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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1948
Page
2
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A dated devotional fragment cites Song of Solomon and H. Bonar to affirm prayer is never wasted. It quotes a lament on love withdrawing and contrasts human doubt with divine attention, suggesting perceived refusals are delays rather than denials.
A commentary urges public officials to take a visible stand during a period of recognition. The piece stresses accountability for those honored and calls on leaders to publicly affirm their positions and duties.
Fragmentary note hints that forthcoming events may face cancellations in Washington in 1908 and that the case could proceed thereafter.
About 3000 Civil Rights Congress and Wallace supporters arrived in Washington aided by a riot squad as they pressed for immediate anti poll tax and anti lynching legislation FEPC housing bills and swift action on other civil rights issues. Delegates carried pro Wallace banners and followed scripted instructions to pressure Congress and the White House despite a calm arrival.
House Republicans pressed the party line as leaders issued a proposed statement on Truman's message and the caucus adopted it unanimously. Walter Judd questioned the process, while Dawson urged action on high living costs and Halleck praised but favored early adjournment, with Martin defending the record.
An essay critiques past anti communism and warns that wartime liberalism neared statism. It argues Wallace’s shifts reflect broader changes in elites and urges recognizing communism as statism and opposing state power as a key danger to American democracy.
Horace Hall editor of The Dothan Eagle is praised for ready quips on political questions. The Alabama Journal notes The Eagle turned 1948 Republican after the Democratic National Cog recognized life facts. Reluctant developments hint Hill Sparkman and Sparks may back Democratic nominees.
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