1967.
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