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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1948
Page
2
Obituary and resolution notice material appears in this 1948 Dothan Eagle excerpt. The text references two cent per word charges and AP and United Press attribution, then quotes religious and philosophical sayings from Jefferson Genesis and Matthew Henry. The readable portion lacks clear event details or names to summarize a specific item.
Article notes a controversy over time zones at the Jim Woodruff dam on the Apalachicola river, with Georgia eastern and Florida central zones divided by the dam axis. Workers face confusion on arrival times, prompting a joking suggestion to designate the project as WPA to justify delays.
The Eagle polled 250 residents in Dothan to gauge cross section views on Truman’s anti Southern measures. Results show 49 yes and 12 no on supporting Truman, 303 yes and 2 no on party loyalty, and 155 yes and 4 no on Southern convention stance, indicating varied expectations among local Democrats.
Merry-Go-Round columnist argues that Senator Thomas and associates in Oklahoma faced long history of stock trading and public statements shaping cotton prices. The piece cites Agriculture Department data and cites the Commodity Exchange Act penalties as grounds for investigation into possible criminal actions.
A long typed turbulence recounts faulty weather predictions and a bold political network. Ed Pauley, a West Coast oilman, is linked to securing Civil Aeronautics chairmanship for Harold Jones of Los Angeles and pushing for a Federal Power Commission appointment for Burton N. Behling. The Rizley bill could boost gas company profits by up to fifty percent, benefiting Cities Service and related firms. Critics note the mishmash of forecasts, printer trouble, and industry influence, with potential repercussions for heating costs amid the era’s energy concerns.
John Temple Graves writes from Charleston about postwar growth and enduring institutions. He praises the Port Authority's port expansions, new shipping, and global trade links while noting political shifts and a reverence for history. He catalogs leaders in education, finance, science, and culture, praising Jeffersonian openness to science and the agricultural tradition, with figures like Calhoun invoked in a nuanced regional context.
A regional poll in Dothan reveals discontent with current leadership and calls for party realignment. It suggests Southern voters favor electing Pee Wriestey to steer the national party if necessary to avoid submitting to the President and leaders' plans, acknowledging the sample reflects only a local area.
Rep Frank L Sundstrom proposes an exchange program to call in all current dollars and issue new currency on an equal basis. Foreign holders would surrender old dollars to their governments and receive local currency, which would be traded back for new dollars. Americans would swap for new dollars of equal value. Some say it would aid recovery and curb hoarding. Others joke about embarrassment and “fresh green stuff.”
A compilation quotes Robert Taft Ernest Bevin Vincent Auriol Clare Boothe Luce Truman George Malone C J Kersten and Winston Churchill on trade, war, strikes, relief, and scrap shortages. The remarks reflect postwar tensions and Western Hemisphere solidarity debates amid economic pressures and policy critiques.
A Commerce Department Small Business Aid argues newspapers reach 80 percent of homes and 40 million papers are bought daily. It notes ads build prestige and goodwill, tying products to current news, and urges local merchants to advertise with timely inserts and repeated exposure. The program offers free copies from the Atlanta office.
A short column notes mixed reactions to hillbilly music, illustrating that some readers welcome the genre while others urge turning it off after the first note. The piece reflects varying tastes and a general ambivalence toward frontier style tunes.
Alabama Museum of Natural History showcases findings from GSA and Alabama Museum staff led by Dr. W B Jones. The exhibit Nine Wall Cases recounts pre rubber era injuns games and daily life in Moundville, part of February library display at Birmingham Public Library.
Gov Folsom announces resignations of a three member board as part of a top administration shuffle. He implies a year may be enough for new members while questions rise about profits and future personnel changes at the State C. Predicting moves has often been foolhardy in a volatile political scene.
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