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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1948
Page
2
A British debate on language use spills into a newspaper column as readers rail against the loss of proper grammar. The piece cautions about the rising misusage of Whoozis and It's me and argues for restraint while noting a desire to avoid encouraging young writers.
A group of Democratic convention hopefuls vow to exit if a civil rights platform is adopted and to vote against Truman when the nomination comes up. State Senator Graham Wright of Talladega proposes a revolving door plan to keep up with the walking out and voting sequence.
An essay outlines how English spread in early colonization, noting the first colonists spoke English and its rapid standard by intercolonial chatter. It discusses language authority, prestige forms like It’s me, and references Winston Churchill’s speech habits as a historical aside.
Analysis of Truman civil rights push shows Southern Democrats turning away while NAACP ADA and Eleanor Roosevelt withdraw support. Critics say civil rights alone won’t save him as factions from New York Illinois and California grow dissatisfied. Convention prospects remain murky with party unity uncertain.
President Truman remains confident of leading the Democrats this year despite opposition from Southern and Northern groups. He told Rep George Smathers he plans to campaign actively, even as he weighs a strictly nonpolitical speech for the American Legion convention in Miami.
John Temple Graves analyzes how Southern delegates might bolt or bargain at the Democratic Convention over the electoral college. He argues a two party system remains preferable to a multi party shift, stressing loyalty to regional interests and the danger of wholesale revolt.
A compilation of remarks from U S leaders and officials reflects Cold War fears. Cited figures include Robert A Taft Charles Easton UR Claire L Chennault Homer Z Martin Irene Joliet Curie Sol Bloom Lucas D Clay and Joseph Grew. They discuss potential conflict with Russia China and Europe and note energy and alliance concerns in unsettled world conditions.
In a spirited Southern revolt, Alabama leads electors to reject Truman and push for a political realignment. The Decatur Daily and Birmingham Age-Herald reflect on voter sentiment, the electoral college role, and calls for government grounded in principle over payoffs.
Gen. Robert E. Steiner of the Alabama Department of the American Legion, visiting Dothan on a study trip, paused in Pothe during travel from Jel to Headland. Also noted were J. E. Sauls of Ozark and Mrs. J. D. Canged visiting Dothan.
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