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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1948
Page
2
Dothan Eagle page shows misread subscription rates and service areas for Alabama Georgia and Florida. It includes daily and Sunday mail options, motor route service, and pricing for various periods. The page references Associated Press United Press misstatements and a Jefferson quote.
A dated reflection from February 17, 1948 quoting Maltbie Babcock on the unity of Jesus Christ with God. The brief meditation thanks God for the gift of life and love expressed in Jesus, noting the unspeakable gift and divine self in Christ.
Prison Director Frank Boswell urged the governor to reform Alabama’s system by separating young convicts from older inmates and by creating isolated units for habitual drug addicts. He projected a 125-person segregated group, predicting it would reduce 75 percent of corporal punishment needs. He warned against co ed living, arguing family housing would undermine punishment.
The article notes Governor Folsom declining to discuss a presidential campaign while praising the modesty of his supporters. The piece mentions Fred Folco, Cal Bail Lyesiy, and others as campaign figures and hints at a continued effort to boost Folsom's vote-getting potential.
A reader notes Chairman Carroll Reece urges a two party system and challenges President Truman to urge Southern Democrats to oppose anti-lynching poll tax segregation and FEPC bills. The writer mocks the stunt as foolish while noting other global quips and reflections on politics and leadership.
The piece accuses Fol som of orchestrating the defeat of the self starter amendment, blaming him and his followers rather than Kred Folsom Del Lyerly or Editor White. It argues Folsom can win votes in Alabama as convention delegate or coroner, noting his skill at mobilizing support and the Cullman hot flash backing his tactic.
A mail carrier recounts a dog bite during rounds and seeks protection as dogs often bite. The dog's owner later says he vaccinated the animal to prevent further incidents, prompting the postman to respond with relief and humor about safety.
General Omar Bradley turns 54 as Pentagon brass debate guest lists while Eisenhower attends the party. The column traces J P Morgan links shaping Tom McCabe’s rise to Federal Reserve Governor, with Stettinius and Scott Paper central, and notes political tidbits from Roosevelt to Truman.
A Raleigh Times editor John Park launches an American book gathering for German youths studying English in US zones. Local crowds, clubs, and state leaders donated tens of thousands of books. shipments head to Berlin, expanding nationwide and continentwide. Grover Hall earns praise as a rising editor, with a tribute editorial about his heritage.
A collage of tongue in cheek maxims on life, love, cars, taxes, and daily woes. It juggles comments about driving, aging, weather, parenting, and public policy with light satire.
A collage of witty exchanges and cultural views. Notes on Oscar Wilde’s quips echoed by Whistler at a dinner. Carl Fritsche’s Washington remark contrasts with Alabama Governor Folsom. The Tuscaloosa response lampoons democracy and governance.
Tuscaloosa youngsters met two famed heroes Johnny Mack Brown and boxing champion Jack Dempsey who visited for autograph seekers. Both were friendly to children smiling as they signed wrists and greeted fans. Dempsey urged that today’s kids are okay but need constructive things to do.
W T Maynor recalls a proposed Alabama law from years ago that would make it a felony for a successful candidate to fail to follow through on campaign promises. Sponsored by J Miller Bonnag of Wilcox County the measure passed the Senate 2 to 5 but died in the House. Bonnag, a Wilcox Countian and Democratic delegate candidate, still believes it would be a good law.
The Clarke County Democrat notes Governor Folsom has placed lawmakers on the state payroll, each receiving a fat monthly check in addition to their standard pay. It questions how these men will vote from now on. The Brewton Standard cites a remark from Dothan about a presidential, United States context and twenty six votes for an unnamed candidate.
Governor Millard Caldwell faces two major decisions as he considers naming a new Florida Supreme Court justice to replace Rivers H. Ford and approving a $208 million flood control project. Ford, 70, retires this month after 22 years on the bench citing health as the reason. The court appointment will serve until a regular justice is elected next spring and seated January. Buford, a veteran jurist and former state senator and attorney general, has 2,657 opinions in 57 percent more than any other justice in state history.
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