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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1948
Page
2
A 1948 Dothan Alabama edition lists subscription prices for carrier and mail delivery across regions including Alabama Georgia and Florida. It notes obituary and resolution notices rates and reproduces AP affiliations and a Jefferson quote alongside biblical and literary verses.
The speaker claims Congress would infringe the Bill of Rights and gut the Tenth Amendment by undermining state rights. He says the plan aims to win votes from Henry Wallace, while critics predict it will backfire as a political misstep.
Governor James Folsom rails at Alabama newspapers accusing them of smutty coverage and propaganda while confirming plans to retire from politics in 1951. He spoke at the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals convention in Columbus, Georgia, renewing his anti press stance.
The article portrays President Truman facing congressional findings on communism with criticism of the FBI and the House Un American Activities Committee. It notes public unease over information leaks and questions why the FBI did not act sooner while Truman calls for justice department action.
The piece notes Alabama Democrats nominated 11 anti Truman electors and a pro Truman faction now seeks to place pledges on the ticket. It claims residents foresee a November vote against Truman and celebrates a second chance to oppose him, as part of a broader political theatre in the state.
A state Highway Department inquiry urged the legislature to bar donations from contractors and anyone doing business with the state to political campaigns. The committee cited long standing practice of large contractor contributions and noted at least one contractor claimed about 15000 given over a decade to campaigns.
Washington report on General Lucius D. Clay shows a pattern of fatigue and infrequent delegation leading to repeated clashes with subordinates. Draper’s harmony with Clay contrasts with wider friction across the Army and other agencies.
Joan Temple Graves critiques balanced rhetoric on Russia and America, arguing the two nations differ irreplaceably. She warns against sentimental calls for academic freedom that shield communism in classrooms and urges vigilant, war-averse steadiness.
A garbled collage of sayings ranges from home life and manners to sports and politics. It hints at a universities, engines and baby born in an airplane, with scattered names and phrases showing a dated, humorous column voice. The text reads like a snippet from a daily joke page.
The 1948 Alabama political shift sees The Dothan Eagle and The Brewton Standard endorse Dewey and Warren after backing Truman and the national Democrats. Editorials fault the Northern anti Southern stance and support States’ Rights, signaling a historic two party alignment in the Deep South.
Governor James E. Fol contends that his recent movements lack public notice, urging more transparent disclosure and timely briefing to inform constituents. He cites limited media coverage and calls for formal updates from state agencies.
A friend sends a humorous verse listing vast topics from atomic power to religion and genetics, questioning the writer’s authority. The editor replies simply that the barber explained it all, in the Birmingham Post style.
An important meeting of the Community Service will be held at the city hall tomorrow at 7 30 pm. All members are asked to attend.
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